Spindle Idle Time: The Silent Productivity Killer
When evaluating CNC equipment, the cycle time per part is often a primary focus. Production engineers will calculate an ROI (Return on Investment) with this data taken during their due diligence. If you were producing the same part over the next 5 – 10 years, cycle time should be the sole focus. However, if you run different jobs with various materials and workholding methods throughout a production week, the entire process must be evaluated and measured to ensure efficiency and consistency.
CNC Workflow for DATRON neo High Speed Mill
Once the probe points are to the operator’s liking, they hit the probe icon button to start. The integrated probe drops down and measures the points. If the part is loaded crooked, the DATRON next software will rotate the program accordingly. After probing, the next control’s screen will bring the part into a 3D simulation.