Metal Cutting

Machining Center for Low-Volume Work
The Trak LPM machining center for low-volume work combines the machine, control, fixturing, and setup into one system, reducing setup changeover time from hours to minutes. From manual to CNC operation, the Trak LPM provides the productivity of a CNC without giving up control of the machine. The line of Trak products includes: Trak bed mills, knee mills, lathes, and retrofit products.

IMTS Booth S-8032
Southwestern Industries Inc.
Rancho Dominguez, CA
www.southwesternindustries.com

Trunnion Horizontal CNC Machines
HBZ Trunnion performs 5-axis machining of aluminium, steel, and titanium on table diameters ranging from 800mm, 1,200mm, and 1,600mm. It is suitable for die- and mold-applications. This machine features spindles (max. 125kW), up to 390Nm torque, and operates at speeds to 30,000rpm. Due to the horizontally-positioned spindle, chips and coolants directly drop down from the workpiece and do not stay in deep pockets.

IMTS Booth S-9136
Handtmann CNC Technologies Inc.
East Dundee, IL
www.handtmanncnc.com

CNC Productivity Innovations
For advanced smooth and accurate simultaneous 5-axis high-speed machining, FANUC's 30i-B/31i-B5 CNCs boast the new High-Speed Smooth TCP with new fairing technology. This drastically reduces cycle times while improving part accuracy and quality. For complex machining processes, this is the ideal combination of FANUC's reliability and modern high speed 5-axis features. In addition, FANUC’s Series 30i-Model B controls (this includes 30i-B, 31i-B, 31i-B5, 32i-B, and 35i-B) offers an enhanced high-speed and large capacity, multi-path PMC delivering large-scale sequence control with a maximum of five concurrent independent ladders. Execution of common instructions is over two-and-one-half times faster than previous generation, with additional capability of high speed module executing every 1ms.

Also on display will be FANUC’s Power Motion i-Model A CNC; FANUC’s iPendant for CNC; and highlights of comprehensive industry solutions to meet the strictest requirements a range of industries.

IMTS Booth S-8919
FANUC FA America
Hoffman Estates, IL
www.fanucfa.com

40 Machines on Exhibit
Showcasing more than 40 machines in 32,000+ft2, the DMG / Mori Seiki booth will be offer seven technology centers including: horizontal turning; horizontal machining; 5-axis machining centers; Ecoline machines; advanced technologies (Ultrasonic and Lasertec); turn-mill machines; and Milltap solutions. Machines on exhibit include the NLX4000AY/750 CNC lathe, DMU 80 eVo linear CNC universal milling machine, and the Milltap 700 machining center. Other machines will include the Ultrasonic 20 PrecisionTool, a selection of automatic lathes, and the DMF 260 linear traveling column machine. 

IMTS Booth S-8900
DMG / Mori Seiki USA
Hoffman Estates, IL
www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com

CNC Turning Center
The two-turret, two-spindle Tongtai TMT-2000 8-axis multi-tasking turning center is cast from Meehanite iron. Design of the machine is with a 75° mono-block slant bed offering good rigidity, chip flow, and helpful operator ergonomics. Further, the perpendicular Y-axis leads to simplified programming while synchronized spindles provide fast acceleration and deceleration times. X, Y, Z rapid traverse rates are 1,181ipm, 590ipm, and 1,417ipm. Two servo-driven live turrets, featuring a BMT-65 tool system with Y-axis on the upper turret, enhance productivity. Maximum turning diameter is 12.6" and maximum swing is 28.3". The 4,500rpm main spindle with 2.5" bar capacity provides power and acceleration while the 6,000rpm sub-spindle has a 2" bar capacity. Both feature a full contouring C-axis directed by the Fanuc 31iT-B control.

IMTS Booth S-8536
Absolute Machine Tools Inc.
Lorain, OH
www.absolutemachine.com

Highly Efficient Profile Grinder
The FMG-1632CNC has been designed to produce high-grinding efficiency and accuracy. The series is suitable for such rigid grinding requirements as complicated shape workpieces, difficult machining material, and brittle material. The maximum table load is 3,326 lb. with a floor space measurement of 149" x 157" x 118". The machine includes: a FANUC 18iMB, three-axes CNC control with 10.4" LCD color monitor; maximum grinding length is 32" with a maximum grinding width of 16"; maximum distance from table surface to spindle centerline is 32"; double-supported spindle design with a spindle speed up to 6,000rpm; a spindle supported by six ABEC Class 7 (P4) precision angular-contact ball bearings with one set of N-N needle roller bearings in front of spindle.

IMTS Booth S-9066
Chevalier Machinery Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
www.chevalierusa.com

Oil Mist Collectors
Fox WS Series oil mist collectors are powerful air filtration systems that eliminate oil mist and smoke. Five models with capacities from 170cfm to 1,250cfm are suitable for all machine types and machining processes using water-soluble, synthetic or neat oil coolants. The Fox WM Series is available in 2,500cfm, 5,000cfm, and 7,500cfm versions that are ideal for large machining centers or for connecting multiple machine tools. A 3-stage filtration system guarantees optimum filter life, and an optional fourth stage HEPA filter removes 99.97% of cutting oil smoke particles.

