Latest 5-axis machining technology demonstrated
By admin at 6 October, 2008, 7:51 am
Hurco will demonstrate at the USA’s IMTS 2008 its latest 5-axis machining technology as well as multi-tasking machine tools and its larger machining centres.
Focussing on 5-axis technology, multi-tasking machines and large sized machining centres, Hurco will demonstrate at the USA’s IMTS 2008 machine tool exhibition how productivity and profit are increased by its integrated control with WinMax software and patented machine tool technologies Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, Hurco will unveil its large machining centres with the introduction of two models – the DCX22 twin-column and the VTXZ dual-zone These massive machines, each weighing around 20 tonnes, are designed to accommodate large and/or heavy components up to six tonnes in weight, such as dies, moulds and parts for the aerospace and energy sectors.
The fixed-rail, bridge design of the DXC22 offers X-/Y-/Z-axis travels of 2197/1750/249mm with 24m/min rapid feeds, a 2100 x 1600mm pallet and a 40-taper spindle with 18kW of peak power.
Two work zones characterise the travelling column Hurco VTXZ, which is equipped with a similar spindle. It can be used for continuous pendulum machining of parts within two 762 x 660 x 610mm working envelopes, or production of single parts up to 2m long spanning both zones.
This combination of performance and flexibility is ideal for shops that have a mixed schedule of parts, said Hurco.
* Faster set-up times – whether a manufacturer or subcontractor is producing prismatic or rotational parts, investment in multi-tasking machining centres and turning centres is the most efficient way to realise faster set-up times and eliminate process steps, said Hurco.
Hurco told manufacturingtalk that it had devoted significant resources to these important areas with the addition of numerous 5-axis machining centres, such as its new VM-U series.
While on some 5-axis machines, a trunnion-mounted table is added to an existing 3-axis model, Hurco’s new machines are designed as true 5-axis machines with integrated, high capacity trunnion/tables in various sizes.
Exceptional clearances allow larger component capacity and the table has a fast rotational speed and high load capacity.
The 40-taper, 12kW VM10U model, for example, has a 533 x 406 x 483mm working volume and supports parts weighing up to 150kg.
* Universal slant-bed lathes – Hurco’s development of high performance TMX range of universal, slant-bed lathes with live tooling is another example of the company’s drive towards reducing second and subsequent operations.
The series features the 8in chuck TMX8MY, a high performance, mill-turning machine with driven tools and a Y-axis for increased flexibility.
Model TMX8MYS additionally has a sub-spindle with 0.001 deg C-axis capability.
Similar configurations are available in the larger 10in chuck size.
Compared with previous models in Hurco’s lathe range, the new machines have increased travels, faster acceleration and deceleration rates, more spindle power, a 12-tool servo-driven turret on which all stations are live, and a programmable tailstock option on models without a counter spindle.
In addition to displaying all of the new machines, the Hurco stand will include demonstrations as follows.
* Nine of the company’s flagship VMX series vertical machining centres.
* Five new models in the VM series of machining centres.
* Complete TM line of slant-bed lathes which feature significant performance improvements.
* The HTX500 horizontal machining centre.
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