5-Axis CNC Machining for Die and Mold Industry

The Die & Mold is was revolutionized with the advent of CNC machining. CNC machining can assure consistency and quality of parts that need to be repetitively generated in high volumes. This is achieved by reducing the frequency of errors. CNC machining is potent even to create non-linear features, curves, and three-dimensional structures. Further technological advancements resulted in creating the 5-axis CNC machining being used in the die and mold industry. Dies and molds are shaping tools crucial to mass production in the manufacturing industry in the present day.

A 5-axis CNC Machining can effectively get at more features of a workpiece. With 5-Axis CNC, even the smallest of molds can be built. Its use in the injection molding processes benefits mass-production parts, pieces, and goods. The entire machining process can be promoted with shorter tools and rigid construction. This will eliminate the process of post-machining such as EDM, hand benchwork, etc. 

CNC machining is the most suitable as parts and designs are getting more complex day by day. Shorter production times and better product quality are the basic requirements that customers put on us.

A few uses and benefits of 5-Axis CNC machining in the die and mold industry is elaborated here:

• 5 Axis CNC machines generate contoured surfaces.
• Complex dies and molds can be manufactured without having a lot of special fixtures and time-consuming setups.
•  In 5-Axis CNC machining, the tool holder can be tilted away from the adjacent pocket walls. This promotes the use of shorter tools without the risk of collisions.
• Since 5-Axis CNC machining works only on one setup, operational costs are largely reduced.
• 5-Axis CNC machines use shorter tools and thus increase precision and efficiency.
• Ball nose end mills are positioned to increase the effective cutting diameter.
• Tool life is increased, and part costs are reduced using multi-flute cutters.
• Barrel-shaped tools have contoured profiles and provide a sloped workpiece surface with wider cutting contact. With large stepovers, a better surface finish can be reached.

Conclusion

Is that all? No, there are several benefits that you can realize by 5-axis CNC machining. 5-Axis Machining helps Die & Mold industries to improve their time-to-market and operational efficiencies with its advanced machining capabilities.