With the continuous advancement of industrial technology, waterjet cutting technology is also developing day by day. In order to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, many companies are considering upgrading their waterjet equipment from three to five axes.
1. The difference between three-axis waterjet and five-axis waterjet
1. Cutting dimension: Three-axis waterjet mainly cuts in the X, Y and Z axes, which is suitable for relatively simple two-dimensional graphic cutting. The five-axis waterjet adds two rotation axes, A and C, which can cut in a more complex three-dimensional space to meet the cutting needs of various special-shaped, curved surfaces and other complex graphics.
2. Cutting accuracy: Since the five-axis waterjet has more degrees of freedom, its cutting accuracy is also higher. By precisely controlling the movement of the various axes, finer and more accurate cuts can be achieved.
3. Cutting efficiency: The five-axis waterjet can complete the cutting of more complex graphics at one time, avoiding multiple positioning and adjustment and other cumbersome steps, thus greatly improving the cutting efficiency.
2. Three-axis waterjet to five-axis waterjet step
1. Equipment evaluation: First of all, it is necessary to evaluate the existing three-axis waterjet equipment to understand its performance, structure, control system and other aspects, and determine whether it is suitable to upgrade to five-axis waterjet.
2. Design and transformation plan: design a feasible transformation plan according to the equipment evaluation results. This includes the addition of rotary axes, the improvement of the control system, the optimization of the mechanical structure, etc.
3. Implement transformation: According to the transformation plan, gradually implement the transformation work. This may require a professional technician to ensure the accuracy and safety of the retrofit process.
4. Debugging and testing: After the transformation is completed, the equipment needs to be debugged and tested to ensure that its performance is stable and the cutting accuracy meets the requirements.