Production of a Clamping Device for the Cutting Process

In the first part of the diploma thesis, I briefly present the company and the basics of the milling process. Milling is a cutting process using a multi-edge tool called a milling cutter. Based on practical experience in the field of machining, as well as by monitoring and observing the process, it was determined that certain workpieces on the CNC milling machine could be machined faster if the clamping method were changed. For this purpose, the ** construction of a new dedicated clamping device for machining sliding rings** was proposed. The diploma thesis presents the original, longer clamping method and the production of component parts, as well as the use and advantages of the new improved clamping device, which reduced the workpiece clamping time.

Solution and Method

In the first part of the diploma thesis, I briefly present the company and the basics of the milling process. Milling is a cutting process using a multi-edge tool called a milling cutter. The mechanical machining process can begin after the workpiece is clamped on the machine tool. Therefore, clamping devices must enable relatively simple, stable and fast clamping of the workpiece, according to workpiece requirements.

In the second part of the diploma thesis, I address the production of an improved – dedicated clamping device for the workpiece. With the experience gained during the mechanical machining process as a source of feedback, the idea emerged that by changing the clamping method, the ** workpiece clamping time could be reduced**.

Results

Based on practical experience in the field of machining, as well as by monitoring and observing the process, it was determined that certain workpieces on the CNC milling machine could be machined faster if the clamping method were changed. For this purpose, the construction of a new dedicated clamping device for machining sliding rings was proposed. The diploma thesis presents the original, longer clamping method and the production of component parts, as well as the use and advantages of the new improved clamping device, which reduced the workpiece clamping time.

In this way, time savings were achieved, productivity was increased and machining costs were reduced.