GROB Systems Inc. will demonstrate a range of 5-axis machining applications on its compact G350 Generation 2 Universal Machining Center at IMTS 2022 (booth #431400). Attendees can see how GROB meets the demands of aerospace, medical, and die/ mold machining. GROB personnel will be on-hand to answer specific customer application questions.
GROB machining centers include advanced automation solutions for dramatically increased productivity. The GROB G350 on display will include a dynamic rotary table with a 200rpm B-Axis with infinite rotation, and a maximum rotation of 360° in the A-axis. It will also be equipped with a Siemens 840D sl control, 16k rpm spindle, 117-tool holding capacity, and an HSK-A63 tool interface. The GROB G350 will feature a pyramid fixture holding 3 parts at once - one for an aerospace, medical, and mold part.
Multiple demonstrations will be held throughout each day on the G350 5-axis universal machine, and three applications will be featured:
- Aerospace IBR/ Blisk Segment machined from titanium – showcase the ability to rough and finish on the same machine resulting in high precision; fast and accurate rotary axes produce an excellent finish on the leading and trailing edge of the blade and accurate tool-to-tool blending generates a smooth blade-to-hub blend
- Medical Bone Plate machined from titanium – demonstrate the ability to rough and finish on the same machine to produce a complete part in one setup; finished part will be held by two small tabs, so part removal by hand is fast and easy; GROB G350 machine’s unmatched part accessibility via its tapered spindle nose and positive angle reaching capability, challenging features can easily be reached
- Injection Mold machined out of P20 mold steel – adjoining part features that require high machine accuracy for smooth surface blending; G350 machining center’s horizontal spindle design and multiple coolant functions will also prevent the recutting of chips during the machining of a pocket feature