values up to 70 HRC. In these applications typical productivity gains are in the order of 25%. These improved performance figures are achieved due to the combination of a recently developed carbide substrate and a Ti1200-based AltiN (Aluminium Titanium Nitride) coating.
spins to 3,400rpm. For heavy cutting operations, an optional two speed gearbox increases torque to 840ft/lb at 200rpm. The A2-6 spindle nose is equipped with a 10 inch hydraulic three jaw chuck and the machine is equipped with a 12 station bolt- on style tool turret. The ST-30 also comes with Y-axis and as a Super Speed version. Haas CNC turning centres include such innovations as massive headstock castings with symmetric ribs for rigidity and stability; large tailstock castings with a two piece design for easy realignment; embedded chip trays for improved sealing and efficient chip removal; increased volume, roll-out coolant tanks; and double wall doors riding on precision bearings for smooth, reliable operation.
In previous years at Southern Manufacturing, Trumpf (stand P36) has focused on its leadership in laser technology for product marking. The 2012 event will be no exception but in addition the company will also demonstrate its precision bending capabilities with one of its TruBend machines. The entire TruMark product range is modular. Standard modules with fundamental functions are complemented by those with special features for different tasks. This concept enables Trumpf to provide cost- efficient and service friendly markers optimally designed to
suit the application and which can be upgraded at any time. Two Trumpf TruMark laser marking machines will feature at the show. The TruMark 5020 with diode pumped fibre laser combines high power, high repetition rates and variably definable pulse duration. Also on display will be the TruMark Station 1000 desktop laser system with a TruMark 3130 marking laser.
On the bending side the company will be promoting its TruBend 7036, which with its high speed and acceleration of the beam and back gauge, is one of the world’s fastest bending machines. WNT (UK) (stand S48) is using its presence at Southern Manufacturing to highlight the productivity gains available thanks to recent developments in solid carbide milling and indexable insert turning technology. Two key areas have been addressed: milling of steel and cast iron and the turning of stainless steel materials. In both cases WNT has developed products that are said to significantly boost tool life and productivity to deliver major cost savings.
The range of SCR Monstermill solid carbide end mills has proved to be effective for high performance cutting applications on steel and cast iron components with hardness
The recent launch of WNT’s HCN 2125 carbide grade for the machining of stainless steels is also solving the age old problem of poor tool life when machining stainless steel materials and represents a grade that can increase tool life by as much as 50%, thanks to its new carbide substrate and Dragonskin PVD tool coating.
Blum-Novotest (stand S31) will give its UK debut to the new TC76-DIGILOG – claimed to be the world’s first touch probe for robust use in machine tools, combining digital and analogue technology. Alongside will also be the new Tool Monitor Adaptive Control (TMAC) tool monitoring solution which protects CNC machines while providing valuable information regarding the cutting process. The system reduces the high cost of replacement tools, lost production and rejected parts by effectively measuring tool wear in real time. It operates on the principle that the horsepower required to cut a part increases as the condition of the cutting edges of the tool deteriorate. These new developments will be shown alongside established and successful products like the LaserControl NT-H 3D and the Z-Probe series for tool setting and measurement. The Blum stand will also show the established TC50 workpiece touch probe and the TC52. With a diameter of 40mm and an effective length from spindle nose to stylus tip of only 112mm, the TC52 has an innovative optoelectronic measuring unit which produces the same measuring results
when probing in various directions. For higher accuracy, versatility and reliability, the TC53-10 probe for tool and workpiece measurement for milling, turning or combined mill/ turn machines will also make an appearance.
Precision machining
subcontract specialist Rodmatic (stand S37) is to
demonstrate its single source strategy capability that spans assembly to production of a diverse range of components in a wide range of materials at the
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