Automation starts with a database that stores and organizes information about conditions in the shop and how the company machines its parts. The purpose of the database is to create a virtual replica of all the cutting tools, raw material and CNC machines that actually exist on the shop floor. […]
First of all, “push button” means that with only a few clicks a CAM user can produce one or more machining operations. […]
Myth or fact: CAM systems that offer push-button automation tell machinists how to program their parts. If you said it’s a myth you’re absolutely right. It’s actually the other way around. In an automated CAM system, the programmer dictates to the system how parts are to be machined. […]
1) Look for software developers who offer post-processors that are certified by machine tool manufacturers to optimize your manufacturing costs and times. […]
Have your provider put a clause in your contract that makes this clear. They should be able to create test files made with the software for your equipment and have you run it before you take delivery or install. […]
toolholding system to note is heat shrinking technology. This technology is based on heating up and cooling down a toolholder through induction technology. […]
toolholding system to be discussed are universal toolholders. With two choices available—one for light-duty applications and one for medium- to heavy-duty applications—users have the possibility to gain the very important advantage of vibration damping for improved tool life and workpiece surface finish at a price point competitive with most high-end colleted toolholder systems. [...]
The polygonal clamping system is one of those highly engineered devices that is surprisingly simple: a ground polygon-shaped bore rigidly clamps a cutting tool in three places.For high-speed applications, polygonal clamping is a great solution since the clamping of the tool shank is done by the elastic deformation of the holder. The main advantage of [...]
Special toolholding solutions are applied for particular customer solutions. There is one toolholder that can be applied for most of the applications—a hydraulic toolholder. A hydraulic toolholder uses a different way of clamping the cutting tool compared to systems of conventional toolholders. Introduction of force is done via a screw (with a screw, a piston [...]
With machine tool capability a given, and the proper choice of cutting tool and toolholder being made, HSM is a snap, right? Not exactly. Particular focus must be given to the assembly of tool and holder. […]