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Multitasking Turn/Mill System has two 24-tool ATC magazines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:17 -0500

Occupying 102 ft² footprint, Super NTMX offers full 5-axis milling capability via Fanuc 31iA5 Control for manufacturing complex contoured components. Front location of ATC Magazines facilitates setup, and inserts can be changed without stopping machine. Machining center employs left and right spindle with speeds up to 5,000 rpm at 15/10 hp. Distance between spindles is 38.58 in., with max turning diameter of 7.67 in. and max turning length of 30.70 in.

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Vertical Milling Machines handle load capacities to 770 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:26:17 -0500

Available with table sizes from 9 x 42 to 10 x 54 in., DX Series is made from treated high-grade cast iron, with hardened and ground X and Y guideways that are coated with Turcite-B. Machines feature X and Y axis ballscrews, heavy-duty alloy spindle, precision angular spindle bearings, and phosphor bronze nut for wear resistance. One-shot lubrication system lubricates all guideways and ballscrews. For flexibility, head can swing 90° left/right, 45° front/back, and rotate 360° horizontally.

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CNC Flat Bed Lathe performs wide range of turning operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:44 -0500

Available with swings over bed from 14-32 in. and swings over cross slide from 7.09-19.29 in., CKE Series features all main components made of heavy-duty solid cast iron, with Turcite-B coating on all surfaces between saddle and guideways. It has hardened and ground bedways and headstock gears, precision ballscrews, rigid precision bearings, and automatic forced lubrication from centralized oil system. Lathe features stepless spindle with infinitely variable spindle speeds.

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Space-Saving Toolholders can help increase machine capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:15 -0500

Space Saver VDI Spindle units support machine production capability by helping increase tool capacity and reducing chip-to-chip or retooling time. X-Axis is occupied twice by mounting one tool holder in Y-Axis and one tool holder in Y-Axis. Utilization of Z-Axis, on 2-spindle machine, means that 2 tool holders for main spindle and 2 tool holders for sub-spindle are used. When utilizing all tool spaces to maximum, machine can be equipped with up to 72 tools.

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Machining Centers include internal energy management system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:38:50 -0500

Utilizing multi-step Standby Mode, STAMA Twin-Spindle Machining Centers enable peripheral units as well as feed axes to be shut down sequentially during phases when machine is not being used for production. In Standby Mode, machine can be activated without any time delay with single push of start button. Self reactivation is also integrated. Using ECO-Menu, factory setting for timely stepped shut-down can be modified to user's requirements.

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Milling/Engraving Machines offer high-power spindle option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:31 -0500

Engraving machines from IS range (6000, 7000, 8000) and XP range are available with 150-1,000 W spindle that offers rotation speeds to 60,000 rpm for applications such as cutting or 3D marking on metal. Capabilities enable mass production via time cycle reduction, and user/machine interface promotes productivity as well as safety. Spindle is controlled by machine's electronic control system and driven by GravoStyle5 software, which offers CAD/CAM functions to augment marking options.

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Quad-Spindle CNC Turret Unit optimizes productivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:53:59 -0500

As CNC mechanical feed and inverter speed controlled unit, Selfeeder 4TH5 allows flexible programmable control of spindle rotation rpm and cutting feed. It is designed to be integrated into high-volume production applications and transfer lines to perform such operations as drilling, rigid tapping, facing, and chamfering. Design promotes versatility due to its CNC variable-speed spindles, which allow creation of finished holes at single station.

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Submersible Rotary Indexing Spindle is suited for EDM.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:36:05 -0500

In addition to bearings with minimum radial run-out, H80R.MNCM incorporates AC variable speed motor and Heidenhain encoder for direct measurement positioning of ±5 arc sec. Programmable variable speed AC control (H1625.AC3) allows adjustment of continuous high-speed rotation and indexing, which can be used for automatic operation via M-Code. Spindle can also be integrated directly to certain machine controls, allowing high-speed rotation, indexing, and turn while burn applications.

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Spindle Systems feature integral AC motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:25:29 -0500

Available in 4 standard models, SKF® Mech-Tronix Spindle Systems incorporate spindle, pre-programmed variable speed AC drive, and spindle cooling chiller/circulator. Speeds up to 11,800 rpm and 20 hp at maximum rpm can be achieved, depending on model. Motor choices include totally enclosed liquid-cooled units and totally enclosed non-ventilated types. Embedded thermistor motor protection senses overheating conditions before serious damage occurs.

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Turning/Milling Center delivers 5-axis multifunctionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:20 -0500

Featuring B-axis with 270° range of motion and capable of 5-face machining in one set-up, Mi8 is suited for manufacturing complex and multi-operation work pieces for industries that demand precision parts. Components include fixed station tools for turning, 20-station tool changer for rotary tools, as well as 8,000 rpm main turning and 20,000 rpm milling spindles. With integration of robot, machine can also perform unattended small production runs of carbon and copper electrodes.

