Source and Out of Lagun CNC Machines: Key Tips to Maximize Performance
Lagun CNC machines have gained a good reputation in manufacturing since the 1960s. Known for their robust construction and consistent performance, these workhorse machines continue to power workshops around the world. Whether you are running an old-fashioned FTV or a newer model, understanding how to optimize your Lagun settings is critical to precision, productivity, and longevity. Here is how to make the most of the device:
Tip 1: Understand inside and outside your model
Lagun’s products range from bed factories to gantry factories, each with unique features. For example:
- Re-cut series: Ideal for removing aggressive materials in steel or titanium
- Bridge mill: Suitable for large aerospace components
- Renovation model: Many older units have controls from modern Fanuc or Siemens
Action steps: Keep technical documentation accessible and verify the machine’s torque curve/spindle specifications before programming complex operations.
Tip 2: Main stiffness and vibration control
Lagun’s Boxway construction provides inherent stability, but poor setup wastes this advantage:
- Improved spindle contact using a tapered tool holder (e.g., BigPlus® dual contact)
- Always fix the fixing directly to the table – Avoid relying solely on litigation
- For high parts, use dynamic vibration dampers or Trochoidal tool paths
Influence: Reduce chat volume by up to 70% and extend tool life.
Tip 3: Dial in preventive maintenance
Neglected maintenance results in expensive downtime. Follow these non-commerce people:
- Daily: Check the lubricant level and clean the chip
- per month: Check whether the ball screw rebounds and verify the spindle jumper
- Two-way: Replace wiper and recalibrate linear scale
Pro Insight: Log maintenance in cloud-based trackers to predict component failures.
Tip 4: Optimize cooling and chip management
Lagun’s high torque spindle produces significant heat:
- Use refractive index to maintain the coolant concentration between 8-12%
- Deep pocket milling using high pressure via spindle coolant (300+ psi)
- Install an auger or conveyor system to prevent chip reswitching
warn: Aluminum ‘Nest’ Chip Jam Conveyor – Chip Cycle rupture.
Tip 5: Strategic Modernization
70% of the value of Ragon lies in its cast iron frame. Cleverly remodeled:
- Replace outdated controls with LinuxCNC or SIEMENS 840D to prepare 5-axis preparation
- Upgraded to 15K+ RPM model composite machining
- Install the detection system to automate the workpiece alignment
The King’s Notes: The cost of transformation is 40% lower than that of the new machine, while improving the accuracy by 30µm.
Conclusion: Precision requires professional knowledge
Lagun machines offer excellent reliability, but even powerful hardware requires expert handling. For the critical part of the standard factory reaching its limits, Five-axis CNC machining Bridge gaps. At Greatlight, we combine cutting-edge five-axis technology with deep metallurgy expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
Why choose Greatlight?
- ⚙️ Senior Arsenal: Multi-axis simultaneous machining for undercut and complex contours
- 🏭 End-to-end service: Heat treatment, EDM, surface finish and quality verification
- ⏱️ Quick turnaround: Quickly generated from all products from titanium impellers to injection molds
- 💰 Cost-efficiency: Optimize design design with our DFM analysis
From prototype to production, we simplify precision metal manufacturing. Submit your specifications to tailor-made comprehensive quotes to your project needs.
FAQ: Lagun CNC Machine
Q1: Are Lagun Mills suitable for high tolerance aerospace work?
Yes, with proper calibration and thermal compensation, Lagun Mills maintain a tolerance of ±0.025mm. For ultra-tight tolerances (<±0.01mm) or complex geometry, the five-axis system can better accommodate multi-angle tool access.
Q2: How long does a Lagun CNC machine usually last?
Through scheduled maintenance, service is expected to be more than 25 years. Key factors include environmental control (temperature/humidity), workload (avoiding continuous 100% duty cycle) and timely replacement.
Question 3: Can I use CNC to remodel an older Lagun manual factory?
Absolutely. Common modifications include the addition of servo motors, ball pens and modern controllers. Budget $20k to $50k depending on axis counting and control complexity.
Q4: Which material works best on Lagun CNC?
Laguns excels in metals: aluminum, steel, stainless steel and brass. For hard alloys (HRC 50+), make sure to flood coolant and variable spiral carbide end machine.
Question 5: Why choose five axis instead of traditional lagun for my project?
Five-axis machining reduces complex profile settings (such as turbine blades). Greatlight’s five-axis service enables single-mount processing, saving time and improving position accuracy and multi-step milling.
Question 6: Do you support low-volume production running on Greatlight?
Yes. We focus on prototype batches (1-10 units) and medium-scale production (100–10,000 units) with agile manufacturing cells.
