High Volume CNC Machining, Setting up for Success

CNC Swiss Screw Machining success requires precision, experience and efficiency.

If you are working with or purchasing high volume CNC turned parts, mastering your process will lead to superior quality of metal components for your customer.

Engineering Designing a layout and selecting the proper tooling needed for various types of metals and processes is crucial.

CNC Programming Experience with programming 8-axis machinery requires thorough knowledge of understanding G & M code programing. A good knowledge of programming will give you the ability to hold tight tolerances, write programs and make changes at the machine during setup.

Tool Selection Selecting the proper cutting tool for each operation to form the geometry of the part. Carbide and high-speed tooling are used to cut different material and require regular inspection and replacement to ensure quality of a component.

Cutting Speeds & Feeds The proper spindle speeds and feed rates must be used to be efficient. Excessive speeds and feeds can cause poor finishes, variations in tolerances and premature tool wear.

Machine Tool & Work Holding Using high efficiency, rigid machine tools designed to remove metal quickly and hold tight tolerances is extremely important to precision machining tolerances to +/-.0005.

Coolant & Lubrication The right coolant or lubricant not only dissipates heat but also improves chip evacuation, enhances surface finish, and reduces friction. Using a cutting oil coolant that also is used for machine lubrication such as a high-quality petroleum based cutting oil from a reputable company is critical for many years of maintenance free machining.

Quality Control & Inspection CNC Swiss machining requires piece part inspection every hour, and quality checks at various stages of production. Measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and optical comparators are used to maintain dimensional tolerances. Statistical process control (SPC) techniques, in-process inspections, and final part inspection ensures that a quality product is met to print specifications.

Contact Chicagoland Swiss, your full service, production CNC Swiss Screw Machine Shop, to get started on a high-volume CNC Machining project today.