metal cutting p av i l i o n Metal Cutting is the very foundation of the machine tool industry, a group that represented more than $500 billion in worldwide consumption in 2008. This pavilion is where you will find the latest innovations in metal cutting equipment, machining centers, turning centers, drilling, boring, milling, and more. » South Building 10am to 6pm Configurable Line of Machining Centers The line of large capacity, heavy duty, and configurable machining centers will be demonstrated at IMTS 2010. The HU100 series is the first range of configurable machining centers aimed at a variety of manufacturing industries interested in versatile equipment for heavier applications. The HU100 series is ideal for larger aerospace and power generation parts with a work zone capacity of up to 2,500mm x 2,000mm. The machines accommodate weights from 4,400 lb (2,000kg) to 17,500 lb (8,000kg). The machines can be equipped with simple pallets changers to fully integrated FMS systems for work and raw material handling. Likewise, tool handling systems range from on-board magazines to central systems for more than 2,500 tools. IMTS Booth S-8336 Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. Franklin Lakes, NJ mitsuiseiki.com CNC Lathe with 14" Spindle VDF 800 DUS Big Bore CNC lathe is engineered with a 14" spindle diameter, 32" swing over the bed, 17,600 lb part capacity, and 4,500 lb Z-axis cutting force. The machine has a main drive rated at 50hp continuous, 74hp maximum, with 5,300ft/lb maximum torque. A 900rpm top speed gives the machine job-shop flexibility to handle a wide range of smaller diameter parts by maintaining the tool surface speeds needed to produce required finishes. The VDF 800 DUS Big Bore is available with turning length sizes of 3.3ft, 6.6ft, 9.8ft, 13.1ft, as standard, and up to 65.6ft optional. Also on display will be the NBV vertical machining center, the HyperMach GTi profiler, MAG’s modular HMC 1250/1600 series, and the SPECHT 500/640 horizontal machining center. IMTS Booth S-8519 MAG Americas Erlanger, KY mag-ias.com 56 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com metal cutting d e sp ia gv ni l ido ina g r a m Wire EDM Delivers Increased Speeds The CUT 20P wire EDM features a variety of new evolutions, including a dielectric unit with three vertical Grundfos pumps for increased performance. CUT 20P handles wire diameters from 0.10mm to 0.30mm with ease and offers the flexibility to satisfy requirements in the fields of general engineering and standard stamping. The CUT 20P is equipped with Integrated Collision Protection (ICP) on the X-, Y-, and Z-axes, which helps prevents any breakage of sensitive parts and costly elements, allowing the operator to work with more confidence during job preparation and execution. Additionally, the CUT 20P features faster wire rethreading, reducing time by 70% over GF AgieCharmilles’ previous CUT 20 model. Also being displayed is the FO350 SP diesinking EDM, the CUT 1000 OilTech wire EDM, the HSM 400U LP 5-axis machining center, and the HPM 1200 HD 3-axis machining center. IMTS Booth S-8754 GF AgieCharmilles Lincolnshire, IL gfac.com/us Advanced CNC Controls On display at IMTS 2010 will be model 30i-B series CNC control; 0i-D/0i-DMate control with enhanced functionality; the 35i-B CNC control for transfer line machines; 5-axis volumetric error compensation; and other industry solutions. The Fanuc CNC 30i-B series control is an upgrade from the 30i-A Series, offering advancements in operability and maintainability including USB memory port and enhancements in dual safety check. For advanced machining with high accuracy, the 30i-B delivers advancements in high speed 5-axis capabilities with proven architecture and software algorithms to drastically reduce cycle times while improving part accuracy and quality. The 30i-B also features high speed smooth TCP; high speed multi-path PMC; enhanced tilted working plane and high speed smoothing functions; and enhanced DSPs. In addition, the 30i-B has enhanced FSSB and network performance, enhanced diagnostic functions for MTTR reduction, and enhanced DSP for advanced servo control. IMTS Booth S-8919 Fanuc CNC America Hoffman Estates, IL fanuccncamerica.com OnlineTES.com August/September 2010 | Today’s Energy Solutions | 