IMTS 2016: GF Machining Solutions to Debut Wide Range of Advanced Technologies
Other GF Machining Solutions technology advancements coming to IMTS:
- Additive manufacturing:
The AgieCharmilles AM S 290 Tooling machine incorporates additive processes based on the technology of the EOS M 290 metal laser sintering system.
- Automated laser texturing:
The compact 5-axis AgieCharmilles LASER P 400U machine provides easy, repeatable laser engraving texturing and structuring for small parts.
- MILL P 800 U ST:
The recently released Mikron MILL P 800 U ST (Simultaneous Turning) combines milling and turning in a single machine. The combination improves productivity, accuracy and cost effectiveness and eliminates transfer-related part errors, making it especially valuable for aerospace applications.
- MILL S 400U:
The Mikron HSM 400U milling machine provides full 5-axis simultaneous highspeed machining in a compact footprint that accommodates workpieces up to 9.05" x 13.77". This machine will highlight a post processing application for additive-built conformal mold inserts.
- HEM 500U:
Through its special rotary/tilt table and 20,000-rpm StepTec spindle, the cost effective Mikron HEM 500U delivers accurate and reliable parts production through highly efficient, 5-axis-simultaneous single-setup machining.
- Liechti GoMill 350:
The Liechti GoMill 350 is part of range of 5-axis milling machines engineered specifically for machining turbines for aircraft engines and power generation.
- CUT E350:
The high-performance, high-productivity CUT E350 wire EDM incorporates several technologies to help manufacturers increase flexibility, accelerate time to market and reduce cutting times by up to 18 percent.
- CUT 200 Dedicated:
The CUT 200 Dedicated wire EDM for the Aerospace market delivers speed, performance, quality and productivity – in addition to the ability to control production costs.
- FORM 20:
The highly-efficient FORM 20 die sinking EDM conserves energy through its Intelligent Power Generator that optimizes the EDM process and dramatically reduces electrode wear. The FORM 20 will be shown with a System 3R WorkPartner 1+ robot.
- FORM 200:
The FORM 200 die sinking EDM equipped with the Intelligent Speed Power Generator reduces electrode wear and provides quality surface finishes, increased material removal and high accuracy, even in applications involving deep, narrow cavities and poor flushing conditions. This machine excels at applications in difficult aerospace alloys.