Material advantages of CNC lathe machining
Time : 2023-08-02
Because strict tolerances and consistency are essential, the main reason why 5-axis machining is economically meaningful is to reduce production costs. Traditional 3-axis machine tools can only process one side of a part at a time, and parts that require multiple processing surfaces must be recalibrated and manually set again to process additional surfaces. However, 5-axis milling machines can work on five different axes.
Once we obtain the required rotation, we will apply brakes to the workpiece. What are the advantages of 4-axis machining? The addition of a fourth axis for workpiece movement increases the possibility of machining, which translates into cost reduction as additional fixing devices can be added to achieve repositioning, reducing the risk of human error.
Materials processed by CNC lathes: aluminum alloy, stainless steel, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy, nickel based alloys (Invar Invar/Invar, Kovar Kovar/Kovar), high-temperature alloys, tungsten copper alloys, engineering plastics and other special difficult to machine materials.
Products processed by CNC lathes: precision mechanical parts, medical precision parts, aviation parts, instrument parts, fiber optic communication parts, electronic product parts, automotive parts, shock absorbers, suspension parts, non-standard components, connectors, alloy parts, five metal shells, radiators and other high standard products in the industry.
CNC lathe machining
At the same time, the rigidity and stability of the material are also directly proportional. In addition, it is necessary to strictly control the hardness and slagging of the blank to reduce deformation. When clamping the workpiece, it is easy to cause part deformation. In addition to completing the above steps, it is also necessary to increase the contact area between the workpiece and the fixture or use axial clamping force to increase the rigidity of the part.
A fully continuous 5-axis machine is capable of producing very complex 3D shapes because it allows two rotating axes to rotate simultaneously. This functionality ranges from complex curved 3D surfaces to planar composite angle features. Therefore, we can even produce parts that are typically manufactured solely through molding processes. On the other hand, 3+2-axis machines only allow independent operation of the rotating axes.
This improves efficiency and reduces NC field clamping, as well as reducing the time and cost of fixture assisted machining. Generally, a three-axis machine tool needs to clamp a finished workpiece six times, while a five axis machine tool only needs two clamps to complete the entire workpiece. Therefore, five axis machines have a great advantage in efficiency, followed by quality.
What are the factors that affect the deformation during CNC machining on CNC lathes? The material and structure of the parts are processed by CNC machining technology, and the deformation size is proportional to the shape complexity, aspect ratio, and wall thickness of the wall. Therefore, it is important to reduce the influence of these factors on the parts during design, especially for large parts that need to have a reasonable structure.