57 metal cutting p a v i l i o n Four-Axis Robot Turning Center QuickTECH IT-42 ROBO 4-axis lathe, with C-axis and live tooling, delivers the advantage of robotic loading for unmanned chucking operations. As a modified version of the IT-42, the IT-42 ROBO features internal integration of a Mitsubishi 6-axis articulated robot loaded with 88 programs. Advantages from the internally integrated robot are that no additional floor space is required and the robot will not hinder the machine operator during setup or while operating the Mitsubishi M700 control system. IT-42 ROBO has a 42mm bar capacity, spindle speed range of 4,000rpm/3,000rpm, and a 10hp Mitsubishi AC spindle motor. High-precision HIWIN linear guideways are employed, while the use of 35mm rails throughout the machine delivers increased stability and accuracy. Also on display will be the QuickTECH TT-42 8+2+2 axis CNC dual turning milling complex lathe. IMTS Booth S-8536 Absolute Machine Tools Inc. Lorain, OH absolutemachine.com Range of Machines Demonstrated Showcased in the Mazak booth will be 20 new machine models ready to perform cutting demonstrations. For the multitasking line, shown will be the Integrex j-series, featuring the j-200, j-400, j-200S, j-300, and j-630V; the e-670H; and the QTN 250MY, QTN 350MSY, and QTN 450MY. Machining centers that boost productivity and provide accuracy, precision, and reliability will include the Hyper Variaxis line, with the Hyper Variaxis 630 offering high ergonomics and allowing unhindered access to a work area. Additionally, the Variaxis series will be highlighted via the Variaxis 500 II 5-axis multitasking center. Another new machine shown will be the Vertical Center Smart 430A – created to economically perform general machining operations ranging from rough cutting to high-speed machining, while the FJV series of double-column vertical machining centers will be demonstrated via the FJV-35/60 II. Also in the booth will be the Megaturn Nexus 900 vertical turning center; the Slant Turn Nexus 550M; the VT-20; and a SuperTurbo-X 510 Mark III rugged hybrid laser production system from Mazak Optonics. IMTS Booth S-8300 Mazak Corp. Florence, KY mazakusa.com 58 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com metal cutting d e sp ia gv ni l ido ina g r a m Range of Feeler Machines Displayed Featured at IMTS will be Feeler high performance machine tools. As the recently named exclusive North American importer of Feeler machines, Methods is offering a new range of Feeler machines that feature extensive engineering by Methods. The full range of Feeler machines encompasses vertical machining centers, turning centers, bridge mills, and boring mills. The Methods-Feeler line of machine tools will include the VMP series models; the high performance HV series; and VB Series models. CNC lathes/turning centers shown will include the FTC series models; FT series models offered from 8" to 21" chucks; and HT-30 series turning centers. Double column bridge-style machining centers from the FV series and boring mill models from the FBM series are also on display. Methods will also be showcasing the Matsuura 5-Axis/CNC machining centers; Nakamura-Tome multitasking turning centers; KIWA-Japan horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers; Fanuc RoboDrill machining centers; FANUC wire EDMs; and Exeron diesinker EDMs. IMTS Booth S-9119 and S-9126 Methods Machine Tools Inc. Sudbury, MA methodsmachine.com Precision Performance for Large Parts The C 50 U features X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 1,000mm, 1,100mm, and 700mm, respectively, and can accommodate a workpiece weight of 2,000kg. Ideal for the full simultaneous 5-axis and/or 5-sided machining, maximum part dimension is a diameter of 1,000mm and a height of up to 810mm. Supporting the size and strength of the C 50 U are further capabilities including crane loading with door opening up to 1,250mm; space-saving pick-up magazine integrated into the base unit; and three guideways with a single guideshoe for ideal force balance. Additionally on display will be the C 42 U 5-axis machining center and the MT series. IMTS Booth S-8136 Hermle Machine Co. Franklin, WI hermlemachine.com OnlineTES.com IMTS Booth #N-7263 August/September 2010 | Today’s Energy Solutions | 59 