Mechanical workings

The milling department was equipped with 3, 4 and 5 axis machine tools, horizontal and vertical machining centres. A flexible manufacturing system based on Fastems FMS allows you to make the most of five-axis units by realizing a 24×7 automation model based on a multi-level configuration (MLS). The result is an increase in productivity, an improvement in the repeatability of processes and products, a significant reduction in set-ups and, consequently, in production times.

In addition to the classic turning operations on cylindrical pieces, A.Abete S.r.l. is able to carry out complex operations involving combined machining of turning and milling up to 5 axes. The aim is to guarantee the execution – on the same machine and in a single positioning – of machining of complex mechanical components with advantages in terms of costs and product quality. The possibility of avoiding the movement of the piece on different machines eliminates any coordination problems between the various processing phases and at the same time minimizes the tooling activities.

Where conventional machining cannot be employed, the EDM process comes into play. For specific pieces, such as components for defense and for aeronautical engines, the use of EDM machines (sink and wire) allows machining on hard metals (tungsten carbide) or on geometries with complex profiles.

In the Grinding department, A.Abete S.r.l. can carry out processes and finishes on details that require a very high level of precision. In this regard, it is useful to highlight the presence of an air-conditioned room where the machines intended for processes that require the highest control of the technological parameters are placed.