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vibration stripes by accel/decel, and less quadrant projections. OKK’s fine-pitch ballscrew reduces the maximum rapid speed, but increases the overall precision of the entire system. In ad- dition, the VB53 employs an external, isolated oil cooler, which removes a common source of vibration from the machine, re- sulting in superior die quality. Thermal control protects castings from being exposed to either cutting chips or coolant that can affect thermal displacement during machining. The VB53’s workspace has been redesigned to reduce operator fatigue and is 15–50% more accessible than con- ventional machines. Coil-type conveyers clear chips efficiently, moving stray chips outside the machine quickly. The VB53 also comes with an automatic grease lubrication system stan- dard; this means no waste oil contamination of the coolant, and the cartridge-based design makes it easy for the operator to replace. Standard equipment like the 0.05-µm scale feed- back linear scale enhances the positioning accuracy through all possible applications.
Pick Your Level of Machine Capability
Mazak Corp. (Florence, KY) continues to build out its Five Levels of Multi-Tasking with new machine additions. The Inte- grex j-300 is a Level 3 machine, which features independent milling spindle headstocks with B-axis indexing, as well as full Y-axis travels and tool storage magazines. The j-300 provides milling, turning, and drilling operations for quick and accurate processing of simple to complex workpieces in fewer setups. The j-300’s main turning spindle with C-axis control and 10" (254-mm) chuck capability delivers 25 hp (18 kW), 4000 rpm for demanding metal removal applications. A 30-hp (22- kW), 12,000-rpm milling spindle allows for four-axis simul- taneous machining plus five-axis tool tip positioning indexed in 5° (or optional 1°) increments from -30 to 190° (B-axis control). This capability makes it possible to perform OD machining, as well as turning, facing, grooving, and threading with the same flash tool. The milling spindle can be radially indexed and clamped, enabling the same tool to be used for
I HAVE PROBES ON MY MACHINE; I DON’T NEED A PRESETTER
Misconception #8
The Truth Is: A probe may be an effective way to verify tool lengths between cuts, but it is not the most efficient way to set your tools. A “guess-and-check” process for making adjustments wastes valuable cutting time. A Speroni MAGIS Tool Presetter can verify runout, measure length, diameter, radius, and other geometries using measuring icons, and it can also inspect tools for wear. Spend less time adjusting and more time cutting.
Measure Tools Down to MICRONS in Diameter
The notch-free nut design of our Mega Micro Chuck prevents vibration at high speeds for superior balance and concentricity. It not only eliminates whistling noise and coolant splattering, but also assures increased strength of the nut itself. The super slim taper design of the body offers added strength for micro end milling, and reduces interference in long reach applications.
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