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Product Previews [Manufacturing Engineering](Manufacturing Engineering Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Multitasking Turning Center Nakamura-Tome AS-200 high-performance multitasking turning center features a single spindle, single turret in a heavy-duty and compact machine. The standard package is equipped with a powerful milling drive, together with a high-speed Caxis and 82-mm stroke /axis for accurate, finished parts. Standard spindle speed is 4500 rpm. A 7.5-hp (5.6-kW) milling motor on a 6000-rpm, 12-station turret with indexing provides 24-tool capacity. Maximum turning diameter is 340 mm and maximum turning length is 300 mm. The turning tool is 25 mm and the inside boring shank is 32 mm. The /axis enables turning, drilling and milling off center. Methods Machine Tools Inc. Ph: 978-443-5388 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.methodsmachine.com Oil-Field Component Turning Centers New line of turning centers designed for machining large oil field components is based on Hwacheon's Hi-Tech 550, 700 and 850 horizontal turning centers. Each turning center is said to provide best-in-class spindle torque, permitting productive cutting in tough material up to 36" (915-mm) in diameter and more than 216" (5486 mm) in length. The Hi-TECH BB and BB+ turning centers feature through-spindle holes from 7.08 to 14.57" (180-370 mm) in diameter for large pipes. Maximum cutting diameter on the Hi-Tech 850BB is over 36". Long bed versions of the centers are available from 84 to 216" (2135-5486 mm). Hwacheon Machinery America Ph: 847-573-0100 Web site: www.hwacheon.com Metric Corner Radius End Mills The Multi-Carb line of end mills now includes metric corner radius options. The mills incorporate a large number of flutes for stability and high-feed finishing capabilities in applications where surface finish and tolerance are critical. Available with seven, nine or 11 flutes based on tool diameter, the odd number of flutes allow for a smoother cutting performance while controlling the natural harmonics by staggering entry and exit of the cutting edges. The optimized cutting geometry is designed for finishing applications of materials such as titanium, stainless steel and high-temperature alloys that require superior surface finishes and tolerances. Applications include aerospace structure components; ferrous housings, pumps and manifolds,- defense applications and medical components. SGS Tool Co. Ph: 330-688-6667 Web site: www.sgstool.com Five-Axis HMC T1 five-axis horizontal machining center is designed for high-efficiency machining across a wide range of large-part applications. Its rigid design, versatile cutting capabilities and capacious work envelope make it well suited for industrial component manufacturing and aerospace job-shop environments, where machining of both soft and hard metals is required. The Tl's casting and kinematic structure provide accessibility to large prismatic or cylindrical workpieces. The machine features a +45° to -110° A-axis tilting spindle, which, coupled with a deep chest column design, allows a -90° spindle centerline positioning to 550 mm beyond pallet center. As a result, workpieces that are 1-m square by 500-800-mm high can be machined in a single five-sided machining process. Makino Ph: 800-552-3288 Web site: www.makino.com The new WLS qFLASH white light solution (WLS) is a noncontact, stereo vision system used to quickly capture 3D measurements on the shop floor. The portable system creates reports and digitizes acquired data on the spot for analysis or direct CAD comparison. Handheld or used on a mobile pedestal, the overall optical head is designed to be smaller, lighter, and easier-to-handle in confined industrial spaces. The system's rapid image acquisition provides high throughput by using patented stereo vision technology and 2-D image processing to measure surfaces, closed features and edge lines. Hexagon Metrology Ph: 855-443-9638 Web site: www.hexagonmetrology.us Analytical Gear Inspection System The 300GMS allows for the complete inspection of automotive transmission gears and other smaller gears, gear-cutting tools and non-gear parts. This addition to the GMS Series targets automotive, aerospace and other like-size gear producers who need a faster, more economical inspection solution. It is the first GMS to feature the new Windows 7-based Gleason GAMA 3.0 applications software suite, which offers users a highly intuitive user interface and simple input screens for programming of workpiece and cutting