PCT Test Purpose and Application (1)

PCT test is generally known as pressure cooker cooking test or saturated steam test, the most important is to test the product to be tested under harsh temperature, saturated humidity (100%R.H.)[saturated water vapor] and pressure environment, test the high humidity resistance of the test product, for printed circuit board (PCB&FPC), used to carry out material moisture absorption test, high pressure cooking test... For the purpose of the test, if the product to be tested is a semiconductor, it is used to test the moisture resistance of the semiconductor package. The product to be tested is placed in a harsh temperature, humidity and pressure environment. If the semiconductor package is not good, moisture will penetrate into the package along the colloid or the interface between the colloid and the conductor frame. Popcorn effect, open circuit caused by corrosion of dynamic metallized area, short circuit caused by contamination between package pins... And other related issues.

Pressure Digester test (PCT) Structure:

The test chamber consists of a pressure vessel, including a water heater that can produce a 100% (wetting) environment. The different failures of the product to be tested after PCT test may be caused by a large amount of water vapor condensation and penetration.

Bathtub curve:

Bathtub curve (Bathtub curve, failure period), also known as bathtub curve, smile curve, mainly shows the failure rate of the product in different periods, mainly including early death period (early failure period), normal period (random failure period), wear period (degradation failure period), according to the reliability test box of environmental test. It can be divided into screening test, accelerated life test (durability test) and failure rate test. "Test design", "test execution" and "test analysis" should be considered as a whole when conducting reliability tests.

Common failure periods:

Early failure (early death, Infant Mortality Region) : imperfect production, defective materials, unsuitable environment, imperfect design. Random failure period (normal period, Useful Life Region) : external shock, misuse, changes in environmental conditions fluctuations, poor compression performance. Degradation failure period (Wearout Region) : oxidation, fatigue aging, performance degradation, corrosion.

Environmental stress and failure diagram description:

According to the statistical report of Hughes Airlines, the proportion of environmental stress caused by electronic products failure, height accounted for 2%, salt spray accounted for 4%, dust accounted for 6%, vibration accounted for 28%, and temperature and humidity accounted for up to 60%, so the impact of electronic products on temperature and humidity is particularly significant, but due to the traditional high temperature and humidity tests (such as: 40℃/90%R.H., 85℃/85%R.H., 60℃/95%R.H.) takes a long time, in order to speed up the material's hypersonic rate and shorten the test time, accelerated test equipment (HAST[High accelerated life testing machine], PCT[pressure pot]) can be used to carry out relevant tests. It is also called (degenerate failure period, wear period) test.

PCT Test Purpose and Application (2)

θ 10℃ rule:

When discussing product life, the expression of [θ10℃ rule] is generally used, and a simple explanation can be expressed as [10℃ rule], when the ambient temperature rises by 10℃, the product life will be reduced by half; When the ambient temperature rises by 20 ° C, the product life will be reduced to a quarter. This rule can explain how the temperature affects the life of the product (failure), the opposite product reliability test, can also be used to increase the ambient temperature to accelerate the failure phenomenon, a variety of accelerated life aging tests.

Causes of failure caused by moisture:

Water vapor infiltration, polymer material depolymerization, reduced polymer bonding ability, corrosion, cavitation, wire solder joint detachment, leakage between leads, wafer and wafer bonding layer detachment, pad corrosion, metallization, or short circuit between leads. Effect of water vapor on the reliability of electronic packaging: corrosion failure, delamination and cracking, changing the properties of plastic sealing materials.

PCT failure mode for PCB:

Blister, Crack, SR de-lamination.

PCT testing of semiconductors:

PCT is mainly to test the moisture resistance of semiconductor packaging, the product to be tested is placed in a harsh temperature and humidity and pressure environment test, if the semiconductor packaging is not good, moisture will penetrate into the package along the colloidal or colloidal and wire frame interface into the package, common reasons for installation: Popcorn effect, open circuit caused by corrosion of dynamic metallized area, short circuit caused by contamination between package pins... And other related issues.

PCT reliability assessment for IC semiconductors:

DA Epoxy, wire frame material, sealing resin corrosion failure and IC: corrosion failure (water vapor, bias, impurity ions) will cause electrochemical corrosion of IC aluminum wire, resulting in open circuit and migration growth of aluminum wire.

