Cincinnati Machine Presents "The Titanium Experts", A Unique Resource for Anyone Who Machines Titanium
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Group of Experts Hosts Forum on Titanium Processing in Booth A-8218 at IMTS 2006
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2006 - The rapid growth of composite aerospace structures has created a parallel demand for the complex, monolithic titanium components used to join them together. Aluminum, the traditional aerospace material, lacks corrosion resistance essential for this application, leading to an unprecedented demand for improved titanium machining capabilities.
Manufacturers of off-road and construction equipment, power generation systems and parts producing job shops are also machining more titanium. Titanium's outstanding combination of strength, light weight and corrosion resistance virtually ensures that this growth in demand will continue well into the future and with it, the need for more efficient production technologies.
Cincinnati Machine has responded to this trend by developing a suite of technologies and a network of affiliations that cover titanium processing literally from raw metal to chip disposal. Focused on the goal of reducing the production cost of titanium components, "The Titanium Experts" demonstrates their solutions in Booth A-8218 at IMTS 2006.
The demonstration uses the new Cincinnati Machine MEGA5 5-axis Horizontal Machining Center in a configuration optimized for titanium machining. The specific machine and process enhancements include: the application of patented "Damping" technology to change the machine's natural frequency and virtually eliminate chatter; a new coolant and coolant delivery system optimized for titanium machining; new tooling that delivers extended life cutting titanium; and an improved method of chip evacuation and removal. The result is a nearly 100-percent improvement in throughput for the optimized machine compared to a conventional process for the same part.
"The Titanium Experts" have also applied their techniques to other Cincinnati Machine products that are highlighted at IMTS 2006. These include Wide Range Profilers, the new U5-1500 Universal Machining Center, and the HyperMachTM router/profiler.
Attendees with questions relating to titanium part production are encouraged to visit A-8218 where "The Titanium Experts" are available to answer questions, offer advice and demonstrate a variety of technologies. The group includes experts in machine optimization, tooling, coolants and coolant delivery systems, titanium materials, chip handling and other disciplines.
About Cincinnati Machine
Cincinnati Machine designs, builds and integrates advanced manufacturing solutions for the global aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, energy and general machining markets. The company's broad machine tool line includes automated composites processing equipment, profilers, routers, large horizontal and vertical machining centers and cells, including 5-axis and multi-tasking equipment.
Cincinnati Machine, together with Giddings & Lewis and Cincinnati Automation & Test, makes up Cincinnati Technologies, a unit of MAG Industrial Automation Systems. For more information about Cincinnati Machine, please visit www.cinmach.com
About MAG Industrial Automation Systems
MAG Industrial Automation Systems (MAG-IAS), Sterling Heights, MI, is a group of leading machine tool and systems companies serving the durable-goods industry, worldwide, with a large portfolio of highly-recognized and well-respected brands. With manufacturing operations on five continents, MAG-IAS ranks as a leader in the global metalworking capital equipment market.
For more information about MAG Industrial Automation Systems or its companies visit mag ias.com