IMTS Booth S-8586
LNS America Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
www.lns-america.com

Machining Technologies
Application and system engineers will be on hand to help attendees develop manufacturing solutions that can reduce part cycle times, improve quality, and build overall confidence in their ability to bid on new jobs and win. With a combination of high-performance machine technologies and industry-leading engineering services, Makino enables manufacturers to compete globally and succeed. During IMTS, will be a number of new machining technologies, including 4-axis and 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers, ultra-precision machining centers, and new wire EDM technologies.

IMTS Booth S-8700
Makino Inc.
Mason, OH
www.makino.com/imts

PKM Machining Center
The Tripod 700S Powerflex is a modular 6-axis Parallel Kinematics Machining (PKM) Center. PKM technology means that the motions in X, Y, and Z are performed by three parallel axes that provides good stiffness and accuracy with a maintained flexibility and cutting area. It combines the flexibility and envelope of a robot but with the accuracy and stiffness of traditional machine tools. The Tripod Powerflex does not notice any differences between a perpendicular hole or surface compared to a compound angle, making it suitable for complex machining. The work envelope is 800mm x 800mm x 400mm.

IMTS Booth S-8348
Hydromat Inc.
St. Louis, MO
www.hydromat.com
 

Swiss-Type Lathe,
Bar Machines
The Cincom M432VIII Swiss-type lathe and Miyano BNA-42MSY multi-tasking bar machine will be exhibited along with the Cincom and Miyano turning machines and accessories that deliver manufacturing solutions in 2mm to 64mm bar applications. The M432VIII incorporates a third Y-axis on the back tool post and a B-axis with rotary tools on the gang toolpost. The B-axis locates on the slant axis in reference to the Y-axis direction. When drilling angular holes on a conventional machine, an adjustable angle spindle is required. However, with this machine, a B-axis incorporating rotary tools can be used to change the angle, continuously, allowing machining of multiple angular holes in a single set up.

IMTS Booth S-9419
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc.
Allendale, NJ
www.marucit.com

Large Part, Heavy Part Machining
The INTEGREX i-630V enables users to select either square or round pallet shapes for the machine’s standard two-pallet changer to handle workpieces up to 41.3" (1,050mm) in diameter and 39.3" (1,000mm) high. Square pallets measure 24.8" x 24.8" (630mm x 630mm), while round pallets are 31.5" (800mm) in diameter. The INTEGREX i-630V provides B-axis and C-axis capabilities for turning and milling. The machine is available with three versions of milling spindles for the machine – a standard 50-taper 10,000rpm, a high-torque version with 5,000rpm and 387ft/lb of torque and a 15,000rpm high-speed version.

IMTS Booth S-8300
Mazak Corp.
Florence, KY
www.mazakusa.com

High Rigidity Turrets for Multi-Tasking Turning
The Nakamura-Tome NTY3-250 multitasking turning center has three high-rigidity turrets, each with a Y-axis of 4.4" (112mm). The NTY3-250 outperforms two-turret multitasking machines and can eliminate downtime due to tool changeovers with its 72-tool capacity. It provides X-axis and Z-axis speeds of 1,181ipm and 1,574ipm respectively. Designed with a long 47.24" (1,200mm) distance between spindles to eliminate any interference of tooling during multitasking, the NTY3-250 allows for multiple tools in the cut simultaneously. It also features a 60° slant bed for easy access.

IMTS Booth S-9119
Methods Machine Tools Inc.
Sudbury, MA
www.methodsmachine.com

Automatic Lathe
The Traub TNL18 sliding/fixed headstock automatic lathe is available with seven linear axes and an extra B-axis. With the additional B-axis in the upper tool carrier, which can pivot 100°, complex parts and complicated contour elements that require additional operations such as milling, drilling, lateral drilling, or threading may be machined at any angular position. In addition, the eight-position turret with the double-driven toolholder per position capability provides additional flexibility. Due to additional operations in any angle positions, workpieces can be produced more flexibly and efficiently in a single setup.

IMTS Booth S-8450
Index Corp.
Noblesville, IN
www.index-usa.com

Constant Zero Positioning
W/Z zero tracking capability for horizontal boring mills and HMCs is possible with the Siemens 840D control, bringing an operator-friendly feature to machinists programming collinear axes. Previously available only on the NumeriPath 8000 control, W/Z zero tracking for up to three collinear axes can be retrofitted to existing machines with 840D controls or added to new machines. W/Z tracking accounts for changes in machine geometry when one of the axes in a collinear set is repositioned in the part program. It electronically tracks each axis of the collinear set to calculate and maintain the correct part reference coordinate when one of the axes is repositioned.

IMTS Booth S-8519
MAG IAS LLC
Erlanger, KY
www.mag-ias.com

Manufacturing Machines at IMTS
Eight new machines will be exhibited at IMTS. The MU-10000H CNC is the largest of the MU range of 5-axis horizontal high-speed machining centers. It has a maximum workpiece weight capacity of 5,500 lb and workpiece size capacity of 59.05" x 44.29".

