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Vertical Machining Centers feature high stiffness.
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Vertical Machining Centers feature high stiffness.

Series XP3, Models 610, 760, 1000, and 1500 range in XYZ work envelope size from 24 x 20 x 24 in. to 60 x 26 x 24 in. They feature cast iron construction, dual-ball linear guides, and 45 mm ballscrews. SKF spindle offers radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. All models include chip conveyors, through-spindle coolant at 300 psi, and thermal compensation....

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CNC Vertical Machining Center has compact design.
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CNC Vertical Machining Center has compact design.

With 73 x 81 in. footprint and X, Y, Z travel of 18 x 14 x 15, cast iron Interact 450 features customized Siemens 810D control and proprietary FastOp package with one-button macro operations. Machine provides 1,180 ipm rapid rates on all axes and 3 m/secÂ-² accel/decel rates. BT or CT 40 taper spindle with 13.4 hp motor provides speeds to 8,000 rpm. VMC also includes coolant system and...

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HMCs are suited for high-production environments.
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HMCs are suited for high-production environments.

Built on traveling column structure, HMC 700 line has 20 in. pallet size and 28 x 24 x 24 in. X, Y, Z work envelope. Heavily-ribbed cast iron throughout adds weight and mass for stiffness and overall rigidity, while guideways and oversized 45 mm ballscrews also contribute to stiffness and distribution of cutting forces. Line incorporates German-built, 40-taper SKF spindle; GE Fanuc control,...

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Vertical Machining Center offers 5-axis contouring.
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Vertical Machining Center offers 5-axis contouring.

Model 5AX 500 features 45 mm ballscrews, 30-tool ATC, and SKF 40-taper spindle with radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. Providing XYZ axes working envelope of 27.5 x 23.3 x 19 in., machine offers rapid traverse rates of 1,260 ipm and acceleration rates of 6 m/secÂ-². It includes 20 in. rotary/tilting trunnion table, through-spindle coolant, and...

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Machining Center machines electrodes from copper/graphite.
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Machining Center machines electrodes from copper/graphite.

Bridge style HSC 500 machines electrodes in graphite, copper, and pre-hardened materials. Machine features linear scales on all axes, Heidenhain iTNC 530 control, and linear roller guides. With acceleration/deceleration rates of 8.5 m/secÂ-², unit achieves feed rates to 590 ipm and has max table load of 660 lb. Thermally-chilled spindles achieve speeds from 30,000-40,000 rpm, depending on...

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Vertical Machining Centers are offered in seven models.
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Vertical Machining Centers are offered in seven models.

With trunnion style table system that provides A and C axes, 5-axis model 5ax 400 has 32 x 24 x 20 in. envelope; 1,700 ipm feed rate; and 25 hp, 24,000 rpm spindle. Max load is 440 lb. Bridge-type, high-speed HSC 500 has 20 x 16 x 16 in. X, Y, Z envelope; linear scales on all axes; and 12 hp, 40,000 rpm spindle. Max load is 660 lb. Other models include C-frame and large bridge-types, all with...

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CNC Machine Tools have GE Fanuc controls.
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CNC Machine Tools have GE Fanuc controls.

Advanced family includes vertical machining centers and grinders. XV-Series 18-hp VMC has up to 1100 ipm rapid traverse rates on X and Y axes and rigid tapping standard. Model 4024 XV has 40 x 24 x 24 in. work envelope, making it suitable for use on 2 ft molds. XP-Series VMCs have traverse rates as high as 1,690 ipm, profile acceleration rates of 6m/secÂ-², and dynamic thermal compensation....

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Grinder is programmable to 10 millionths accuracy.
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Grinder is programmable to 10 millionths accuracy.

EZ-Surf XA Surface Grinder combines Newall Microsyn digital linear encoders with software specifically designed to interface with scales. It permits machinist to operate in manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic modes. EZ-Surf comes with 7 in. wheel with 8 in. wheel capacity, integral 2-diamond wheel dress, 3 in. diameter spindle, and 1.5 HP continuous-duty spindle motor. It provides 100 ipm...

