Innovative machine tools go on show in USA

As a result of Mori Seiki's commitment to R and D, the company continually designs new and innovative machines and software to provide the highest levels of value and productivity.

Featuring more than twenty ground-breaking machines, the Mori Seiki booth (A-8400) at this year's International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2006 will be the center for innovation and automation.

The company's revolutionary machines and software will be displayed in the metal cutting pavilion at the show, which runs from September 6-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

As a result of Mori Seiki's commitment to research and development, the company continually designs new and innovative machines and software to provide the highest levels of value and productivity.

The company will be unveiling several new groundbreaking machines at IMTS, including the NT5400 DCG/1800SZ mill-turn machine, NMH6300 DCG horizontal machining center, NX3000 DCG production machining center and the NMV5000 DCG 5-axis machining center.

Making its international debut at IMTS, the NMV5000 DCG is the first machine in the NM Series of machining centers.

While extensive details will not be released until closer to the show, the new NMV5000 DCG is a must-see for those interested in 5-axis machining.

Because Mori Seiki offers a wide variety of machines well suited for high-volume, agile and integrated production, the company can provide machines that will achieve the highest levels of efficiency and lowest cost per part, handle any challenge and maximize customer profitability.

Another key feature of Mori Seiki machines is the ability to automate manufacturing processes.

During the show, Mori Seiki will be demonstrating automation with its NZ-S1500 DCG 2-turret shaft lathe, NL3000Y/750 CNC lathe and NH4000 DCG horizontal machining center featuring a CPP (Carrier Pallet Pool) system.

To increase productivity, the NZ-S1500 employs a symmetrical design in which the two turrets are aligned with the spindle, which is mounted on the vertical bed.

This layout also serves to reduce the influence of heat and improve accuracy during continuous machining, holding thermal displacement to under +/-10 micron.

For the purposes of automation, the machine features a high-speed loader with a rotary hand function to increase the efficiency of the machine.

Mori Seiki's powerful NH4000 DCG gives the customer the best in dynamic characteristics and surface quality.

The NH4000 DCG to be displayed at IMTS will feature Mori Seiki's CPP (Carrier Pallet Pool) easy-order production system.

This unmanned system is capable of increasing the efficiency of any parts-machining production floor, while minimizing setup times.

Operators are able to control the system directly with a built-in operating panel, which showcases the system's intuitive setup and user-friendliness.

The CPP system not only eliminates first article inspection, but also increases productivity.

The NL3000Y/750 provides milling performance equal to a machining center by placing the milling motor within the turret, and is perfectly suited for high-volume production.

As a result, the machine showcased at IMTS will feature a robotic arm to demonstrate its automation capabilities.

The NL3000Y/750's milling capabilities reduce spindle time by 2/3 and vibration noise by _ when compared to conventional models.

Its specially placed coverings redirect head out of the machine, which maintains thermal stability to improve precision.

Mori Seiki produces extremely reliable machine tools and distributes worldwide.

The U.S.

headquarters is in Chicago with offices in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New Jersey.

* Mori Seiki at IMTS 2006, Chicago, September 6-13, Booth A-8400.

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