Thermal growth affects part accuracy and repeatability way more than we realized. If you have tooling, workholding, and toolpaths dialed in but still have trouble with accuracy and repeatability, it may be related to thermal growth. Let’s talk about the importance of thermal stability, how slight, sudden changes in machine shop environment can blow tolerances, and how to use NC programs and variables to keep the lathe at the right temperature before parts are made!
00:00 Intro
00:30 The Importance of Thermal Stability for Accuracy & Repeatability
01:40 KERN & High End Machine Builds to Control Thermal Growth
02:13 Controlling Machine Shop Environment & Other Considerations
03:32 CNC Machine Warm Up Routines
04:39 Parts Application, Fusion 360 NC Program, SMW Diamond Pins
05:15 Tool Probing, Updating Wear Offset, Coolant Temperature
07:19 Spindle Liners, & Sandvik Finishing Insert
08:44 Incorporating Code Into Machining Process to Control Temperature
09:54 Outro
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Links for this video
Code Snippet on NYCCNC: https://bit.ly/2S5rnNZ
Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker: http://bit.ly/2zU3Cgk
KERN Tour: https://bit.ly/3ev6OBW
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CNC Resources: https://www.nyccnc.com 5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH
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