In this video we show how to solve a common problem when machining ST52 material: the generation of long, difficult-to-break swarf.
The part is an adaptor used to connect the drawbar of our CMZ lathes to the chuck, allowing the jaws to open and close. Without controlled swarf breakage, automation via Gantry Loader becomes difficult. Thanks to oscillation cutting for threading, we eliminate swarf bird's nests and keep production flowing.
Oscillation cutting for threading (OCT) is a machining function that uses sinusoidal oscillation of a servo axis to facilitate swarf breakage during threading.
This technique lets you retain the G76 threading cycle, avoiding the complex programming required by other CAM solutions or by those from tool manufacturers.
While the X-axis oscillates in the cutting direction, the tool movement is synchronised with the spindle rotation. At this point an air cut occurs, causing the swarf to break in a controlled manner.
Therefore, the cycle combines two types of pass:
When swarf does not break during turning, grooving or threading, it forms tangles that:
Avoiding this problem is essential, especially in automated processes.
It's very simple: just enable the option with a G-code before the threading cycle and disable it afterwards. You can use the ISO G76 cycle.
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Considerations:
With oscillation cutting for threading, CNC turning operations reach a higher level of efficiency, safety and automation. In our video you can see how this technique enables machining ST52 without swarf issues, optimising time and resources in your workshop.
In addition, download our technical document with programming tips to make the most of this functionality.
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