- die cast aluminum
- complete machining in one fixture position with 1 FM 3+X
- 1 work piece
- forged aluminum
- complete machining in one fixture position with 2 FM 3+X
- 2 work pieces simultaneously
- chilled aluminum casting
- complete machining in one fixture position with 2 FM 3+X
- 2 work pieces simultaneously
- die cast aluminum
- complete machining in one fixture position with 1 FM 3+X
- 1 work piece
Development
The Problem
The ratio of productive time th (machining) to non-productive time tn (tool change) has become unfavorable due to dramatic developments in tooling technology.
