Manufacturing of injection moulding tool with five axis milling machine

Purpose: The main intention of this paper is to show the advanced technology for production of the electrode for EDM that has a relatively complex geometry. Five axes CNC machining centre is used for production of an example ice scrapers since application of other type of machine requires a lot of auxiliary time and resources. Design/methodology/approach: Advanced manufacturing technology involves the application of various software tools and technologies, among them the tools and technology to automate the design, analysis, testing and manufacturing occupy a key position. Findings: The main outcomes are decrease of production time, better quality of surface and product geometry. Decrease of cutting time refers to decrease of number of used tools, preparation time is lower in comparison with conventional machines. Research limitations/implications: The practical part included the design of electrode in the CAD system, SolidWorks 2010, production of NC program for the operating unit Haidenhain iTNC 530 in CAM system ESPRIT 2010, and finally making the electrode on five axis machine center DMG DMU 40 Monoblock. Originality/value: Presented technology for a five-axis machining centre, ensures a great advantages in the process preparation while reduced set-up time, reduced number of required accessories and devices, reduced number of special tools is needed. This knowledge can support the development and design of technological