The machining concept of vertical pick-up machines as a modular system is intended to meet manufacturing companies' requirements for more quality, while simultaneously maintaining high flexibility and reducing cost.
The right-hand and left-hand versions of the EMCO Maier VT 160 and VT 250, when linked with one of three basic conveyor options - oval, meander and crossover-meander designs - provide a machining technology for workpieces with diameters of up to 250 mm, a workpiece weight of 8 kg, and a workpiece height of 150 mm with 30 workpieces (oval) or 50 workpieces (meander). The integration of a cross-over allows the use of different pallets or different workpieces. Each option footprint is only 21 m2.
The VT 160 and VT 250 "Duo" can each perform complete machining of a workpiece (two-face machining with the OP 10 and OP 20). In addition, the production of two different workpieces is possible (part A on machine 1, part B on machine 2).
With the VT 250 and 160, the user can opt for different versions. Beyond the basic version without a Y-axis, the version with the moving turret axis and driven tools leverages the benefits of complete machining. A multi-function platen is optionally available. It can accommodate additional fixed or driven tools. This also applies to long drills and piercing tools. Also optionally, operators can add a linear measuring system, process monitoring and electronic evaluation to their VT 250/160.
"The automation solution available with Duo supports a variety of customer-specific solutions - with or without a workpiece carrier (or pallet). The implementation of the Duo cell is compact and space-saving, and it offers unrestricted access for loading and unloading workpieces. Multiple machine operation and short set-up and retooling times reduce wasted time. Optimized production processes and short chip-to-chip times for the vertical machines create ideal conditions for complete machining with high quality and efficiency," said a company spokesperson.
The machines feature steel-welded construction of the rigid, vibration-damping machine bed and thermo-symmetrical construction of the headstock. Large distances between the guideways of the carriage system and the size 45 linear carriage help provide rigidity.
The digitally controlled synchronous motor on main spindle is designed for heavy-duty machining, with maximum outputs of 29 (VT 250) and 21 (VT 160) kW power, speeds of 5,000 RPM or 7,000 RPM and 280/150 Nm of torque. Directly driven ball screws of Ø 40 mm with lash and maintenance-free couplings achieve speeds up to 60 m/min.
The traverse strokes for the VT 160 are X = 620, Y = +/-65 mm, Z = 310 mm, and for the VT 250 520 / +/-90 / 310 mm. To prevent the Z-axis dropping in case of a power failure, it features mechanical weight compensation.
Both the inner and the outer machine panels are designed for low maintenance. The stainless steel covers and strippers eliminate telescopes; guideways and seals are protected against swarf. The fully enclosed guarding permits economically and ecologically meaningful part removal, as the machine door stays closed even when picking up the workpiece.
For more information contact:
EMCO Maier Corporation
46850 Magellan Drive
Unit 160
Novi, MI 48377-2448
248-313-2700
www.emco-world.com
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N. TX, OK
Glenn Wise
Wise Machinery
2108 Franklin Drive
Arlington, TX76011
817-905-9473
glenn@wisemachinery.com
S. TX
Kelly Sewell
Regal Machine
9840 Tanner Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
281-779-2160
ksewell@regalmachinetool.com
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NC, SC, VA
Chris Miller
Crotts & Saunders
4000 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27104
336-765-7250
cmiller@crottsandsaunders.com
AL, FL (Panhandle), GA, MS, TN
Lester Mercer
Mercer Machinery
3961 Mission Hills Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
901-484-5931
lester@mercermachinery.com
www.mercermachinery.com
FL
Greg Myer
Myer Machinery
P.O. Box 915326
Longwood, FL 32791
407-774-8893
greg.myer@myerprecision.com
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W. PA
Willie Eichele
Motch & Eichele
297 Ascot Parkway
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
330-564-8820
weichele@mande.com
NY
Dick Holley
Machine Tool Network
Eastwood Station
Syracuse, NY 13206
607-656-9913
dickholley@windstream.net
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, NY (Long Island)
Andrew Creed
Realm Machine Co.
12 Crossroads Plaza
West Hartford, CT 06137
860-670-0417
acreed@realmmachine.com
NJ, MD, E. PA
Jeffrey Mayer
Jones Kinden Co.
829 Lincoln Ave.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-429-4280
jmayer@joneskinden.com
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Willie Eichele
Motch & Eichele
297 Ascot Parkway
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
330-564-8820
weichele@mande.com
IL
Chris Boyajian
CNC Services
1235 Humbracht Circle
Barlett, IL 60103
630-372-6440
chris@bestcncservices.com
WI, MI (U.P.)
A. J. Schweda
Premier Machine Tool
P.O. Box 102
Hartland, WI 53029
414-254-5150
aj@pmtmidwest.com
WEST
CA, AZ, NV
Karl Cordas
Tornquist Machinery Co.
320 N. Palm Street, #D
Brea, CA 92821
714-572-6830
karl@tornquist.com
www.tornquist.com