Turning Centers provide complete machining in single setup.
Press Release Summary:
Maier ML ProLine CNC Swiss Turning Centers are available in 5 different series with configurations ranging from 4 axes with up to 11 tools to 11 axes with up to 30 tools. Machines feature 6,000 or 8,000 rpm 5/7.5 hp main spindles, 6,000 or 8,000 rpm 3.5 hp subspindles, and 1,260 ipm rapid traverses within distance of .03937 in. Several models offer simultaneous processing with 2 or 3 tools and are capable of secondary processing by means of 2 hp front drilling spindle.
Original Press Release:
Swiss-Style Turning Centers Provide Complete Machining in Single Setup
SUDBURY, MA - Unlike conventional Swiss-type lathes, Maier CNC Swiss turning centers provide start-to-finish machining (simultaneous turning and milling/drilling) in a single operation. Versatile ML ProLine machines are available in 5 different series with configurations ranging from 4 axes with up to 11 tools to 11 axes with up to 30 tools.
Originally developed for the Swiss watchmaking industry, Swiss-type turning centers are designed to turn small, complex parts with high precision, but Maier machines can also handle bar stock to Æ32 mm. Machines feature 6000 or 8000 rpm 5/7.5 HP main spindles, 6000 or 8000 rpm 3.5 HP subspindles, and 1260 IPM rapid traverses within a distance of .03937". Several models offer simultaneous processing with 2 or 3 tools and are capable of secondary processing (milling and drilling) by means of a 2 HP front drilling spindle. To facilitate complex machining combinations, three independent carriages are available for automatic placement.
ML ProLine machines achieve high dimensional accuracy through extreme rigidity. In the Z axis, the tool is stationary and the stock advances from the main spindle through a guide bushing to expose only the length to be machined. The bushing and, when necessary, a sub-spindle clamp the stock tightly in place to minimize deflection. Meanwhile, the machine's Y axis provides milling. Productivity is further enhanced by Maier software and a standard Fanuc CNC control.
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has been a supplier of precision machine tools and accessories for over 45 years. Methods is the exclusive North American source for Maier Swiss-type Turning Centers, providing installation, parts, service, and training through a nationwide network of dealers.
For more information, contact: Scott McIver, Vice President, Methods Machine Tools, Inc., 64 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405, www.methodsmachine.com.
