Multiax Model T 5-axis machining at Willis Marine
Completed yacht at Willlis Marine prepared for shipment
OSAI has announced that it supplies its 10 Series CNC for the Multiax Model T 5-axis machining center used for producing major structural components in high-end, custom yachts.
Willis Marine, custom yacht-builder in Stuart, FL, designs and crafts vessels using materials including stainless steel, aluminum, matching veneers and hardwoods. "To achieve these beautiful and highly functional, one-of-a-kind marine beauties, Willis Marine depends on a Multiax Model T machining center powered by OSAI's CNC control to machine and sculpt structural components including decks, ribs and panels," said a Willis Marine spokesperson.
"We draw these components using our CAD system and download the program into the Multiax OSAI controller," said Mark Willis, Founder and President of Willis Marine. "We cut all kinds of large and small components including small molds, parts, pieces, tooling, everything. We cut a lot of fixtures eliminating time-consuming manual processes. This work is done quickly on the Multiax owing to the speed of the OSAI controller."
OSAI'S CNC control power enables machining at a top speed of 450 mm/s with precision control, and where necessary, to override the speed and jog corners producing accurate, detailed edges. "This is done automatically," said Willis. "The power of the controller protects both the accuracy of the machine and also the program that is being executed."
"Like many other OEM's who integrate the OSAI CNC control into their machines, it was an ideal choice for the Multiax Model because it allows the optimized management of the 5-axis machining in terms of cost and performance," said Ivica Simunic, National Sales Manager for OSAI USA.
The Multiax comes in different work cube sizes and also has a high frequency liquid-cooled spindle which has been designed to be versatile and capable of articulating around and under complex 3-D forms, needed for Willis Marine's specialty yacht designs. The Multiax modular architecture allows for different configurations, each addressed to diversified and changing production needs. "The OSAI CNC control simplified installation and commissioning in the Multiax machining system, enabling faster time-to-market because of its advanced software modules and hardware components. In other words, the Multiax with all of its capabilities was available at the right time for Willis Marine's needs," said an OSAI spokesperson.
OSAI'S family of CNCs is scalable and with a computing power adaptable to customized requirement. It requires no modification to the software or the application and features block processing speeds of up to 7,000 blocks per second. The OSAI CNC control can also use compact or modular drives, servomotors and spindle motors to meet any application need. Another feature is OSAI's real-time SoftPLC. When integrated in the CNC, it is versatile, allowing interface of the control with most machine systems. These include simple 3-axis milling machines to multi-axes and multi-spindle machining centers including the Multiax Model T 5-axis machining center.
For more information contact:
Ivica Simunic
National Sales Manager
OSAI USA
711 East Main Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
413-598-5200
sales.osai.usa@primaelectro.com
www.osaicnc.com