Machining Capabilities

CAM PROGRAMMER
Our new CAM (computer aided manufacturing) system offers fantastic advances over the old system of manual parts programming. This new system generates all the difficult and tedious geometry and trigonometry computations. The computer then displays the actual tool path the machining center will take to complete the operation. The cost savings are enormous. It is not unusual for a part that manually took eight hours to program to now be completed in one to two hours. When the programmer is satisfied with the final program it is stored on a disk for future runs or revision changes. Then the program is loaded directly into the computer on the actual machining center assigned. This system reduces the amount of set-up time on the machining center. Since the program will need little or no adjustments, it will enable us to save expensive set-up time, and keep the cost of set-up charges to a minimum.

AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER
Sixteen tools are automatically selected and stored in the magazine by a double arm automatic tool changer (ATC). Non-cutting time is greatly reduced because the ATC can change tools in 2.5 seconds and execute quick positions at the rate of 590"/min in rapid travel mode. This automatic feature eliminates the possibility of operator error and greatly increases the quality and efficiency of complex machining operations.

This latest state of the art four axis machining center is shown machining two complex parts in one set-up. Our specially developed cutting oils help improve finish and reduce tool wear. Armed with a machine that has a repeatability of.0001 and the knowledge to use it, we are able to maintain very close tolerances consistently. Infrequently, minor adjustments must be made thru the machines computer to compensate for tool wear.

The nerve center of the machine houses the CRT and touch pad with overriding controls. Thru this console we are able to make any changes necessary to control part tolerancing. We are also able to speed up or slow down feed rates to bring the machining sequence to optimum.

CNC LATHE
This CNC lathe is the latest addition to our long list of machining facilities. The AL-2B has an eight station indexing turret which employs a memory random selection system. The result is high speed indexing at 1/2 second per station. The lathe also has extremely rapid feed rates (396"/ min along the X axis and 588"/ min along the Z axis). A 2.200" diameter hole thru the spindle and a 2.95" diameter tail stock enables this machine to consistently maintain extremely close tolerances on a wide variety of part sizes that can be machined. This CNC lathe is a major improvement in our capabilities.

COMPUTER AND PROCESSING CENTER


It is in this center that all paperwork is processed. Our computer is set up for accounting functions, job costing, scheduling, and inventory control.

Job Costing: A route sheet is generated with an estimated amount of time for each operation and the machine to be used for that operation. In production, the operator or set-up man records the amount of actual time spent. When estimated and actual times are compared, we are able to refine our quoting techniques to keep us cost effective on reorders and parts similar to those previously manufactured. All this information is stored on hard disks.


Job Scheduling: With the aid of our computer we are able to see exactly when a new job can be started and finished. If a customer has a rush requirement we can, without delaying prior commitments, switch jobs to different machines. This enables us to accommodate this requirement with no delays to our other customers.

 
 
 

SPACE AGE PLASTIC FABRICATORS, INC.
1-800-222-3240
4519 White Plains Rd., Bronx N.Y. 10470
Tel: (718) 324-6677 • Fax: (718) 994-0582 • sapf@plastic64.com

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