In collaboration with Openmind, we at ANKRO have recently introduced a new innovation in our HyperMill software. Thanks to this latest integration, ANKRO is now able to deburr plastic products fully automatically using 3- and 5-axis technology. How exactly does this technology work? We are happy to explain.
The machining of plastic parts often results in small burrs: sharp edges, unevenness, or excess material that remains after milling and/or turning. Although these irregularities may seem minor at first glance, they can have a major impact on the functionality, fit, and appearance of a product.
This makes deburring an important process for guaranteeing the quality, safety, and service life of plastic products. Whereas this used to be done manually or was not possible at all due to the complexity of the product, we have now fully automated this production step. From now on, we can deburr in previously impossible places (e.g., in channels). The end result is that we can guarantee consistently high quality and a more efficient production process.
Deburring is often still a manual process in machining, but thanks to the latest version of Hypermill, this is now a thing of the past. The latest version of Hypermill makes it possible to fully automate deburring with three smart strategies for both 3- and 5-axis machining.
The latest implementation of HyperMill supports the programmer in optimizing the 3- and/or 5-axis program, whereby sharp edges and burrs around bores and intersecting bores can be accurately machined automatically. It is also possible to brush bores with special tools, immediately smoothing and improving threads and surfaces. The system divides the machining into different steps, whereby settings such as speed, feed, cooling, and dwell time can be precisely adjusted for each phase to suit a product such as the one shown opposite.
Stijn de Groot, Team Leader and programmer at the Milling Department, who was involved in the implementation, sees the introduction of this technology as a major step forward in the automation of complex finishing operations.
“Thanks to Hypermill, we can now deburr accurately and reproducibly, even in places where this was previously impossible to do manually,” says Stijn. “This not only results in more consistent product quality, but also saves time in production. Deburring is now a fully controllable process for many plastic products, with less chance of human error.”
At ANKRO, we always strive to implement the latest technologies in plastics processing. By closely following developments, we can quickly deploy innovative solutions in our production.
After extensive testing and refinement, this technique has now been successfully implemented. We have demonstrated that automated deburring is not only more efficient and consistent, but also contributes directly to higher product quality and shorter lead times. Would you like to discover what this innovation can do for your plastic components? Contact ANKRO and let our specialists advise you, without obligation, on the possibilities of this new technique for your products!
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