Lexair will feature four of its products at IMTS: Mini-Rhinobar bar feeder, Gen 3 Collet Closers, the Unload Pro unloader and a Breuning IRCO PROFimat magazine barfeeder.
The Hydrodynamic Mini Rhinobar is suitable for fixed and moving headstock lathes. It minimizes material waste with only one bar remnant from a 12' piece of material and allows quick changeovers between bar sizes. Available in 6' or 12' models, the Mini Rhinobar reliably feeds 0.06" material and allows maximum spindle RPM with zero bar damage due to its hydrodynamic bar support, the company reported.
"With thousands of installations across North America, this precision-engineered, made-in-the-USA solution offers vibration-free performance, Z-axis retraction while maintaining centerline and a user-friendly interface for simple installation and operation," said a company spokesperson.
Gen 3 Collet Closers are available in 42 mm, 65 mm, 80 mm and 100 mm sizes and feature an improved compact design that allows clustering on a fixture plate to maximize the use of space on the machining center table. Their connector bushing design is engineered to eliminate the need for external plumbing, while rebuilds and maintenance can be done from the top without disassembling the fixture. Its bottom porting design makes it suited for 4- and 5-axis applications.
The Unload Pro unloader is designed for quick and gentle unloading of round workpieces in a fully automatic manner. It employs rapid unloading technology to create a continuous flow of material, enabling lathes to optimize cycle times. It is suited for medium- to large-sized batches and is capable of unloading material with diameters up to 3.15" (80 mm) and workpiece lengths up to 48" (1,200 mm). The machine allows gentle unloading through the subspindle, features large storage capacity and is controlled via a 5.7" graphic touch display. The easy replacement of spindle liner tubes is facilitated by the radial slide of the magazine. The Unload Pro was designed by Breuning IRCO in Germany and is made in the USA by Lexair.
The Breuning IRCO PROFImat magazine barfeed is designed for shops requiring small to medium production runs. Equipped with up to eight guide channels, it allows quick material changeovers, reducing downtime by 60%. At the touch of a button, the robust construction and hydrodynamic effect within the guide channels help ensure reliable and smooth bar feeding, providing seamless barfeed operation. The PROFImat barfeed can handle material diameters from 5 mm to 130 mm and lengths of 3,000 mm, 4,000 mm, 6,000 mm and 8,000 mm, with other lengths available upon request.
Designed for 24/7 operation at maximum load capacity, the PROFImat features remnant retraction, utilizes standard oil or coolant and offers easy replacement of spindle liner tubes due to its axial movement slide. The guide channels are constructed from aluminum with bonded wear-resistant and vibration-dampening material, providing durability and efficient performance. A bundle loader is available, and operation is indicated by colored LED lights, with control via a 5.7" graphic touch display.
For more information contact:
Lexair, Inc.
2025 Mercer Road
Lexington, KY 40511
859-255-5001
www.lexairinc.com
IMTS South Building, Level 3
Booth 339263