Vedos Achieves Precision with FANUC ROBODRILL

Task

Vedos Verspanende Techniek BV in Venlo focuses on the production of precision components for high-tech applications in sectors such as the medical or the semi-conductor industry. 

Solution

Usage of ROBODRILL milling centres that rotate at 24,000 rpm to get a sufficiently high cutting speed using cutters of 1 mm or even less for mechanical components. 

Result

FANUC ROBODRILL provides high efficiency levels that deliver more complex milling work for Vedos’ customers. Small components are produced with a high degree of precision, while off-line programming and quality control are guaranteed as well. 

Vedos gives a preference to multiple machines, rather than invest in complex machinery for finishing. “A 12-axis machine may perhaps save time in production but then you have to look out that that profit is not lost when configuring it," says Frank. “Ultimately, the cost price per product counts. If I can have two machines running, it is usually more efficient than if we did everything on a complex lathe with propelled tools." 

“In order to obtain a smooth surface, we work with very small cutters. Then you also have small grooves that are easy to eliminate. A fast, dynamic machine such as the ROBODRILL is much more efficient than a large, complex multi-axis machine. It depends very much on the nature of the products and the number ordered. If the tolerance of the milling work compared to the lathing work has to be very precise, a combined machine makes sense. But if those tolerances are unrelated, we obtain a higher efficiency on multiple machines without compromising the accuracy.”