“Once
a new technology rolls over you, if you’re
not part of the steamroller, you’re part
of the road.”
-
Stewart Brand
CNC
Machining
CNC
(Computer Numerical Controlled) Machining offers
many benefits over
traditional manual machining. Since a CNC machine
is performing computer programmed tasks, operator
intervention (and human error) relating to production
can be greatly reduced. In fact, many CNC machines
are able to run unattended, and so they offer
consistent, accurate, and predictable machining
of goods. In addition, since these machines run
from programs, changing over to a new part is
as simple as loading a new program and changing
tools. This short set-up time dovetails nicely
with customer demands of just-in-time production.
The basic
functions of CNC machines are automatic, consistent,
and precise motion control. All CNC machines have
two or more axes. Each axis represents a direction
of motion. In basic terms, the more axes a machine
has, the more directions of motion the machine
can travel in, and this results in higher axis
machines having the capability to machine parts
complete in one operation. In addition to programming
the axes, almost everything about the machine
is programmable, from spindle speed and direction
to coolant flow to turret positioning. CNC machines
offer the precision, repeatability, and volume
that today’s marketplace expects. Machine
Technology, Inc. operates state-of-the art CNC
machines: CNC Swiss,
CNC Turning, CNC
Milling, and Fast
Hole EDM Drilling. By investing in the newest
technology and by utilizing the latest in manufacturing
processes, we ensure that each and every part
we make is uniform and of the finest quality,
whether it is one piece or a million.
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