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Vertical machining centres (VMC)
News Release from: CNC Machine Tools | Subject: Eikon MV3 vertical machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2003
Long X-axis VMC allows pendular
machining cycles
Designed to allow a non-stop manufacturing system that eliminates idle time, a VMC with a long X-axis, is equipped with a partition, which allows pendular machining.
CNC Machine Tools can now supply the Eikon MV3 machine directly from stock in their Norwich showrooms This gives their customer the chance to see the machine cutting their own components prior to delivery
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MV3 offers axis travels to X- 1800mm Y 500mm and Z-480mm.
It is very popular in the competitive sub contract market where the advantage the user gains in productivity gives them a real competitive edge against their rivals.
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Higher speed VMC offers expanded capacity
Increased axis travels to X 1850mm Y 700mm and Z 480mm feature a moving column design machining centre that offers a 12,000 or 24,000 rpm spindle.
The machine is designed to allow a non-stop manufacturing system that eliminates idle time.
The machine is equipped with a partition, which allows pendular machining.
Loading of one side can be made during the production cycle of the other side of the machine.
Eliminating these loading/unloading idle times provides the user with maximum productivity, both in the machining of medium-large sized batches and in the machining of different families of workpieces in single batches of small sizes.
Another benefit is the outstanding longitudinal X axis travel values.
To covert from pendular operation, the central guard is removed and the machine is re-set for long bed mode.
The full X axis on the MV3 machine is 1800mm with a usable work surface of 2000 mm.
in length making it ideal for longer workpieces without comparable increases in Y and Z axes.
Eikon can also manufacture machines with X axis up to 6m for longer bed applications.
The MV3 machine is equipped with a 12.000 rpm (ISO 40) or 24.000 rpm (HSK 63) spindle.
The spindle power can reach 15kW from 1.500 rpm.
The machine can also accept an ultra high speed 32,000 rpm spindle (HSK-E40) with special ceramic bearings.
The automatic tool change, provided by a double arm and a random selection, has 20 (or optionally 36) locations storage.
A centralized coolant device is fitted as standard supplied by an automatic pump.
A secondary coolant pump ensures swarf is kept clear of the working area.
Through spindle coolant is also available as an optional specification.
For highest efficiency, the MV 3 machine can be built with a twin spindle configuration (DS series), which gives double the output compared to the standard machine.
This also features a double toolchange system with 2 x 20 (optional 36) tool positions.
The MV series can also be supplied with a wide range of CNC systems: Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain which enables it to be adapted to real working conditions depending on the end user's requirements.
CNC Machine Tools bring the machine into stock for the UK market with the Fanuc 21iM CNC control complete with 'Operator Guidance' for simple shop-floor programming and graphical prove out.
Other systems can be fitted according to the customers order requirement.
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