ecoMill V Series from DMG MORI
DMG MORI has released the third generation of its ecoMill V series.
The ecoMill V series of vertical machining centers.
This series comprises three machining centers: the ecoMill 600 V, the ecoMill 800 V and the ecoMill 1100 V. They can accommodate components weighing up to 1,322.8 lbs, 1,763.7 lbs and 2,204.6 lbs, respectively.
The fully revised ECOLINE design is the highlight of the ecoMill V Series.
DMG MORI reports that it has improved the ergonomics and value retention of each of the machines. The new SLIMline multi-touch control (19" / 400 V) with Operate on SIEMENS and 3D control technology is compatible with the previous version of Operate.
The new ecoMill V series is also available with the DMG MORI SLIMline panel (15") with MAPPS IV on FANUC.
Additional options include:
- Chip conveyor, left (scraper belt)
- Chip conveyor, rear (scraper belt)
- Cooling through the spindle: 174.0 psi. (1.2 MPa) ICS, 290.1 psi. (2.0 MPa) ICS
- Tool changer window for loading and unloading from the front during operation
- Coolant spray gun
- Workpiece measurement sensor (spindle + table)
- Feedback from the linear scale (X, Y and Z axes)
- Quad-color signal lights
- Manual handwheel
- Rotary table
- External programmable M functions
For more information, visit the DMG MORI ECOLINE website.
Freedom 38 PPA from Hypertherm
Hypertherm is now accepting orders for its Freedom 38 PPA, an all-in-one unit combining plasma, power and air for cutting in areas without access to electricity.
The unit combines a Powermax125 plasma system with a 38 kw generator and air compressor.
Companies needing to cut metal in remote areas can take advantage of the simplicity of operating one unit instead of three separate systems.
The unit enables users to replace their current cutting methods (oxyfuel cutting, grinding and carbon arc gouging) with plasma, thereby eliminating the costs of renting and transporting flammable gas cylinders.
Cut capacity for the included Powermax125 plasma system is 38 mm (1½”) at a speed of 18 IPM and 44 mm (1¾”) when cutting at a speed of 10 IPM. In addition, the system is capable of severing 57-mm-(2¼”)-thick material.
The Powermax125 is also capable of gouging and can be used with a number of different torch and consumable options to suit a variety of handheld and automated applications.
“From pipeline construction and repair to deconstruction, decommissioning and plant shutdown, initial response to the Freedom 38 PPA is enthusiastic,” said Russ Diefenbach, Hypertherm’s light industrial product manager.
The Freedom 38 PPA is available now from authorized distribution partners in the United States and Canada.
For more information, visit the Hypertherm website.
QTU 200M from Mazak
Mazak’s Quick Turn Universal (QTU) 200M multi-tasking turning center is a multi-tasking machine with a small-footprint.
While simple in its design, the machine has several notable features and functions.
It features an integral spindle/motor C-axis headstock capable of positioning parts to within 0.0001°. A variable-AC inverter powers the headstock to eliminate backlash.
The turret with a live rotary spindle provides milling, drilling and tapping operations. The roller gear cam drive system on turret ensures fast and accurate indexing, while the programmable NC servo-driven tailstock reduces setup and cycle times.
The machine’s rigid bed has a low center of gravity bed to help ensure stable performance. A one-piece Z-axis way cover simplifies chip disposal. Its SMART CNC provides optimized programming of complex geometries.
The QTU 200M is designed for machining relatively complex components up to 13.5” in diameter and 14.5” (300 bed) and 23.5” (500 bed) long from a wide range of materials.
For more information, visit the Mazak website.
ONA AV Wire EDM
The ONA AV range is the latest wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) from ONA and features a number of advances over the previous generation.
A new CAM CNC allows up to 8 axes to be controlled simultaneously and has built-in CAD/CAM and a 23-inch touch screen.
The EDM’s new generator makes it possible to achieve finishes in the order of 0.1 microns Ra. The automatic threader is designed for manipulating fine wire of up to 70 microns.
The machine also features a new control system for corners and profiles, linear scales with a resolution of 0.1 micron and an unique protection system with the ability to detect impact forces of only 0.8 kg.
The improved energy management system reduces power consumption by up to 30 percent during the cutting process, while ONA’s ECOCUTTING technology decreases wire consumption.
The redesigned layout allows a 20 percent reduction in floor space compared to other models of equivalent size.
For more information, visit the ONA website.
PCNC 440 from Tormach
Tormach Inc’s newest entry in personal CNC machinery is the PCNC 440. The CNC mill has a similar design compared to Tormach’s other machinery, but in a smaller package.
The PCNC 440 has a footprint of 40” x 32” x 42” and weighs just 450 lbs. It has a spindle speed of 300 to 10,000 RPM, a max feed rate of 135 IPM. It is capable of cutting plastics and aluminum as well as harder metals like steel and titanium.
It is controlled by PathPilot, Tormach’s proprietary control system.
“This machine truly fits all-around capability in a compact and affordable package. It’s perfect for anybody that wants to do real cutting, but doesn’t have a lot of space,” Andrew Grevstad, Tormach’s product marketing manager.
For more information, visit the Tormach Inc website.
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