Project report Polygon Turning

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Overview: The document discusses the process of polygon turning, a cost-efficient method for manufacturing flats on a lathe. This technique involves the simultaneous rotation of the part and the cutter head, with the cutter head typically rotating at twice the speed of the part. This results in the production of flats that are twice the number of cutting edges.

Process Description: Polygon turning allows for the creation of any number of flats using the Schwanog system. The process is particularly beneficial for the fittings and hydraulics industry, where machining flats is traditionally time-consuming and expensive. Schwanog's solution reduces costs by eliminating the need for a separate milling process.

Application: The technique is applicable to parts made from non-ferrous metals like brass and aluminum, as well as steel such as 12L14. It supports both radial plunging and axial longitudinal turning, enabling the machining of flats behind collars and the creation of long flats.

Advantages:

Flats are produced directly on the lathe in a single process.
Elimination of the milling process.
Faster than traditional milling.
Increased process reliability through integrated production on a single machine.
Significant cost reduction with the Schwanog polygon system.

Systems: Schwanog offers the PWP system for plunging and the WEP system for both plunging and longitudinal turning. Cutter heads are available in heavy metal.

Production Sequence: The sequence involves the tool and part rotating in the same direction, starting with tool engagement, cutting, and then tool disengagement.

Recommended Cutting Speeds and Feeds: The document provides specific cutting speeds and feed rates for different materials (aluminum, brass, free-cutting steel, alloys) and processes (plunging and longitudinal turning).

Contact Information: Schwanog Siegfried Güntert GmbH, located in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, provides contact details for further inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

SW-FL-Mehrkanschlagen_1007_GB_RZ.qxd:SW-FL-Kerbverzahnung-0#477E.qxd 29.01.2008 8:29 Uhr Seite 2 vma werbeagentur.de 10/ 07 Project Report Polygon Turning

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SW-FL-Mehrkanschlagen_1007_GB_RZ.qxd:SW-FL-Kerbverzahnung-0#477E.qxd 29.01.2008 8:29 Uhr Seite 3 Cost efficient manufacturing on the lathe: Efficient Flats through Polygon Turning! When it comes to turned parts, particularly in the fittings and hydraulics industry, machining of flats is a timeconsuming process. This time factor is associated with a Polygon turning with the Schwanog PWP system: for plunging. huge expense. Description of process: Specializing in indexable / When polygon turning, the part insertable form tool systems, and cutter head turn in the same Schwanog has designed an direction....

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SW-FL-Mehrkanschlagen_1007_GB_RZ.qxd:SW-FL-Kerbverzahnung-0#477E.qxd 29.01.2008 8:30 Uhr Seite 4 Production sequence 1 Tool and part rotate in the same direction. Plunging (radial) procedure Cutting edge. 2 Start position (tool engagement) tool starts cutting. 3 Longitudinal (axial) turning (Plunge turning also possible) Flat is being produced 4 Tool disengages Watch our application at: http://www.schwanog.com/ produkte/produkt.php?id=17 Use this opportunity to cut your cost and increase your productivity. Call us now!

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Recommended cutting speeds and feeds Amplification ratio 2:1 Vc total = Vctoo| + Vccomponen, tool * ^ ' " main spindle width across flats " main spindle Polygon turning is one of seven application areas for which Schwanog offers top solutions in regard to quality and efficiency. Thread whirling Polygon cutting Shave Tools Rotary transfer Selector system Siegfried Guntert GmbH Niedereschacher Str. 36 • 78052 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany http://www.schwanog.com • E-Mail: [email protected]

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