Makino Offers Value-Oriented VMC To Mold Shops
When it comes to
purchasing vertical machining centers, small and large die and mold shops have
traditionally utilized contrasting buying patterns. While small shops tend to
focus on price, larger operations differentiate themselves by applying high
technology equipment. Makino's S33L VMC blends high-performance machining
capabilities with an attractive feature and pricing package to meet the needs of
both types of shops.
S33L
Features and Benefits
The Makino S33L incorporates features
that are designed for mold shops. The S33L utilizes a 40 taper, 13,000-rpm
spindle with the stiffness and rigidity required for hard cutting applications
and the speed necessary to provide high surface quality for demanding die and
mold applications. Heavy cast construction and an axis configuration with no
overhangs insures high machine rigidity resulting in accuracy over the full
range of travel. According to Makino, the S33L is capable of maintaining
positioning accuracies to within .0001 inch (.003 mm) and repeatability of
.00008 inch (.002 mm).
To reduce setups and maximize machine utilization, the S33L is equipped with a 20-tool magazine and automatic tool changer (ATC). The ATC has tool-to-tool exchange time of 1.3 seconds. Linear motion guides on X-, Y- and Z-axes provide the rigidity crucial for surface finishes and provide rapid traverse and cutting feed rates of 960 ipm (24,000 mm/min). The table-working surface is 40 x 18 inches (1,000 x 450 mm). In addition, the axes travel area is 36 x 20 x 18 inches (900 x 500 x 450 mm).
"The S33L includes Makino's proprietary, next generation Super Geometric Intelligence (SGI.3) servo control providing exceptionally smooth machined surfaces-even in high-feedrate machining of complex, 3-D shapes involving continuous tiny blocks of NC data," said a company spokesperson. "This feature helps provide the lowest cycle times achievable by reducing machining cycle times on dies, complex cavities and cores by as much as 40% when compared to most other control technologies."
The machine's footprint is 90 inches wide x 106 inches deep (2,294 x 2,690 mm) and is designed for maintenance access around the entire perimeter. High-volume chip evacuation is facilitated by a wide center trough design that features rear discharge. Other features include an ergonomic swing operator control panel, fully enclosed chip and splash shield, comfortable work table height, easy access to the work zone, flood coolant and an air filtration unit.
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
Fax: 513-573-7360
E-mail: mark.rentschler@makino.com
Southwest
Mike Johns
Andy R. Plassenthal
Wesley Davenport
Texas Machinery Company
11875 Forestgate Drive
Dallas, TX 75243
800-319-7687
972-792-0166
Fax: 972-231-2815
E-mail: tmcwes@msn.com
Terry Worthan
Innovative Machine Solutions, LLC
1124 West Main Street
P.O. Box 922
Jenks, OK 74037
918-299-1810
Fax: 918-299-0383
E-mail: tw@ionet.net
Southeast
Beckman Precision, Inc.
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
864-801-8181
Fax: 864-801-8180
Dan Beckman
Beckman Precision, Inc.
2 Elmwood Drive
Taylors, SC 29687
864-292-8171
Fax: 864-292-0078
E-mail: dbeckman@beckmanprecision.com
Bob Hodge
Beckman Precision, Inc.
1316 Elmwood Drive
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
804-520-4200
Fax: 804-520-0602
E-mail: bhodge@beckmanprecision.com
Dan Lee
Beckman Precision, Inc.
852 Country Road
Englewood, TN 37329-0898
423-887-5656
Fax: 423-887-5658
E-mail: dlee@beckmanprecision.com
Sam Owens
Beckman Precision, Inc.
160 Ringneck Trail
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-664-1627
Fax: 704-664-9545
E-mail: sowens@beckmanprecision.com
Greg Larison
RLH Machine Tools, Inc.
2984 St. Croix Drive
Clearwater, FL 33759
727-742-0436
Fax: 727-797-0859
E-mail: glariso1@tampabay.rr.com