The single blade project allows the IMS Lab’s students to work hand-in-hand with industrial leaders in developing and optimizing the latest in 5-axis toolpath generation CAM functionality based on an integrated mill/turn machining center platform. By examining the detailed toolpath generation options, machine tool dynamics, and cutting conditions, the exact cause of machining deficiencies can be identified and improved.
Machine Tool: Mori Seiki NT4250
Work Material: T6061 Aluminum
Machining Data:
| Roughing | Semi-Finishing | Finishing | |
| Cycle Time | 15 min | 7 min | 76 min |
| Tool Size/Type | D32xR3 insert mill | D20xR.8 insert mill | D10xR1 bull nose end mill
R6 ball end mill |
| Depth of Cut (Ad) | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Stepover (Rd) | 19.2 mm | 6 mm | 0.4 mm
0.6 mm, 0.24 mm |
| Spindle Speed | 9,500 rpm | 9,500 rpm | 12,000 rpm
9,020 rpm |
| Feedrate | 3800 mm/min | 3800 mm/min | 3800 mm/min
2000 mm/min |