Failure phenomena caused by moisture corrosion of plastic-sealed semiconductors:

Because aluminum and aluminum alloys are cheap and simple to process, they are usually used as metal wires for integrated circuits. From the beginning of the integrated circuit molding process, water and gas will penetrate through epoxy resin to cause corrosion of aluminum metal wires and thus open circuit phenomenon, which becomes the most headache for quality management. Although various efforts have been made to improve product quality through various improvements, including the use of different epoxy resin materials, improved plastic sealing technology and the improvement of inactive plastic sealing film, with the rapid development of miniaturization of semiconductor electronic devices, the corrosion problem of plastic sealed aluminum metal wire is still a very important technical topic in the electronics industry.

Corrosion process in aluminum wire:

① Water permeates into the plastic sealing shell → moisture permeates into the gap between the resin and the wire

② Water permeates the surface of the wafer to cause aluminum chemical reaction

Factors that accelerate aluminum corrosion:

① The connection between the resin material and the wafer frame interface is not good enough (due to the difference in expansion rate between various materials)

② When packaging, the packaging material is contaminated with impurities or impurity ions (due to the appearance of impurity ions)

③ The high concentration of phosphorus used in the inactive plastic encapsulation film

(4) Defects in inactive plastic encapsulation film

The Popcorn Effect:

The original refers to the IC encapsulated in the plastic outer body, because the silver paste used in the wafer installation will absorb water, once the plastic body is sealed without prevention, when the downstream assembly and welding encounter high temperature, the water will burst due to the vaporization pressure, and it will also emit a sound like popcorn, so it is named, when the absorbed water vapor content is higher than 0.17%, The [popcorn] phenomenon will occur. Recently, P-BGA packaging components are very popular, not only the silver glue will absorb water, but also the substrate of the serial board will absorb water, and the popcorn phenomenon often occurs when the management is not good.

PCT Test Purpose and Application (3)

The way water vapor enters the IC package:

1. Water absorbed by IC chip and lead frame and silver paste used in SMT

2. Moisture absorbed in the plastic sealing material

3. The device may be affected when the humidity in the plastic sealing room is high;

4. After the encapsulation of the device, water vapor permeates through the plastic sealant and the gap between the plastic sealant and the lead frame, because there is only a mechanical combination between the plastic and the lead frame, so there is inevitably a small gap between the lead frame and the plastic.

Note: As long as the gap between the sealant is greater than 3.4*10^-10m, water molecules can pass through the sealant protection Note: The airtight package is not sensitive to water vapor, generally do not use accelerated temperature and humidity test to evaluate its reliability, but to measure its air tightness, internal water vapor content, etc.

PCT test description for JESD22-A102:

It is used to evaluate the integrity of non-airtight packaged devices against water vapor in water vapor condensation or saturated water vapor environments. The sample is placed in a condensed, high-humidity environment under high pressure to allow water vapor to enter the package, exposing weaknesses in the package such as corrosion of the delamination and metallization layers. This test is used to evaluate new package structures or updates of materials and designs in the package body. It should be noted that there will be some internal or external failure mechanisms in this test that do not match the actual application situation. Since absorbed water vapor reduces the glass transition temperature of most polymer materials, an unreal failure mode may occur when the temperature is higher than the glass transition temperature.

External pin tin short circuit: The ionization effect caused by moisture in the package external pin will cause abnormal growth of ion migration, resulting in short circuit between pins.

Moisture causes corrosion inside the package:

The cracks caused by the moisture through the packaging process bring external ion contamination to the surface of the wafer, and after passing through the surface defects such as: protective layer pinholes, cracks, poor covers... Etc., into the semiconductor original, causing corrosion and leakage current... Such problems, if there is applied bias then the fault is more likely to occur.

PCT test conditions:

(Collate PCB, PCT, IC semiconductor and related materials have relevant test conditions on PCT[steam pot test]) PCT test purpose and application

Precision Oven Manual

Precision ovens are suitable for semiconductor devices in the electronic industry, curing and aging of electronic components, high-temperature precision testing of plastic and rubber, molding processes for telephone handle wires, as well as experimental or workshop production lines in higher education research institutions and industrial and mining enterprises that require high product temperatures.

This instrument is equipped with a two-level temperature control system, dual protection, automatic cut-off for overheating, safe and reliable. The column alarm device has a temperature rise and constant temperature light display. When using this instrument in large quantities in the production workshop, which instrument has reached the constant temperature requirement and which one is still in the heating state can be clearly seen.

