The VL 2 Vertical Turning Machine features a small footprint and automatic work handling.
Machining area of the VL 2: 12 turning or, alternatively, up to 12 driven drilling and milling tools can be employed to carry out a large number of operations in a single set-up. The machine can also be equipped with an optional Y-axis.
The VT 2-4 machines shafts from two sides after being self-loaded by a gripper mounted on the tool turret.
The VLC 200 H is designed for the machining of gear-type workpieces of maximum 200 mm diameter and module 4.
Finish assembly of a gear shaft. A combination of robots and special-design gripper technology makes it possible to heat-shrink with a joining clearance of < 15 um.
Machining area of an EMAG PO 900 BF for the machining of blisks using Precise Electro-Chemical Machining (PECM) technology.
EMAG will feature manufacturing systems for precision metal components with multiple machines from its new modular standard VL and VT product families. These Modular Standard Machines offer a systematic approach to help provide an efficient manufacturing process, with different operations offered on the same platform, allowing for easy interlinking and eliminating any great capital investment for automation, according to the company.
The VL vertical pick-up lathe series is designed for efficient machining of a variety of chucked components, such as small gearwheels, planetary gears, sun gears, sliding sleeves, synchronizer rings and flanged components. The smallest lathe of the VL product family, the VL 2, machines workpieces with a maximum diameter of 4" and a length up to 6". Increasing in size, the VL 4, VL 6 and VL 8 offer a number of different turning and milling operations within the framework of a single closed-loop production process. Specially designed for the handling of large components, the largest vertical turning machine of the series, the VL 8, handles workpieces up to 16" in diameter and 12" in length.
Built within the same modular concept is the VT-Series for machining large quantities of shaft components. With four axes, a self-loading turret and integrated automation, the VT 2-4 machines shafts with a max diameter of 2.5" and 16" in length. Spindle speeds of up to 6,000 RPM help achieve short cycle times as the shaft is clamped vertically between workspindle and tailstock and machined from two sides. The vertical alignment of the workpiece helps ensure process integrity, where the unhindered chip flow prevents the build-up of chip nests in the machining area.
According to the company, all machines of the VL and VT product families offer the same advantages for every size workpiece:
- A pick-up spindle/turret loads the machine itself, picking up the raw parts from the integrated conveyor and returning the finish machined component.
- A 12-station tool turret designed for short indexing times. For drilling and milling operations, it can also be equipped with driven tools in all 12 stations.
- Service units that are quickly and freely accessible provide short set-up and change-over times.
- A machine base made of MINERALIT polymer concrete helps ensure stability through damping qualities, resulting in enhanced surface finishes.
- Optional Y-axis.
The VLC 200 H will make its North American debut at IMTS 2014. The VLC 200 H hobbing machine integrates EMAG-KOEPFER technology into the EMAG vertical platform, including the pick-up design, where the main spindle removes the raw part from the conveyor belt, transfers it to the tailstock flange and removes it from the machining area after the completion of the hobbing cycle. Gears with a maximum diameter of 8" and module 4 can be dry-milled with shortened cycle times, according to the company.
EMAG will also present its entire portfolio of production technologies, from turning, hobbing and grinding to those that complement traditional metalworking processes, such as its production laser welding, heat shrink technology and electro-chemical machining (ECM) capabilities. According to the company, ECM processes offer non-contact machining with no heat affected zone or mechanical stress to components with no tool wear. An ECM machined blisk will also be on display.
For more information contact:
EMAG LLC
38800 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248-477-7440
info@usa.emag.com
www.emag.com
IMTS 2014 Booth N-6846