Scenario #16:
Does a five-axis machine ever sit idle while parts are prepped using primitive workholding or because of slow part transfers? Time-saving solution : Because the five-axis machine is liable to be the most expensive in any given shop, it needs to be dedicated to the most valuable work while running as constantly as possible. Using zero-point chuck-based workholding in conjunction with receivers on multiple machining centers can allow for a more efficient workflow where roughing is performed on a lower-cost three-axis machine and quickly transferred and clamped into the five-axis machine’s receivers so that this machine can be ready to perform high-value precision-finishing work right away—all without any loss of accuracy along the way.
Estimated time savings: 20-40% reduction in setup time
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