Why Manufacturing companies need 5 axis Machines
Programming with SprutCAM’ S 5 axis:
Currently, a significant number of manufacturers are interested in Multiaxis machining. Generally, this is because it will be a single solution for all types of machining. There are a wide range of advantages associated with the use of 5 axis Machine
Cutting more complex geometries becomes easier with a 5-axis machine. 5 Axis machining can be used to machine blades, multiblade, and ports. Furthermore, using 3 Axis will not be the best method to machine this type of complex part. It therefore creates a need to switch to 5 Axis, and it is also feasible to achieve smooth surfaces for curved parts and detail. To achieve unique and most efficient tool paths for complex shapes, the table/spindle can be moved.
Using the 5-axis machining method further reduces setup time for machining a part. Since 5 axis machining includes both 3 + 2 machining and continuous 5 axis machining. Depending on the geometry of the part, the finished product can often be achieved in a single process step. As a result, labour costs, multiple setups, and production times are reduced. As a result of an increase in accuracy of the machining part, in addition to multiple setups, there will be a move away from mean tolerance.
In the aerospace industry, 5 axis milling is increasingly used. Complex geometries and high accuracy requirements are inherent to aerospace components, which can be achieved by using five axes. SprutCAM provides the 5 Axis toolpath suite, which contains 8 strategies for toolpath control as well as 7 strategies for controlling the tool axis.
Control of tool paths: Parallel to horizontal plane; parallel to vertical plane; parallel to diagonal plane Orient 3D plane parallel to curve, morph between two curves, morph between two faces around rotary axis
Tool axis control: normal to surface, flank, fixed, to rotary axis, through to point, through the curve, perpendicular to the path of the tool
Additionally, SprutCAM 5 Axis programming workflow takes several factors into consideration in order to provide the most effective and efficient experience for users in such circumstances. Rest material handling is a capability within SprutCAM that updates the live status of the workpiece after completion of each operation. It aims to optimize toolpaths and ensure constant engagement of the tool over the workpiece.
In multi-axis programming, tool collisions are an important consideration when using an optimized toolpath. This is where SprutCAM can detect tool collisions in toolpath generation and generate an alert in advance.
The SprutCAM 5 Axis programming software also provides tool centre point management (TCPM) for 3+2 machining, which allows for modified tooling parameters and tilted working plans.
