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News Release from: Haas Automation
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Seminar to promote use of 5-axis
machining
Haas Automation and CADCAM developer Delcam are to host a seminar to promote a better understanding of 5-axis machining at the HAAS Leicester Technical Centre on 19th and 20th February.
Haas Automation and CADCAM developer Delcam are to host a seminar to promote a better understanding of 5-axis machining at the HAAS Leicester Technical Centre on 19th and 20th February The seminar will feature presentations and machining demonstrations on the Haas range of 5 axis machines, Delcam multi-axis software, and additionally will feature a tooling presentation for 5-axis applications from Sandvik
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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One of the many advantages 5-axis machining offers is the ability to manufacture components in fewer set-ups, which in turn gives increased productivity and saves money by limiting the number of fixtures needed.
Other benefits are gained from the use of shorter cutters enabling higher feed rates and consequently further increases in productivity.
Shorter cutters also experience less vibration and so improve product quality and reduce the need for hand finishing.
In addition, extremely complex parts can be machined from solid that would otherwise have to be cast.
For prototypes and small batch runs, this approach is often much quicker and cheaper, where lead times of two weeks are achievable, instead of the two or more months necessary when castings are involved.
Today, the developments in 5-axis software, of which Delcam are a leading player, have made it possible for simplified and faster programming.
Haas Automation1s dual-axis trunnion tables have been designed for multi-axis, continuous profiling of complex component shapes.
The units can be retro-fitted, bringing the once exclusive high-end domain of 5-axis machining within reach of most parts manufacturers, for considerably less than the cost of a dedicated 5-axis machine, and is easily dismountable when the machine is required as a standard 3-axis vertical machining centre.
Alternatively, Haas has the VF-TR and VR ranges of specialist 5-axis machines for dedicated operations.
The seminars will be tailored to the Aerospace industry on the 19th and Motorsport industry on the 20th and will allow attendees to find out more about the benefits offered by 5-axis machining and its potential applications in their manufacturing operations.
They will be of value both to those already using 5-axis methods and to those looking to invest in this technology.
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