4 Major Issues That You Face With A CNC Machine Tool

There are many technical issues that CNCers face while operating a CNC Routing machine. These problems are sometimes technical and sometimes they occur due to a lack of proper skill and training. 

Here are some most common problems that take place in a machine for CNC Routing for Aluminium and other materials.

1. Use of wrong cutting/ tools and settings: If because of any reason, wrong cutting tools are used for any specific job, they result in a bad quality of material cut. For example, the material cut will have rough edges and cutter marks, raised marks or burned marks on the surface or edges. 

Also, when the tool used has blunt edges, or an incorrect feed speed ratio, the resulting material will be of reduced quality only. 

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the right tools are used for the task at hand and the correct tool, machine setting and measurements must be used for a specific type of material to achieve the highest standards of quality. 

2. Errors in programming: CNC lathe machines are highly computerised machines that are run by the means of programming. Ceratin codes need to be entered into the machines the material is cut into the desired shape and pattern. Lack of proper programming, usage of incorrect G and M codes and entering incorrect data variables are some reasons for errors in programming which can occur due to the improper training of workers.

Therefore, operators of these CNC cutting machines must be given adequate knowledge in controlling the machine with the help of comprehensive user manuals for reference and extensive training.

3. Poor Maintenance of the tools: This is pretty much applicable to any machine used to reduce human effort. Not taking care of the machine and its other mechanical parts may lead to early wear and tear and eventually, it will affect the quality of the work it is producing.

Hence, a regular maintenance regime, provided by the manufacturer, must be followed by the operator. Dust, material debris and other residue must be cleaned regularly to prevent build-up which in later stages can cause inaccuracies and major machine failure.

Additionally, overheating is a common reason for machine failure. Therefore, timely checking up the level of coolants and airflow in a machine must be done to ensure smooth functioning of the machine.

4. Inadequate skills and training for workers: With the advent of technology, CNC routing machines are now coming with high-end controllers that need special skills and knowledge of programming and computing to optimize the result given by them. Therefore, companies need to hire operators who are well-trained and possess excellent organizational, planning and designing skills to carry out the job efficiently.

Bottomline

While operating machines for CNC routing for aluminium, if these tips are taken care of mindfully, then major machine failures can be avoided which hamper the production process and performance of the machines.