Vertical Machining Center has 21-station tool changer.

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Heavy-duty, 30-taper D Series RoboDrill performs drilling, milling, precision boring, and deburring applications. It is also capable of tapping to 6000 rpm, peck tapping for blind holes, and high-speed reverse tapping. Unit comes with 14- or 21-station tool changer and is available with 5/7.5 hp, 10,000 rpm or 2/5 hp, 20,000 rpm 30-taper spindles. Unit offers feed rates to 590 ipm, rapid traverse rates to 2125 ipm, and 0.9 sec tool changes.



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New 30-Taper Vertical Machining Center has 21 Tools for Exceptional Versatility



SUDBURY, MA - With 21 tools, a more rigid spindle, and beefier construction, the new D Series RoboDrill is a true machining center that provides milling performance unmatched in a 30-taper machine. In fact, this super heavy-duty 30-taper machine offers performance typically two to three times that of competitive 30-taper machines and comparable to that of some 40-taper machines. It also offers exceptional versatility: lightning-fast drilling and tapping; milling comparable to much larger machines; excellent high-speed milling; precision boring; and high-speed deburring. In addition, the RoboDrill D is capable of rigid tapping to 6000 rpm, peck tapping for blind holes, and high-speed reverse tapping (up to five times faster than infeed). Speed and versatility make the RoboDrill ideal for offloading larger, slower machines as well as for performing secondary operations, regardless of production volumes. The RoboDrill D comes standard with a 14- or 21-station tool changer and is available with a choice of 5/7.5 HP 10,000 rpm or 2/5 HP 20,000 rpm 30-taper spindles. With feed rates to 590 IPM, rapid traverses to 2125 IPM, accelerations to 1.5 G, and 0.9-second tool changes (tool-to-tool), it is typically 30-50% faster than standard machining centers.

The recently redesigned RoboDrills feature over 30% more rigid construction and fully supported ball screws. Precision has been further enhanced through the addition of thermal compensation and HRV control. The RoboDrill boasts positioning accuracy of 0.0002" and repeatability of ±0.000080". The sophisticated Fanuc 16iMB CNC has an optional 500-block "look-ahead" function that ensures exceptional surface finishes over contours.

To meet different machining and space requirements, RoboDrill D Series machines are available in three sizes with working cubes up to 27.5" x 15.7" x 12.9". Model aT-14iDs is a 300 V size machine with only 40" width and 14 tools. The Model aT-21/D is a 500 V size machine with 21 tools, and the Model aT-14iDL is a 700 V size machine for larger work. Options include a fourth or fifth axis, coolant through spindle, a spindle measuring probe, and a laser tool setter.

For even greater productivity, the RoboDrill can be equipped with a pallet-changer system or a high-speed 5-axis robot. With a PC-2 Pallet Changer system, the RoboDrill offers the quick changeover flexibility of a stand-alone machine plus the productivity of a pallet shuttle. Unlike lazy Susan-type machines, the PC-2 system can also be used as a fixture changer for low-volume production runs. Mounted at the side of the RoboDrill, the pallet changer allows fixture and part set-ups on one pallet while parts are being machined on a second. With its high-speed 5-axis robot, the RoboCell provides fast load/unload cycle times and the ability to stage virtually an entire shift's parts, making uninterrupted, unattended machining practical and affordable. Software permits 3-D robotic feeding from rows, columns, or layers.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has been a supplier of precision machine tools and accessories for over 30 years. Methods is the exclusive North American source for Fanuc RoboDrill Vertical Machining Centers, providing installation, parts, service, and training through a nationwide network of dealers.

For more information, contact: John Crean, RoboDrill Product Manager, Methods Machine Tools, Inc., 64 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405, www.methodsmachine.com.

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