The instrument liner is made of high-quality mirror stainless steel, the outer shell is sprayed with plastic, and a safety door lock is installed. The front door adopts a high-temperature resistant glass observation window, which can observe the condition of the test piece inside the box at any time.

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Our company has products such as rapid temperature change test chambers, UV accelerated weather resistance testing machines, and temperature and humidity control chambers. You can call our service hotline through our website to learn more about our products. Our pursuit is endless, and we welcome new and old customers to choose their favorite products with confidence. We will be dedicated to serving you!

Service conditions for high, low temperature, and low pressure test chambers

One of the usage conditions for high, low temperature, and low pressure test chambers: environmental conditions

a、 Temperature: 15 ℃~35 ℃;

b、 Relative humidity: not exceeding 85%;

c、 Atmospheric pressure: 80kPa~106kPa

d、 There is no strong vibration or corrosive gas in the surrounding area;

e、 No direct sunlight exposure or direct radiation from other cold or heat sources;

f、 There is no strong airflow around, and when the surrounding air needs to be forced to flow, the airflow should not be directly blown onto the box;

g、 The influence of magnetic field on the control circuit of the interference free test box in the surrounding area;

h、 There is no high concentration of dust or corrosive substances in the surrounding area.

Condition 2 for the use of high, low temperature, and low pressure test chambers: Power supply conditions

a、 AC voltage: 220V ± 22V or 380V ± 38V;

b、 Frequency: 50HZ ± 0.5HZ

Condition Three for the Use of High, Low Temperature, and Low Pressure Test Chambers: Water Supply Conditions

It is advisable to use tap water or circulating water that meets the following conditions:

a、 Water temperature: not higher than 30 ℃;

b、 Water pressure: 0.1MPa~0.3MPa;

c、 Water quality: meets industrial water standards.

Condition 4 for the use of high, low temperature, and low pressure test chambers: Test load conditions

The load of the test chamber should meet the following conditions every week:

a、 The total mass of the load shall not exceed 80KG per cubic meter within the working chamber volume

b、 The total volume of the load shall not exceed 5/1 of the working chamber volume

c、 On any cross-section perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction, the sum of the load areas should not exceed 3/1 of the cross-sectional area of the working chamber at that location, and the load should not obstruct the flow of airflow when placed.

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Structural characteristics of temperature and humidity control test chamber

Suitable for various small electrical appliances, instruments, materials, and components for wet heat testing, it is also suitable for conducting aging tests. This test chamber adopts the most reasonable structure and stable and reliable control method currently available, making it aesthetically pleasing, easy to operate, safe, and with high precision in temperature and humidity control. It is an ideal equipment for conducting constant temperature and humidity tests.

(1) The test box body is in the form of an integral structure, with the refrigeration system located at the lower rear of the box and the control system located at the upper part of the test box.

(2) Inside the air duct interlayer at one end of the studio, there are devices such as heaters, refrigeration evaporators, and fan blades distributed; On the left side of the test box, there is a Ø 50 cable hole, and the test box is a single door (stainless steel embedded door handle)

(3) The double-layer high temperature and anti-aging silicone rubber seal can effectively ensure the temperature loss of the test chamber

(4) There are observation windows, frost prevention devices, and switchable lighting fixtures on the box door. The observation window adopts multi-layer hollow tempered glass, and the inner adhesive sheet conductive film is heated and defrosted. The lighting fixtures adopt imported brand Philips lamps, which can effectively observe the experimental changes in the studio from all angles.

The refrigeration cycle of the temperature and humidity control box adopts the reverse Carnot cycle, which consists of two isothermal processes and two adiabatic processes. The process is as follows: the refrigerant is adiabatically compressed to a higher pressure by the compressor, and the work consumed increases the exhaust temperature. Then, the refrigerant exchanges heat with the surrounding medium through the condenser and transfers heat to the surrounding medium. After the refrigerant undergoes adiabatic expansion through the shut-off valve, the temperature of the refrigerant decreases. Finally, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the object at a higher temperature through the evaporator, causing the temperature of the cooled object to decrease. This cycle repeats itself to achieve the goal of cooling down.

The refrigeration system design of this test chamber applies energy regulation technology, which can ensure the normal operation of the refrigeration unit and effectively adjust the energy consumption and refrigeration capacity of the refrigeration system, so as to maintain the refrigeration system in the optimal operating state. By using Balanced Temperature Control (BTC), the control system automatically calculates the output of the heater based on the set temperature point through PID calculation when the refrigeration system is working continuously, ultimately achieving a dynamic balance.

