CAMTECH Repetition Pty - Machine Information

CAMTECH Repetition Pty Ltd.

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  • What machines do we have ..... The type of work that we do is usually high volume and therefore we have selected cam automatic lathes. These machines take a little more time to set up than the CNC machine but once running produce at a much higher rate. For simple jobs we select the single spindle machine as they are the most versatile and can produce a more consistantly accurate component than a multispindle machine. We use the Index B60, B42 and Index 25 for larger components and the Brown & Sharp for dimeters less than 12 mm.
  • Multi-spindle machines are used when the volume is above 10,000 pieces as by then the setup time has less effect on the component cost. The Multi's that we have are BSA Acme Gridley's. We have four of these machines with a range of capacities to 50mm diameter.

  • This is of one of our B42 Index machines at work ....

  • To obtain maximum efficiency the jobs are planed to suit the capacity of the machine and then cam layouts are completed to determine the most efficient way of manufacturing the component.
  • Cams are then produced and cutting tools made. Some jobs can be done with Carbide tooling but if the job has intricate form then HSS tools are normally required.
  • Gauges if required are made and any other special tooling completed. At this stage setup cards are produced for the operator to ensure a quick trouble free change over time. Planing for quality control checks are also done and all the necessary paper work issued to the tool setter.
  • Once the machine is producing an accurate component the operator must do consistancy checks on various component dimensions to ensure the machine as set is capable of holding the tolerances specified.
  • When production has commenced quality checks are made at regular intervals and recorded to ensure that quality and tracability is maintained.

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    Last Modified on Friday 15th. August, 1997