Precision automated CNC machining: the role of fixtures

The role of fixtures

1. Improve processing accuracy Through accurate positioning and stable clamping, the fixture can ensure the position accuracy and dimensional accuracy of the workpiece during processing. This is particularly important in the processing of medical equipment and parts. For example, when manufacturing dental implants, the accuracy of the fixture directly affects the matching degree between the implant and the patient's alveolar bone, which is related to the success rate of the operation and the patient's experience. Only through high-precision fixtures can we ensure that the parameters such as the thread size, shape and position of the implant meet strict medical standards.

2. Improve production efficiency The use of fixtures can achieve rapid clamping and positioning of workpieces, reduce the time for manual adjustment and alignment, and thus greatly improve production efficiency. This advantage is even more obvious in mass production. Airui Precision Machinery has achieved automation and efficiency of production lines by optimizing fixture design, and can quickly and accurately complete the processing tasks of a large number of medical equipment parts.

At the same time, the fixture can also be used in conjunction with the automatic control system of the machine tool to achieve multi-station processing or continuous processing, further improving production efficiency. For example, on a CNC machining center, by using a rotatable fixture or a device that automatically changes the fixture, multiple faces or multiple processes can be processed in one clamping, reducing the number of loading and unloading times and processing auxiliary time of the workpiece.

3. Ensure processing consistency In batch production, the fixture can ensure that the clamping position and clamping force of each workpiece during the processing process are consistent, thereby ensuring the stability and consistency of the processing quality. This is very critical for the medical equipment and parts industry, because these products often require strict quality control and traceability. For example, in the process of producing medical devices, using the same fixture can ensure that the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of each part are within the specified range, avoiding product quality fluctuations caused by human factors or clamping differences. This not only improves the product qualification rate, but also reduces the cost and workload of quality inspection.

4. Expand the scope of processing technology Some specially designed fixtures can realize some special processing technologies, such as processing of special-shaped parts, multi-faceted processing, etc. Through the innovative design of fixtures, Airy Precision Machinery can provide more diversified processing solutions for the medical equipment and parts industry to meet the needs of different customers. For example, for some dental equipment and supplies with complex shapes, by designing special fixtures, complex processing procedures can be realized on ordinary machine tools, reducing production costs and equipment investment. At the same time, fixtures can also be used in conjunction with other auxiliary tools (such as knives, measuring tools, etc.), further expanding the possibilities of processing technology.

Fixtures play an irreplaceable role in the automated production of precision machinery. Its design and manufacturing are directly related to processing accuracy, production efficiency and product quality. Airy Precision Machinery and other companies continue to innovate and optimize the design and application of fixtures, providing strong support for high-end manufacturing fields such as the medical equipment and parts industry. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous development of the manufacturing industry, the design and technology of fixtures will also continue to innovate and improve, making greater contributions to promoting the development of the precision manufacturing industry.