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…
“To stay competitive in the stamping die business, we had to address setup time on multi-sided parts. Our new Hurco VTXU has slashed overall processing time on many parts by 70%. Not only that but it can cut! I run out of tool before I ran out of machine.” -Dave W. 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…
This part illustrates the type of part that comes to mind for most people when they think of a 5-axis machining center. The only way to make impellers and turbines is using simultaneous 5-axis machining with a CAD/CAM system. If you currently do all of your work on 3-axis VMCs, Read more…
These videos are from the Power of Five webinar. To watch the entire webinar, click here. [vc_video title=”Why 5-Axis? The Business Case” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9agheNKqJvs&fs=1″] [vc_video title=”The Basics of Axis Configuration” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWWeL9EQjWw&fs=1″] [vc_video title=”Benefits Of a Swivel Head on a 5-Axis Machining Ceneter” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQKHMh7DdC8&fs=1″] [vc_video title=”Benefits of a Trunnion Table on a Read more…