5-axis CNC machine tools are the mainstay of DAYUE. These systems were once reserved for complex professional applications, and Dayue has realized the value of using 5-axis machine tools in every project. Many of them have been able to minimize delivery time, increase efficiency and therefore increase profitability. The following are some factors that guide their decision:
1. Save time - One of the most obvious advantages of a 5-axis
CNC Milling machine is that it reduces the time required to complete the project. A standard 3-axis machine tool may require several different settings and more than 5 hours to complete, while its 5-axis machine tool can complete parts in a few operations, from start to completion in less than two hours.
There are two types of 5-axis machining: 5-sided (sometimes called 3 + 2 machining) and simultaneous 5-axis. Both methods are faster than traditional 3-axis machining, but 5-sided machining is faster and easier to program. Experts believe that simultaneous 5-axis machining will eventually produce a smoother surface finish, which is often required for competing aerospace applications.
2. Reduce the cost of parts-you can also use 5-axis machining to reduce the overall production cost of parts. Since traditional three-axis machine tools can only work on one side of one part at a time, parts that require multiple finishing surfaces need to be recalibrated, and in some cases, need to be reprogrammed. All of these increase the overall production time and labor, all of which are related to the cost of the final product.
3. Improved molding-molds made of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) or similar materials are becoming more and more complex. This is the result of design development in certain industries (such as medical device manufacturing), which require the increase of the versatility of their new products. In order to adapt to this situation, many manufacturers are transitioning to 5-axis machine tools. Now, almost every professional mold maker realizes the value of using advanced equipment to meet their needs.
Although three-axis machines are sufficient for milling simple molds, these devices may not even be able to handle some of the more complex designs that appear in today's products. They are simply not accurate or fast enough to meet evolving and strict industry standards. Such projects specifically require the use of modern 5-axis milling machines.
4. Compatible with CAD/CAM-In the past year or two, the technology behind computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing has developed by leaps and bounds. There used to be limited 5-axis machine tool software support, and almost all the most popular CAM software developers have upgraded their products to accommodate the other two axes. Autodesk`s Fusion 360 is a good example of how software programmers can support 5-axis milling machines. The final version of Fusion 360 represents the first time for developers to provide native support for 5-axis machining in their software, but it will certainly not be the last.
5. Suitable for general projects and special projects-Some manufacturers and machine shops have the impression that 5-axis machine tools are only used for special projects or highly complex parts. Although they can simplify complex tasks, this is not their only application. Like its more traditional CNC machine tools, five-axis milling machines are also good at simple parts and parts, requiring the least amount of work.