metal cutting p a v i l i o n Line of Ultra-High Precision Wire EDMs Makino’s UPV-3 and UPV5 machines feature a fixed table design in which axis movements are controlled by machining heads. Included in the UPV design are ceramic insulators placed between the worktable and machine casting to reduce stray electric capacitance and enable the SPG II machining circuit to stabilize micro electrical discharges. Utilizing these capabilities under standard machining conditions for a 20mm thick workpiece measuring up to 100mm x 100mm, users can achieve 0.2μm Rz surface finishes. The table’s electrically-conductive machining area can also be limited for jobs requiring a surface finish better than 0.2μm Rz. This further reduces stray electric capacitance for surface finishes down to 0.08μm Rz (actual measured value). Five-sided / 5-axis Machining Centers The VMX30U provides a very affordable machine with X, Y, Z travels of 30", 20", 20.5", a 12,000rpm spindle standard with 15,000rpm high speed and 10,000rpm high torque options available, a 24-station swing-arm au- IMTS Booth S-8700 Makino Inc. Mason, OH makino.com tomatic tool changer, and X/Y/Z rapids of 1,378ipm,1,378ipm, and 1,181ipm. Hurco provides a unique solution with its WinMax conversational programming, making it easy to create VMC with High Performance Technology The GENOS M460-VE adopts a powerful double column structure to deliver the most machining in the least floor space. Total travel measures 30" (X), 18.11" (Y), and 18.11" (Z) with a rapid traverse rate of 1,574ipm. Standard features include a high power 40 taper 12,000rpm spindle with a 30/25hp VAC liquid cooled integral motor and a 32-position ATC. Thermal deformation is minimized with Okuma’s TAS-C/TAS-S compensation system. Also on display will be the LB-EX series of horizontal lathes, with both the M460VE and the LB3000-EX featuring the operator-friendly THINC-OSP control – a true PC, Windows-based platform with open architecture, plug and work USB capability, and 40GB of memory. In addition to Okuma machines, members of Partners in THINC will be on hand demonstrating peripheral equipment, software, and accessories. IMTS Booth S-8500 Okuma America Corp. Charlotte, NC okuma.com 60 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 a part without an expensive 5-axis CAM system. The flexibility of Hurco’s patented control also allows shops to use existing 3-axis CAM systems to produce G-code programs for each side of a multi-sided part and then combine them with the simple addition of a transform plane code. Hurco also offers the ability to place part after part on the table without having to repost the G-code program by using tool center point management, a feature only found on high end controls. Given that the VMX30U is a full 5-axis simultaneous machine, shops also have the flexibility to move to full 5-axis contouring when they are ready. IMTS Booth S-8319 Hurco Companies Inc. Indianapolis, IN hurco.com OnlineTES.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n Multitask Production Turning/Milling The Hyperturn 45 is a versatile, multi-task production turning/milling center designed for a wide range of applications on bar stock to 45mm diameter High-performance main and counter spindles, two tool systems, stable Y axis, water-cooled spindle motors, dynamic digital drives, a thermo-symmetrical machine construction, and compact dimensions make the HT 45 a high-capability production machine. In addition to the two spindles, two turret tool systems with a total of up to 24 driven tools, and a VDI25 rapid change system – as well as several automation options – the HT 45 includes a Y-axis with a 70mm travel in the upper slide system and a Z-axis in the lower slide system. A 45mm (standard 32mm) through-hole counter spindle is available for longer parts. IMTS Booth S-8748 EMCO Maier Corp. Columbus, OH emco-world.