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News Release from: Cincinnati Machine | Subject: FTV5 5-axis Fixed Table Vertical Machining Centres
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 August 2004
Five-axis VMCs feature high precision
tilt head
A range of 5-axis fixed table VMCs has a high precision spindle head that features up to +/-95 deg tilt in the A-axis and full 360 deg contouring in the C-axis - ideal for machining complex parts.
Cincinnati Lamb has announced the launch of its new FTV5 range of 5-axis Fixed Table Vertical Machining Centres Designed and manufactured at the company's Birmingham plant, and available in models up to 3700mm in X-axis, the FTV5 benefits from the heavy-duty structure used in the popular FTV 3-axis machines, with class-leading Y-axis for wider parts and greater range for 5-axis capability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Available in three model designations - 1800, 2500 and 3700, the FTV5 is ideal for mould and die and precision machining applications.
The spindle utilises the HSK-63A standard tool interface and the spindle drive provides a speed range up to 18,000 rev/min and delivers 27kW S6 duty-rated power from 2,000 rev/min.
The 5-axis spindle possesses capabilities of up to +/-95 deg tilt in the A-axis and full 360 deg contouring in the C-axis.
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VMCs can be tailored for specific purposes
New cast iron structure features a range of vertical machining centres, available in four model designations and three performance packages, to tailor machines to different applications.
VMC offers full 5-axis/5-sides machining
Vertical machining centre with a 5-axis rotary table comfortably machines workpieces up to 400mm in diameter and 300mm high, and has up to 150 deg tilt capability.
Five-axis machining centres can be customised
Range of 5-axis machining centres can now be tailored to meet most needs and a universal spindle can now be combined with a high precision C-axis rotary table for full mill/turn capability.
A sturdy cast iron carrier surrounds the high-precision 5-axis head to provide excellent rigidity and cutting stability.
Precision motorised spindle and direct drive low maintenance brushless torque motors deliver exceptional levels of performance in terms of high-torque and speed of operation, with swivel torque up to 1300Nm and swivel speed up to 360 deg per second.
5-axis simultaneous interpolation also enables set-ups to be minimised through one-hit machining, therefore maximising parts production and spindle usage.
The 1005mm Y-axis range and table width enables wider parts or multiple set-ups to be machined, further increasing the versatility of the FTV5.
Base mounted toolchangers located at the ends of the table provide up to 42 tools storage and are housed in a high visibility loading station with operator access at the sides of the machine, keeping the tools free from swarf and coolant.
The toolchanger provides the capacity to store sufficient tools for complex jobs, multiple sets for a variety of work or redundant tooling for heavily used tools.
The FTV5 is supplied as standard with the powerful Siemens Sinumerik 840D mounted into an ergonomically designed mobile unit, which can be positioned at any point in front of the machine, ensuring the control is at hand during set-up.
The highly-specified control incorporates a 15" TFT colour screen, Pentium III 1.2GHz processor for faster front end processing and rapid navigation, 256Mb RAM and 1Gb part program storage.
Operator and programmer user-friendliness is enhanced further with a set of wizard screens unique to Cincinnati Lamb for ease of set-up.
The FTV5 range is supplied as standard with Heidenhain glass linear scales in the X, Y and Z axes to ensure accuracy is maintained.
With operator safety a priority, the FTV5 is fitted as standard with enhanced guarding in accordance with European Standards.
Cincinnati Machine UK is a subsidiary of UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems (IAS), and combines the engineering, manufacturing and business systems infrastructure of two of the machine tool industry's most respected manufacturers its products under the brand name Cincinnati Lamb.
In conjunction with the well-known Landis Grinding Systems operation, the company offers technology-driven solutions that add value and productivity to the global manufacturing market.
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