Published 1/8/2020

Tech Trends: Machine Match Up

Machining products from Dynamic International, Hurco and Mitutoyo could match up with your business’s machining needs, from better surface finishes to optimizing processes.

Heather Wintle

Contributing Writer, MMT, MoldMaking Technology

Peanut butter and jelly, T-shirt and jeans, Batman and Robin — all these things just go together. So when you think about your business and your machining processes, do these things go together? Are you perfectly matched up with the machines that will bring your shop successful processes? If not, then luckily MoldMaking Technology has a selection of machines below that could match up perfectly with what you need. From spotting presses that offer matching mold parts in a more ergonomic position, machining centers that provide advanced FEM analysis and design to optimize high speed cutting, and a direct drive spindle that features better surface finishes, quieter spindle and less head growth, which one of these will work best for your moldmaking needs?

Spotting Press Matches Mold Parts from an Ergonomic Position

The SXKH spotting press from Dynamic International enables users to match all the parts of a mold in a more comfortable, ergonomic position. The high standard of configuration ensures high performance, and all the main components for mechanical processing are manufactured by imported machining center to ensure machining precision. The spotting press’s shift-out rail of the lower mold plate adopts wear resistant rail with intensified handle and large-scale dust-proof device. Hydraulic system adopts optimal combination of imported high performance hydraulic elements.

Linear Five-Axis Machining Center Minimizes Crossbeam Deformation

The Linmax B-3040 linear five-axis machining center sold by Dynamic International offers a box in box, symmetrical design to drive at the center of gravity, minimizing crossbeam deformation after long periods of usage. The machining center provides advanced FEM analysis and design to optimize higher rigidity, response and stability of high speed cutting. The center’s structural design minimizes the environment temperature affection, ensuring high precision during machining, and the Z axis equipped with four linear guideways enables each side to undertake the same cutting force, enhancing machine lifetime and accuracy.

Machine Series Features Direct Drive Spindle

Hurco launches the latest iteration of the VMXDi series, which features a direct drive spindle. This series includes the VMX24Di, VMX30Di and the VMX42Di. With the direct drive spindle, the VMXDi series boasts a better surface finish, quieter spindle and less head growth. It also includes a 15,000-rpm spindle, improved chip to chip time, faster spindle acceleration and deceleration. The VMX42Di will use the Hurco control powered by WinMax software and the patented motion system called UltiMotion, which determines the optimal trajectory to run the tool, provides consistent programmed feed rates and reduces cycle time. The control helps machinists and job shops be more productive and profitable by supporting many programming methods: conversational programming; NC programming; and a feature called NC/Conversational Merge that optimizes efficiency even further.

CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine Operates Without Compressed Air

Mitutoyo America Corporation releases the MiSTAR 555 CNC shop floor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to its CMM product line that operates without compressed air and on conventional 120V 20 AMP electrical service with movement speeds of 606mm/s and acceleration of 2,695mm/s² (3D). The CMM is a compact, space-saving in-line or near-line CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for high-speed measurements with accuracy assurance from 10°C to 40°C. It features an open-structure design with a single support moving bridge, enabling users to mount workpieces from the front, rear and right for installation and a walk-up inspection station for easier operability. The MiSTAR also uses a Mitutoyo-designed and manufactured robust scale detection system with a high resistance to airborne contaminants, eliminating the need for costly environmental controlled enclosures.

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