CNC Horizontal Milling of Aluminum Mounting Block Component for the Defense Industry

CNC Horizontal Milling of Aluminum Mounting Block Component for the Defense Industry
CNC Horizontal Milling of Aluminum Mounting Block Component for the Defense Industry

PORTFOLIO: Mounting Block

Edgar Industries was asked to improve upon the manufacturing time and efficiency of a particular aluminum mounting block already in production for a DoD application. Our client manufactured 2 blocks at a time, the whole process taking 26 minutes. Through our own examination of customer-supplied print and 2D CAD drawing designs, we developed a production strategy that would speed production without sacrificing design quality.

By way of a MAZAK NEXUS 5000-II horizontal milling machine with a 160 too changer and a two-pallet loader, we were able to build the 6061-T6 aluminum blocks with perfect tolerance range. Using two Chick Work Holding Systems – one mounted on each of the pallets – we were able to machine 4 blocks in under 20 minutes. In addition, we were able to “keep the spindle turning” by loading and unloading one Chick Work Holding System, while the other pallet was in the machining chamber

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Specifications for this CNC Milled Aluminum Mounting Block

Product Description

This aluminum mounting block is used for a DoD application Customer manufactured 2 at a time and took 26 minutes. On EDGAR’s new MAZAK nexus 500-II using the Chick Work Holding System, we are able to machine 4 in less than 20 minutes.
The Nexus has a two-table loading station, which allows parts to be loaded and off loaded while machining continues.

Capabilities Applied/Processes

Horizontal CNC Milling

  • 4 Parts Per Fixture
  • Less than 5 Minutes Per Part

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

MAZAK NEXUS 5000-II Horizontal Milling Machine

  • 160 Tool Changer
  • Two Pallet Loader

Chick Tooling

  • Maximum Work Piece Exposure
  • Quick Changeover

Overall Part Dimensions

4.5 inches X 4.5 inches X 2.0 inches

Tightest Tolerances

NILL

Material Used

6061-T6 Aluminum

Max Material Finish

NILL

In process testing/inspection performed

NORMAL

Industry for Use

Department of Defense

Delivery Location

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

Standards Met

Customer supplied print, 2D CAD drawing

Product Name

Block Component

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