 The LT3000-EX offers three turrets and a balanced main and right spindle. The LU3000-EX live tooling technology where the tooling is bolted to the turret for optimum support and power engagement.

The MB-10000H is the company’s largest horizontal machining center. The VTM-1200YB 5-axis control vertical multitasking machine enables turning of large, complex-shaped parts and process-intensive machining with 5-axis multitasking.

IMTS Booth S-8500
Okuma America Corp.
Charlotte, NC
www.okuma.com/home.html

Hybrid Mill
The Onsrud hybrid mill combines the production features of a CNC router and a CNC vertical machining center into one design. It has a larger frame, wider bearing spacing, heavier components, and tighter tolerances than most CNC routers and is not limited by small table sizes, restricted work envelopes, or low rpm spindles. The Hybrid Mill is designed for aerospace and composite parts that require a larger work envelope,

IMTS Booth S-8980
C.R. Onsrud Inc.
Troutman, NC
www.cronsrud.com

Range of New Models
The SR-20RIV has B-axis on live tooling and additional tooling for main spindle operation. In addition, the back-working eight-station tool block has full Y-axis for independent overlapping operation with the sub-spindle.

Star’s other new model, the SW-20 is designed to transform complex work into productivity. Its opposing gang-type tool post and 8-station back working with Y-axis is exclusively designed for machining of complex parts using three tools in cut for optimum productivity.

IMTS Booth S-8559
Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.
Elk Grove Village, IL
www.starcnc.com

Customizable Machining Center
The HU100A-5XL is based on a set of standard modular components that can be arranged to suit specific customers needs. Users can choose axis travels from 1,300mm to 2,500mm, four, five, or six axes of continuous motion and have a choice of a rotary table, trunnion table, or table-on-table. There is also a variety of spindle choices, including fixed spindles from 6,000rpm (50hp, 2,000ft/lb torque) for heavy milling up to 20,000rpm for high-speed applications. Tilt or swivel spindle choices are available from 6,000rpm for heavy milling up to 12,000rpm for high-speed machining. Quill-type spindles for precision boring with shorter tools are also available.

IMTS Booth S-8319
Mitsui Seiki USA Inc.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
www.mitsuiseiki.com

Milling and Turning
The TM80 Millturn/3000mm has a milling performance of 78hp. A modular machine concept allows various configurations to be assembled from the standard toolkit for all sorts of customer requirements. As a result, it is possible to combine a wide range of machining systems on the upper and lower slides with many internal machining solutions. All center-to-center distances (except 39") are also available in a double-spindle version. The machine is controlled by a Siemens Sinumeric 840D Solution Line in combination with Sinamic drives. At the heart of the machine is the turning-boring-milling unit, which is designed to handle heavy-duty machining applications.

IMTS Booth S-8566
WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. USA
Novi, MI
www.wfl-usa.com

High-Powered Horizontal Machining
Development of the NHM5000 is to achieve tight tolerances in hard-to-cut materials, while machining parts as large as 33.5" x 43.3". Powering the spindle is a 25hp, two-geared motor that generates speeds up to 6,000rpm, and produces 704ft/lb of low-end torque. A refrigerated spindle cooling system maintains a constant spindle temperature for high accuracy, regardless of ambient temperature or cutting conditions. Coolant circulates through jackets in the spindle head as well as through the gearbox. Feeding the spindle is a servo-driven ATC that accommodates 60 tools, 50-taper, with maximum diameters of 12.6" and lengths of 20.9".

IMTS Booth S-8100
Doosan Machine Tools
Pine Brook, NJ
www.doosaninfracore.com/machinetools

Fracture Splitting
Fracturing occurs when a notch is inserted by laser at a defined position in the part. The laser then sets up parameters which are calculated after a series of tests. A fracture mandrel is then applied in a high force to the part, which breaks exactly along the laser notch. The separated components do not require any additional machining since the cracked surfaces provide an exact fit for the parts to be joined again.

IMTS Booth S-8966
Alfing Corp.
Plymouth, MI
www.alfing.com

Range of Machining Centers Series
GE Series horizontal machining centers are available with pallets ranging from 400mm to 630mm and high-speed, high-power 40-taper and 50-taper spindles. They are ideal for a range of machining applications where both high precision and rapid metal removal are required. Two of the GE Series machines feature 40-taper spindles: the 400mm pallet GE460H and the 500mm pallet GE480H. Their 29.5hp, 15,000rpm spindles are paired with rapid traverse rates of 3,543ipm. The 500mm pallet GE580H and 630mm pallet GE590H incorporate 50-taper spindles with 40hp and up to 10,000rpm.

IMTS Booth S-8774
Enshu USA Corp.
Schaumburg, IL
www.enshuusa.com

Palletized System
The PS800 palletized conveyor system features robotic loading and unloading of a machining center. This automated system uses Flow technology, which uses one piece per pallet to maintain continuous material flow and maximize uptime and flexible layouts that connect all operations in the process.

IMTS Booth S-8966
EWAB Engineering
Libertyville, IL
www.ewab.com