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Tablet Reliability Test

A Tablet Computer, also known as a Tablet Personal Computer (Tablet PC), is a small, portable personal computer that uses a touch screen as its basic input device. It is an electronic product with strong mobility, and it can be seen everywhere in life (such as waiting stations, trains, high-speed trains, cafes, restaurants, meeting rooms, suburbs, etc.). People carry only simple coat protection or even no, in order to facilitate use, the design reduces the size, so that it can be directly placed in the pocket or handbag, backpack, but the tablet computer in the process of moving will also experience many environmental physical changes (such as temperature, humidity, vibration, impact, extrusion, etc.). Etc.) and natural damage (such as ultraviolet light, sunlight, dust, salt spray, water droplets... It will also cause artificial unintentional injury or abnormal operation and misoperation, and even cause failure and damage (such as: household chemicals, hand sweating, falling, terminal insertion and removal too much, pocket friction, crystal nails... These will shorten the life of the tablet computer, in order to ensure the reliability of the product and extend the service life to improve, we must carry out a number of environmental reliability test projects on the tablet computer, the following relevant tests for your reference.

Environmental test project description:

Simulate various harsh environments and reliability assessments used by tablet computers to test whether their performance meets the requirements; It mainly includes high and low temperature operation and high and low temperature storage, temperature and condensation, temperature cycle and shock, wet and heat combination test, ultraviolet, sunlight, drip, dust, salt spray and other tests.

Operating temperature range: 0℃ ~ 35℃/5% ~ 95%RH

Storage temperature range: -10℃ ~ 50℃/10% ~ 90%RH

Operating low temperature test: -10℃/2h/ power operation

Operating high temperature test: 40℃/8h/ all running

Storage low temperature test: -20℃/96h/ shutdown

Storage high temperature test: 60℃/96h/ shutdown

High temperature test of vehicle storage: 85℃/96h/ shutdown

Temperature shock: -40℃(30min)←→80℃(30min)/10cycle

Wet heat test: 40℃/95%R.H./48h/ power standby

Hot and humid cycle test: 40℃/95%R.H./1h→ramp:1℃/min→-10℃/1h, 20cycles, power standby

Wet heat test: 40℃/95%R.H./48h/ power standby

Hot and humid cycle test: 40℃/95%R.H./1h→ramp:1℃/min→-10℃/1h, 20cycles, power standby

Weather resistance test:

Simulation of the most severe natural conditions, solar thermal effect test, each cycle of 24 hours, 8 hours of continuous exposure, 16 hours to keep dark, each cycle radiation amount of 8.96 kWh/m2, a total of 10cycles.

Salt spray test:

5% sodium chloride solution/Water temperature 35°C/PH 6.5~7.2/24h/ Shutdown → Pure water wipe shell →55°C/0.5h→ Function test: after 2 hours, after 40/80%R.H./168h.

Dripping test: According to IEC60529, in line with IPX2 waterproof rating, can prevent water droplets falling at an Angle of less than 15 degrees from entering the tablet computer and causing damage. Test conditions: water flow rate 3mm/min, 2.5min at each position, checkpoint: after test, 24 hours later, standby for 1 week.

Dust Test:

According to IEC60529, in line with the IP5X dust class, can not completely prevent the entry of dust but does not affect the device should be the action and anquan, in addition to tablet computers are currently many personal mobile portable 3C products commonly used dust standards, such as: mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3, MP4... Let's wait.

Conditions:

Dust sample 110mm/3 ~ 8h/ test for dynamic operation

After the test, a microscope is used to detect whether dust particles will enter the interior space of the tablet.

Chemical staining test:

Confirm the external components related to the tablet, confirm the chemical resistance of household chemicals, chemicals: sunscreen, lipstick, hand cream, mosquito repellent, cooking oil (salad oil, sunflower oil, olive oil... Etc.), the test time is 24 hours, check the color, gloss, surface smoothness... Etc., and confirm whether there are bubbles or cracks.

Mechanical test:

Test the strength of the mechanical structure of the tablet computer and the wear resistance of the key components; Mainly includes vibration test, drop test, impact test, plug test, and wear test... Etc.

Fall test: The height of 130cm, free fall on the smooth soil surface, each side fell 7 times, 2 sides a total of 14 times, tablet computer in standby state, each fall, the function of the test product is checked.

Repeated drop test: the height of 30cm, free drop on the smooth dense surface of 2cm thickness, each side fell 100 times, each interval of 2s, 7 sides a total of 700 times, every 20 times, check the function of the experimental product, tablet computer is in the state of power.

