Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories, offers its new Methods-YASDA 5-axis automated Vertical Machining Center, the PX30i. "The new Methods-YASDA PX30i offers quality, flexibility and economy to meet challenging OEM and job shop requirements," said a company spokesperson. "It features extensive design and engineering from Methods in a 5-axis machining center manufactured by YASDA, Japanese builder of machining centers and jig borers."
"After extensive collaboration between Methods and YASDA engineers, we are proud to unveil the new Methods-YASDA 5-axis PX30i," said Steve Previti, YASDA Product Manager. "Working together during the design and manufacture of this new machining center for our market, we focused on precision, reliability and versatility at a cost-effective price. The PX30i offers the precision and accuracy of YASDA and will be backed by Methods' sales, service and support organization."
"By partnering with Methods to design the Methods-YASDA PX30i, we are able to offer customers a high-precision machining solution supported by Methods' comprehensive infrastructure that provides applications and automation expertise," said Takuto Yasuda, President of YASDA Precision Tools K.K.
The PX30i features a newly designed, YASDA in-house built, direct-drive spindle with self-adjusting preload, which is designed to improve performance and increase spindle life. The new spindle features the torque, speed and horsepower built to facilitate the efficient machining of a wide range of materials from aluminum to high temperature alloys, including Inconel, titanium and steels with high HRC ratings.
"At the core of the PX30i is a 2-axis rotary table, offering flexibility and speed with a wide range of movement," said the spokesperson. "Providing high efficiency and accuracy to operators with demanding performance requirements, the B- and C-axes feature a direct-drive motor with advanced thermal stability. Robust bridge and bed designs have been built upon YASDA designs with the metal removal capabilities and high rigidity required for precision machining. The machine table and work envelope are sized for ease of operation."
The PX30i offers a turn-key automated machining center solution designed for a high volume, low mix of parts or a low volume, high mix of parts with differing lot sizes, part geometries and materials. Offering manufacturers the ability to do lights-out or unattended manufacturing, the new Methods-YASDA PX30i features a full complement of 32 pallet positions storage and one in the work zone for a total of 33. "The Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) and Automatic Pallet changer (APC) feature a Methods-developed software program for efficient tool/pallet management and advanced scheduling functions," said the spokesperson. "The ATC can be retrofitted for additional tool capacities of up to 500. To maximize valuable floor space, the PX30i offers a footprint of 25 feet (length) by 11 feet (width)."
For more information contact:
Steve Previti
Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
65 Union Avenue
Sudbury, MA 01776
978-443-5388
877-MMT-4CNC (877-668-4262)
sales@methodsmachine.com
www.methodsmachine.com