Hybrid CNC Multi-Spindle Bar Machine
November 1, 2014
Shimada and Gosiger have collaborated to design a new hybrid CNC multi-spindle bar machine. This new design incorporates integrated spindle motors into the Shimada NO-CAM technology and combines hydraulic slides for roughing and CNC slides for finishing.
"In the past, manufacturers chose between CAM actuated automatics and full CNC multi-spindle machines. The cost of a CAM automatic has increased dramatically over time while the challenges of setup, changeovers and finding skilled labor remains. The CNC versions are very capable but come with a very high price tag. Many parts do not require all of the sophistication of these machines. This is the fit of the new Shimada design. The ISM B27 has many of the advantages of the full CNC machines but at a price that can be justified for the kind of work it will run. It is a balanced combination of multi-spindle technology and renowned Japanese accuracy and reliability," said a company spokesperson.
The new machine has six integrated spindle motors that allow independent control of RPM by program. Capabilities include; spindle stopping, C-axis positioning as well as constant surface footage. The initial hydraulic slides allow for simple roughing operations while the CNC slides provide smooth and accurate single point finishing. The machine is equipped with the FANUC 30i control and servo motor package. Numerous attachments are available to further extend the B27's capabilities.
Gosiger High Volume is a division of Gosiger, Inc. specializing in providing solutions to high volume parts manufacturers in North America. The division's additional capabilities include Nomura Swiss, BTB Transfer, Sinico double end-working machines, Shimada multi-spindle chuckers and iFP vacuum chamber parts washers. Gosiger started in the high volume field by engineering solutions around the Euroturn multi-spindle automatic and currently has over 350 machine installations nation-wide.
For more information contact:
Mike Williams
Gosiger Inc.-Dayton
108 McDonough St
Dayton, OH 45402
937-228-5189 / 877-288-1538
www.gosiger.com
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