Random vibration test: frequency 30 ~ 100Hz, 2G, axial: three axial. Time: 1 hour in each direction, for a total of three hours, the tablet is in standby mode.

Screen impact resistance test: 11φ/5.5g copper ball fell on the center surface of 1m object at 1.8m height and 3ψ/9g stainless steel ball fell at 30cm height

Screen writing durability: more than 100,000 words (width R0.8mm, pressure 250g)

Screen touch durability: 1 million, 10 million, 160 million, 200 million times or more (width R8mm, hardness 60°, pressure 250g, 2 times per second)

Screen flat press test: the diameter of the rubber block is 8mm, the pressure speed is 1.2mm/min, the vertical direction is 5kg force flat press the window 3 times, each time for 5 seconds, the screen should display normally.

Screen front flat press test: The entire contact area, the direction of the vertical 25kg force front flat press each side of the tablet computer, for 10 seconds, flat press 3 times, there should be no abnormal.

Earphone plug and remove test: Insert the earphone vertically into the earphone hole, and then pull it out vertically. Repeat this for more than 5000 times

I/O plug and pull test: The tablet is in standby state, and the plug terminal connector is pulled out, a total of more than 5000 times

Pocket friction test: Simulate various materials pocket or backpack, the tablet is repeatedly rubbed in the pocket 2,000 times (friction test will also add some mixed dust particles, including dust particles, yan grass particles, fluff and paper particles for mixing test).

Screen hardness test: hardness greater than class 7 (ASTM D 3363, JIS 5400)

Screen impact test: hit the most vulnerable sides and center of the panel with a force of more than 5㎏

The development prospects of high and low temperature wet heat test chambers are promising

Nowadays, China's environmental testing equipment industry is rapidly developing, constantly innovating and surpassing. However, compared to the international level, China has only reached the technical level of the mid-1990s. The development of modern industrial testing equipment not only depends on the level of product technology, but also involves engineering application technology. But many products in our country have already reached the level of international mainstream products, with a wide variety, complete specifications, low prices, and are very competitive in the international market; For example, the high and low temperature wet heat test chamber has reached the international product level.

The high and low temperature damp heat test chamber in China has done very well both in terms of product reliability and product precision. Now the test chamber in China is becoming more and more intelligent and integrated into the Internet. As long as you have a computer, you can control it anywhere and anytime; And the price is relatively cheaper compared to foreign countries, with the same quality but different prices. However, it is still necessary to constantly innovate technological indicators, constantly surpass oneself, and become a leader in environmental testing equipment. From the current perspective, the development path of high and low temperature wet heat test chambers is bright.

On the other hand, China's environmental testing equipment industry is accelerating from laboratories to the forefront of production, and to people's homes and lives. Portable, handheld, and personalized instruments are developing in large numbers, and commodity testing, environmental testing, and health testing have become new demand hotspots; The current trend in the development of instruments and meters is on the rise. It is believed that soon, China's leading product in the environmental testing industry, the high and low temperature wet heat test chamber, will be far ahead in terms of technology, brand, and other aspects internationally.

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UV accelerated aging testing machine with humid condensation environment and water spray system

In many outdoor environments, materials can be kept moist for up to 12 hours per day. Research has shown that the main factor causing outdoor humidity is dew, not rainwater. GUV simulates outdoor moisture erosion through its unique condensation function. In the condensation cycle during the experiment, the water in the reservoir at the bottom of the testing chamber is heated to generate hot steam, which fills the entire testing chamber. The hot steam maintains the relative humidity in the testing chamber at 100% and maintains a relatively high temperature. The sample is fixed on the side wall of the testing chamber, so that the testing surface of the sample is exposed to the ambient air inside the testing chamber. The outward side of the sample exposed to the natural environment has a cooling effect, resulting in a temperature difference between the inner and outer surfaces of the sample. The occurrence of this temperature difference causes the sample to always have liquid water generated by condensation on its testing surface throughout the entire condensation cycle.

Due to outdoor exposure to moisture for up to ten hours a day, a typical condensation cycle typically lasts for several hours. GUV provides two methods for simulating humidity. The most commonly used method is condensation, which is the best way to simulate outdoor moisture erosion. All GUV models are capable of running condensation cycles. Because some application conditions also require the use of water spray to achieve practical results, some GUV models can operate both condensation cycle and water spray cycle.

