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HSC finishing in tool construction
HSC finishing in tool construction was a focus at the start of November, at the joint workshop from MMC Hitachi Tool, Eschmann Stahl and Tebis, at FOOKE in Borken. "With the workshop, we specifically addressed stamping and forming technology. In doing so, we pursued the objective of process-assured HSC milling in tool construction on medium to large machines with five linear axes - aimed at establishing reproducible processes and reducing try-out times", reports Oliver Schimmel, Press Tool Specialist at MMC Hitachi Tool. "Due to the major success and positive feedback, we are planning a further workshop with hardened material in the coming year. In particular, the fact that over 70 participants attended the two-day event significantly exceeded our expectations."
Modern HSC milling strategies enable optimised productivity in the machining of high-strength materials, like those used in tool construction. The basis for the application of these modern HSC milling strategies is a highly dynamic machine tool, in conjunction with optimum CAD/CAM solutions and the respective customised tools. MMC Hitachi Tool, FOOKE, Tebis and the steel supplier EschmannStahl form the process chain 'HSC finishing in tool construction', based on real part geometry.
"The factors for the success of the workshop include its structure, which differs from a classic seminar. Instead, the primary focus is placed on open discussions and expert talks. Within this framework it was possible to address and clarify numerous questions and open points directly", explains Oliver Schimmel. "Live milling on a FOOKE Endura704 Linear with tools from MMC Hitachi Tool, produced from 1.2379 tool steel, attracted particular interest. We are looking forward to this workshop returning in 2016."
HSC finishing in tool construction was a focus at the start of November, at the joint workshop from MMC Hitachi Tool, Eschmann Stahl and Tebis, at FOOKE in Borken. "With the workshop, we specifically addressed stamping and forming technology. In doing so, we pursued the objective of process-assured HSC milling in tool construction on medium to large machines with five linear axes - aimed at establishing reproducible processes and reducing try-out times", reports Oliver Schimmel, Press Tool Specialist at MMC Hitachi Tool. "Due to the major success and positive feedback, we are planning a further workshop with hardened material in the coming year. In particular, the fact that over 70 participants attended the two-day event significantly exceeded our expectations."
Modern HSC milling strategies enable optimised productivity in the machining of high-strength materials, like those used in tool construction. The basis for the application of these modern HSC milling strategies is a highly dynamic machine tool, in conjunction with optimum CAD/CAM solutions and the respective customised tools. MMC Hitachi Tool, FOOKE, Tebis and the steel supplier EschmannStahl form the process chain 'HSC finishing in tool construction', based on real part geometry.
"The factors for the success of the workshop include its structure, which differs from a classic seminar. Instead, the primary focus is placed on open discussions and expert talks. Within this framework it was possible to address and clarify numerous questions and open points directly", explains Oliver Schimmel. "Live milling on a FOOKE Endura704 Linear with tools from MMC Hitachi Tool, produced from 1.2379 tool steel, attracted particular interest. We are looking forward to this workshop returning in 2016."
