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Layout and Planning Techniques for 5-axis CNC Machining Centers

12/20/2022

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Jergens Workholding Layout and Planning Techniques for 5 axis CNC Machining Centers
​Jack Rushlander, Jergens Technical Sales Manager discusses layout and planning techniques for 5-axis machining centers.

Jack talks about how advancements in 5 Axis CNC machining technology has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Dynamic Work Offsets and other capabilities have made workholding easier but also given shops even more opportunities to to improve process and reduce cycle time.

Check out the video below and see how Galactic Widget Company tackles the workholding of a Thingamajig.

  • 00:00 - 01:35 Introduction
  • 01:35 - 03:50 The Pros of 5-Axis
  • 03:50 - 06:20 The Cons of 5-Axis
  • 06:30 - 09:36 Process Essentials
  • 09:39 - 11:53 The Machine
  • 11:55 - 15:40 Part Drawing & Raw Material
  • 15:50 - 19:45 When to Use a Dovetail
  • 19:46 - 21:35 Start to Finish Operation in Drawings
  • 21:36 - 30:38 Work Envelope in Solidworks
  • 31:24 - 33:58 Analyze With Your Machinists
  • 35:30 - 37:08 Troubleshooting
  • 37:18 - 37:56 Getting Other Eyes on Your Project
  • 38:00 - 39:40 The Process of Sending Project to Your Programmer
  • 39:45 - 49:36 Questions
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Jergen's 5-Axis ER Collet Fixtures Provide Simple Clamping of Cylindrical Parts in a CNC MIll

4/12/2022

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Looking for a simple and low profile solution for clamping cylindrical workpieces and round bars?  Do you ever need to hold a round shank workpiece and machine it in a CNC Mill? 
The Jergen's 5-Axis ER Collet Fixtures could be the best economical solution to this workholding problem .

​These hardened alloyed steel fixtures have a direct interface with other Jergens Fixture-Pro® products and have multiple mounting styles available.
Jergens 5-Axis ER Collet Fixtures
The ER Collet Fixtures provide a simple and low profile solution for clamping cylindrical workpieces using the same technology you are already familiar with in your rotary toolholders.
  • Single piece, hardened alloy steel body 
  • ​Accepts standard ER40 collets
  • Includes spanner style collet nut
  • Includes (4) pull studs installed
  • Left hand thread prevents back off when tightening collet nut
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    Technical Support Blog

    At Next Generation Tool we often run into many of the same technical questions from different customers. This section should answer many of your most common questions.

    We set up this special blog for the most commonly asked questions and machinist data tables for your easy reference.

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