The biggest concerns when identifying vises and fixtures for 5-sided/5-axis machining, are clearance and rigidity.
5-Axis…it just ain’t that scary This is a blog written by Mike Cope a Hurco Applications Engineer dating back to 2013 regarding 5-Axis machining and the perception that it is just to scary to get into when speaking about CNC programming and cutting parts. [mk_blockquote style=”quote-style” font_family=”none” text_size=”12″ align=”left”]For some Read more…
Selecting the best configuration for clamping and locating the workpiece can be challenging when it comes to 5-axis workholding setups because you have to consider tool interference and collision avoidance. Applications Engineer (and blogger) Michael Cope steps you through the decision-making process in his blog. Mike’s Post about 5-Axis Fixturing.
This comprehensive article about 5-axis workholding written by Mark Albert at Modern Machine Shop steps the reader through the pros and cons of each configuration. Workholding for effective 5-axis machining has to give the cutting tool sufficient room to maneuver, but that’s not the only need to consider. http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/get-that-part-off-the-table Read more…
Jergens, Inc., the world leader in quick change fixturing, introduces a new workholding system that dramatically reduces costly set up times on 3+2 multi-axis and 5-axis machines. The Fixture Pro® 5-Axis Quick Change System permits multi-sided access to pallet-mounted workpieces and provides locating accuracy to help manufacturers increase productivity and Read more…
Workholding for 5-axis The biggest concerns when identifying vises and fixtures for 5-sided/5-axis machining, are clearance and rigidity. You have to make sure you have clearance away from the table and around the part. You also need to pay special attention to the height of the fixture, especially for tall Read more…
This CNC West magazine article summarizes workholding issues for 5-axis machining and products that solve common problems while offering flexibility. Read full article… [mk_padding_divider size=”40″]
Sometimes it’s difficult to get the spindle and the cutting tool close enough to the workpiece because the work table gets in the way. A clamping system is now available that allows the workpiece to be raised up from the surface of the work table, which creates clearance for the Read more…
When you create a tooling strategy for 5-axis and 5-sided machining, you need to consider three things: clearance, reach, rigidity. Repeatability and balance of the tool must be maintained to achieve surface finish requirements. While Hurco has positioned its company as a leader in 5-axis/5-sided machining and programming, information that Read more…
In this article get an in-depth look at how Kurt’s new PF-Series 5-axis Vises can improve part handling, save your shop downtime and unnecessary expenses.. Read More…