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[Processing Technology Column] Spending time on setup work increases costs.

An explanation of the setup work for cutting processing and the relationship between setup work and costs.

What is the "setup" work that affects the finish and cost? NC milling machines and machining centers can automatically cut materials once data is input. However, it does not mean that the machine will operate on its own and perform fully automated cutting just by entering the data; human intervention is necessary to improve the quality of the output. Key points for effectively communicating requests to cutting processing companies Due to the characteristics of the machines used in cutting processing, corners do not become perfectly right angles but instead have a rounded shape. This rounding of the corners is referred to as corner R, and it is essential to clearly communicate the method of handling corner R to the cutting processing company. If you are too particular about the handling of corner R, the cutting processing company will face a challenging task, which may prolong the time until completion. *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us. *As a reference, you can view the "Simple Materials: Processing Technology Handbook & Production Case Studies from VA/VE to Processing Technology" by downloading the PDF below.

Column: Taking Time for Preparation Work Increases Costs

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