Get that part OFF the TABLE
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 ...
New workholding system that dramatically reduces costly set up times on 3+2 multi-axis and 5-axis machines
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 ...
Workholding
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 ...
Cutting Tools and Workholding
This CNC West magazine article summarizes workholding issues for 5-axis machining and products that solve common problems while offering flexibility.
Workholding limitations can diminish the value of a 5-axis machining center.
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 ...
Tooling
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 ...
An Illinois shop gained efficiency doing specialized aerospace part.
An Illinois manufacturer of complex aerospace components saved more than two hours by using a 5-axis vise from Kurt instead of using custom clamps. The 5-Axis vise ...
