Machining Components

 

Machining Components for Structural Rigidity

In terms of getting the best outcome with regard to general turning operations a client not need seek full blown FEA analysis unless your client is paying you $1000 per hour if you need such detailed element analysis studies feel free to go straight to contact us and not read any further.

In general terms of turning applications, there has been an established set of applications with parameters that make a lot of significant difference to the success of the operations with regard to be it heavy duty roughing large masses or finishing silky smooth surfaces.

Having said that I don't want to be preaching to the converted 

The success of the operation can be determined by a number of inputs in the machining process which are directly related to the properties of such a material. These main machining inputs can be broken down into the following:

• The distance from machine clamp to edge of cutting tool.
• The natural frequency of machine or tool setup.
• The type of cutting applied to a material.
• Is a effective cutting fluid to be used.
• The cutting tool holding arrangement which is unique different for each cutting application, cutting: tool holding insert clamping, insert shape/entering angle and insert geometry/insert grade.

Each of these listed – and especially the way these parameters are applied can have a multiplying effect in terms of a three dimensional vector forces that are driven in a two dimensional space. These limitations can promote or provide some challenges with regard expected machining outcomes based on a specific the properties of a specific material.

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Tooling for CNC Machining

Machine Tool

Into the machining field a cutting tool is a tool that remove material from the work piece by a shear deformation. One of the most important qualities that a cutting tool must possess is that it retains its hardness at the high temperatures generated during the cutting process. The most common cutting tool materials used in CNC applications are:

•  HSS
• Cemented carbides
• Ceramics
• Diamond

HSS is alloy of steel containing between 5% and 20% tungsten. It is known by its ability to maintain a cutting edge at the elevated temperatures encountered during machining. Others high-carbon steels can have the same hardness as HSS, but they lose their hardness at the elevated temperatures found at the cutting edges.

Cemented Carbide is another common cutting tool material. Carbides are extremely hard materials and are able to handle a great amount of heat during long periods. Due its hardness carbides must be machined by either grinding or electrical discharge machining. They cost considerably more than their HSS counterparts, but when the productivity gains are measured against cost, carbides are the best choice. 

Ceramic cutting tool materials are formed from sintered aluminum oxides. This material present great performance at higher cutting speeds than cemented carbides and exhibit better wear resistance. This is primarily due to the lower temperatures generated at the tool tip. Its popularity is probably reduce due its deficient capacity for work with intermittent cutting. 

Diamond is natural material with extremely good wear-resistance properties. It resists compression forces twice as well as tungsten carbide and expand very little with heat. For these reasons it can hold very close tolerances during machining and produces an extremely high-quality surface finish.

When machining ferrous components, chemical reaction at high cutting temperatures can cause diamond to revert to its original graphite form. For this reason the cutting tool material is limited to the machining of non-ferrous and non-metallic materials. Polycrystalline diamond is a synthetic diamond mostly used in CNC application due to its super-hard constituents. 

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What is EDM?

Electrical discharge machining

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) uses electrical discharge to remove material from blocks of metal and is also known as electro-discharge erosion.  

The basic process is really quite simple and can be very useful when considering different manufacturing methods for your design project.  

An electrical spark between the electrode and metal is created

Due to the electricity flow the spark generates heat up to 8000 – 12000 degrees Celsius (damn hot).  The spark however is very skillfully controlled and makes sure to only alter the very surface of the part.  Because of this the composition of the material below the surface is not affected by the heat.  

Wire EDM is another variation which is conducted while submerged in purified water (deionized). The water’s conductivity makes for a great dielectric environment for EDM.  The purified water also works as a coolant and helps erode irregularities in the material.

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Tips to getting the right product finish

Turning Tools

Machinists utilize their skills and expertise to produce the most aesthetically pleasing and accurate components possible.  They take pride in their work as do their clients.  A good surface finish and the general look of parts are very important aspects which require the most ideal machining practices to be used.  So how do machinists get the results they want? The following is by no means extensive but it give a little insight:

Use an insert with a wiper

If you can, make sure your manufacturer uses an insert with a wiper.  These have a flat section like the second image in the diagram above.  This flat part ensures that the surface is wiped smooth as the tool moves across the outside of the part.  You can also avoid a finish that has thread elements to it.

Increase the speed

When using cutting tools a rise in the speed of the tool will make sure that your part is touching the tip of the tool for a smaller time period.  This minimizes the material build-up on the end of the tool which can in turn make the surface finish less than ideal. 

Reduce pauses

When a tool stops while it is still touching the surface it can leave a mark on the part.  If you make sure to minimize the number of pauses and hesitations of your tool you can ensure a better surface finish.  You may need to change the entire manufacturing procedure.

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Manufacturers among BRW’s 50 Most Innovative Companies

Manufacturers among BRW’s 50 Most Innovative Companies

First place may have gone to software provider Xero, but manufacturers featured prominently amongst this year’s list of BRW’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.

Xero, a company which provides payroll software that allows small businesses to manage their payroll from anywhere was named most innovative, but no less than eight companies from the manufacturing category made the top 50.

These included: E-Bisprint, Hills, Coca-Cola Amatil, PernodRicard Winemakers, Keech Australia, Orora Group, Pact Group, Birch & Waite Foods.

The list also included mobile phone-based shark alerts, hard-hat-mounted health monitors, waste-saving high-rise building systems and technology to protect embryos during IVF processes.

The team ALNO Product Services assist all types of manufactures across Australia with CNC Machining and high quality toolmaking and tool making process.

So if your an Australian Manufacturer looking for CNC machining or high quality Toolmaking.

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Component Machining

ALNO Product Services is a Central Coast based engineering component manufacturing company that was established in 1988.

Our team offers a range of component machining services which include:

• Component Machining – Turning – Milling – Grinding - EDM
• German Tool Steel - Press Tools
• Japanese Tool Steel – Mould Tools
• Australian Aluminium - Extrusion dies
• Tool Steel Jigs and Fixtures
• Both Soft and Hard tooling

In general terms ALNO Product Services offer the following solutions:

• Component Manufacture
• Reverse Engineering
• Product Design – Industrial Design
• Prototype Production

Our Team can over engineer to ensure that you component exceed expectations in terms of desired engineering outcomes

ALNO will stretch your engineering dollar future without reducing

Whether you want 1 or 1000 components machined, ALNO is able to provide you with a quick turn around and a quality product.

Whether you require CNC milling, CNC Turning, EDM, wire cutting, we can help you produce the part you want.

Component machining at ALNO Product Services is offered in a wide range of materials including:

• Stainless Steel
• Mild Steel
• Tool Steels
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Bronze
• Plastics
• Ceramics

Whatever your component machining requirements be it from prototypes to full scale productions runs the team at ALNO offers a first class service.

Our commitment TQM total quality management suggests we engage polices of continuous improvement and reduction of waste. The ALNO TQM management policy focuses on the following:

1. Leadership
2. Strategic planning
3. Customer focus
4. Measurement, analysis, and knowledge management
5. Workforce focus
6. Operations focus
7. Results

Furthermore the both stake holders and Shareholders are committed to continual investment in Australian Manufacturing.

We are proud to offer the latest technology ensuring that we are able to supply parts to the highest quality whilst remaining competitive with our pricing.

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