tool data. Those features, combined with ease of setup, a .NET control system, and movement optimization, reduce the cycle times required for the complete inspection of almost any gear or gear tool. The system also features a Renishaw 3D probe head for the complete inspection of all kinds of gears and gear-cutting tools and, in particular, finer pitch gears. Gleason Corp. Ph: 585-473-1000 Web site: www.gleason.com Steel Turning, Cast iron Milling Three new inserts grades GC4325, GC4315, and GC3330 now feature Inveio's unidirectional crystal orientation for endurance, predictability, and long tool life. Invelo represents a technical breakthrough in CVD alumina coating in which crystals are lined up in the same direction to create a stronger, uniform structure in coating. The tightly packed crystals create a strong barrier toward the cutting zone and chip. The resulting grades offer outstanding wear resistance. Cutting edges stay in shape and last longer in the cut, especially important in untended production with high metal removal rates. GC4325 is the first choice grade for steel turning. When GC4325 reaches a limit in metal removal rate due to high speed and long time in cut, GC4315 withstands the high cutting temperatures that occur. GC3330 is the first choice grade for milling in cast iron materials. Sandvik Coromant Ph: 201-794-5000 Web site: www.sandvik.coromant.com Vertical Turning DUO Cell Vertical pick up machines in this modular cell produce quality production, high flexibility and reduced cost. The right-hand and left-hand versions of the EMCO Maier VT 160 and VT 250, when linked with one of three basic conveyor options provide a complete machining solution for workpieces with diameters of up to 250 mm, a workpiece weight of 8 kg, and a workpiece height of 150 mm with 30 workpieces (oval) or 50 workpieces (meander). The Integration of a cross-over allows the use of different pallets or different workpieces. The VT 160 and VT 250 Duo solutions can each perform complete machining of a workpiece (two face machining with the OP 10 and OP 20). In addition, the production of two different workpieces is possible (part A on machine 1, part B on machine 2). Emco Maier Ph: 248-313-2700 Web site: www.emco-world.com High-Speed Horizontal Machining Center HMC 400 horizontal machining center is engineered for speed and faster cycle times with fast automatic pallet changer and automated toolchanger times. With the inclusion of a lightweight column featuring a rigid stepped X-axis rail design, the HMC400 achieves a rapid feed rate of 63 m/min with acceleration of 1G in XYZ axes. The HMC400 accepts a wide variety of tool sizes, including tools up to 450-mm long. A longer tool allowance means deep boring operations can be completed without rotating the pallet for additional time savings. A powerful and rigid hightorque 50-hp (37-kW),15,000-rpm Big Plus spindle allows the HMC400 to reach cutting speeds of 15,000 rpm In 1.7 seconds for faster machining of a variety of tough materials, including 1018 steel. Cutting performance is said to be 20% faster than OKK's HM500S and 25% faster at rigid tapping. OKK USA Corp. Ph: 630-924-9000 Web site: www.okkcorp.com Robotic Waterjet Trimming Cells Alliance Automation LLC's robotic waterjet trimming cells feature dual wall-mounted Motoman HP20D robots and jet Edge's 60 KSI (4100-bar) iP60-50 waterjet intensifier pumps, the new six-axis robotic waterjet trimming cell leads the industry in precision and dependability with Motoman's ±0.06-mm repeatability and Jet Edge's reliable tie-rod intensifier design. The cell's sturdy, compact frame design allows stability to both the tool and robots to ensure consistent tight part tolerances. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, Alliance automation's robotic waterjet trimming cell precisely cuts shaped parts with many angles from a wide variety of materials, including carpeting, fiberglass, foam and plastic. The system has numerous automotive interior applications, including trimming headliners, dashboards, dash liners, bed liners, wheel liners, door panels, trunk trim, car carpet, and acoustic dampenign components. Alliance Automation LLC Ph: 810-953-9539 Web site: www.allianceautomation.biz Single-Cable Solution for Servodrive Technology Typically, motors require two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor power supply. With the Hybrid Motor Cable Project called HMC 6, Heidenhain has integrated the encoder lines into the power cable so now only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical cabinet. All the lines