For certain applications, water spray can better simulate the environmental conditions of final use. Water spraying is very effective in simulating thermal shock or mechanical erosion caused by temperature fluctuations and rainwater erosion. Under certain practical application conditions, such as sunlight, when the accumulated heat rapidly dissipates due to sudden showers, the temperature of the material will undergo a sharp change, resulting in thermal shock, which is a test for many materials. GUV's water spray can simulate thermal shock and/or stress corrosion. The spray system has 12 nozzles, with 6 on each side of the testing room; The sprinkler system can run for a few minutes and then shut down. This short-term water spray can quickly cool the sample and create conditions for thermal shock.

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Hello, our company is a high-quality development team with strong technical strength, providing high-quality products, complete solutions, and excellent technical services to our customers. The main products include walk-in constant temperature and humidity testing chambers, UV accelerated aging testing machines, rapid temperature change testing chambers, walk-in environmental testing chambers, UV aging testers, constant temperature and humidity chambers, etc. Our company adheres to the principle of building a business with integrity, maintaining quality, and striving for progress. With a more determined pace, we continuously climb new heights and contribute to the national automation industry. We welcome new and old customers to confidently choose the products they like. We will serve you wholeheartedly!

Cutting angles on a lathe is a very important activity in machining, regardless of the components' complexity or whether the fittings are custom made. The CNC machines (Computer Numerical Control) in modern manufacturing have changed the cutting angles process to a great extent by providing precise and efficient solutions that are much better than the traditional methods.

In this article, we are going to explain the cutting angles on a lathe using CNC technology, talk about the different tools and attachments used, and at last present the CNC products that serve this function.

Understanding CNC Lathes and Angle Cutting

Angling cuts on a lathe requires understanding first and foremost the working of CNC machines. CNC lathes follow the commands that you have recorded and are very precise when it comes to cutting complex angles because the computer controls the movement of cutting tools.

Why Use CNC for Cutting Angles on a Lathe?

A numerically controlled (CNC) machine is superior to human operators in achieving both precision and efficiency in cutting the pieces at a lathe. Contrarily to manual ways presented by human inconsistency, these machines aid in doing highly exact work by observing preset operating codes down to the smallest particulars. Preciseness is a prime demand in sectors such as aviation, automotive, and production, at which point a little error may destabilize the functionality of components.

CNC technology, on the other hand, is the other aspect of the main advantage - repetition. When the machine is programmed, it can create the same parts with very small non-standard characteristics of which the equipment is suited to mass production. On the other hand, manual cutting typically has operator errors that lead to small deviations in the parts.

Besides that,CNC lathes help save on time and manual labor, especially when they have to work on complex shapes or be able to keep up with the smallest deadlines. They are the most apt when it comes to precision, constancy, and rapidity, thus being the go-to technologies for manufacturing operations related to the cutting of angles.

Types of Angle Cutting on a Lathe

The lathe can operate with very high precision while cutting angles at different points along the workpiece perimeter. Here are the types that are most frequently seen by professionals:

External Angles

The CNC lathe is a CNC machine tool that can be used for machining different parts that have angled surfaces on the job. Sections of these mills can be easily programmed to form smooth transitions of depth by simply writing programs and, then, are directly cut along with the sharp tapers at the external surfaces. This practice is also helpful in purpose of finishing the conical blanks, as well. Conical blunt edges form very quickly for welding purposes are another advantage. The machine's high accuracy, in this form, will lead to a finish that is both very smooth and beautiful, especially when it comes to creating custom parts from fitting materials or mechanical parts, or just for visual variations.

Internal Angles

A hole where the interior is being worked on or a borehole is the most common place to cut internal angles. These cuts are important for applications such as the tapered threads or the internal tapers which in fact demand them for precision to fit together.

CNC lathes are the most efficient machines for internal angles where tight tolerances are required, even in deep bores, thus resulting in the seamless introduction of parts. Our drilling tool CNC machines are mainly used to improve productivity when we are working on limited angle spaces, as well as to make clean cuts in hard metals.

Chamfers

Chamfers are, basically, the extra beveled singes before the ends of a workpiece that give durability and a better look in general. These cuts, which can be in a few different degrees to be cut, are also used to get rid of sharp edges that possibly could hurt or damage.

Chamfers might be widespread and be present in various sizes and seat angles, and with the help of our CNC lathes, you can indeed adjust this cut to better suit the project's needs.  