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n Millturn with Real Inclined Bed The M120 Millturn/6,500mm suits customers with machining lengths from 78" to 315" and a swing of up to 48". Along with strong power ranges (up to 168hp) and torque values (up to 8,680ft/lb) of the main spindle, enormous feedrates on all axes make for maximum productivity. The 74hp gear-driven milling spindle guarantees maximum power even at low speed rates – a huge advantage when using large drilling and milling cutters and especially in tough materials like titanium. The phenomenal clamping forces of the B-axis allow for the use of damped boring bars with a diameter-length ratio of up to 1:14. A separate pick-up magazine is optionally available for heavy ID-machining tools of up to 5ft in length and 320 lb in weight. On top of that, WFL offers another fully automated solution for the use of tools up to 8ft long. Turning, boring, milling, gear cutting, deep-hole boring, as well as ID-machining, is possible in any angle. By interpolating up to five axes, efficient machining of virtually any geometrical contour is achievable. IMTS Booth S-8566 WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. Chesterland, OH wfl-usa.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n Custom PC Integrates with Machine Controls Expanded HMC Capacity To accommodate large-volume machining, Haas Automation Inc. has expanded the capacity of its EC-1600 horizontal machining center with an additional 10" of Y-axis travel. The latest generation Haas EC-1600 HMC features a generous 64" x 50" x 32" work cube – 10" more of Y-axis travel than before – as well as a 64" x 32" T-slot table and a powerful 6,000rpm, geared-head, 50-taper spindle. The fully-enclosed machine includes multiple chip augers to evacuate chips, and a flood coolant system with 95-gallon capacity. A full range of Haas machinery will be shown throughout IMTS, including the Haas DT-1 drill and tap machine. IMTS Booth S-8119 Haas Automation Inc. Oxnard, CA haascnc.com Building any size PC with customized hardware and software solutions, sefaré controls can bridge next generation technology with virtually any CNC machine tool of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Running Microsoft Windows 7 Pro or XP Pro, the all-in-one base PC includes a 15" LCD touch screen, Intel Core2 Duo processer with 4GB of RAM, pre-installed 3.0 GB DDR, and integrated wireless. Available production enhancing software includes adaptive controls, conversational programming, and 3D simulation with crash detection. Standard input/output devices are RS232, USB 2.0, and Ethernet. Software data collection packages can provide gaging information, SPC, and auto-tool off-set function automated part inspection and statistics with automated tool offsets. IMTS Booth S-8100 & S-9482 sefaré controls Charlotte, NC sefare.com Sliding Headstock Automatic Lathe The TRAUB TNL18 sliding headstock automatic lathe and its variant, the TNL18P production machine, will be on display. The TNL18 can be changed over in minutes to produce precision parts with or without a guide bush for long or short parts from bar up to 20mm in diameter. Up to three tools can be on the part at once. The machines are ideal for energy component machining, delivering precision and qualified surface finish in a single operation. The tool capacity of the TNL18 can be increased to as many as 54 tool places through dual- and multi-holders, while high-precision, fast turret indexing enables a very fast chip-to-chip time of 0.3 seconds. IMTS Booth S-8136 Index Corp. Noblesville, IN index-usa.com 64 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n Space-Saving Chip Conveyor Lathes and Turning Centers The enhanced E models of the Cincom L20 and K16 Swiss type lathes offer greater feature/cost benefits and improved tooling flexibility. The Cincom L20E offers a wide variety of redesigned L20 tooling as well as a rich array of NC functions. Citizen’s control system enables smooth motion at high speeds and the increased rapid feedrate of 32mpm. The Cincom K16E offers faster rapid feedrates, improved axis deceleration/acceleration times of the axes, and faster program processing provided by the new control system. The Miyano BNA-34/42S provides the same efficiency as the BND series while the half indexing turret provides greater tooling capability as well as tool change speed. The Miyano BNX-42SY is a multifunction single turret turning center based on the BNJ twin turret machine, with the superimposed and synchronization technology making this single turret machine behave like a twin turret. IMTS Booth S-9419 Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. Allendale, NJ marucit.com The Turbo MH500 filtering chip conveyor combines the space-saving footprint of a compact, hinge-belt conveyor with 500µ coolant filtering efficiency. Moreover, the conveyor handles virtually all chip sizes, shapes, and materials including fines, broken, coarse, and stringy chips of mixed materials, dedicated and ferrous materials, cast iron, brass, and aluminum. The Turbo MH500 provides chip-removing versatility and coolant filtering capability not found with traditional chip conveyors, and is ideally suited for sliding head stock machines, machining centers, and multi-tasking machines. Turbo MH500 employs filter boxes located inside the conveyor path to remove debris to 500µ from the coolant. Also shown will be the Hydrobar Sprint 542 and LNS’ new Ethernet Communications System. IMTS Booth S-9272 LNS America Inc. Cincinnati, OH lns-america.com Eight-Spindle CNC Production Center The eight-spindle ZPS 867 CNC multispindle production center can accommodate stock to 72mm in diameter and is provided with a double Siemens 840 D CNC control. The machine offers up to 72 CNC axes and has a cast iron base and total weight of more than 30,000 lb. The machine’s versatility is provided through its standard features: eight independent AC-driven CNC horizontal spindles, eight independent compound slides (X and Z), eight independent tool carriers with eight 12,000rpm driven tools, five backworking tools (three driven), and a wide range of standard presettable VDI tooling for quick changeover to increase flexibility. Also shown will be the newest ZPS Swiss. IMTS Booth S-8640 ZPS America LLC Indianapolis, IN zpsamerica.com 66 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n Cylindrical Grinding System The Kellenberger Kel-Vera high-precision cylindrical grinding machine will be shown with a workhead with direct drive. The Kel-Vera is an extremely compact machine which can be used for the grinding of any kind of components with length of up to 400mm. The very rigid hydrostatic guideways provide the basis for higher performance and dynamics in the X- and Z-axes. Also displayed will be the Jones & Shipman Suprema 650 Easy cylindrical grinder, which features the Jones & Shipman Easy Self-Teach Software Suite. IMTS Booth S-8348 Hardinge Inc. Elmira, NY hardinge.com Complex, Large Part Machining The Kitamura Mycenter-HX400iF, with simultaneous full fourth-axis machining capabilities and solid boxway construction, is equipped standard with high speed rapids of 1,969ipm on the X, Y, and Z axes, driven by patented twin ballscrew and dual feedback technology. With a maximum workpiece size of Ø25.6" x 37.8" within an expansive work envelope and a table load capacity of 880 lb, the Mycenter-HX400iF offers the size, rigidity, construction, and accuracy necessary for both multi-part tombstone fixturing and complex multi-angle medium to large part machining. The Mycenter-HX400iF HMC offers up both high cutting torque and 13,000rpm spindle speeds. Standard is a 25hp A/C spindle motor with a dual contact, two-speed geared head. Also shown will be the Mycenter-HX400iSII and the Mycenter-HX800i HMC. IMTS Booth S-9148 Kitamura Machinery of U.S.A. Inc. Wheeling, IL kitamura-machinery.com Vertical Turning Centers The line of vertical turning centers have a programmable ±100mm Y-axis that enable them to perform multitasking, reducing cycle times and accuracy discrepancies involved when a part has to go through different machines. High rigidity NN bearings, 20hp high torque spindle motor, and 2500rpm spindle speed combine to deliver heavy duty performance for multiple applications. The cross rail elevation system with 31.5' travel is built with dual, large diameter ballscrews and is designed to lock securely at any position. The 240mm square ram is made of SCM435 forged steel and securely supported on all four slides. Also displayed will be the QP series large capacity VMCs and a double column grinder. IMTS Booth S-8586 Chevalier Machinery Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA chevalierusa.com 68 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com metal cutting p a v i l i o n ENLARGED TURNING CENTER The attachment areas for the main and sub-spindles have also been enlarged – up to 190% for the main spindle and 94% for the