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New 5-Axis Machine Features New App, Design



DMG MORI's new ULTRASONIC 30 linear 5-axis machine is equipped with the new Operate 4.5 on Siemens' 840D solutionline. Operate 4.5 is the new system platform from DMG MORI for all machines with Siemens controls, from the entry level to the high-end category. Operate 4.5 is built to encompass the complete automation technology of a machine tool, from the drives to the CNC control. "Operate 4.5 offers a uniform user interface for all technologies," said a company spokesperson.

New App

The ULTRASONIC 30 linear is also now available with CELOS, which is designed to simplify and accelerate the machining process. CELOS apps enable continuous and digitized management, documentation and visualization of job, process and machine data. CELOS is compatible with MRP and ERP systems and can be networked with CAD / CAM applications.

New Design

The new DMG MORI design introduced in 2014 has now also been implemented for the ULTRASONIC 30 linear. "It has even more functionality and user friendliness," said the spokesperson. "The large viewing windows, for example, enable optimum monitoring of the manufacturing process. The accessibility of the work area and chip flow during machining also enhance user comfort.

"The machine housing features a special fine structured coating," continued the spokesperson. "These long-life surfaces feature higher scratch resistance and better overall protection against damage." The new DMG MORI design is available in either black or white.

Reduced Process Forces

Due to a standardized HSK-40 spindle holder, the ULTRASONIC actuator holders are designed to be changed over automatically in the milling spindle. These include piezo elements that are activated with an inductive system via the spindle with a frequency between 20 and 50 kHz. "The actual tool rotation is superimposed with additional kinematics in the longitudinal direction," said ULTRASONIC Product Manager Benedikt Brocks. "An amplitude in the 10 um / 000.4 inch range is generated at the cutting edge of the tool. This oscillating interruption of contact results in better lubrication and cooling of the cutting edge as well as optimum removal of particles from the active zone." According to the company, the ULTRASONIC superimposition of vibrations at the cutting edge of the diamond tool reduces the process forces by up to 40%, depending on the material.

"This results in longer tool service life and excellent surface qualities of up to Ra <0.1 um / 0.000004 inch for hard-brittle high-performance materials such as glass, ceramics, corundum and other materials that are difficult to machine such as hard metal or fiber composites," said the spokesperson. The ULTRASONIC 30 linear is designed to combine high-speed cutting and efficient ULTRASONIC grinding of advanced materials in a single machine, allowing for a large range of materials to be machined.

Compact Footprint

"The ULTRASONIC 30 linear 5-axis machine has a high-precision, long-term stable gantry design which has a compact footprint of 4.6 m2 / 49.5 square feet with dual drive in the Y-axis and integral temperature control concept," said the spokesperson. The drives, guides, spindle, machine bed, control cabinet and all media are temperature-controlled.

The linear drives in X, Y, Z are designed to achieve maximum accelerations of > 1.2 g and 50 m/minute / 1,968.5 IPM rapid traverse. The machine has a large swivel range in the B-axis of the worktable of +/- 120° and up to ø250 mm / 9.8". The ULTRASONIC 30 linear has a fully integrated rotating 360° rotary axis with torque technology and is optimally equipped for flexible 5-axis simultaneous machining. The basic machine in the standard version is equipped with a 19 kW / 25.5 HP motor spindle with integrated shaft cooling, HSK-40 tool holder and 40,000 RPM. In addition to the standard 30-pocket tool changer with double gripper, the chain magazine is optionally available with 60 or 120 tool pockets.

Contour Accuracy

"The machine is designed for dimensional and contour accuracy and the best possible surface qualities as well as increases in productivity for grinding and drilling operations of materials such as optical glass, Zerodur and sapphire. Applications include the production of thin-walled lightweight structures and highly accurate slotted hole drillings in optical components (e.g., mirror mounts and gyroscopes), complete machining of watch components from cast zirconium oxide and sapphire (watch cases, steady rests, watch faces and clockwork elements) as well as implants from wear-resistant high performance materials for medical engineering," said Brocks.

"The sectors of composite production as well as composite repair - particularly of fiber composites such as CFK, GFK or CMC - has emerged as the new future market for the ULTRASONIC technologies," said the spokesperson. "Double feedrates with the same component quality can be achieved due to the reduction of process forces in ULTRASONIC machining by up to 40%. There is also no fiber splitting, delamination or formation of built-up edges with ULTRASONIC machining."

For more information contact:

DMG MORI USA

2400 Huntington Blvd.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-593-5400

www.us.dmgmori.com

Southwest

DMG MORI - Dallas

9001 Currency Street #200

Irving, TX 75063

972-929-8321

www.us.dmgmori.com

TX, LA

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Dallas

9001 Currency Street #200

Irving, TX 75063

972-812-5500

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Houston

3403 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. West #100

Houston, TX 77086

713-365-9500

www.ellisontechnologies.com

OK

DMG MORI - Tulsa

7633 E 63rd Place, Suite 300

Tulsa, OK 74133

918-932-2893

www.us.dmgmori.com

Southeast

DMG MORI - Charlotte

4345 Morris Park Drive

Charlotte, NC 28227

704-940-3380

www.us.dmgmori.com

VA, NC, SC

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Charlotte

4345 Morris Park Drive

Charlotte, NC 28227

704-545-7362

www.ellisontechnologies.com

S. AL, GA, MS, TN

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Nashville

7118 Crossroads Blvd.

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-661-6800

www.ellisontechnologies.com

FL

DMG MORI - Clearwater

4585 140th Ave. North, Suite H1008

Clearwater, FL 33762

727-530-1490

www.us.dmgmori.com

Northeast

DMG MORI - Newark

1160 Parsippany Blvd, Suite 103

Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-257-9620

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Tyler Machine Tool

111 Ledge Rd.

Seabrook, NH 03874

603-474-7730

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Tyler Machine Tool

68 Nutmeg Road South

South Windsor, CT 06074

860-528-4010

www.us.dmgmori.com

Boldt Machinery, Inc.

4803 Pittsburgh Ave.

Erie, PA 16509

814-833-9836

www.boldtmachinery.com

Boldt Machinery, Inc.

104 Boss Rd.

Mattydale, NY 13211

315-463-5754

www.boldtmachinery.com

MD, DE

DMG MORI - Charlotte

4345 Morris Park Drive

Charlotte, NC 28227

704-940-3380

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Charlotte

4345 Morris Park Drive

Charlotte, NC 28227

704-545-7362

www.ellisontechnologies.com

Midwest

DMG MORI - Chicago

2400 Huntington Boulevard

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-593-5400

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Chicago

4630 Weaver Parkway

Warrenville, IL 60555

630-393-8900

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI - Cincinnati

5333 Mulhauser Road

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-874-2736

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Cincinnati

5333 Mulhauser Road

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-874-2736

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Cleveland

6955 Treeline Drive

Brecksville, OH 44141

440-546-1920

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Davenport

145 West 76th Street

Davenport, IA 52806

563-388-0800

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - St. Louis

16 MB Corporate Park Ct.

St. Charles, MO 63301

636-946-7077

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI - Detroit

29050 Cabot Drive

Novi, MI 48377

248-324-1928

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Detroit

29050 Cabot Drive

Novi, MI 48377

248-324-1928

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Grand Rapids

1550 Gezon Parkway SW, Suite B

Wyoming, MI 49509

616-261-8665

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Indianapolis

8930 Bash Road, Suite A

Indianapolis, IN 46256

317-577-3723

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Milwaukee

N29 W23825 Woodgate Court West

Suite 100

Pewaukee, WI 53072

262-523-3400

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Minneapolis

13400 10th Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441

763-545-9699

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DMG MORI - Kansas City

7500 College Blvd, 5th Floor

Suites 520/521/522/524

Overland Park, KS 66210

913-871-1373

www.us.dmgmori.com

DMG MORI - Wichita

3450 N Rock Rd

Building 500, Suite 505

Wichita, KS 67266

316-425-7993

www.us.dmgmori.com

West

DMG MORI - Los Angeles

5740 Warland Drive

Cypress, CA 90630

562-430-3800

www.us.dmgmori.com

Southern CA

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Los Angeles

9890 Pioneer Blvd.

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

562-949-8311

www.ellisontechnologies.com

Northern CA

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - San Francisco

2607 7th St. Suite C

Berkeley, CA 94710

866-814-7238

www.ellisontechnologies.com

WA, ID, MT

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Seattle

19625 62nd Ave. South, Suite A109

Kent, WA 98032

253-872-1661

www.ellisontechnologies.com

OR

DMG MORI Ellison Technologies - Portland

10159 SW Commerce Circle #K

Wilsonville, OR 97070

503-682-3280

www.ellisontechnologies.com

AZ

Ellison Machinery

1610 S. Priest Dr. #101

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-968-5335

www.ellisonaz.com

CO

Triad Machine Tool Co., Inc.

7885 West 48th Avenue

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

303-424-0268

www.triadmt.com

UT, ID, MT, WY

New West Machine Tool Technologies

7990 South 1530 West

West Jordan, UT 84088

801-561-2001

www.newwestmachine.com

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