Materials Processing
Machine tools and any combination thereof, for removing (or cutting) metals, ceramics or 'composites', which, according to the manufacturer's technical specification, can be equipped with electronic devices for simultaneous 'contouring control' in two or more axes.
| Reference | Parameter | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 2B001.a.1 | unidirectional positioning repeatability (travel <1m) | <= 0.9 µm |
| 2B001.a.2 | unidirectional positioning repeatability (travel >=1m) | <= 1.1 µm |
| 2B001.b.1 | milling (3+1 axis) repeatability (travel <1m) | <= 0.9 µm |
| 2B001.b.1 | milling (3+1 axis) repeatability (1m<=travel<4m) | <= 1.1 µm |
| 2B001.b.2 | milling (5-axis) repeatability (travel <1m) | <= 1.1 µm |
| 2B001.b.2 | milling (5-axis) repeatability (1m<=travel<4m) | <= 1.4 µm |
| 2B001.b.2 | milling (5-axis) repeatability (travel >=4m) | <= 6.0 µm |
| 2B001.c.1 | grinding repeatability (travel <1m) | <= 0.9 µm |
| 2B001.c.2 | grinding repeatability (travel >=1m) | <= 1.1 µm |
| 2B001.a.1 | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 09 μm |
| 2B001.a.1 | 9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | < 10 m |
| 2B001.a.2 | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 10 m |
| 2B001.a.2 | 1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 10 m |
| 2B001.a.2 | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 11 μm |
| 2B001.b.1.a | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 09 μm |
| 2B001.b.1.a | 9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | < 10 m |
| 2B001.b.1.b | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 10 m |
| 2B001.b.1.b | 1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 10 m |
| 2B001.b.1.b | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 11 μm |
| 2B001.b.2.a | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 09 μm |
| 2B001.b.2.a | 9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | < 10 m |
| 2B001.b.2.b | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 1 m and |
| 2B001.b.2.b | 4 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 1 m |
| 2B001.b.2.b | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 14 μm |
| 2B001.b.2.b | axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1 m and | < 4 m |
| 2B001.b.2.c | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 4 m |
| 2B001.b.2.c | 0 μm (along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 4 m |
| 2B001.b.2.c | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 60 μm |
| 2B001.b.3 | < 11 μm | |
| 2B001.b.4 | ng all of the following: a. Spindle "run-out" and "camming" | < 00004 mm |
| 2B001.b.4 | pitch and roll) | < 2 seconds |
| 2B001.c.1 | he following: a. "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 11 μm |
| 2B001.c.2.a | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 11 μm |
| 2B001.c.2.a | 1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | < 1 m |
| 2B001.c.2.b | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 1 m and |
| 2B001.c.2.b | 4 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 1 m |
| 2B001.c.2.b | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 14 μm |
| 2B001.c.2.b | axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1 m and | < 4 m |
| 2B001.c.2.c | ng one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or | > 4 m |
| 2B001.c.2.c | 0 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length | >= 4 m |
| 2B001.c.2.c | "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" | < 60 μm |
| 2B001.f | having a maximum depth-of-bore capability | > 5 m |
2B001.aMachine tools for turning having two or more axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for 'contouring control', having any of the following:
2B001.a.1'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 0.9 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1.0 m
2B001.a.2'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 1.1 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1.0 m
2B001.bMachine tools for milling, having any of the following:
2B001.b.1Three linear axes plus one rotary axis which can be coordinated simultaneously for 'contouring control', having any of the following: (a) 'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 0.9 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1.0 m; (b) 'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 1.1 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1.0 m but less than 4.0 m
2B001.b.2Five or more axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for 'contouring control', having any of the following: (a) 'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 1.1 µm along any linear axis with a travel length less than 1 m; (b) 'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 1.4 µm along any linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1 m but less than 4 m; (c) 'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 6.0 µm along any linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 4 m
2B001.cMachine tools for grinding having any of the following:
2B001.c.1'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 0.9 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1.0 m
2B001.c.2'Unidirectional positioning repeatability' equal to or less (better) than 1.1 µm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1.0 m
2B001.dElectrical discharge machines (EDM) of the non-wire type which have two or more rotary axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for 'contouring control'
2B001.eMachine tools for removing metals, ceramics or 'composites' having all of the following: 1. Removal of material by means of water jet, electron beam or 'laser' beam; and 2. Two or more rotary axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for 'contouring control'
2B001.a.1"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 0,9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1,0 m; or
2B001.a.2"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1,0 m;
2B001.b.1Three linear axes plus one rotary axis which can be coordinated simultaneously for "contouring control" having any of the following:
2B001.b.1.a"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 0,9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1,0 m; or
2B001.b.1.b"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1,0 m;
2B001.b.2Five or more axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for "contouring control" having any of the following;
2B001.b.2.a"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 0,9 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1,0 m;
2B001.b.2.b"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,4 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1 m and less than 4 m; or
2B001.b.2.c"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 6,0 μm (along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 4 m;
2B001.b.3A "unidirectional positioning repeatability" for jig boring machines, equal to or less (better) than 1,1 μm along one or more linear axis; or
2B001.b.4Fly cutting machines having all of the following: a. Spindle "run-out" and "camming" less (better) than 0,0004 mm TIR; and b. Angular deviation of slide movement (yaw, pitch and roll) less (better) than 2 seconds of arc, TIR over 300 mm of travel;
2B001.c.1Having all of the following: a. "Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,1 μm along one or more linear axis; and b. Three or four axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for "contouring control"; or
2B001.c.2Five or more axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for "contouring control" having any of the following:
2B001.c.2.a"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,1 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length less than 1 m;
2B001.c.2.b"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 1,4 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 1 m and less than 4 m; or
2B001.c.2.c"Unidirectional positioning repeatability" equal to or less (better) than 6,0 μm along one or more linear axis with a travel length equal to or greater than 4 m.
2B001.fDeep-hole-drilling machines and turning machines modified for deep-hole-drilling, having a maximum depth-of-bore capability exceeding 5 m.
Decontrol note
Les machines-outils CNC dont la repetabilite de positionnement depasse les seuils specifiques ne sont pas controlees. Les machines a 3 axes standard pour l'usinage general sont generalement hors controle.
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