Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Spindle Motors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CNC platform has user-programmable MMI from
NUM (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "CNC platform has advanced scalability, an open user-programmable man-machine interface and software covering tool grinding, gear and high speed cutting and transfer and special machines".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive from
Anilam: "Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance".
In December 2007, we covered the news from DMG (UK)
concerning its GMC 35 + GMC 42 linear/ISM Multi-Spindle Machines
- take a look at CNC multi-slide lathes replace automatics
which says: "CNC-multislide lathes are compact machines to replace older single spindle automatics for the serial production of medium-size, simple workpieces made from brass, aluminium and steel".
Take a look also at the news release from DMG (UK), Machining with five-axis simultaneous capability,
as well as CNC automatic lathes up speed, flexibility from DMG (UK),
and Hobbing machine cuts gears without coolant from Gleason Corporation.
See also:
CNC technology for higher productivity
(July 2007)
Fanuc demonstrates equipment suitable for quick, precise and extremely reliable control of CNC machines
Mill/turn centre procured in a hurry
(June 2007)
Wanting a mill/turn centre in a hurry, to fulfil a contract for aircraft wheels and brakes, a subcontractor managed to obtain a high specification machine from a German machine tool UK agent
Hollow spindle CNC lathe is precise
(April 2007)
Manufacturer of oilfield directional drilling equipment has added on a hollow spindle, flat-bed CNC lathe for final internal and external machining of downhole drilling assemblies
Moving table milling centre has high power
(October 2006)
Large moving-table, fixed gantry, milling centre for high-power machining features high torque at the spindle - 75kW and over 2500Nm - for high metal removal rates
Milling Centre machines very tough materials
(October 2006)
A horizontal/vertical 5-axis milling centre for high-power machining of titanium, SS and alloyed steels, has high torque at the spindle and very high-volume metal removal rates
CNC horizontal miller/borers machine tough metals
(September 2006)
An investment in two horizontal milling and boring machines provide a subcontract engineering company with excellent machining capabilities even when cutting hard and difficult materials
Four-plane balancing machines introduced
(February 2006)
High capability, 4-plane dynamic balancing machines at prices equivalent to, or less than, most competitive 2-plane units provide optional 2, 3 or 4 plane balancing a wide range of components
CNC automatic uses three tools simultaneously
(October 2005)
High-speed CNC automatic lathe - with a linear axis drive, Y-axis and 36 driven tools - can apply three cutting tools simultaneously on bar components up to 65mm
Long-bed VMCs cut cycle times by 15%
(June 2005)
Two long bed travelling-column style vertical machining centres at aerospace sub-contractor have cut cycle times by at least 15% n a variety of three-axis parts
Four types of 'economy' grinders introduced
(April 2005)
Four types of 'economy' surface grinding machines are dedicated towards the needs of users requiring a straight-forward surface and plunge grinding operation
Large miller-borers have higher cutting speeds
(April 2005)
Latest Soraluce fixed-table travelling column, floor-type and travelling table milling centres now offer high cutting speeds and higher rapid traverses than their predecessors
Adaptor maker finds ideal CNC sliding head auto
(August 2004)
Manufacturing hydraulic adaptors, a factory sought a CNC sliding head auto to machine parts in one set-up and found a 32mm machine that could machine 32mm across-the-flats hexagon parts
Three main criteria used to select CNC automatic
(June 2004)
In its search for a high-specification, fast, automatic production lathe a UK subcontractor specified speed of tool change, the distance between the tools and speed of set-up
VMC Control For Cost-Competitive Mini Mill
(April 2004)
To meet increased demand, the latest batch of Semco MCV 300 Mini Mill vertical machining centres has been ordered with Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC systems from ACI Europe
CNC features easy-to-use functionality
(April 2004)
Conversationalist programming routines combined with G Code programming has created a CNC that has an unrivalled level of performance and user-friendliness within a single system
Linear motors boost mill-turn centre capabilities
(April 2004)
Linear motor axis powered mill-turn centre carries out the most comprehensive 6-sided machining, including turning, drilling, milling or deep-hole drilling of chuck, bar or shaft workpieces
Integrated motor/drive packages suit machine tools
(April 2004)
For production machinery and machine tool applications, integrated motor/drive packages and a low-centre motor range will be shown for the first time at MACH 2004
Linear motor drives expand CNC lathes' versatility
(March 2004)
Claimed to far outperform any traditional single spindle cam machines in both flexibility and profitability, a linear motor drive CNC automatic makes simultaneous use of several tools
VMC CNCs include tool and workpiece probing
(March 2004)
As well as introducing tool and workpiece probing cycles as standard on a CNC system for VMCs, a comprehensive MACH display will include two- and multi-axis CNC systems
CNC system was key part of VMC purchase
(November 2003)
With its ease of programming, the Anilam control was a key part of a VMC purchase seen by a plastics processing equipment maker as a 'big jump' from conventional single spindle milling
Horizontal miller-borers take large, complex parts
(July 2003)
Manufacturers of construction plant, large engines and prismatic components can produce ever more complex parts to higher machined tolerances on two CNC table-type, horizontal-spindle borers
New CNC and CAM investment allows diversification
(July 2003)
Taking full advantage of the most recent software upgrade coupled with a new 5-axis polystyrene gantry milling machine, a pattern maker is diversifying into resin board machining
New models of high-end spindle motors launched
(June 2003)
GE Fanuc Automation has introduced a new series of IEC-compliant high-end servo motors and new models of high-end spindle motors
Linear motor drive increases turning productivity
(February 2003)
Turning/milling centres have a linear mot5or drive in the Z-axis, identical synchronous motors for the main- and counter-spindles and fast tool change times to maximise productivity
Time to consider linear motored CNC autos
(January 2003)
The manufacturer of a new sliding head CNC automatic, intended to compete head-on with cam-autos and CNC sliding head types, uses linear motor on the longest axis to shorten work cycles
Modular mill-turn centre offers high performance
(October 2002)
High dynamics using linear drive in the Z-axis in mill-turn centres equals reduced down time, minimized tool change-over times and six-sides complete machining
Upgraded VMCs will shorten cycle times
(July 2002)
Upgraded VMCs feature including a high spindle speed, a more powerful main spindle motor and faster rapid traverse rates for higher performance and and economical working
Hard materials ground and sliced accurately
(June 2002)
Ceramic? Silicon? Quartz? Glass? Tungsten? - whatever the hard or brittle material, slicing and surface grinding and vertical profile grinding machines perform consistently and accurately
Drive system range completed for European market
(June 2002)
Following a continuous programme of updating which started in 2001, the full line-up of GE Fanuc's 400V Alpha i Series of servo and spindle drive motors has been completed
Turning centres offer more twin-spindle output
(April 2002)
A 20% increase in output and optional Y and B-axes are the features that characterise twin-spindle turning centres when compared with similar, more conventional twin-spindle types
Versatile CNC display highlights multi-axis system
(February 2002)
As well as spotlighting a number of performance enhancements across a range of milling and turning controls, this control display will highlight VMC multi-axis applications
Machinist language combined with G-Codes
(September 2001)
Anilam has combined its conversational Machinist Language programming routines with G Code programming and created a multi-axis CNC that gives high levels of functionality
Solid base on which to turn one-offs
(July 2001)
Colchester has combined the stability of a solid base and an advanced control and software package into the Combi K-Series CNC lathe for one-off components or batch production
Four patents granted for fixed headstock DECO
(June 2001)
Following the phenomenal success of the DECO concept on sliding head and multispindle products, Tornos engineers wanted to develop a DECO incorporating fixed headstock technology