Makino at NPE 2015 Plastics Show


Orlando, FL – Makino showed their latest solutions for the plastics industry at the NPE 2015 International Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida.



The Makino D300 5-axis Vertical Machining Center displayed is designed to deliver superior sustained dynamic accuracy in full five-face machining applications. Equipped with core-cooled ballscrews and temperature-controlled direct-drive motors and spindle, the D300 provides thermally stable machining conditions for the highest degree of precision and finishing quality. The design of the direct-drive rotary axes gives manufacturers the speed and positioning repeatability to be productive in a wide variety of complex 3-D workpieces.   The D300 machine comes equipped with a 15,000-rpm HSK-A63 spindle with 120Nm (42Nm continuous) of torque for flexible, high-speed machining of various workpiece materials, including steel, aluminum and titanium. Optional spindle configurations consist of a 20,000-rpm HSK-A63 spindle and 30,000-rpm HSK-F63 spindle.



Also showcased was the Makino U3 Wire EDM. Designed for ease of operation, versatility and low operating cost, the U3 is the next-generation solution for improved profitability in wire EDM processes. With the addition of Makino's new HyperCut technology and Hyper-i control, even novice operators can program and produce leading-edge part finishes in the most complex feature geometries with the U3. A user-friendly interface similar to that found on tablets and smartphones makes operation very intuitive. This is a significant competitive advantage for shops experiencing difficulty replacing skilled EDM operators.   The U3 offers X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 370mm by 270mm by 220mm, respectively. The U3 can accommodate a maximum workpiece size of 770mm by 590mm by 220mm, with a payload of 1,322 lbs. Other features of the U3 are reduced wire-consumption rates, dual digitally controlled flush pumps and a choice of two wire-guide configurations—conventional round or Split V guide system—to accommodate any material types and flushing conditions from 0.004" to 0.012" wire (0.1~0.3mm). An extensive cutting condition library provides optimized conditions for standard hard brass wires, high-speed coated wires and high-taper soft wires. The depth and versatility of the entire cutting condition library ensure that all applications can be machined at optimum productive levels.



Makino is a world leader in advanced CNC machining centers and is committed to providing high-performance, leading-edge machining technologies and innovative engineered process solutions . Makino offers a wide range of high-precision metal-cutting and EDM machinery, including Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers, 5-axis Machining Centers, Graphite Machining and Wire Ram EDMs. Makino's flexible automation solutions provide reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of production volumes and designs. Makino's engineering services offers industry-leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across all industries.



Arthur Machinery-Florida, the local Makino distributor assisted customers who visited the Makino booth.



For more information contact:

Clark Shafer, Sales Coordinator

Arthur Machinery-Florida

5903 Johns Road, Tampa, FL 33634

813-887-4455, 813-887-4456 fax

sales@ArthurMachinery.com

www.ArthurMachinery.com 


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