CNC Machine
BENEFITS OF CNC TURNING
- Highly accurate and precise
- Lower production costs
- Increased production speeds
- Customizable designs
- Effective in mass production
MATERIALS WHICH CAN BE TURNED
- Variety of Metals (brass, stainless steel, cast iron, mild steel)
- Variety of Plastics
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CNC TURNING
- Typically used for producing cylindrical or oblong-shaped components.
- Every piece made will be identical to the first piece, which means there is a very low chance for errors to be made.
- CNC turning is one of the most crucial parts of the manufacturing industry, giving precise results for a wide range of components.
- Its flexibility and production capability ensure large-scale production with identical results.
BASICS OF CNC TURNING
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Computer Numerically Controlled lathe is a type of machining equipment that uses a stationary cutting tool to remove material from a rotating workpiece.
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The machine does this automatically, with the input of a G-code, which tells the machine what type of action to perform.
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The CNC machine will change tools automatically during operating and spray coolant on the piece to ensure that it does not overheat.
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A CNC programmer will create and run the codes, while a CNC operator will run and monitor the machine.