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Carlos Teixeira, CEO; Sérgio André, CTO

Accuracy, reliability, and efficiency are quintessential performance parameters in the mold industry, which, more often than not, decides the success of mold makers and manufacturers alike. But the aforementioned parameters are harder to achieve, particularly during operations such as drilling, where in performance parameters depend on the tools and machines at work. In addition to optimizing performance characteristics, the safety of the entire operation is of paramount importance. To overcome this predicament, moldmakers started using multiple-axis CNC machinery; prevailingly, three-axis CNC machines were being utilized by the sector to create molds, all the while upholding uncompromised levels of efficiency. However, this only fixed part of the problem. Issues such as tool deflection and chatter were still eminent in unfinished molds.

Reengineering its way out of this conundrum, CHETO—a deephole drilling and milling machine manufacturer—built five-axis and sevenaxis multifunction CNC machines capable of increasing feed rates and saving valuable production time for mold makers. CHETO’s machines are faster, cleaner, and reliable, which in turn increases the efficiency of a mold manufacturer and streamlines their machining operations.And, all of this was achieved by the joint efforts of Sérgio André (CTO) and Carlos Teixeira (CEO), who developed the machines while working on an integral design project to aid the mold industry and energy sector.

CHETO’s multifunction machines respond to different functions inherent to the deep drilling process in a single setup. The company’s innovative machines feature an embedded drilling and machining process that reduces human errors. The unique system performs deep hole drilling, standard drilling, milling, tapping, and boring in a standalone unit.

Our approach to work is we give them a vision of work to be faster, cleaner, and more efficient, and that is what we like to focus on

The machines also feature a tool-changing design that is capable of a rapid and easy exchange between deep hole drilling and milling processes. These cost-effective machines eliminate setup operations in mold manufacturing, greatly reducing the time and cost required by an industry to set up machining operations. Aside from these qualities, the machine scan perform quick and precise machining, including a sophisticated, online control system with remote access. The machines also have the most up-to-date numerical controls, digital servo-drives, linear slides, and high-precision roller guides, making it a cutting-edge system. Their adaptable user interface makes reconfiguring and adapting to new production simple. Finally, they are energy efficient, safe, environmentally benign, and boast an optimum life cycle as well.

The company is constantly evolving, along with its product range, which features a new SIC model with a horizontal machining centre and built-in deep hole drilling configuration. More importantly, CHETO has always been at the forefront of technological and scientific advancement. As a result, it places a high value on collaborations with various scientific research institutes, such as the University of Porto and the University of Aveiro. The company also partners with businesses that help develop innovative projects at a scientific and technological level. The firm has sold its machines to various manufacturing companies, and the equipment has been successful in delivering results. “We know exactly what they are looking for, and our machining process will help them to optimize production and change the way they work,” states Carlos Teixeira, CEO of CHETO. Paragon, one of the leading mold manufacturers in the US, reduced setups, optimised operating time, increased profitability, and shop safety by utilising CHETO’s multifunction machines. CHETO is a globally recognised brand, with machines sold on four continents. The company’s goal is to continue to improve and innovate, providing a competitive and high-valuegenerating product to the market.

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CHETO—a deep-hole drilling and milling machine manufacturer—built five-axis and seven-axis multifunction CNC machines capable of increasing feed rates and saving valuable production time for mold makers. CHETO's machines are faster, cleaner, and reliable, which in turn increases the efficiency of a mold manufacturer and streamlines their machining operations. CHETO's multifunction machines respond to different functions inherent to the deep drilling process in a single setup

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Century Tool investment boosts efficiency, capability in tooling for composites

Designer and builder of compression molds for composite structures installs seven-axis CNC deep-hole drilling and milling machine to improve productivity.

Century Tool (Fenton, Mich., U.S.), a Tooling Tech Group company and a composites tooling specialist, has announced it has invested in a Cheto (Lote, Portugal) IXN 3000 — a seven-axis CNC deep-hole drilling and milling machine tool and one of only five in the U.S. Designed to enhance the moldmaking process, the Cheto IXN 3000 offers deep-hole gundrilling on one side with the capability of changing out the gundrill bit from a five-gun locker. On the milling side, the machine features a 50-gun locker for changing out cutting tools.

Century builds high-quality compression molds for composite components used in a variety of industries. Its capabilities extend to SMC, BMC, GMT, DLFT, RIM, RTM and DCPD molds, addressing aerospace, automotive, bath and spa, energy, heavy truck and powersports markets.

“We are excited to add this new capability to Century Tool,” says Lee Childers, Tooling Tech Group CEO. “The Cheto machine allows us to improve productivity by stringing together gundrill and milling programs, unattended, for up to 48 hours. And these machines are recognized for the steadiness and balance of their drills, all helping us better serve our customers.”

The Cheto IXN 3000 provides a spindle speed of 6,000 rpm and a 60,000-pound capacity. It enables Century Tool to drill as deep as 98 inches, as well as drilling more than three times faster than previous machines. Additionally, the system has the ability to monitor tool wear, helping to reduce tool breakage and increase uptime without operator intervention.

In addition to the Cheto IXN 3000, Century Tool has also invested in the company and the market with the recent purchase of Fidia five-axis and Toshiba three-axis machine tools.