Mitsui Seiki Enlarges the Envelope for Aerospace and Energy Parts
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ - MAY 2010 - With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers. While market conditions were sluggish, Mitsui Seiki was seriously investing in new product development. The results of this effort are several successes in large machine installations at major aerospace and energy OEMs. These companies make air frame components, propulsion systems, landing gear assemblies, wind turbine gear boxes, and gas turbine power generation systems.
New features and specifications for their 5-axis horizontal machining centers include up to 2500mm (98.4") work diameter capacity, 3 tonnes (6600 lbs) work / fixture weight capacity, variety of increased axis stroke options, larger pallet sizes than previous models (1200mm square, 1200 x 1500, 1900mm diameter), ultra high torque spindles (2700Nm - 1990 lb-ft continuous), tuned structure for heavy cutting in hard metals, large capacity FMS systems, and latest Fanuc 30i CNC with enhanced features for 5-axis machining.
Further, Mitsui Seiki adds to the capacity of their proven line up of 4-axis machining centers, including new quill type spindles for deep boring operations, five and ten tonnes (11,000 & 22,000 lbs) work /fixture weight capacity, up to 3m (118") axis stroke, ultra high torque spindles (2700Nm - 1990 lb-ft continuous), tuned structure for heavy cutting in hard metals, large capacity FMS systems, and the latest Fanuc 30i CNC with enhanced features for precision machining.
For more information contact
Mitsui Seiki USA, Inc.
563 Commerce Street
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 337-1300
www.mitsuiseiki.com
Contact:
Scott Walker, President
(201) 337-1300
Media contact:
Lynn Gorman,
Gorman Communications
(860) 483-0444;
lynn@gorcomm.com