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Sliding-Head Lathe is offered with or without guide bush.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:14 -0500

Sliding-headstock, 7-axis CNC mill-turn centers manufacture simple to medium-complex parts up to 20 mm dia. Available with guide bush, SR-20J suits precision machining of long, slender components as well as short, complex parts. Model SR-20JN, used for complex machining of larger diameter components, does not have guide bush and minimizes material costs. Both machines feature 3.7 kW/10,000 rpm main spindle, 35 m/min linear axis rapids, and C-axis positioning of main/counter spindles.

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Controller, Spindle Combo facilitates building of HDDs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:35:33 -0500

Engineered as matched and integrated sub-system for HDD applications, Dover DMM-101 Single Axis Controller and ST1 Air Bearing Spindle set also includes software and cable. Bundle help OEMs build data storage solution without need to specify separate components and figure out how to configure them for optimal performance. While DMM-101 offers velocity stability performance of 0.0006% at 7,200 rpm, ST1 delivers acceleration of less than 1 sec to 15,000 rpm for 65 mm disks.

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Gang Tool Lathe incorporates FANUC robot option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:23 -0500

Prodigy GT-27 has cross slide design and is offered with LR Mate 200iC Robot, featuring 6-axis brakes, single-phase R30-iA Mate Controller, and LR Handling Tool software. Lathe is suited for small parts turning and achieves 300 ipm feed rate and 800 ipm rapid traverse. It is constructed with C-Axis spindle standard, super polymer composite mineral base, and precision components. FANUC robot achieves 5 sec door open-to-door close times, depending on part.

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Programmable Head attaches to 3-axis CNC milling centers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:40:52 -0500

With Model 5414, any 3-axis CNC machine can be converted to provide simultaneous 5-axis machining and drilling capability. Head attachment utilizes A2 tool steel in drive block and main bevel gears, and 17-4 stainless steel in spindle and worm gear housing. Inpro spindle seal virtually eliminates potential spindle contamination. Offering 20-40 K rpm, high-speed spindle options are achieved through mechanical speeder or pneumatic spindle that does not lose torque or rpm under load.

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VMC can process long, complex mold programs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:36:57 -0500

Model S56 comes with SGI.4 servo control that provides smooth machined surfaces in high-feedrate machining of complex, 3-D shapes involving continuous tiny blocks of NC data. It utilizes 40 taper, 13,000 rpm spindle with stiffness and rigidity required for hardmilling applications. Linear motion guides on X-, Y- and Z-axes provide rigidity and rapid traverse and cutting feed rates of 1,575 ipm. Table-working surface is 40 x 20 in, and axes travel area is 36 x 20 x 18 in.

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Machining Center combines Swiss-type and turret machines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:41:53 -0500

Offering hybrid functionality, Tsugami BH20SY features sliding headstock with gang tools, 12-station turret with stationary or rotating tools, and back spindle. All 3 paths can work on parts simultaneously, minimizing cycle times, and offer capability to completely machine complex parts up to 20 mm dia in one setup. Spindle speeds reach 12,000 min-1 on main and back spindles, and optional automatic programming system is available for creating CNC programs.

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Spindles suit Swiss turning applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:15:39 -0500

Utilizing synchronous, dc motor technology, 20 and 22 mm diameter Compact Spindles operate up to 100,000 rpm with 260 W continuous power. Units feature ultra precision with less than 2 microns run-out for optimal accuracy and surface quality. Available in ready-to-install kit with spindle and drive, electrical and pneumatic lines, and optional spindle mounting blocks, spindles are suited for micro-milling and drilling as well as engraving and fine milling.

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Spindle provides speeds up to 42,000 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:47:32 -0500

Rated at 4 hp peak and 2.6 hp continuous duty, Model HFK 95 S40 is designed for plug-and-go setup in vertical and horizontal machining centers capable of manual or automatic spindle change. Suited for precision milling, engraving, and fine drilling, it weighs 8.6 lb for toolchanger usage and is adaptable to 40 or 50 ISO or CAT taper machine. Air cooled with no chiller required, unit is equipped with portable drive system and quick release connector for air seal hose.

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Double Column Machining Center creates complex 3D parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:03:52 -0500

Hi-Net DMC-1600HN features moving table/fixed column design and rugged 90° bridge with offset Y axis ways. Standard 15,000 rpm spindle delivering 56 hp and 300 ft-lb at 1,000 rpm and 24,000 rpm spindle delivering 31 hp and 53 ft-lb at 3,000 rpm both feature ceramic bearings and air-oil mist lubrication. Handling table loads up to 13,200 lb, 45,000 lb bridge mill has XYZ travels of 63 x 51 x 32 in. and rates of 590/590/472 ipm in X, Y, and Z.

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Lathe Spindles operate at speeds up to 60,000 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:47:10 -0500

Designed for use with Swiss-type automatic lathes, 25 mm HSC High Speed Cutting Motor Spindles fit in linear toolholders and are suited for machining operations involving micro milling and drilling tools as well as engraving and fine milling. Rigid precision bearings near spindle nose optimize true running. For turning center users, kit is available that includes supply unit, electrical and pneumatic lines, and HSC spindle to permit radial drilling, milling, and tapping.

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