How to choose a five-axis machining center for aluminum alloy parts

To say what is suitable for the processing technology of aluminum alloy parts, it must be non-five-axis processing technology. Compared with the traditional three-axis four-axis machine tool, the five-axis processing technology has obvious advantages, and its accuracy is higher. The processing speed is faster and it saves more tools. However, there are currently a large number of five-axis machining centers for aluminum alloy parts on the market. How should we choose?

1. Structure determines equipment performance

Five-axis machining centers have various structures. The structural design of the machine tool determines the performance of the equipment on the basis of the machine tool, and determines the rigidity, accuracy, stability, operability of the machine tool, and so on. The following aspects should be considered: one is that the linear axis is not combined and superimposed when moving, the other is that the equipment with a short cutting circuit has good rigidity, the third is whether the tilt rotation axis is a DD motor, and the fourth is whether it is 5-axis linkage and 5-axis proximity, etc. .

2. Interference and collision avoidance

Interference avoidance is a problem that cannot be ignored in 5-axis machining. In addition to the use of computer-side software interference checking, the standard machine tool should also have the online real-time simulation CSG function to prevent interference even in manual mode. The online real-time simulation CSG function can check possible tooling errors or tool length setting errors before processing so as to reduce the emergency stop during operation to a smaller limit.

3. Rotation center correction

Changes in the rotation center caused by environmental and temperature changes will affect the five-axis machining accuracy. It should be automatically corrected by the probe. The 3-axis/index/5-axis machining accuracy verifies that the machining error of the tool is less than ±4μm. In order to ensure this, it is recommended to use the probe to automatically calibrate the 5-axis rotation center, and its linkage accuracy is a manifestation of multi-factor results.

Of course, the processing technology is also a key factor, which determines whether the performance of the equipment can be exerted to a greater extent. For example, our common use of special-shaped tools can greatly improve the processing efficiency. In addition, we all must pay attention to that is that the machining accuracy of the machine tool is directly affected by the accuracy of the rotation axis.