UNISIG has increased the capacity of its U.S. manufacturing operations via a new Okuma machine. The machine rapidly processes the complex components that go into the company's large-sized deep-hole drilling systems.
Made by Okuma, the MCR-A5CII-35x100 double-column machining center features multiple heads that allow it to process five sides of a large part in a single setup. As a result, UNISIG is able to manufacture components for its systems in less time and at a reduced cost than if it were to use a traditional vertical machine.
"The MCR-A5CII-35x100 further advances UNISIG's engineering capabilities and productivity levels as the company continues to grow due to increased demand for its deep-hole drilling systems," said Anthony Fettig, CEO at UNISIG. "This machine allows us to keep semi-finished part production in-house and decreases labor intensive finishing work."
UNISIG continuously looks for new ways to optimize its operations to support the evolving technology demands of its customers in industries that include aerospace, automotive, defense, energy and moldmaking.
"While our team of experts are the visionaries behind our products, we rely on the best possible technology to help bring our precision deep-hole drilling systems to life," said Fettig. "By investing in new production equipment, such as the Okuma machine, we can reduce our set-up times, improve throughput and minimize costly production errors."
The MCR-A5CII-35x100 is a high-speed machining center with compact auto loading/unloading attachments for five-sided machining. "The machine's solid, rigid double-column construction helps UNISIG achieve the tight part tolerances that are required for its large systems," said a company spokesperson.
The OKUMA machine has a 118" x 394" table, 61 ton weight capacity and a 6,000 RPM 50 taper spindle for rapid production of large parts. To ensure the safe, efficient handling of the parts, the MCR-A5CII-35x100 incorporates a Konecranes 50 ton bridge-style crane with a 40' span and 17'1" clearance. This variable speed crane is operated by radio control.
To prepare for installation of new machine, UNISIG modified its production facility to include a deep, specially engineered foundation that weighs 650 tons and has helical piers in the ground that will support the combined weight of the machine and the 50 ton crane.
For more information contact:
UNISIG
N58W14630 Shawn Circle
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-252-3802
sales@unisig.com
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