SprutCAM 5 axis machining and how it can benefit your business
5-axis refers to a machine's ability to move a tool in five directions at once. The main benefit of 5-axis machining is that it is able to produce complex shapes using a single setup. SprutCAM generates toolpaths for 5-axis milling
Automate your manufacturing process with Feature-based machining (FBM)
Automate your manufacturing process A key function of manufacturing process planning is the planning of machining sequences. The term Manufacturing Feature refers to a component of a part that can be manufactured using a standard machining process. Holes, pockets, slots, grooves,
Multi Axis operations with CAMWorks – Port Machining
Port Machining is a common strategy with 5 axis machining to machine the inside of an intake or exhaust channels and other ports. In this blog, we will see the procedure to set this up. This can be done quickly
SprutCAM Spiral Face Milling
SprutCAM adaptive face milling minimizes the cycle time for facing operations: In contrast to regular face milling, SprutCAM utilizes adaptive face milling to enhance the machining strategy. The focus is on reducing cycle time through tool paths. The tool path
How does a Mill-Turn machine work?
The Mill Turn machine is a hybrid CNC machine. Mill/Turn incorporates the advantages of both turning and milling in one operation. In order to understand how a Turn Mill machine functions, you must first understand the principles of turning and milling.
Automation of the design of hollow metal door frames – Smart Door Frame Designer
How to Automate design of hollow metal door frames The business requirements A Sydney-based manufacturer of metal door frames for commercial and residential projects of all sizes and shapes. The standard metal door frames are manufactured from Australian steel and meet the
CADCAM software is essential for modern CNC shops
CAD The design phase is the beginning of any manufacturing process. If you do not have a CAD model design, manufacturing a part will be very difficult or we might say that it is not efficient to carry out the production
CAMWorks 2023, CAD CAM software Australia New Zealand Update
CAMWorks 2023′ integrated features allow you to program smarter and machine faster CAD/CAM, feature-based programming, automatic feature recognition, knowledge-based machining, and the TechDB to save and reuse best practices. A number of new features have been added to HCL CAMWorks 2023
Do Robots perform better than CNC machines when it comes to machining? Can robots really be used for machining?
Robots have been increasingly used in place of traditional machine tools for a variety of tasks, including milling, polishing, deburring, and cutting, among others. Can robot machining really outperform dedicated machine tools? It is likely that you will be a little
Effective Probing with SprutCAM
Probing is a process by which a CNC machine can be tested for accuracy. Probing involves using a probe to touch the surface of the material that is being cut by the CNC machine. The probe will then measure how