Five-axis programming saves time - Shop shaves programming time by 75% on four-axis parts

摘要

When it comes to producing prosthetic components that will be worn by humans, comfort and fit are essential. Fillauer, of Chattanooga, Tenn. (www.fillauer.com) makes many different parts for medical use, and they know that fit, comfort, and appearance of the parts they make, make them more attractive and more usable. A new product the company had planned could be programmed for 4-axis machining, but the shape of the family of carbon fiber parts meant that programming time was going to be long. So Stephen Moffitt, R&D programmer, looked for a better way.