What is CNC?
What is CNC and how has it changed and improved the metal forming services we offer at R&G Metal Shaping?
R&G Metal Shaping is an expert in metal fabrication and metal forming. For this reason, we use a wide variety of high quality machines to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Within the wide range of machinery we use, we highlight our CNC machines, which have become an essential tool for the metal forming industry due to their precision and efficiency.
Typically, CNC machines are capable of performing cutting, drilling, milling and forming operations on metal parts. As a result, we guarantee exceptional accuracy and repeatability, thanks to the computer numerical control system. This system allows the machine to be programmed to perform specific operations with high precision, which in turn translates into greater efficiency and productivity in part production.
The ENSIS-AJ range provides unmatched laser beam control. Combined with AMADA's Variable Beam Control technology to adjust the laser mode, this system can process different materials and thicknesses with a single cutting lens.
Material | Thickness | Maximum format | Accuracy |
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Carbon Steel | 0.5 mm to 30 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
Stainless steel | 0.5 mm to 25 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
Aluminum | 0.5 mm to 25 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
Brass | 0.5 mm to 25 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
Copper | 0.5 mm to 25 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
Titanium | 0.5 mm to 25 mm | 4000 x 2000mm | +/-0.02mm |
The HRB 1003 ATC can change tooling in a matter of minutes, reducing downtime and increasing production efficiency. In addition, with an angle measurement and correction system, our CNC machines guarantee high bending accuracy. In this way, we ensure that each part is produced with the required quality. They also have a user-friendly touch screen that allows the operator to control and program the machine in a simple and intuitive way.
Mainly, we have the following machines and capacities:
The CY4R-HHS is a highly automated CNC machine with an automatic bending angle calculation system, ensuring high bending accuracy and consistent quality in every part produced. Adding to its efficiency, the machine is equipped with a high-speed hydraulic system (HHS) that allows for fast and efficient cycle times.
In addition to its technical features, this bending machine stands out for its four axes controlled by CNC, which allows it to bend parts with complex and precise shapes. Not only that, but it also incorporates a safety system that prevents possible accidents during the bending process. With the CY4R-HHS, you get not only efficiency, but also safe and versatile operation.
To begin with, it is a machine that is used to insert fasteners, such as screws, rivets or nuts, into workpieces quickly and accurately. Specifically, it is capable of inserting fasteners into different materials, such as metals, plastics and wood.
The LAG 618 Plus, on the other hand, uses advanced technology that allows fasteners to be inserted quickly and without damaging the workpiece. The machine is very efficient and can insert hundreds of fasteners per hour, making it ideal for mass production of products.
This 5-axis machining center CNC is highly versatile and can work with a wide variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, among others. Some of the products that can be produced with this machine include precision parts for the automotive industry, tools and molds for the manufacture of plastic products, among others. In addition, our machining centers are CNC machines, which guarantees high quality and efficiency in the manufacture of parts.
CNC high speed machines with tilting bed and quick tool change. This machine is capable of performing complex machining operations on metal parts with high precision and efficiency.
However, the computerized numerical control (CNC) allows all machining operations to be programmed and controlled automatically. It also has a cooling system to maintain a constant temperature during machining, which helps prevent deformation and improve the accuracy of operations.
The GEMINIS CNC GHT-5 lathe is a robust, high-precision machine, ideal for machining large parts. With a maximum diameter on the bed of 1,000 mm and a maximum diameter on the cross slide of 680 mm, it allows working with large workpieces. Its 104 mm main spindle bore diameter and 4,000 mm point spacing provide excellent capacity for long operations.
Equipped with a CNC FAGOR 8055 TC/B control, this lathe ensures easy and precise operation. In addition, it has two steady rests with a maximum capacity of 750 mm in diameter and a 4-station vertical electric turret, which facilitates quick tool changes and increases efficiency in the machining process.
The DOOSAN PUMA 280 lathe is a versatile and precise machine designed for high quality turning work. With a maximum diameter on the bed of 630 mm and a maximum turning diameter on the slide of 500 mm, it allows the machining of medium to large workpieces. Its recommended turning diameter is 255 mm, while the maximum turning diameter reaches 420 mm, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
This lathe has a maximum turning length of 658 mm and a maximum bar capacity of 76 mm, offering flexibility in material handling. Equipped with a FANUC control, the PUMA 280 provides efficient and reliable control to ensure accuracy in every machining operation.
The ANAYAK HVD-3300 CNC milling machine is a high-precision machine designed for machining large and heavy workpieces. With a fixed table of 3,300 x 1,100 mm and a movable column, it offers great stability and capacity for complex cuts. Its travels of X 2,660 mm, Y 1,000 mm and Z 1,000 mm allow a wide range of movements in all directions. Equipped with a FAGOR 8055 control, this milling machine ensures precise and efficient control to meet the most demanding machining requirements.
The GEMINIS GE-650 Cylindrical Lathe is a robust and reliable machine designed for turning large parts. With a maximum diameter on bed of 500 mm and a maximum turning length of 3000 mm, it is ideal for industrial applications that require precision machining of long and cylindrical parts. This lathe is perfect for sectors that need to work with large and complex parts, maintaining high standards of quality and precision in each operation.
With laser welding machines it is possible to make thinner welds, with greater technical contribution, achieving less deformation of the welded piece, it also allows to perfectly replace other traditional welding methods. Surfaces such as stainless steel, carbon steel or galvanized sheets, aluminum, among other materials, can be worked.
It also has an integrated interactive control system that can vary the range, angle and width of the weld, allowing different techniques to be applied depending on the work to be carried out and the surface to be welded. It is possible to work with or without material input with an automatic wire feeding system integrated in the machine.
In particular, this machine offers high precision in the welding process, enabling the production of high quality parts in a repeatable manner. The robot's ability to perform precise and repetitive movements ensures that the welding is performed with the required precision and consistent quality on all parts.
At the same time, using the M-800 iA/60 in welding significantly reduces cycle time and increases productivity, as the robot is able to weld parts quickly and efficiently. By automating the welding process, human error is eliminated and the overall efficiency of the process is improved, enabling higher part throughput in less time.
The HandySCAN 3D uses a laser measurement system that accurately measures the surface of the object to be scanned. The device quickly scans the object in question, creating a highly accurate 3D point cloud that represents the surface of the object.
To continue, the HandySCAN 3D 3D scanner is portable and easy to use, making it ideal for use in a variety of environments, including workshops, laboratories and construction sites. The device features a touch screen and intuitive user interface, allowing users to capture and process data in real time.
In addition, the HandySCAN 3D is capable of capturing fine details and textures in high resolution, making it ideal for reverse engineering, quality control, design and manufacturing applications. The scanner's accuracy is high, with an accuracy of up to 0.025 mm, ensuring that the digital models created are accurate and reliable.
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