"Chevalier's unique line of products will be in SOUTH-TEC booth 1130 in the Charlotte Convention Center for decision makers seeking to research and purchase innovative machinery," said a company spokesperson. "Chevalier's knowledgeable engineers will be on hand to provide new insights and answer questions as a number of machines run through cycles all three days of the show."
The machines at the show include the new EM2033L VMC, FBL-200 lathe, Smart-B818III profile grinder and the FSG-1224ADIII fully automatic grinder. All will be running cycles cutting air.
The machine line-up at SOUTH-TEC includes:
- New EM Series VMCs: The new EM Series is a high-speed VMC designed to increase production capabilities. The series is engineered with efficiency to satisfy the need for large quantity machining with limited floor space. Choose from three models: EM1620L, EM2033L and EM2040L.
The major parts of the machine are constructed of high-quality Meehanite cast iron, which offers stability. The machine's base is supported by full-travel, enabling it to be suitable for high-speed machining. All three axes are built with high-speed linear ways, providing smooth quick movement without delay.
The series provides fast interpolation, minimizing machining time with rapid speed up to 1,889.7 IPM. All three axes are driven by preloaded P3 ballscrews and super fast linear ways. The powerful 20 HP spindle motor handles up to 10,000 RPM, producing a fine finish surface in high speed, with enough torque in lower RPM. Tool capacity is up to 24 tools, with a random-tool, double-arm tool change.
The series features: FANUC 0iMD; color 8.4" LCD that has simultaneous contouring; linear-circular-helical interpolation and canned cycles for drilling, tapping and profiling, all with FANUC drives and motors. Plus, a two-year FANUC warranty.
- FBL-200 Slant Bed Lathe: The newly designed FBL-200 offers a 45-degree, slant-bed rigid box ways structure. Its ribbed-Meehanite, cast-iron, mono-blocking fabrication provides strong support and excellent damping absorption that helps resist deflection and vibration during heavy machining. The FBL-200 is engineered with ease of access and trouble-free maintenance in mind. Its compact design minimizes floor space. It is suitable for mixed volume, short-run or dedicated high-volume applications. The FBL-200 slant bed lathe features an 8" chuck, 18.5" maximum swing diameter with 10.2" maximum turning diameter and a maximum turning length up to 16". The lathe features an up-to 20
- SMART-B818III Automatic Grinder: The new SMART-B818III is capable of producing “mirror” surface finishes on accurately ground workpieces that result in microfinishes of 5 RMS. The positioning accuracy is 0.0025 mm and the grinding accuracy is 1 micron. The SMART’s movements are programmable in increments of 0.001 mm and include a table size of 8" x 8". The maximum distance from table to spindle centerline is 18" and wheel spindle is rated at 500-7,000 RPM and 3 kW (4 HP). The SMART’s standard grinding wheel size is 8" x .5" x 1.25". The machine weighs approximately 2,665 lbs., with dimensions of 80.9" x 82.36" x 82.7". The SMART’s PC-based control, combined with a user-friendly conversational TaskLink and constant contact dressing function, makes it easy to learn and operate.
- FSG-1224ADIII Surface and Profile CNC Grinder: The new FSG-1224ADIII Series is an automatic-precision, surface grinding machine. This series includes the new touchscreen control station that is adjustable to a comfortable position for the operator. Switches, buttons, LEDs and indicating lamps are all combined in a touch display that is ergonomically positioned to provide the best user-friendly operation. The FSG-1224ADIII Series includes a new PLC controller that provides a grind cycle with rough grinding, fine grinding, spark-out passes and an automatic over-wheel dresser with compensation, which can be added to fully automate the grind process. After the cycle is finished, the table will “park” either left or right of the saddle and at the front to facilitate unloading and loading. The spindle can be set to “stop running” or “continue running.” The wheel head can also be set to return to the start position or to park at a reference point. Once the cycle is started, the wheel head will move rapidly to the start point and repeat the grind cycle. If material is required to be removed from both sides, "flip over” can be selected, so the wheel head position is at the finished grind height, which immediately commences grinding without touching off.
For more information contact:
Chevalier Machinery Inc.
9925 Tabor Place
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562-903-1929
www.chevalierusa.com
SOUTH-TEC 2015 Booth 1130