Machining examples
Explore workholding and cutter access in six machining studies, plus separate metal and plastic part collections.
One component, two milling operations
Two operations on one component show the locating references to consider when a part needs repositioning.
Explore the two-operation study01 First recorded operation
02 Second recorded operation
Five-axis machining for multiple faces
Access to angled faces and side openings. Inspection focus: feature positions and profiles from common datums.
Turning followed by milling
Off-axis features located from the turned body. Inspection focus: diameters, runout and milled-feature positions.
Milling a pocketed enclosure component
Pocket depth, walls and mounting interfaces. Inspection focus: depth, position, flatness and final interfaces.
CNC milling for prismatic parts
Faces, bores, pockets and repeated forms. Inspection focus: relative positions, flatness and batch sampling.
CNC machining a 29-inch display housing
Broad panels, recessed faces and narrow edges. Inspection focus: flatness, mounting positions and cosmetic faces.
For a 29-inch display housing, provide the actual enclosure dimensions, stock size and support requirements.
Metal and plastic part collections
The plastic and metal collections contain separate component forms. Each part in an order needs its own material grade, drawing revision and test requirements.
Plastic part forms
Polymer forms, fits and working surfaces.
Metal part forms
Turned interfaces, milled cavities and handling.
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