{"id":1195,"date":"2021-05-17T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T15:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balboawebdesign.com\/cnc\/?p=1195"},"modified":"2021-06-03T15:53:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T15:53:38","slug":"vacuum-hold-down-vs-5g-intelligent-vacuum-hold-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balboawebdesign.com\/cnc\/vacuum-hold-down-vs-5g-intelligent-vacuum-hold-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacuum Hold Down Vs 5G Intelligent Vacuum Hold Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few CNC features are as under-acclaimed and underappreciated as the vacuum hold down. This CNC function is absolutely critical for exact smooth cuts and precise components, eliminates clamps and changeovers, and allows the workpiece to be machined in one operation. Here are recent innovations that will make sure your hold down system sucks! (in a good way)<\/p>\n

Manual Vs. Automatic Valve Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Older CNC machines control vacuum suction hold down using zones and valves. The operator physically opens and closes valves to get the correct pressure on the right zone of the cutting panel. You can see how this is a time-intensive process requiring a lot of concentration and lots of opportunity for errors. Just imagine what happens if the operator forgets to turn on the vacuum again and then the machine starts cutting. What a disaster!<\/p>\n

Manual Valve Control Cons:<\/u><\/p>\n

\u2022 Needs constant monitoring and calculation from the operator
\n\u2022 Needs manual labor (valves are hard to turn under strong air pressure)
\n\u2022 Possibility of injury (valves can break when turning and cause hand injuries)<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s New: <\/strong> With 5G CNC Technology, we still use zones to determine which areas to direct the suction, but the entire process is automated! The operator doesn\u2019t have to remember what pressure level is right for a specific zone. The CNC Factory 5G Intelligent Vacuum system does this automatically according to the weight of the material and the suction needed to hold it down. Using a 21\u2033 touchscreen, the operator simply selects the zones to activate and the Intelligent Vacuum does the rest! No more stopping production for the hassle of adjusting the vacuum hold down.<\/p>\n

Automatic Valve Control Pros:<\/u>
\n\u2022 No thinking or manual labor for the operator
\n\u2022 Automatic detection if there is poor material hold down<\/p>\n

Single Vs. Dual Layer Vacuum Tables<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s New: <\/strong> 5G vacuum systems use 2 vacuum layers\u2013 the lower one which comprises 8-10 suction holes, and a second top layer with over a hundred holes. This ensures high flow and a more balanced hold down compared to single layer tables. <\/p>\n

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The 5G vacuum system also works with vacuum pods to elevate your material for custom cutting without losing vacuum.<\/p>\n

And Finally…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s New: <\/strong>5G machines have dual vacuum ports so you can add an additional pump whenever you need stronger hold down. Even if you don\u2019t need them now, it\u2019s best to invest in a router with this feature so you won\u2019t have to dismantle your table when deciding to upgrade later.<\/p>\n

CNC Factory Routers have the latest 5G CNC Technology so there\u2019s no stop signs with your production. Ask about our 5th Generation CNC Routers at 714-581-5999 or via sales@balboawebdesign.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n