Multiple Profile System changes tools in 0.5 seconds.

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MPS 08 Multiple Profile System allows users to machine semi-finished stock up to 10 meters long. It accepts semi-finished round bars, square bars, tubes, angle profiles, or bent profile materials. Two synchronized NC fixtures can rotate workpieces at up to 50 rpm. Installation area is less than 20 sq ft, and MPS 08 may be adapted to standard machining centers. Chip-to-chip times are clocked at 1.5 seconds.



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Chiron America Unveils MPS 08 High Performance Vertical Machine Center to North America Market



CHARLOTTE, NC (March 5, 2002) - Chiron America will unveil the MPS 08 - Multiple Profile System - to the North American market during an open house of their new manufacturing complex located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This model is being positioned as a smaller alternative for machining long work pieces that, until now, was only possible with larger machines.

"The MPS 08 expands on our FZ 08 vertical machining center series, which is recognized for reducing production times, increasing productivity and making the world's fastest tool changes quick and easy," said Bill Carr. President of Chiron America. "The big difference is, the MPS 08 allows you to machine semi-finished stock up to ten meters long," added Carr.

The new MPS 08 accepts semi-finished round bars, square bars, tubes, angle profiles or bent profile materials, and allows for a range of production possibilities. The bars and profiles are transported via the optional work piece channel, through a square opening in the side or the machine. Two synchronized NC fixtures can rotate the workpiece at up to 50 rpm.

Since the MPS 08 provides complete machining on one unit, production time is reduced. The unit is also capable of minimizing material waste by reducing the distance between each machined piece. This near seamless bar transportation, bar feed and delivery of the machined parts enables one person to operate several machines - further cutting production costs.

With an installation area of less than 20 sq. ft. (1.8 mE+2), the MPS 08 offers precision and flexibility normally limited to much larger machines. Precision production is achieved by machining all sides of the profile in one clamping. The machining takes place between the clamping elements and the two synchronously controlled NC rotary axes. Users also have the ability to adapt the MPS 08 to a standard machining center.

The MPS 08 encompasses field-tested features that are synonymous with Chiron's vertical machine center products. Like the FZ 08 model series, the MPS 08 claims to have the fastest tool changing times in the industry at half a second. The chip-to-chip times are clocked at 1.5 seconds.

The MPS 08 can be utilized for small- to large-scale production. The unit can accommodate businesses needing 20 parts per year to those needing 2 million plus. "The MPS 08's flexibility sets it apart in the marketplace," says Carr. "There's no VMC that can deliver the retooling options, adaptability, and range of production capacity like the MPS 08," Carr adds.

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