CNC machining Discussion items Topics of discussion:
Size of workpieces we can handle.
Basic info in x, y and z dimensions.
Tolerances held and in what condition. Materials differ and pose certain problems. Thermal characteristics, material thickness etc.
Materials worked and challenges different materials pose…Titanium doesn’t cut like aluminum. Stainless doesn’t cut like steel etc.
Machining centers have a tool that rotates while the workpiece moves. Lathes have a tool that moves while the workpiece revolves. How do those differences impact ability to hold tolerances?
What is difference between vertical and horizontal machining centers?
How do multi pallet systems work? What’s advantage?
What is the importance of our common baseplate and what advantages does it provide?
What is the relativity between hole diameter and hole depth?
What are advantages of using a 5 axis machining center?
Machining weldments. Stresses etc.
What is IMT biggest machining weakness? Strength?
Peeps to talk to about machining:
Me (Chris Joest)
Mike Clifford
Rick Anderson *
Dillan King
Mark Bremmer *
Jim Andershonits
Dan Beauchamp (about general machining capabilities and machining weldments)
Bob Preg (about flatness and tolerances and what we excel in) *
