With the demands of production, few metalworking sub-industries are as dynamic as die making, so the constant search for the latest technologies and innovative ideas is an essential part of any die factory to be in the lead. Here are some of the technological advances that have created opportunities or provided a leading position for mold processing.
Firstly, the core and cavity of the die are combined into one part and processed in parallel on a multi-task machine. Cooling holes on the four sides and back sides of the rectangular workpiece are completed by milling using a flexible inclined milling spindle (B axis) and an inverted turning spindle (C axis). The core and cavity parts are machined while the workpiece is still integrated. By coordinating the rotation of the turning spindle and the inclination of the milling spindle, the surface roughness and tool life can be improved by optimizing the tool orientation. The workpiece can also be periodically reversed to facilitate the dumping of chips.
The core and cavity are then separated and each part is still firmly clamped on the reverse turning spindle. Plane milling is carried out to expose two new sides of each of the two parts, and the cooling holes on the two parts of the die are all drilled out in a single clamping. Compared with traditional processing, this method greatly reduces The Times of clamping and working procedure. Accuracy is also improved because the two parts of the die remain perfectly oriented to each other until they are separated.
Second, the ability to drill pipe lines with compound angles through five axis gun drilling makes it possible to improve the cooling performance of large molds. It is possible to obtain good economy by eliminating multiple complex clamping of five - spindle gun drilling machine. Those molds used in car bumpers, dashboards and other plastic parts rely on rapid and efficient cooling to achieve competitive production cycles. None of these options are very attractive, and they don't even meet the customer's demand for lower mold prices.
Mold manufacturing and processing technology: the machine features a programmable rotary table and CNC spindle head 25 degrees more than the lower limit and 15 degrees more than the upper limit of the normal rotation range. The machine can be equipped with conventional gun drill bits, STS (single pipe system) type bits, or both. The latter drill, with a 1-inch diameter, achieves speeds of up to 9 inches per minute in deep holes. The process control system of the machine tool can display the oil pressure, flow rate, feed resistance and torque in a graphic way in real time. This means that optimal drilling speeds can be monitored while drilling, reducing the risk of tool damage. The machine is designed to be rigid and capable of high-speed milling, drilling and tapping, requiring a tool changer option.