for the encoders, motors and brakes are now available in one cable, thus reducing hardware and associated costs. The connection of the new HMC 6 (Hybrid Motor Cable with 6 litz wires for measuring) single-cable to the motor is done with a special connector. For connection to the inverter, the cable is split into power connections and an encoder connector. This makes it compatible on the control side with all the same components as conventional cables. Heidenhain Ph: 877-887-6431 Web site: www.heidenhain.us Ease of Use Distinguishes the ACS250 Designed to set new benchmarks in ease of use for simple machine control, the ACS250 is designed to meet the production and performance needs of system integrators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and panel builders, as well as the requirements of end users in a broad range of applications-from augers, mixers, pumps, and fans, to conveyors. With its feed-thru wiring, the IP20 chassis drive can easily replace motor starters, to improve overall energy efficiency, reduce mechanical stresses and enhance the process control of many applications. The drive's compact and uniform dimensions facilitate multiple drive solutions and cabinet installations, saving valuable Installation space. The IP20 drive is available in 1-115 V In/3-230 V out and 600 V In/Out, completing ABB's micro drives portfolio. The IP66/NEMA 4X drive offers one of the broadest voltage ranges in the micro drives class-from 1-115V ln/3~230V Out, to 600V In/Out - covering all the typical global voltage requirements of machine builders with a single family of machinery drive. ABB Ph: 800-752-0696 Web site: www.abb.com Jaw Nuts and Keys High-performance Jaw Nuts and Keys made from 4140 heat treated steel provide greater tensile strength, more impact and abrasion resistance, and longer service life than traditional case-hardened 1018 varieties. Dillon Jaw Nuts, T-nuts, and Keys are available to fit all popular power chucks from 6 to 24" (152-610 mm) in diameter, including Forkhardt, Garnet, Howa, Kltigawa, Matsu moto (MMK), Nikko, Pratt Burnerd, Rohm, Samchully, Schuck, SMW, SMW-Autoblok, and more. Designed for workholding applications requiring durability and high strength, such as high-speed machining. Dillon Manufacturing Inc. Ph: 800-428-1133 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dillonmfg.com New AccuteX Linear Shaft Motor Wire EDM The AccuteX AL56SA wire EDM features a revolutionary highspeed linear shaft motor. Engineered for high-end users of wire EDM, the machine's linear shaft technology offers advantages including no backlash or lost motion, enabling ultraprecise linear and circular Interpolation; no guideway friction and thereby no wear, assuring maintenance-free operation for the life of the machine; no heat transfer, a result of the shaft design; and fast servo and spark control when matched with the AccuteX 64-bit Windows CE control. The machine features AccuteX's AWT automatic wire threader that provides effective threading at the break point. With travels of 22 x 14 x 12" (560 x 355 x 305 mm), it can handle a workpiece as large as 38 x 22 x 11.5" (965 x 560 x 292 mm), weighing up to 1100 lb (500 kg). Absolute Machine Tools Inc. Ph: 513-701-5550 Web site: www.absolutemachine.com EXSYS Introduces PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch for Okuma Machines EXSYS Tool Inc.'s new PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch system for Okuma CNC turning centers enables users to "float" away misalignment between turret drive motors and toolholders, leading to smoother operation, better surface finishes and longer tool life. The PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch provides a floating coupling between turret drive motor tangs and toolholders that self-corn pensâtes for any misalignment, resulting in high-precision alignment that reduces vibration and tool chatter. Okuma machine owners get a connection that is twice the size of a standard spindle, which not only provides more surface area for a strong and precise connection, but also allows for greater torque transfer and eliminates any loss of power between motors and toolholders. EXSYS Tool Inc. Ph: 317-813-2222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.exsys-tool.com CAM Software The 2014 R2 version of FeatureCAM feature-based CAM provides support for milling and drilling with right-angle heads, and one-stop programming of multiple roughing operations using Delcam's unique Vortex area-clearance strategy. Other enhancements include better control of Z-level roughing, and improvements to Wire EDM and chamfering. Delcam North America Ph: 877-335-2261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site.