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News Release from: Mori Seiki UK | Subject: Compact vertical machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 September 2005
Compact VMC provides power without
vibration
Using a technology that dampens structural vibration, a highly compact vertical machining centre offers high-precision, high-quality machining as well as easier set-up.
Pollard are pleased to announce the latest addition to the DCG range of products produced by Mori Seiki Equipped with a full array of features for high-precision machining and DCG technology to minimize vibration, the NV1500 DCG takes advantages of a compact size by maximising heat characteristics, energy savings, and silent operation while overcoming the difficulties compact machines suffer from, like a reduced cutting power and rigidity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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One of the biggest technical obstacles with smaller-sized machines is the increase in vibration caused by a compact design.
The NV1500 DCG has been designed with DCG, Mori Seiki's core technology, which minimises machine vibration.
This has made a compact body with amazing capabilities possible that is only 850mm (33.5in) wide and with a footprint of only 1.6m2 (17.2ft2).
The NV1500 DCG brings together all the functions and features needed for high-precision, high-quality machining into a compact body.
The control panel and oil cooler are placed separately in the rear of the machine in a heat-isolating design that minimises the effects of heat and vibration.
Mori Seiki have eliminated the thermal displacement from the motor to the mold by passing coolant through the motor bracket.
Direct scale feedback with a resolution of 0.05 micron is equipped on all axes as a standard feature.
The option to go down to 0.1 micron on the X-axis is also available, ensuring very high performance accuracy.
The result of the myriad high-precision technologies combined with DCG in the NV1500DCG is a roundness of 0.8 micron.
That is a level of machining precision impossible in the past without the aid of a lathe.
The table can be brought 100mm (3.9in) closer to the operator from the normal Y-axis travel range, making it easier to attach and remove workpieces.
The machine was designed for ease of maintenance, including making the magazine see-through, since convenient maintenance is important.
As a result, the compact body delivers the advantages of easier setup and maintenance.
An AWC (Automatic Workpiece Changer) is available as a high-efficiency automation support system compatible with unmanned nighttime machining of electrodes, dies and molds, and more.
It only takes up 2.7m2 (29.1ft2) of floor space when combined with the machine itself, making it possible to create extremely compact systems. Request a free brochure from Mori Seiki UK ...
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