Wire EDMs offer 5th axis.
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Model H80R.NC integrated A-axis, for horizontal use on wire EDMs, uses Fanuc encoder which measures 1 million pulses per revolution. Encoder is mounted directly to axis spindle to ensure optimal accuracy. Axis housing is made from single block of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and precision ground to axis.
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Hirschmann 5th Axis for Wire EDM
HIRSCHMANN Engineering USA, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois announces the availability of the Model H80R.NC, an integrated A-axis for horizontal use on wire EDMS.
For Fanuc wire EDM machines, the axis H80R.NCF, H100R.NCFI and H160R.NCF were developed to incorporate Fanuc motors and encoders making it possible to "Turn & Burn." The axis uses a Fanuc encoder that measures a million pulses per revolution. The encoder is mounted directly to the axis spindle to ensure the highest accuracy possible. Presently more than 35 integrated axis are installed in North America. The H100R.NCFI and H160R.NCF can also be used in both the vertical and horizontal positions.
Recently HIRSCHMANN and Charmilles completed the innovative integration of these axis to the Fanuc controlled Robofil wire EDM machines offering similar features and capabilities. HIRSCHMANN is currently working with other well-known OEMs to integrate these axis to their machines.
All HIRSCHMANN rotary axis and tables are fully submersible and do not require air pressure purging. The axis' housings are manufactured from a single block of corrosion resistant stainless steel and are precision ground to the axis. Some models are available in a non-stainless construction. Over eight models are available with 80mm to 800mm diameter mounting surfaces. Manual and pneumatic clampers are also available for manual and robotic loading. Clampers of other tooling systems can also be adapted to be used with these products.
Stand alone programmable NC controls for non "Turn and Burn" applications are available and can be interfaced via M-Code to machine controls for automatic operations. HIRSCHMANN GmbH, an ISO 9001 certified company, manufactures all the tables and axis in Germany.
Currently there are more than 350 units installed worldwide with over 75 of them installed and running in the United States. Construction of the first models took place over 20 years ago. Many of the first tables are still in use in a variety of EDM applications today.
For additional information about the tables and axis, contact:
HIRSCHMANN ENGINEERING, USA, INC.
1558 Barclay Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Phone: 847-419-9890.
Fax: 847-419-9895
E-mail: info@hirschmannusa.com
Web site: www.hirschmannusa.com
The HIRSCHMANN product line includes their own integrated robotic EROBOT Series and a complete line of high precision tooling to support EDM and CNC machining. They are a licensed integrator of FANUC Robotics and offer Cell Control software for automation. HIRSCHMANN is also the exclusive importer of Ionoplus® synthetic dielectric fluid and SintoGrind® high-speed synthetic grinding fluid from Oel-Held. Other products include heavy-duty metric rod ends, spherical bearings and axial
shaft seals.
