ritzblitz
Aluminum
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2013
- Location
- Quakertown, PA
So Ive been thinking about our next machine for our prototype and low production cell manufacturing custom surgical instrumentation.
Heres a bit of background: we run one shift, small quantities of parts (1-60, probably average qty of 5) Our model is high utilization of high level human talent to optimize productivity.
Currently we have prototrak lathes, knee mills with acurite millpwr g2 controls, WEDM, SEDM, and a 4 axia robodrill.
I would like to step into 5 axis, and be able to run unattended over nights and weekends.
Most of the parts are simple, no crazy tolerances or insane geometries. I just am looking for high throughput levels which led me to a palletized 5 axis machine. Matsuura MX330 is an example. Id say the largest part weve made has been 14" long, 3" wide, 2" thick. Most are much smaller.
I would like to be able to generate code with fusion 360 and be able to easily do probing routines and have redundant tools when necessary. Again, this is a prototype environment with a strong emphasis on quick turnaround. Having basic tools always loaded and having a simple workflow will be critical.
In an ideal world, I see us proving a couple parts out during the day, and running the full lot during the night. Having workflow "templates" should make this dream closer to a reality.
All thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Alex Kern
Heres a bit of background: we run one shift, small quantities of parts (1-60, probably average qty of 5) Our model is high utilization of high level human talent to optimize productivity.
Currently we have prototrak lathes, knee mills with acurite millpwr g2 controls, WEDM, SEDM, and a 4 axia robodrill.
I would like to step into 5 axis, and be able to run unattended over nights and weekends.
Most of the parts are simple, no crazy tolerances or insane geometries. I just am looking for high throughput levels which led me to a palletized 5 axis machine. Matsuura MX330 is an example. Id say the largest part weve made has been 14" long, 3" wide, 2" thick. Most are much smaller.
I would like to be able to generate code with fusion 360 and be able to easily do probing routines and have redundant tools when necessary. Again, this is a prototype environment with a strong emphasis on quick turnaround. Having basic tools always loaded and having a simple workflow will be critical.
In an ideal world, I see us proving a couple parts out during the day, and running the full lot during the night. Having workflow "templates" should make this dream closer to a reality.
All thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Alex Kern