NOBOT

Using PowerMILL with Nobot's DF-303015 five-axis machine tool to process the mold

Published Time:

Dec 18,2021

Using PowerMILL with Nobot's DF-303015 five-axis machine tool for mold machining allows for the full utilization of both software and hardware, significantly improving mold machining precision and efficiency. This provides strong support for mold manufacturing companies, enabling them to win in the face of fierce market competition.


 

The application of five-axis machining in mass production is increasing, due to increasingly complex parts and higher precision requirements.


Mold machining differs from conventional processes; only by using CAD/CAM technology can mold quality be improved and processing cycles shortened. This article mainly discusses the use of PowerMILL software, combined with the processing characteristics of molds, to achieve DF-303015 high-speed cutting.

 

First, import the 3D model, carefully analyze and measure the drawings, and determine a convenient and quick clamping method. This allows you to determine the dimensions of the mold and create a work coordinate system. PowerMILL provides powerful coordinate system creation functions, creating coordinate systems according to the processing area to meet processing needs. According to the shape and size of the 3D model, choose to use the user-friendly control system NOBOT and the high-feed DF-303015 to machine the mold.

 

Through careful analysis, create tools that meet the processing requirements. PowerMILL's unique function can detect the minimum radius of the 3D model to facilitate the determination of the minimum tool usage. Select disc mills, flat-bottomed end mills, round-corner end mills, and ball-nose mills according to the 3D model. Disc mills are mainly used for rough machining of blanks and rough machining of two inclined end faces.

 

During the process editing, arrange the processing sequence according to the determined clamping method and the selected tools, define the processing range, tool path parameters, and mechanical parameters (such as speed, feed rate, cutting depth, cutting width, and machining allowance, etc.).

 

Using PowerMILL with Nobot's DF-303015 five-axis machine tool to process the mold can fully utilize the software and hardware, greatly improving the precision and efficiency of mold processing, providing strong support for mold manufacturers, and winning in fierce market competition.


BLOGS

Nobot Group's 2025 Kick-off Event: A Team Building Activity Focused on Unity and Power

This opening ceremony was both a knowledge-boosting session, allowing employees to continuously grow through learning, and a team-building event, bringing everyone closer together. It impressed upon each employee that in today's increasingly competitive market, only by continuously learning new knowledge, daring to innovate, and maintaining teamwork can we remain undefeated. With the collective efforts of all employees, Nobot will surely ride the waves and achieve even greater success on this new journey, steadily advancing towards higher goals!

Nobot was invited to attend the Belt and Road International Exchange Conference

On July 28, 2024, the 2024 Liaocheng "Belt and Road" International Exchange Conference and the Unveiling Ceremony of the Central Asia International High-end Talent Joint Training Base were held in the Liaocheng High-tech Zone University Science and Technology Park. Professor Tursunbayev Zaporotot, President of Osh Technological University of the Kyrgyz Republic and corresponding academician of the Kyrgyz Academy of Engineering, and Academician Smaylor Erta of the Kyrgyz Academy of Engineering and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, among other experts and scholars from "Belt and Road" countries, participated in the event. Liaocheng Deputy Mayor Wang Gang and Zhang Ya, Party Secretary and Director of the Management Committee of the High-tech Zone, attended the event and delivered speeches.

Learning and empowerment, management empowerment, unity and strength, consolidating the "waist" - Nobot intelligent equipment launched a 2024 annual training program for middle-level managers

This training event not only provided a valuable learning opportunity for company managers and key personnel, but also built a platform for communication and sharing. During the training, everyone actively interacted and discussed enthusiastically, exploring effective ways to improve management capabilities together. Through this training, everyone has gained rich knowledge and skills, but more importantly, it has inspired confidence and motivation for the future.

How to use a five-axis machining center efficiently? Today, let's learn a few practical steps!

When using a five-axis machining center, the equipment must first be adjusted to ensure that the workpiece and fixture dimensions precisely match, and that the zero points of each axis are accurately adjusted.

Why do composite materials require 5-axis CNC machining?

Composite materials are widely used in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, energy storage, infrastructure, marine, pipelines and tanks, sports and entertainment, and transportation due to their light weight, high fatigue resistance, and strong fracture resistance. Among them, aerospace and automotive industries are the largest application markets for composite materials. Five-axis CNC plays an important role in the processing of composite materials. Why do composite materials need to be processed using five-axis CNC?

For businesses, when choosing a five-axis machine, should a dual-station or single-station model be selected?

Dual-station five-axis machines offer several significant advantages. First, while one station is being machined, the other can be used for material loading and unloading, ensuring continuous, non-stop machining and significantly improving production efficiency. Second, the dual-station design makes operation more convenient and reduces waiting time. However, dual-station five-axis machines typically cost more than single-station machines and may require more operating and maintenance space.