Makino offers its A-Series 5-axis HMC for high-speed aluminum machining of large, thin aerospace structural components including wing spars, wing panels and floor beams. This new family of aluminum machining centers includes the A4, A8, A12 and A20, each positioned for specific part lengths ranging from 4 meters to 20 meters.
"With the A-Series, we have focused on maximizing the average metal removal rate throughout the machine process, improving spindle capabilities for heavy roughing, and optimizing linear and radial axis acceleration for pocketing and wall finishing," said David Ward, Makino Horizontal Product Line Manager.
A-Series machines come standard equipped with a 33,000 RPM HSK-F80 spindle featuring output of 107 HP (80 kW). At peak power, the A-Series spindle can produce chip removal rates up to 5,600 cm3/min (300 in3/min). Workpiece accessibility, size and weight specifications for the A-Series machines are as follows:
- XYZ Axis Travels: 4,200 x 2,200 x 650 mm
- Maximum Workpiece: 4,000 x 2,200 x 500 mm
- Maximum Weight: 3,750 kg
- XYZ Axis Travels: 8,200 x 2,200 x 650 mm
- Maximum Workpiece: 8,000 x 2,200 x 500 mm
- Maximum Weight: 5,000 kg
- XYZ Axis Travels: 12,200 x 2,200 x 650 mm
- Maximum Workpiece: 12,000 x 2,200 x 500 mm
- Maximum Weight: 7,000 kg
- XYZ Axis Travels: 20,200 x 2,200 x 650 mm
- Maximum Workpiece: 20,000 x 2,200 x 500 mm
- Maximum Weight: 10,500 kg
Supporting the A-Series spindle is a compact, fully integrated A and C axis design. With plus or minus 110° of tilt in the A-axis and an infinite degree of rotation in the C-axis, this spindle and head design provide 5-axis roughing and finishing capabilities and part accessibility for deep pockets and side walls.
All A-Series machines share a common FEA column design that is intended to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity. Movement of the column along the X-axis is powered by eight linear motors with 0.8G acceleration. An extra-wide column base and dual-supported ball screws in the Y-axis provide stability of the column and spindle during rapid axis movement.
Also featured in the A-Series is Makino's Volumetric Accuracy Compensation technology for improved tool-tip positioning accuracy. This technology provides in-process tool-tip corrections for sustained dynamic accuracy even in complex 3D geometries, according to the company.
The A-Series can also be equipped with an optional 120 kW spindle. This spindle maintains the same maximum RPM of 33,000 but delivers 50% more power, enabling increased metal removal roughing rates to as much as 6,550 cm3/min (400 in3/min) in aerospace-grade aluminum, according to the company.
This spindle also provides through-spindle coolant capability. With a through-spindle coolant pressure of 1.5 MPa, or 217 PSI, this capability is beneficial for chip evacuation during pocketing and reducing pecking requirements for improved drilling efficiency. It is also intended to extended tool life through direct tool cooling and added cutting lubricity.
The A-Series spindle also features Makino's third generation of Autonomic Spindle Technology (AST3). With AST3, the spindle uses displacement sensors to monitor forces against the spindle. During machining, the data from these sensors is evaluated in real time. If an unsafe load condition is detected, the AST3 reduces the feedrate to prevent damage to the spindle and tooling.
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
www.makino.com
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