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News Release from: Mikron | Subject: High-speed 3-axis machining centres
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 March 2007
High-speed 3-axis machining centres are
precise
Two new models of high performance 3-axis milling machines are aimed at precision manufacturers in aerospace, medical, motor sport and general precision.
Market-leading milling machine tool specialist - Mikron - part of GF AgieCharmilles has launched two new models in its successful ProdMod range of high performance milling machines The two new models - the HSM 600 ProdMod and HSM 800 ProdMod - are both 3-axis versions of the the ProdMod series of machines launched by Mikron in 2004 - and are aimed at precision manufacturers operating in the aerospace, medical, motor sport, general precision engineering sectors etc
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The machines' technology is proven - and specific features include: To ensure that users can benefit from unattended and lights-out operations - both machines are equipped with workpiece palletisation systems.
These systems comprising four pallets (800 x 600mm) - each with a load capacity of 800kg - means that jobs can be set up on the pallets and machined in sequence without intervention by an operator.
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To further ensure that machining is both uninterrupted and ultra productive - both ProdMod machines have high-capacity tool changers, with up to 220-positions, and a tool change time of 5 seconds.
In such production environments it is critical that machine tools have effective swarf/chip removal capability.
Failure to remove the chips from the workpiece, cutting tool and spindle area can create significant machining problems - amongst these are - a loss of accuracy and finish, and increased tool wear.
To prevent these problems - the new ProdMod machines are equipped as standard with a continuous rinsing system for the entire work area and the spindle nose - leaving both chip-free.
With the production of a high volume of chips it is essential that the machines have a strong spindle and robust tool interface.
Both ProdMod machines can be equipped with the latest spindle technology from Steptec and can be supplied with either a HSK-A63 (22kW/24,000 rev/min) or a HSK-A50 (32kW/36,000 rev/min) spindle.
In addition to the high-performance (and high-speed) spindle capability - the ProdMod machines have fast rapid rates - 40m/min and 1.7G acceleration/deceleration.
As with all new Mikron milling machines - the two ProdMods are equipped with Mikron SMART technology that helps users both optimise and customise the milling process - depending on individual requirements, machining criteria and parameters, etc.
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