the rails to a machined shoulder instead of simply mounting them to a single surface, making the machine more robust. The double-nut, pre-tensioned ballscrews are anchored at both ends for increased accuracy and rigidity. A dual-wound 12,000-rpm spindle delivers the cutting power they need. Local support and service are important for any purchase,
but it’s critical to have reliable service people you trust when you have a small business. Brooks Associates, which has been a Hurco distributor for more than 30 years, has placed thousands of units throughout New England. And nothing can replace first-hand positive feedback from actual customers. Since Brooks has so much experience in the region, they have numerous customers who are happy to talk to other machinists about their positive experiences with the Hurco machines.
The decision to move forward and invest in new technol- ogy proved advantageous for Wepco, which primarily focuses on aluminum molds for prototype and short-run batches. The Hurco VMX30 delivered superior performance and part quality
HEARD FROM YOUR VISES LATELY?
Advanced cutter technology and Ultimotion software are credited with providing Wepco with the capability to machine Rc
58 mold inserts made from S7 tool steel that come off the machine ready for assembly in the mold.
Instead, the control evaluates the geometry and motion profile and makes sure there is enough lookahead information to make optimized maneuvers. This lookahead mechanism of UltiMotion is another reason why better surface quality can be obtained in a shorter period of time.
Mechanical design of the machining center is obviously important to any shop owner. Standard specifications, such as travels and rapids, are easy to compare from one machine tool builder to the next, but sometimes it’s harder to evaluate “what’s under the hood.” The design of the Hurco VMX30 incorporated into Hurco’s manufacturing process promotes rigidity and reliability. The linear rails are larger, and strategi- cally spaced for increased strength. Also, Hurco wedge locks
• Better clamping quality • Correct clamping force every time
• Consistent process control Ours Tells You How Well It’s Working
Our NC vise is available with an integrated force gauge which tells you how much holding force is being applied to your workpiece. Minimal effort on the crank handle results in extremely high holding force because of the built-in hydraulic power of the vise. Now you’ll know if your part is being held properly.
• Reduced tool breakage • Workpiece deformation reduced • Ideal for roughing and finishing • Reduced operator fatigue
View all of our machining vises at:
www.clrh.com
Ellisville, MO 63021 (636) 386-8022
See us at EASTEC Booth #5133 April 2013 |
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