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Thermwood, CNC Router

Thermwood, CNC Router

Description:

• 5 FT.  X 10 FT. fixed table with vacuum holddown, moving gantry, automated  5 tool changer, 10 HP spindle with vertical tool location sensing within +/- .002".

Parts  Production: (general description)

• Ranging  from 1/32" thick spacers to 1" to 36" diameter ring and socket  flanges up to 3" thick. Unlimited contours/profiles of sheet also  up to 3" thick.
• Parts  can be produced from customer drawings or can he duplicated from  actual parts. Where customer drawings are not available Prince Rubber & Plastics can assist in generating the required drawings.
• In all cases, drawings and parts must be reviewed by Prince Rubber &  Plastics to confirm actual dimensions and determine what machine set-up and tooling are required.
  

Control/Programming  Systems:

• The  router uses high performance, high reliability AC servo drives for higher acceleration and faster cycle times, resulting in accurate  and high output production runs.
  
•  Hand held programmer  unit provides close-up remote programming for lines, arcs, holes,  counterboring, angles and flycutting for various thickness of sheet  stock. Also, provides speed control and editing for existing and  future programming.
• Probe  system moves the 3 axis spindle sensing the exact contour or profile of the part to be produced, automatically entering the data into the computer.
• Computer programming allows for accurate repeatability of parts production within +/- .002".
  

Speeds and Feeds:

• Spindle  speeds to 18,000 RPM with linear feeds of 1 inch to 900 inches/minute depending on material type and thickness and part complexity.
  

Tooling:

• A wide range of standard tooling can be used such as end mills with various configurations, reamers, drills and fly cutters. Sizes from 1/8" diameter to 1-1/2" diameter. Special tooling can be provided, when required.