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5-axis (3+2 axes and continuous path) machining centres
News Release from: Mori Seiki UK | Subject: Machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 October 2004
Five-axis vertical machining centre with
turning
The Supermiller 400 has expansion capability to a five-axis machining centre with turning capability.
While multi-axis machines are now a well established category of machine tools, they have been developed by adding a milling function (a function of a machining centre) to an NC lathe In contrast, the Supermiller 400 is a multi axis machine born of the exact opposite concept - adding a turning functionality to a machining centre
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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For the high speed machining of turbine blades and mould and die parts, Pollard Mori Seiki is offering an extremely rigid and compact, simultaneous five-axis vertical machining centre.
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A substantial three-way guideway system, which supports the longitudinal travel of a moving column, provides theSVL5020 long-bed VMC with plenty rigidity for the high speed milling.
One of the many benefits derived from developing the design on the base of a machining centre is the ability to build automated systems using a pallet changer.
The Supermiller 400 comes standard as a single pallet with the options to cater for 2-pallet APC with expansion capabilities to a multi pallet specification that allows the users take advantage of the machines functionally as a 5-axis machining centre with turning capability, this creates the possibilities of true multi axis machining such as turning and milling in extended unmanned operation.
In the past, the APC (automatic pallet changer) and AWC (automatic work changer) involved extremely large equipment for traditional 5-axis machining centres, but the The Supermiller 400 comes standard as a single pallet with the options to cater for 2-pallet APC with expansion capabilities to a multi pallet specification that allows the users take advantage of the machines functionally as a 5-axis machining centre with turning capability, Supermiller 400 combines these two specifications into a compact system.
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High speed machining centre reduces downtime
Capable of machining workpieces up to 2000kg the Pollard Mori Seiki SH8000 horizontal machining centre offers faster traverses and tool-changing times and shorter pallet changeover cycles.
M-C packages suit individual mould and die needs
Mori Seiki has considerably simplified the matching of a machining centre package, based on its new SVD vertical machining centres, to a user's individual mould and die requirements.
The Supermiller 400 offers a diverse selection of automated systems designed to handle all types of work pieces, options include a 12 inch hydraulic chuck specification with a swing of up to 420mm diameter and with a rotational speed of 1500rpm, capable of carrying loads up to 100kg and supporting bar work (with bar feeding option) of 100mm diameter up to 900mm long bars.
With the APC option, work piece size up to 400mm diameter x 350mm high and loading capacity of 200kg are possible.
The AWC option starts at 10 pallets and can be expanded to 20 or 30 pallet capacity.
The accuracy and rigidity of the 5-axis unit is provided by the rolling transmission that provides 90% transmission efficiency, this ensures high accuracy under continuous cutting conditions of either turning or milling.
The rolling transmission minimises wear and heat generation and provides a preloaded system eliminating backlash allowing the high rigidity necessary for heavy duty cutting in the 5 axis mode.
Other features include 12,000rpm main spindle with 22/18.5kW motor, a 20,000rpm option and tool storage capacity is 30 as standard with options of 40, 60 or 90. Request a free brochure from Mori Seiki UK ...
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