SPERONI tool presetters are a great tool for performing measurements away from the machine. Presetter data can be connected to broader tool management systems and/or machines. They are the ideal setting for assembling tools and comparing them directly to a catalog, DXF or STP model given to the programmer.
Holding Parts Workholding can play a huge role in making different jobs easier or even possible. For starters, being forced to match a workpiece and fixturing to the standard round, square or rectangular table or plate can be difficult when angles and tool approach are important and parts are high mix. Initially developed for setup-time reduction, zero- point workholding has evolved and proven valuable for another distinct reason: access. Systems like the UNILOCK offer the added flexibility that’s valuable in 5-axis machining on a new machine. For example, while standard vise blocks the sides of a part and low-profile vises leave sides more open, they only grip only along the part’s lower edge. Zero-point workholding offers the option to clamp exclusively on the underside of a part for a freer state of machining and concealed from all interferences. 5-axis workholding is a complex world. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Here’s our bottom line for selecting workholding: • Find a balance between stability and access. • Know what parts are coming next, how finished they are, basic size and shape, etc. • Choose the best chuck for the work you do and lay it out carefully. • Plate material and thickness are key when using multiple chucks.
If adjustments do have to be made at the spindle, digital heads have on-tool readouts that make it easy for operators to see and make extremely precise diameter adjustments. A corresponding mobile app allows for fast lookup of tool speeds and feeds on the spot.
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