Tooling 5 Axis CNC Machine
This machine is typically selected when tooling components contain complex contours, intersecting surfaces, or machining features that require access from multiple directions.
Description
Technical Parameters
What Problems Does It Solve?
Conventional 3-axis machining often requires multiple setups when producing tooling components with angled surfaces or deep cavities. Each repositioning operation introduces additional alignment procedures and potential dimensional variation.
The Tooling 5 Axis CNC Machine rotates and tilts the workpiece during machining, allowing cutters to reach multiple surfaces without removing the part from the fixture. This process reduces fixture changes during mold insert production, electrode manufacturing, and fixture machining.
Machine Structure
The machine consists of:
Cast Iron Machine Base
Column Structure
Rotary Tilting Table
CNC Spindle Unit
Linear Guideways
Ball Screw Drive System
Servo Motors
Automatic Tool Changer
Coolant System
CNC Controller
The machine base supports cutting loads generated during rough machining. Linear guideways support axis movement while ball screws transfer servo motor rotation into controlled linear positioning. The rotary table changes workpiece orientation during machining operations.
Rotary Table System
The rotary table forms the fourth and fifth machining axes.
The system rotates and tilts the workpiece to expose cavity walls, angled surfaces, and internal features to the cutting tool. Rotary motion allows ball nose cutters and end mills to maintain tool engagement when machining mold cavities and fixture surfaces.
Depending on configuration, the rotary table may support tooling blocks, mold inserts, fixture plates, and electrode blanks of different dimensions and weights.
Tooling Manufacturing Workflow
A typical tooling production process includes:
1.Rough milling removes excess material from tooling blocks.
2.Semi-finishing establishes cavity geometry and surface profiles.
3.Ball nose cutters machine complex contours and corner radii.
4.Drills create mounting and locating holes.
5.Taps generate threaded features for fixture assembly.
6.Finishing cutters machine final dimensions.
Multiple machining operations can be completed during a single setup cycle.
Fixture and Jig Manufacturing
Industrial fixtures often contain multiple locating surfaces, mounting interfaces, and clamping features.
The machine positions fixture plates at different angles during machining, allowing locating holes, mounting slots, and support surfaces to be machined without repositioning the workpiece.
Typical applications include:
- Welding Fixtures
- Assembly Fixtures
- Machining Fixtures
- Robotic End Effectors
Materials Processed
Metal Materials
- P20 Steel
- H13 Steel
- S136 Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum Alloy
- Copper Alloy
Non-Metal Materials
- Graphite
- Epoxy Tooling Board
- PEEK
- Engineering Plastics
Machining parameters are selected according to material hardness, cutter diameter, and required surface finish.
FAQ
Q: What parts can this machine produce?
A: It can machine mold cavities, mold inserts, fixtures, jigs, inspection gauges, graphite electrodes, and copper electrodes with complex surfaces and deep cavities.
Q: What materials can it process?
A: The machine can process P20 steel, H13 steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, graphite, and engineering plastics.
Q: What information is needed before quotation?
A: Please provide part drawings, material type, workpiece size, workpiece weight, tolerance requirements, and annual production volume.
Q: Can it machine EDM electrodes?
A: Yes. It can machine both graphite and copper electrodes used for EDM mold manufacturing.
Q: What maintenance is required?
A: Daily maintenance includes chip cleaning, lubrication checks, and coolant inspection. Periodic maintenance includes spindle inspection, rotary axis calibration, and guideway lubrication.
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