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News Release from: Mikron Machining Technology | Subject: High speed machining centres - large capacity
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 August 2006
High speed machining centres introduced
High speed machining centres include a tool storage tower which was developed to cut changeover time in half, while also offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for large workpieces.
Mikron has introduced the HSM 600(U) ProdMod and HSM 800 ProdMod High-Speed Machining Centers Among other performance enhancing features, the systems include a tool storage tower which was developed to cut changeover time in half, while also offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for large format, high speed machining
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 9 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This positioning cuts changeover times by more than half and conserves valuable space on the machine.
The ProdMod tool tower is constructed with a circular suspended shelf offering 120, 170 and 220 tool positions.
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This provides significant decreases in changeover time due to the separation of the central gripper and transfer handling.
With 'double tool handling', changeover times of less than 2s are achieved, and chip-to-chip time is only approximately 5s.
"The ProdMod product line is an important enhancement to our machines.
It provides unparalleled scalability and greatly improved change over times, significantly increasing output capacity of our HSM machining centers," commented Mal Sudhakar, vice president of Mikron.
The HSM 800 ProdMod is intelligently designed for high-speed machining of heavy workpieces up to 2,200 lb.
Designed for automation, it offers 'around-the-clock', unmanned operation.
The HSM 600U ProdMod is designed for simultaneous 5-axis machining of large work pieces in a truly high-speed mode.
It features a proven, breakthrough design of the rotational axes.
* Fully integrated pallet changer, chip conveyor and more - the ProdMod machines offer intelligent automation with pallet tables, instead of T-slot tables.
Different versions and configurations of the pallet chuck tables are available for the ultimate in flexibility.
Various clamping systems are available including 3R-Dynafix, Erowa UPC, Mecatool GPS 240 as well as the large 32in x 24in (800 x 600mm) Mikron pallets.
For ultimate flexibility, ProdMod offers an interface for connecting with robotic devices.
The Mikron chip conveyor concept has a modular construction and can be adapted individually to ensure that both large volumes of chips and complicated chip components are reliably removed.
Additionally, machines feature a cover with chip rinsing nozzles and several configurations for chip conveyors and coolant preparation systems.
* About Mikron - Mikron is a division of Agie Charmilles Corp, the world's leading system provider to the tool and moldmaking industry.
The company provides sales, service, parts and technical support of Mikron high speed, high performance machining centers.
Mikron has the industry's widest range of high speed machines, with travel ranges from 15 through 54in and spindle speeds up to 60,000 rev/min.
Machines are available in a wide array of three-, four- and five-axis configurations for die/mold, job shop, aerospace, medical, electronic and other high precision applications.
The company maintains fully equipped, state-of-the-art USA technology centers in Holliston, Massachusetts, and Lincolnshire, Illinois, for applications engineering, customer training and product demonstrations.
* Mikron at IMTS 2006, Chicago, USA, September 5-13, Booth A 8535.
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