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Five-axis trunnion VMC simplifies complex jobs
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Haas Automation product story
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team
May 26, 2006
A 5-axis vertical machining centre with a rotating trunnion table allows the machining of complex multi-sided parts in a single set-up, thus reducing set-up time and increasing accuracy.
One of the most time-consuming and costly components of any machining job is the initial set-up, especially for complex parts that require machining on multiple sides.
Such parts often require multiple set-ups and complex fixturing, which can drive up the cost per part and result in less accuracy.
The new VF-6TR trunnion machine from Haas Automation allows full five-axis machining of complex multi-sided parts in a single set-up, thus reducing set-up time and increasing accuracy.
This unique machine is ideal for such industries as model making, tool and die and aerospace where complex shapes, multi-sided machining and five-axis work are quickly becoming the norm.
Based on the popular VF-6 (1626 x 813 x 762mm - X, Y and Z) vertical machining centre platform, the VF-6TR features a dual-axis trunnion table (in place of the standard T-slot table) which provides full five-axis simultaneous motion or can be used to position a workpiece to almost any angle for machining.
The trunnion features travels of +/-120 deg of tilt on the A axis and a full 360 deg of continuous rotation on the B axis.
It accommodates parts with a swing up to 785mm and has a 225kg part capacity.
The trunnion's 310mm platter features six precision T-slots equally spaced at 60 deg for easy fixturing.
Available in both BT-40 and BT-50 taper configurations, the VF-6TR comes standard with a side-mount tool changer, automatic chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, Quick Code programming system, floppy disk drive, 1MB of program memory and remote jog handle.
Such high-productivity options as high-speed spindles, linear scales, High-Speed Machining with full look-ahead and several probe systems are also available.
MACH 2006 witnessed several brand new machines from Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in the world.
Haas demonstrated machines and metal cutting technology for aerospace, automotive, medical, mould and die and general machining industries.
More than 25 CNC technology products were on show demonstrating vertical and horizontal machining and turning applications.
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