With a single set-up process (aka “Done-in-One”), you can significantly reduce preparation time and increase both human and machine efficiency. This also reduces human and machine errors which result from working on multiple set-ups for each stage of machining. The simpler clamping equipment used to place the part in the required position in the machine also saves time, cost and reduces potential errors.
With 5-axis machining, complex shapes and designs can be easily handled. This may include the following: parts of hydraulic systems, water pump housing, gear box housing, gear wheels, injection molds, oil & gas equipment, medical or blood transfusion equipment and many others.
By reducing the number of manual settings required, 5-axis CNC machine can help to improve the overall accuracy of the produced part.
With a 5-axis CNC machine, the cutting tool can not only move closer to the workpiece, but also be positioned 90° to the part surface — this allows optimum cutting conditions at any time. The fourth and fifth axes (which are the rotational axis) allow shorter cutting tools that vibrate less, resulting in an improved surface finish. The main objective of the additional axis is to allow the cutting tool to reach all 5 sides on the part more precisely.
Specifically designed to remove even toughest materials quickly and efficiently, a 4+1 or full 5-axis CNC Machine will significantly reduce any manual effort. This leads to greater efficiency and stability in machining.
It is becoming more and more important to look into operation and manpower cost, given the rising costs of manpower, the lack of trained manpower and the need to increase factory productivity. Thanks to the all-in-one setting in such machine tools, operators do not have to re-clamp and move the parts to other machines for the next operation. Instead, they can focus on managing additional machines, hence increasing their productivity.
Improved tool life results in a lower frequency of replacement of new tools. Improved accuracy lowers the risk of costly mistakes or scraps. 5-axis CNC Machines further reduce floor space requirements, increases flexibility and spindle usage, decreases need for costly fixtures and lowers the overall inventory investment — all of this adds up to cost savings.
For part manufacturers and contract manufacturers, investing in a 5-axis CNC Machine improves the flexibility of your productions. With its multiple applications, such machine tools allow you to maximize your machines for both large and small manufacturing orders. Such capabilities may not be present with lower cost standard machines that have clearly limited capabilities. 5-axis CNC machines are also ideal for today’s High Mix – Low Volume manufacturing environment, where mass production is less common than delivering machined parts in smaller batches which are repeated if the requirement arises.
5-axis CNC machines can significantly improve both your productivity and profitability. They set your manufacturing capability several notches above your competitors as they have ability to undertake a wider range of complex jobs with improved product quality, as well as catering to upcoming production demands.
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