The broaching operation in which the work moves past the stationary to...
The reciprocation of the broach always involves an un-producting return stroke, which is eliminated in a continuous surface broaching machine. In this the small workpieces are mounted on the broaching fixtures which are in turn fixed to a continuously moving conveyor. Broaches which are normally stationary, are kept above the workpieces. The workpieces are pushed past the stationary broaches by means of the conveyor for cutting. The workpieces can be loaded and unloaded onto the conveyor manually or automatically. These machines are used for mass production.
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The broaching operation in which the work moves past the stationary to...
Broaching Operation - Continuous Broaching
Broaching is a machining process that uses a toothed tool called a broach to remove material from a workpiece. The broach is pushed or pulled through the workpiece to create the desired shape or form.
Continuous broaching is a type of broaching operation in which the workpiece moves past the stationary broach. This is in contrast to push broaching, where the broach is pushed through the workpiece, or pull broaching, where the workpiece is pulled through the stationary broach.
Continuous broaching is often used for large, heavy workpieces that cannot be easily moved or manipulated. It is also useful for creating long, continuous cuts that would be difficult or impossible with other broaching methods.
During continuous broaching, the workpiece is clamped in place and the broach is held stationary. The workpiece is then moved past the broach using a feed mechanism, such as a conveyor or other type of material handling system.
As the workpiece moves past the broach, the teeth of the broach remove material from the workpiece in a continuous, uninterrupted cut. This produces a smooth, even finish and minimizes the risk of chatter or other types of tool vibration.
Continuous broaching is commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries, where it is used to create keyways, slots, and other complex shapes in large, heavy components.