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The UFC Fabcenter utilizes a foam board that supplies a cutting surface for the slab. This
allows a saw blade to penetrate through the material.
The material is then placed onto the slab utilizing a vacuum lifter.
The barcode of the job sheet is then scanned. This loads the program into the control.
The laser image is also placed onto the slab. This image can be very precisely moved or
located to avoid any imperfections on the slab, using a wireless keyboard.
The image is being displayed by a laser that is mounted overhead.
Once the laser image has been positioned, now that image can be imported back into the
control. Once it is imported back into the control, we can now apply tool path to each
part. Each part can also be oversized or it can be cut to size. The operator has the ability to select.
We will now process the NC code for these parts.
Now we are outputting the NC code to the NC controller. We will then press Cycle Start and the sawing process will start.
The saw will complete all of the process for the sawing operation.
Once the sawing operation is complete, it is necessary now to wash the
sludge off from the material, remove the scrap pieces and remove the parts.
Once the parts are removed, we want to now remove the foam board, that we have been using
for the cutting surface. It is very important to make sure, once the foam boards are removed,
that we wash the table very good. Not cleaning the table, will allow the vacuum pods to slip
and not have a good vacuum. Now we will process the profiled edge on the
parts. We will scan the job ticket. This will then display the laser image onto the table
showing where to place the pods. Once the pods are placed, we will then toggle the laser
image which will show us where to place the part. A laser image representing each individual
part will be displayed on the table. Once the parts are on the pods, we will then
reverse the airflow and put positive pressure out the top of the pods, allowing for easy
placement of the pods. Cycle start button is then pressed and the profiling process
will begin. All finger biting for cutting the parts to size, will then start. All profiling
is done, sink cutout, faucets holes, are then processed.
This is the process. This is the process for cutting slabs and profiling edges on the Northwood UFC Fabcenter.