Methods Introduces High Performance Turning / Milling Center

Methods Machine Tools Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, introduced the Nakamura-Tome WY-250 Multi-Tasking Turning / Milling Center. "An opposed two-spindle, two-turret construction features a unique upper and lower Y-axis capability for milling or drilling simultaneously on both turrets and a new Super Mill drivetrain producing high horse power and torque for milling speeds up to 6,000 RPM. The WY-250 includes 25 HP and 20 HP (left and right) spindle motors with Super Mill drivetrain milling motors on the upper and lower turrets, offering 10 HP 40Nm," said a Methods Machine Tools spokesperson.

"To easily accommodate these speeds the WY-250 weighs 26,460 lbs offering high rigidity. In addition, a 60-degree slant bed offers easy access to the work and tooling. The WY-250 is suited for a broad range of applications including diversified, small-lot production to mass production," said the spokesperson.

"The WY-250 offers our customers a milling and turning solution with more horse power and torque. When combined with the dual Y-axis, aggressive chip removal rates are obtained along with the ability to perform one-hit machining which reduces operations and cuts cycle times by up to 50%," said Mr. Richard Parenteau, Director of Application Development at Methods Machine Tools Inc.

"The WY-250 is the latest machine in the Nakamura-Tome WT Series and provides new and innovative capabilities. The system includes 24 rotating, milling tool stations. Two 12-station turrets with half-index capability (48 total) are standard. Offering extensive capacity, the WY-250 features a maximum turning diameter of 8.5 inches (215 mm) and a turning length of 23 inches (580 mm). Bar capacity on the left spindle is 2.6 inches (65 mm) and on the right is 2 inches (51 mm). Spindle speeds are up to 4,500 min-1 (left) and up to 5,000 min-1 (right). Slide travel on the X1 / X2-axis is 6.3 inches (160.5 mm) / 6.3 inches (160 mm), on the Z1 / Z2-axis is 23 inches (580 mm) / 23 inches (580 mm) and on the Y-axis upper turret / lower turret is ± 2 inches (50 mm) / -2 inches (50 mm), +.8 inches (20 mm),"said the spokesperson.

"For efficient operations, the WY-250 system includes functionality to facilitate multi-tasking programming and set-up, reducing fixture costs of complex parts and production stops. The WY-250 System is offered in a compact footprint with dimensions (W x L x H) of 175" (4436mm) x 105" (2674mm) x 94" (2395mm)," said the spokesperson.

Manual Guide i (conversational programming) simulation and optimization software is standard on the WY-250 system for post processing / simulation processes.

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