Standard CNC (Computational Numerical Control) machining machines require very careful cleaning. In the case of such equipment, contamination by particles or moisture can cause damage not only to the device itself but also to compromise or even render the final product unusable. The cleaning of machining machines is not always a simple process, and each machine will have its peculiarities. However, it is possible to outline some general lines of good practice.
It is essential to evaluate the user manual before adopting chemical products to help with cleaning. Some substances can cause corrosion or unwanted chemical reactions with the different materials that make up the equipment. See the following post for some tips to help you do a good cleaning on your CNC machining machines.
CNC Machining Machines
CNC (Computational Numerical Control) is a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) operating protocol that converts spatial designs into numerical series. CNC machines require qualified professionals specifically to handle this type of industrial protocol. This machining process is used in industries involving computers to control machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
They are used:
To improve production planning and increase the productivity of the machining operation;
To manufacture complex geometric curves in 2D or 3D;
To create machined parts with high repeatability and precision,
On soft materials such as foams, plastics, or waxes;
In unmanned/personnel machining operations.
CNC machining machines are also used to manufacture metal parts. The heart of a CNC operation is the MCU (Machine Control Unit).
This operations center, like any computer, requires care to ensure its proper functioning over time, which will bring safety and reliability to the production process.
Why Clean CNC Machining Machines?
Machines that cut hard materials experience a lot of wear and tear and fatigue. With the large amount of waste that forms, the risk of oil contamination by wear particles, and the mixture of oils with different functions (hydraulic lubricants, bars, and machining cutting oils, for example), the periodic cleaning of machining is essential to ensure their longevity. By regularly cleaning the CNC machining machines, the company will ensure that the final products are of the best possible quality and prevent health problems such as dermatitis in the machine operator. In addition, periodic cleaning of CNC machines prevents soluble cutting oils from being contaminated by bacteria and fungi, which causes numerous unpleasant problems, such as bad smell, machine oxidation, pipe clogging, and machined parts.
Regular cleaning also allows you to check the status of different components, giving maintenance staff the chance to fix problems before they become failures or unscheduled downtime and bringing greater reliability to the process.