Main Geometric Angles and Selection of Lathe Tools

When it comes to a CNC lathe, the tool geometry is responsible for the cutting efficiency, precision, and surface finish. The following are the main angles of geometrical quantity and the theory of cutting tool selection based on them.

● Rake Angle: A rake angle is the angle between the workpiece and the cutting face of the tool. It is used to guide the chips away from the cutting spot. A positive rake angle diminishes the cutting force, minimizes heat. Thus, it means that the surface is smoother. However, for harder materials, a lower or zero rake should be advanced, so the tools last longer. Our carbide-tipped tools are developed with different rake angles, which allow for the most effective results in various materials.

● Clearance Angle: Whenever the tool moves, the backspace wipes out the rubbing on the tool, and the frictions decrease as well as the cutting efficiency improves. The frictionless cutting and long tool life depend on the right choice of the clearance angle. A higher clearance angle is advantageous in softer materials, while in harder materials a smaller pitch is needed for tool strength. We provide the precision cut turning and boring tool materials with the different clearance angles for different operations.  

● Cutting Edge Angle: This angle of inclination directly affects chip formation and surface finish and thus directs the cutting force. In other words, a small cutting edge angle which yields a minimal load to the cutting forces may be associated with a short tool life on materials, particularly with very hard materials. The best option is the one that fits the material your machinist is working with and a specific surface finish.

Choosing the right tool with the geometric angles to carry out the cutting operation, you are also able to enhance cut conditions and gain dupe results in angle cutting for both external and internal angles.

Setting Up the CNC Lathe for Angle Cutting

The setup is the most important action to the cutting of angles on a lathe. Here, we provide step-by-step instructions as follows:

● Choosing the Right Tool: The chosen tool will be the one that best suits the material and the type of angle being cut. Our CNC-compatible tooling kits contain the complete set of a set of turning and boring tools that solve complex angles.

● Programming the CNC Lathe: It is done with the programming that the machine performs. Technicians can feed the G-code, which is either the exact angle and size or by using a user-friendly CAD/CAM interface. CNC machines are designed for both manual G-code programming and pre-programmed CAD designs, which makes the whole installation process very smooth.

● Workholding: Securing the material to machine the part is critical for a precise cut. For example, a project's needs may change, and we will work on the material differently using a collet, faceplate, or chuck. Our CNC lathes come complete with ultra-precision work holding systems to minimize workpiece movement during cutting.

Cutting Angles on a CNC Lathe: The Process

Once your CNC lathe has been set up, you can start the cutting process. It shows a step-by-step manual as follows:

1. Workpiece Loading: Make sure you fix the workpiece into the lathe's chuck or collet.

2. Initiate the Program: With the set programmed data, enable the cuts. The CNC system will automatically place the tool at the right angle, speed, and depth.

3. Perform the Cut: Although CNC machines make most of the work automatic, it's very important to watch the cutting process to be sure that the machine functions correctly. Our machines provide virtual real-time monitoring that lets operators make the necessary adjustments when the cut is in progress.

4. Complete Post-Processing: After the cut, a part might require some slight sanding or polishing, depending on what material it is made of. However, our CNC machines are built in a way that they minimize the post-processing by giving excellent surface finishes directly from the machine.

All our CNC lathe solutions have been designed optimally for both single-pass angle cutting and more complex multi-step processes, hence, you can be guaranteed of the best results each time.

Common Lathe CNC Cutting Tools for using on Angles

Cutting angles on a CNC lathe requires various specialized tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Below are some of the essential tools for this task:

● Turning Tools: Turning tools are primarily configured to cut external angles and to produce beveled surfaces. Shaping tools are necessary for both tapering or shaping the outside diameter of a workpiece. We have a large inventory of carbide-tipped turning tools, which are well known for their resistance to wear and tear as well as their high-speed performance precision. These tools guarantee smooth and precise cuts, which makes them the best option for external tapers or bevels.

● Boring Bars: For internal angles, boring bars are applied to reach inside a workpiece and cut tapers or angles. Our boring bars come in different dimensions and are suitable for heavy-duty applications where they can cut the hardest materials without any problem. They are optimal for the creation of internal tapers or bore angling with great precision, especially in hard-to-machine materials.

● Chamfering Tools: Chamfer tools come into play when making edges that have a bevel on a workpiece. Besides, such tools are the ones that are programmable to CNC lathes for chamfering edges automatically during the cutting cycle. Chamfering has the dual advantage of enhancing the visual appeal and strengthening the components, especially when the sharp edges have to be removed or softened.