sub-spindle. In addition, the spindle body has been shortened to minimize vibration, and the bearing diameter enlarged to improve rigidity. The built-in-motor and the new spindle designs facilitate higher feeds and speeds, more accurate roundness, longer tool life, and optimal surface finishes. A 24 position turret mounts BMT65P live and stationary tools directly to the turret’s periphery. The turret’s 7.5hp motor turns live tooling at speeds up to 5,000rpm. Tool-to-tool indexing time is a quick 0.15 seconds. IMTS Booth S-8100 Doosan Infracore West Caldwell, NJ infracoremt.com Compact, Twin Spindle Lathe The CSD-300 parallel spindle lathe securely handles parts 200mm x 100mm. CSD-300 features a Fuji-engineered hydraulic clamping loader and 8" to 10" capacity workholding chucks. A hardened boxway slide and a 2,260mm width machine base allow for heavy cutting. The turret achieves speeds of 0.26 second per index, while the CSD-300’s dual 100mm spindles (A2-6) are equipped with 15hp/20hp high output spindle motors. Robot alignment to spindle center line is achieved with the CSD-300’s 3-axis gantry robot control. Also on display is the ANS-300TTS twin turret automated shaft lathe and the VTP-1000 vertical lathe. IMTS Booth S-9430 Fuji Machine America Corp. Vernon Hills, IL fujimachine.com High-Speed Machining Center with Linear Scales The M10 Pro high speed machining center features linear scales on all axes driven by larger motors and drives yielding a ±5µ positioning accuracies and rapids up to 30mpm. The addition of linear scales led to the development of a newly designed high-speed CNC control for 3- to 6-axes. The M10 Pro has a direct-drive, liquid-chilled, 40,000rpm spindle using HSK-25E toolholders with <1µ runout. With a gantry construction, the M10 Pro has a maximized work area of 40" x 28" while only using a floor space foot print of 79" x 83". Added functionality like palletized workholding and advanced probing is available for manufacturers looking to reduce setup time and increase part quality and uniformity. The M10 Pro is positioned for applications requiring high accuracy and spindle speed. IMTS Booth S-8484 Datron Dynamics Inc. Milford, NH datron.com OnlineTES.com August/September 2010 | Today’s Energy Solutions | 69 metal cutting p a v i l i o n CNC RotaryTransfer Machine Rotary Tables The Tsudakoma RT-111,CA is a drop trunnion tilting rotary table where the top surface of the spindle is the center line of the tilt axis. Two pneumatic rotary joints on the rotary axis allow automated clamping/unclamping of the system 3R chuck and pallet system. The RTT-111,CA may also be equipped with chuck and pallet systems from Hirschmann, Erowa, and other manufacturers. The Swiss-built Precitrame CNC Rotary Transfer Machine includes up to (14) 6,000rpm spindles, NC–controlled rotary table, and (14) 120mm floating fixtures. Positioning accuracy of the fixture system is 5µm. All spindles include manual quick-connect clamping and/or coolantthrough-spindle and may be configured for horizontal or vertical operation. Equipped with the Siemens 840D CNC, the multi-station machine with automated material handling is ideal for high production of precision parts. Parts are loaded and unloaded automatically. To assure accuracy, the part is clamped once at the first station and remains on the fixture through each station before it is released at the last station. IMTS Booth S-8966 Bohle Machine Tools Inc. Plymouth, MI bmtbohle.com IMTS Booth S-9153 Koma Precision Inc. E. Windsor, CT komaprecision.com Heavy-Duty 50 Taper HMC GE90H is a heavy-duty horizontal machining center with large travels, a 630mm pallet, and a powerful 50-taper spindle. Enshu GE90H can accommodate workpieces 39.3" in diameter by 51" tall, weighing up to 2,645 lb. It can quickly machine large forgings with its 10,000rpm spindle delivering 420Nm of torque at the cut. Its ample 39.4"X, 35.4"Y and 41.3"Z axes sit atop oversized cross-roller linear guide ways for optimum rigidity. The spindle, as well as all the ballscrews and servomotor mounts, is refrigerated and temperature controlled within ±1°C of ambient for superior accuracy through thermal stability. IMTS Booth S-9086 Enshu U.S.A. Corp. Schaumburg, IL enshuusa.com 70 | Today’s Energy Solutions | August/September 2010 OnlineTES.com