- www.delcam-na.com 3D Printing Software Optimized for Implants Stratasys Ltd., a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping and production, announced that optimized manufacturing pre-settings for its 0bjet30 OrthoDesk and Objet Eden 3D Printers have been added to the latest release of 3Shape Implant Studio Implant Planning and Surgical Guides Design software. 3Shape Implant Studio implant planning and guided surgery software is designed to bring together implant planning, prosthetics, and drill guide design to provide a cost-efficient solution that saves chair-time and improves patient experience. By combining CBCT scans with 3Shape's TRIOS digital impressions, dentists can achieve accurate implant planning, and can produce aesthetic, high-quality prosthetic solutions. The newly added pre-settings for Stratasys Objet-line 3D Printers enable 3Shape users to generate an STL file optimized for Stratasys dental 3D printing systems, aimed at ensuring smooth workflow with excellent results. Stratasys Ph: 877-489-9449 Web site: www.stratasys.com Koma Precision Introduces New Advanced Tool Presetter Models Elbo Controlli, a leader in presetting solutions distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters. The newly designed 66B and 68B are tailored specifically to customer's requirements of a powerful tool measuring system at a price point that no other solution can match. The new models feature an increased measuring range (from 600 mm up to 800 mm on the Zaxis), a 15" TFT touchscreen along with optical autofocus and new electronic control. These models have larger capacity to handle bigger and heavier tools. Designed completely to be free-standing on its own integral base; they feature a ground granite and stainless steel construction. The high-precision spindle system is fully interchangeable and utilizes a one-piece cartridge with full mechanical tool clamping (pneumatically drawing the tool pull stud into the taper cone) eliminating the need for adaptors and the errors associated with their use. All axis movements on the 66B, 68B models are servocontrolled with absolutely no operator contact with the column. This drastically increases machine accuracy and repeatability over similar machines which incorporate the movement via a manual handle mounted on the column. Koma Precision Inc. Ph: 800-249-KO MA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.komaprecision.com Boring Mill The new HBMX55Í horizontal boring mill features a small footprint with a large work envelope (55.1 x 55.7 x 43.3" (1.4 x 1.4 x 1.1 m). The HBMX55Í has a ^-stroke of 19" (0.5 m), a geared head spindle with two speeds, hardened boxways, and weighs just over 21 tons (19.05 t). Compared to similar universal-type boring mills, the HBMX55Í has more tools and includes more peripherals that are required for boring as standard items instead of options to add on. The HBMX55Í comes with a 4.33" (110-mm) diameter quill that allows using shorter tools; a contouring fourthaxis rotary table; linear glass scales on X, Y, and Zaxes to maintain thermal stability and increase accuracy; CTS, and a 60-tool ATC. The boring mill includes an integrated Hurco control that supports both ISO/EIA NC and conversational programming and includes UltiMotion, Hurco's patented motion system. Hurco Companies Inc. Ph: 800-634-2416 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hurco.com Wire EDM HMI The AC CUT human machine interface (HMI) from GF Machining Solutions, formerly GF AgieCharmilles, provides a common language for the company's entire CUT line of wire EDM machines. AC CUT gives operators a fast, efficient and easy-to-use programming interface that shares the same basic platform and functional layout as the company's AC FORM HMI for sinker EDMs. Based on a standard Windows platform, the HMI offers interactive graphical assistance so that all functions, such as measurement and machining cycles, are illustrated by graphics/icons for fast operator understanding and ease of use. The HMI features a "sequence" screen that automatically organizes machining flow. Programming steps are in logical and chronological order, and there is an onboard CAM system for quickly programming at the machine from common part file formats such as IGES and DXF. GF Machining Solutions Ph: 800-282-1336 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gfms.com/us (c) 2014 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (publishers) |