DATRON Dynamics High-Speed Milling Machine
Designed to deliver a productive, in-office machining solution, the DATRON neo offers simple, clean operation, and easy post-processing. The neo enables design professionals to create precision models, prototypes and three-dimensional metal parts without leaving the workplace.
With its operation terminal featuring DATRON’s own “next” software, this compact milling machine is intended to appeal to machining beginners. The neo combines an interior camera and a multi-function touch screen interface.
The neo’s integrated camera and 3D touch probe is designed to eliminate the task of setting up jobs by using automatic recognition of the workpiece location, which is drawn by the operator directly onto the touch screen. The interface guides users through the milling process much like a smartphone or tablet app.
Designed for rapid tooling, design communication and short-run manufacturing, the DATRON neo is capable of milling a variety of materials up to 20” x 16.5” x 9” in size with its 40,000 RPM spindle and 24 station automatic tool changer.
Just before the official market launch, this industrial milling solution received the red dot industrial design award 2016. The DATRON neo machining system will be demonstrated live at IMTS Booth N-6021, September 12-17, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
For more information, visit the DATRON Dynamics website.
GROB Systems 5-Axis Machines
The new model—theG350 - Generation 2—has significantly improved dynamics, faster tool changes and expanded tool magazine capacity. By redesigning the tool magazine, the overall width has been reduced from 2,450 mm (96.5”) to 2000 mm (79”) for a more compact footprint. The maximum part size is 600 mm in cylinder x 600 mm in height (23.6” x 23.6”).
If you need high-volume or lights-out production, GROB provides a range of automatic pallet-changers, automation systems and expanded tool magazines. At IMTS 2016, GROB will show the new rotary pallet storage system (PSS-R), available in three sizes to accommodate five to 13 pallets (630 mm x 630 mm pallet size). The system can be retrofitted to existing machines.
All GROB machines are MTConnect compliant with an optional adapter.
For more information, visit the GROB website.
Hardinge Bridgeport Milling Machines
This machine has been developed to provide a solution to meet the demands of metal cutting users. Manufactured from grey cast iron, the Bridgeport XT 630 5-Axis is offered with a Siemens 840D-SL control with a 19” LCD.
Axis travels are X: 762mm (30”) Y: 630mm (24.8”) and Z: 600mm (24”). Standard machine equipment includes Big Plus CT40 spindle, 15,000 RPM direct-coupled spindle with oil chiller, coolant chip flush system, three color stack light, 40 tool swing-arm ATC, pre-wiring for Renishaw part probe, through-ball screw chiller, preparation for through spindle coolant (with a rotary union) and A & C axis encoder.
The Bridgeport CONQUEST V480 APC features rapid traverse rates of 1,417 inches per minute X, Y and Z and acceleration rates of X: 6m/sec², Y: 4.6 m/sec², Z: 3.75m/sec². A Mitsubishi M70V control with NAVI MILL programming is standard. The Bridgeport CONQUEST V480 APC is suitable for both job shop and OEM.
The machine features a direct-drive 20HP, 10,000 RPM (12,000 & 15,000 RPM option) spindle motor with 110 ft-lbs of torque and a 30-tool swing-arm automatic tool changer. Large 45mm ball screws provided on all axes and 35mm linear guides are standard on the X-axis with 45 size guides on the Y & Z-axes.
For more information, visit the Hardinge website.
Eldorado 3-Axis Gundrilling Machine
The machine incorporates hardened and ground box ways and hand-scraped mating components (versus linear guide ways and milled surfaces). Standard elements are also included on the KM75-48, such as the F18 high-pressure coolant system and a machine enclosure.
Eldorado gundrilling machines are built-to-order by Kays Engineering in their Marshall, Missouri facility. Eldorado products will be on display at IMTS 2016 in Booth #S-8376.
To learn more visit the Kays Engineering website.
Okuma Vertical Machining Center
This workhorse is available with a standard No. 40 or 50 spindle, providing a configuration for nearly any 5-axis job. An in-machine coil chip conveyor allows for safe, reliable chip discharge. Close proximity of the spindle and control panel in addition to easy access to the workpiece give this machine significant operator functionality.
The MU-5000V also has an array of automation options. The design places the pallet changes at the back of the machine, allowing connection to a PALLETACE flexible manufacturing system, pallet pool, large capacity ATC and robots.
The MU-5000V can be equipped with Okuma’s exclusive Super-NURBS function, enabling high feed rates and ultra-fine finishes. Optional Machining Navi monitors cutting conditions and displays optimal spindle speed to eliminate chatter.
5-Axis Auto Tuning achieves higher accuracies by automatically measuring and correcting machine misalignments. Okuma’s Thermo-Friendly Concept and Collision Avoidance System are standard Intelligent Technologies to ensure this 5-axis machining center performs consistently from the first part to the last, regardless of warm up time or ambient temperatures and the machine is protected from potentially harmful crashes.
Key Features of Okuma’s MU-5000V
Axis Travels X/Y/Z mm (in) 800/1050/600 (31.5/41.3/23.6)
C-Axis degrees 360 infinite
Rapid Traverse m/min (ipm) X, Y, Z: 50 (1969)
Rapid A-C deg/min 18,000
Maximum Load kg (lb) 500 (1,100)
For more information, visit the Okuma website.
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