In the realm of precision machining, the demand for high - accuracy processing of graphite materials, especially for micro - structures such as grooves and sharp corners below 0.1mm, has been on the rise. Ningbo Kaibo CNC Machinery Co., Ltd.'s high - precision CNC milling machine GJ1417 for graphite processing emerges as a game - changer in this field.
The first step in the precision graphite processing journey is CAD modeling. By optimizing the geometric shape and simplifying complex curved surfaces, significant improvements in processing efficiency and accuracy can be achieved. For example, in a real - world project, a complex graphite component with a large number of irregular surfaces was modeled. After geometric optimization in CAD, the processing time was reduced by 30%, and the accuracy was improved by 20%. This shows the great value of CAD modeling in graphite micro - structure processing.
Selecting the appropriate tool path strategy is crucial for achieving high - quality graphite processing. Different tool path strategies have different adaptability and stability. For instance, the zig - zag tool path is suitable for large - area roughing, which can quickly remove excess material. In a specific case, when using the zig - zag tool path for roughing a graphite block, the material removal rate reached 80% within 2 hours. On the other hand, the contour - parallel tool path is more suitable for finishing, which can ensure the smoothness of the surface. In a finishing operation, the surface roughness was reduced to Ra 0.8μm using the contour - parallel tool path.
The advanced anti - vibration compensation technology of the GJ1417 CNC milling machine plays a vital role in reducing the risk of tool breakage and improving smooth motion control. By setting appropriate anti - vibration compensation parameters, the stability of the tool during processing can be enhanced. In a long - term continuous processing experiment, the tool breakage rate was reduced from 10% to 2% after applying anti - vibration compensation technology, which not only saved tool costs but also improved production efficiency.
There are significant differences between natural graphite and artificial graphite in terms of material properties. Therefore, different processing parameters need to be set for different graphite materials. For natural graphite, which has relatively high hardness and brittleness, lower cutting speeds and feed rates are required. In contrast, artificial graphite can tolerate higher cutting speeds and feed rates. In a comparison test, when processing natural graphite, a cutting speed of 50m/min and a feed rate of 0.05mm/r were used, while for artificial graphite, the cutting speed could be increased to 80m/min and the feed rate to 0.1mm/r.
Ningbo Kaibo's GJ1417 CNC milling machine offers high precision, multi - axis linkage, and personalized customization capabilities, making it an ideal choice for graphite precision machining. Whether you are an engineer looking to improve your processing skills or a production manager aiming to enhance production efficiency, the GJ1417 can meet your needs. Are you ready to take your graphite processing to the next level? Click here to visit our official website and access more technical resources and service support.
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