In principle, the processing of metal blanks has not changed over the past 100 years. Multifunctional machines from stock are still purchased by manufacturers for their individual needs. Changes have taken place in the field of management. Numerical control allows you to significantly speed up the process of mass production. Completely eliminate the production of defective parts from the production cycle.
The secret of CNC popularity
In a classic machine, all operations for the manufacture of parts are performed by a turner, an experienced craftsman capable of turning even a complex part according to a drawing. But, it takes a certain amount of time to perform each operation. It is subject to fatigue and can make a fatal error at any time during the manufacture of parts. Software control has the following advantages:
- The machine works according to a strictly prescribed algorithm of actions.
- Does not pause between operations, only to change the cutting tool.
- Never makes technical errors in the processing of parts.
- Needs only visual control of the production process.
- He showed himself especially well in mass production of the same type of products.
Not all modern machine tools have numerical control. Only the best and most advanced machines for processing metal and their alloys. As practice shows, the presence of CNC pays off already in the first year of constant loading of machine equipment.
Other features of modern equipment
Technology for the production of equipment is constantly being improved. The mechanisms use more advanced alloys, gears are not subject to rapid wear. High-quality lubrication of rubbing parts also contributes to high precision in the manufacture of spare parts. It is worth adding to the important features of modern machines:
- wear-resistant ball and roller bearings;
- plastics that can minimize the cost of the machine without sacrificing reliability;
- passive and active personnel safety;
- minimum consumption of electrical energy.
The last factor is also important. Expensive electrical resources can significantly increase the cost of manufactured products. Modern machines, on the contrary, minimize costs for production purposes.
