Rock West Composites brought online this month a new DMS Moving Table 5-Axis CNC Machine for working on large composite parts and other non-ferrous materials. This high-precision equipment will be used to drill, trim and contour parts such as masters, molds, and trim and drill fixtures, in addition to other deliverables such as prototypes and composite hardware.
Here are some clips of preliminary testing done at our facility.
This new custom machine has 5’ x 10’ x 4’ of useable volume and can handle large parts and complex operations. It has a stationary bridge and a moving table to facilitate faster loading and positioning of large hardware. There are two operational modes including traditional 5-axis functionality and a secondary rotisserie operation that allows for working on tubular parts. There is an integrated tool changer that automatically adjusts for tool length offsets, providing rapid and highly accurate machining and drilling action. The machine’s programming can compensate to a tool-center-point at the tool tip, allowing for faster and more reliable setups. Also, with variable RPM up to 24,000 rotations per minute, it provides the flexibility for a variety of material processing feeds and speeds.
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