What Is The Specific Effect Of The Lathe Tool Angle On The Cutting Force And Cutting Surface Quality?

The cutting tool's rake angle has a great effect on both the force and the surface finish quality of cutting action. Here are the ways in which different angles influence these outcomes:

● Cutting Force:The rake angle is the main factor influencing the cutting force intensity. A positive rake angle on the other hand, reduces the force by the provision of the machine with thinner and consequently, more manageable chips. This way the operation becomes smoother, wear on the tool is less, and it consumes less power. Meanwhile, a negative slope amplifies the cutting force, which is the cut & squats effect on tougher materials but which also creates more heat and stresses the cutting tool. By choosing the proper rake angle according to the hardness of the material, the best machining may be obtained with less force required.

● Surface Quality: The geometry of the tool also has a direct influence on the quality of the surface of the workpiece. A tool with a large rake angle generally yields a more polished surface because of the fact that it produces smaller chips and therefore less friction while it is cutting. Conversely, tools having small rake angles or high cutting edge angles might scratch the surface due to more chip resistance and cutting force. The clearance angle, in addition, keeps the same tool clear from actually contacting the surface. This would cause a finish that lacks durability.

Common Malfunctions when Angle Cutting: Diagnosis and Fix

Though CNC lathes are problematic, they are nevertheless very efficient and accurate for angle cutting. Here are some problems you need to know when you are working with CNC lathes :

● Tool Wear: It will create an inaccuracy to cut when the cutter is blunt. On the opposite side of the spectrum, our CNC machines have incorporated tool monitoring systems that fairly promptly alert the operator when something is wrong.

● Inaccurate Angle Cuts: This is either due to mistakes in the program or the movement of the equipment while cutting the material. The CNC system we use has invented precision calibration functions enabling it to be a whole entity with the specific program that is telling it to give the angle you want.

● Surface Finish: In case of a rough surface on angle it can be partly due to very high travel velocities and very low tool settings. Done by carefully adjusting the travel and feed rates the CNC lathe is used to mold smooth and final surfaces.

Optimizing Angle Cutting: Best Practices

A CNC lathe is a versatile tool for cutting angles, and although it requires the correct tools, it also needs the right approach to make the process precise, efficient, and of a high standard. Here are some best practices to help optimize your angle-cutting operations:

● Use the Correct Tools: Selecting the appropriate cutting tool is the main step for achieving precise angles as well as being clean. For external angles, the use of turning tools that are of high quality is recommended, while for internal angles boring bars that are suited both for the material and the type of cut should be used. Chamfering tools are the tools for the beveled edges. Every tool is made for specific tasks, so be sure to pair the right tool with the material and the angle specifications. The toolkits we have that are CNC-compatible include a vast collection of carbide-tipped turning tools, boring bars, and chamfering tools, all optimized for angle cutting.

● Fine-Tune CNC Programming: Correct programming is the key to the accurate cutting of the angles. Make sure that G-codes are precisely entered to define the angle, feed rate, speed, and depth of the cut. Slight mistakes in the programming can make the machine cut the wrong way, thus, spending much time and material. Our CNC machines are supplied with state-of-the-art programming interfaces which make it easy to set the correct parameters, and thus you get the precise angle you need.

● Maintain Proper Workholding: Proper workholding is the key to regularly maintaining the cutting operation's precise quality of a workpiece. Whether you're using a chuck, collet, or faceplate, ensure that the workpiece is firmly held to prevent any movement during operation. The workpiece can be any object in the vicinity and the workplace can be a shifted one that is inclined or tilted causing inaccurate angles and surface finish problems.

● Monitor Tool Wear: Monitor the wear of tools by inspecting them frequently. Cutting tools that are not sharp enough or are damaged can be responsible for poor cutting quality, roughness of the surface, and incorrect positioning. To guarantee smooth processing, our CNC machines are equipped with tool wear monitoring systems that warn operators when it's time to replace the tools.

By implementing these best practices, you can make the CNC angle-cutting process more efficient, waste-free, and have more precision.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The implementation of CNC technology in lathe work for cutting angles is now more than ever more accurate, efficient, and consistent. By utilizing our proven CNC lathes and toolkits, machinists can perform precise angle cuts on any material ranging from soft plastic to hardened metals. If you are a novice in CNC machining or want to upgrade your existing setup, our CNC products are suitable for angle-cutting tasks.