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Vertical Machining Centers feature high stiffness.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Vertical Machining Centers feature high stiffness.

Series XP3, Models 610, 760, 1000, and 1500 range in XYZ work envelope size from 24 x 20 x 24 in. to 60 x 26 x 24 in. They feature cast iron construction, dual-ball linear guides, and 45 mm ballscrews. SKF spindle offers radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. All models include chip conveyors, through-spindle coolant at 300 psi, and thermal compensation....

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CNC Vertical Machining Center has compact design.
Communication Systems & Equipment

CNC Vertical Machining Center has compact design.

With 73 x 81 in. footprint and X, Y, Z travel of 18 x 14 x 15, cast iron Interact 450 features customized Siemens 810D control and proprietary FastOp package with one-button macro operations. Machine provides 1,180 ipm rapid rates on all axes and 3 m/secÂ-² accel/decel rates. BT or CT 40 taper spindle with 13.4 hp motor provides speeds to 8,000 rpm. VMC also includes coolant system and...

Read More »
HMCs are suited for high-production environments.
Communication Systems & Equipment

HMCs are suited for high-production environments.

Built on traveling column structure, HMC 700 line has 20 in. pallet size and 28 x 24 x 24 in. X, Y, Z work envelope. Heavily-ribbed cast iron throughout adds weight and mass for stiffness and overall rigidity, while guideways and oversized 45 mm ballscrews also contribute to stiffness and distribution of cutting forces. Line incorporates German-built, 40-taper SKF spindle; GE Fanuc control,...

Read More »
Vertical Machining Center offers 5-axis contouring.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Vertical Machining Center offers 5-axis contouring.

Model 5AX 500 features 45 mm ballscrews, 30-tool ATC, and SKF 40-taper spindle with radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. Providing XYZ axes working envelope of 27.5 x 23.3 x 19 in., machine offers rapid traverse rates of 1,260 ipm and acceleration rates of 6 m/secÂ-². It includes 20 in. rotary/tilting trunnion table, through-spindle coolant, and...

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Machining Center machines electrodes from copper/graphite.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Machining Center machines electrodes from copper/graphite.

Bridge style HSC 500 machines electrodes in graphite, copper, and pre-hardened materials. Machine features linear scales on all axes, Heidenhain iTNC 530 control, and linear roller guides. With acceleration/deceleration rates of 8.5 m/secÂ-², unit achieves feed rates to 590 ipm and has max table load of 660 lb. Thermally-chilled spindles achieve speeds from 30,000-40,000 rpm, depending on...

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Vertical Machining Centers are offered in seven models.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Vertical Machining Centers are offered in seven models.

With trunnion style table system that provides A and C axes, 5-axis model 5ax 400 has 32 x 24 x 20 in. envelope; 1,700 ipm feed rate; and 25 hp, 24,000 rpm spindle. Max load is 440 lb. Bridge-type, high-speed HSC 500 has 20 x 16 x 16 in. X, Y, Z envelope; linear scales on all axes; and 12 hp, 40,000 rpm spindle. Max load is 660 lb. Other models include C-frame and large bridge-types, all with...

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CNC Machine Tools have GE Fanuc controls.
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CNC Machine Tools have GE Fanuc controls.

Advanced family includes vertical machining centers and grinders. XV-Series 18-hp VMC has up to 1100 ipm rapid traverse rates on X and Y axes and rigid tapping standard. Model 4024 XV has 40 x 24 x 24 in. work envelope, making it suitable for use on 2 ft molds. XP-Series VMCs have traverse rates as high as 1,690 ipm, profile acceleration rates of 6m/secÂ-², and dynamic thermal compensation....

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Grinder is programmable to 10 millionths accuracy.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Grinder is programmable to 10 millionths accuracy.

EZ-Surf XA Surface Grinder combines Newall Microsyn digital linear encoders with software specifically designed to interface with scales. It permits machinist to operate in manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic modes. EZ-Surf comes with 7 in. wheel with 8 in. wheel capacity, integral 2-diamond wheel dress, 3 in. diameter spindle, and 1.5 HP continuous-duty spindle motor. It provides 100 ipm...

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