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Automation and Boring
As with much of the manufacturing industry, automation is a significant part of the boring When deciding to use an automated boring machine, the operator needs to consider the application, the precision required, power needed, the cost vs profit, and the time constraints to meet any deadlines. Let’s look at the different types of machines used in boring automation.
Automated Jig Boring
An automated jig boring machine is equipped with a bade, precision worktable, column, and spindle housing. The spindle and worktable are used for positioning and have a high level of accuracy. Jig boring automation employs rigid, solid boring bars to create deep holes and single point tool bits for creating small holes. It works by advancing a single-edge cutter parallel to the axis of the hole and rotating it inside a stationary workpiece. Additional tools can be used with an automated jig boring machine, including adjustable insert boring bars, and offset heads.
Automated Lathe Boring
This boring automation process produces conical and cylindrical surfaces using a single point cutting tool moving at an angle to the axis of rotation to produce a taper on the workpiece. Cutting tools come in a range of sizes and shapes for different applications. Operators need to evaluate several factors to achieve optimal results, such as tool geometry, the rate of cutting speed and feed, tool rigidity, chip removal, as well as the workpiece, and machine.
Automated Vertical Boring
Vertical boring automation enlarges an existing hole to provide an accurate internal cylindrical or conical surface. The large workpieces rotate about a vertical axis as the single point cutting operation is fed into the work. An automated vertical boring machine consists of a base, a rotating horizontal worktable, a column, and a cross rail. The cross rail supports one or more tool heads. Factors that affect tolerance and surface finish include the tool geometry, cutting speed and feed rate, the rigidity of the tool, workpiece, machine, and system for chip.
Automated Horizontal Boring
Using a single point cutting tool, horizontal boring automation produces a precise internal cylindrical surface by enlarging an existing hole in a workpiece. Automated horizontal boring machines are designed for heavy workpieces and have a rotating worktable which can feed horizontally, parallel, and at right angles to the spindle axis. The machine has tool motion parallel to the axis of rotation and advances one or more rotating single-point cutters horizontally into the workpiece.
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