CNC Milling Machines Supported by Quality Systems
The advent of CNC milling processes such as
5 Axis Machining has seen a
dramatic increase in the range of products that can be manufactured through the
variations in milling that are now achievable. While CNC technology is central
to the process, perfect results are not achieved in isolation.
A key component of a sound result is the consistency of process that a certified
quality system provides. Although CNC milling machines operate automatically,
they still require human involvement in job planning, materials purchasing and,
of course, the actual programming of the machine.
In all work processes, the more complex the steps are between the idea and the
finished product, the more chance there is of something going wrong. Managers,
supervisors and workers simply cannot remember everything that needs to be done.
Instructions are written down and used to train new employees. Simple processes
that remain constant over time are often documented informally by individual
operators.
However, in a formal quality system, work processes are set down in a manual,
either paper-based or electronic, and any changes or variations controlled so
that everyone who needs to know has up to date information. This all takes place
before any milling tool touches any metal or plastic stock material and is
absolutely crucial to the final result.
In quality certified companies, all aspects of the planning, materials
purchasing and programming of the CNC machine that will create the product, has
been checked against the original customer specifications and verified correct.
The operator can commence the milling process, confident that every component
that rolls off the line will be identical to the next and true to the original
design.
It is not enough to assume that because a product is being made using a CNC
milling machine, that everything will go smoothly, there will be no mistakes,
the order will be delivered on time and the product will be perfect. Before
choosing a company to make a product, the prudent customer should check the
quality systems ratings of the manufacturing companies being considered, and
choose one with the capability of
CNC Townsville included, but with a recognised
quality system in place.