Horizontal Machining Center optimizes non-cutting operations.
Press Release Summary:
Designed with spindle that reaches full speed in 2.3 sec, FH-S Series also employs low-friction linear guides that rely on roller bearings and deliver vibration-dampening performance. Modular design accepts 15,000 rpm spindle, available in No. 40 or 50 taper sizes, or 6,000 rpm, No. 50 taper spindle. Equipped with Fanuc 30i CNC that adopts Field Bus network, machine acceleration is 1 G with feedrate of 2,362 ipm.
Original Press Release:
Toyoda's New HMC Reduces Non-Cut Times by 50%
Arlington Heights -- August 23, 2004 -- Toyoda's newly designed FH-S Series horizontal machining center increases throughput by pairing high spindle speeds with faster non-cutting operations. As a result, a 30 percent faster cycle time was achieved in a recent application.
Designed for quick acceleration and deceleration, the spindle reaches full speed in 2.3 seconds. A high-speed 15,000 rpm spindle is available in #40 or #50 taper sizes, or choose the #50 taper, 6,000 rpm version.
The low-friction linear guides rely on roller bearings. This design provides twice the rigidity and three times the vibration-dampening performance of traditional ball bearings.
Topographic optimization analysis (with FEM) was used to remove excess weight from the column while maintaining rigidity. The resulting acceleration is 1 G with a rapid feedrate of 2,362 ipm.
The new Fanuc 30i CNC adopts the Field Bus network allowing control devices such as PLC, PC, and sensor actuator to be easily connected with each other.
The modular design of Toyoda's machining centers allows them to be flexibly configured for any manufacturing environment. Many options are available for automated production.
oThe FH550S demonstration at IMTS 2004 will be high-speed aluminum machining & contour machining. The FH550S will be equipped with a 15K spindle, #50; standard 40 ATC; new high-speed direct-drive table; the new Fanuc 30i & OP Supporter. Visit Toyoda at booth #8018 during IMTS 2004.
