We started bridge machining 100% of our frames last year. The result is true parallelism of the frame. Which will give our customers the best and straightest cuts with the longest bearing life possible. From 4x4-12x50 machines in accuracy not known by this market segment. Our newest capability is machining 13'x60'.
Precision milled frames
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Re: Precision milled frames
I wasnt sure on what some of what you said means, but I dont have to be as long as you are. Looks like some serious high quality work there. I always enjoying see the fruits of peoples labors. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Marty. Basically we are cutting the frames so they are straight and true. Something unique in the industry with top industrial quality at an entry level price.
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Very nice, don't see that in this price range very often
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Re: Precision milled frames
These look really nice! Perhaps you could share a few photos of your production process showing this bridge machining process in action.
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
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Here is a video of part of our process.
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Re: Precision milled frames
Back in the day (89-93) I was in the usaf as an aircraft metals technology specialist and it was all manual machining. If I had produced sparks like that while cutting I'd likely have hit the E stop immediately and the floor right after. Machining technology has sure advanced. I didn't know this bridge milling was a thing so thanks for the video. Concerning the table it does appear to be high quality indeed.
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Re: Precision milled frames
You and Kronos Robotics are the only 2 companies I know that do this
I slotted my rail mounting bracket's to allow for up / down - in /out movement then pulled wire to run my dial indicator against. I ended up at the + / - 0.003 in a 15' run..
I slotted my rail mounting bracket's to allow for up / down - in /out movement then pulled wire to run my dial indicator against. I ended up at the + / - 0.003 in a 15' run..
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Very impressive! Any company that does this for a plasma table in that price range you can bet puts that kind of love in other aspects of the machine as well