Machining Processes:
Twelve tools were used to machine the Titanium (TI6Al4V) door latch component on a DMG 65U 5-Axes machine. After implementing the machining strategy and tooling selection the overall machining time was reduced by over 1.5hr from its original machining time.
Total Machining Time: 54 Minutes
Clamp 1
Clamp 2
Clamp 1
1. Face Milling
2. Trochoidal & Peel Milling
3. Trochoidal & Peel Milling
4. Pocket, Wall, Radius Finishing Milling
5. Pocketing
6. Drilling Before Reaming
7. Reaming
8. Drilling
9. Drilling
10. Drilling
11. Pocketing & Over-Ribs Machining
12. Counterbore Pocket Milling
Clamp 2
1. Face Milling with Side Milling
2. Slot Milling
3. Trochoidal, Peel Milling on Slots