#Product Trends
HYBRID PROCESS: INTERGATED ULTRASONIC AND CNC MACHINING
Multiax process for machining honeycomb means time optimization and cost reduction
At Multiax we have been pioneering the special technology of cutting with ultrasonic units, applied to cutting of honeycomb and other core materials, testing and delivering this innovative process since several years.
We found that a hybrid process allows to machine complex parts thanks to the possibility to perform the classic CNC machining with standard honeycomb tools and the use of the ultrasonic units on the same 5-axis machine.
Multiax has been delivering several CNC machining centers with classic tools + Ultrasonic units to process complex honeycomb components.
Multiax is strongly promoting the use of innovative US units with blades or discs managed by a CNC Machining center together with classic honeycomb cutting tools as the perfect combination to machine challenging materials such as honeycomb (Nomex or aluminum), films, skins, CFRP and GFRP fabrics can be cut through extremely efficiently and with the utmost precision.
ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
• No noise
• No dust
• No burnt edges, deformed cells or lint
• Very sharp cut edges
• Reduced cycle time
• Possibility to make straight angles and complex geometries
• no visible infeed cables to supply the end-effectors
THE MULTIAX EXPERIENCE
Thanks to the experience we have been building up during several years with leading customers worldwide, the Multiax team can support you during the entire process of development of this process:
• Make a comparison between different CNC machining strategies (Classic tools only Vs Ultrasonic end-effectors Vs Classic tools + Ultrasonic end-effector)
• Co-engineer the first pilot parts
• Suggest an optimized strategy for machining the parts
• Launch the manufacturing of the first trial parts on the CNC machine
• Support for a better environmental impact of this innovative process
• Co-engineer special equipment, fixtures and tools to raise the added value of the process
