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MAKINO INTRODUCES MCF SERIES FOR LARGE COMPONENTS
Makino Introduces MCF Series for Large Components
High-speed, precision horizontal machining center for parts up to 5300 x 3000mm
MASON,
OH – August 2007 – In a world where parts are growing more complex, the
need for a large, high-precision, high-speed horizontal machining
center for production work is apparent. With this in mind, Makino has
introduced the MCF Series of HMCs, suitable for parts up to 5300mm in
diameter and 3000mm tall.
“Makino is
known as the standard in high performance horizontal machine tools,”
said Tim Jones, Makino’s HMC product manager. “The MCF Series takes the
precision and quality we have built into our smaller HMCs and applies
it to parts up to five meters in X. This allows a whole new level of
quality, speed and efficiency for those producing these large parts,
unseen in this category until now.”
Four sizes of machines are available for delivery in nine months or less, depending on the work envelope size needed.
Model -- XYZ Travels -- Pallet Working Area -- Max Workpiece (diameter x height)
MCF3518 -- 3550 x 1800 x 2000mm -- 2000 x 1600mm -- 3500 x 2000mm
MCF4018 -- 4050 x 1800 x 2000mm -- 2500 x 1600mm -- 4600 x 2000mm
MCF4025 -- 4050 x 2500 x 2000mm -- 3000 x 1600mm -- 4600 x 3000mm
MCF5025 -- 5050 x 2500 x 3000mm -- 4000 x 2000mm -- 5300 x 3000mm
All
MCFs are built with a 18,000 rpm spindle, a feedrate of up to 16 meters
per minute, and come standard with Makino’s Geometric Intelligence
(either GI.3 or Super GI.3). Average positioning accuracy in X is 2
microns, 1.3 microns in Y, and 1.5 microns in Z. Repeatable positioning
accuracy average in X is 0.87 microns, 0.65 microns in Y, and 0.73
microns in Z. In circular form machining, MCFs are guaranteed accurate
to 9 microns.
Other features include a
double-gib system to insure high accuracy over long periods and a
semi-floating slideway system to constrain lost motion. Makino’s
Thermal Stabilizer technology is incorporated on the machines to reduce
deformation by 50 percent, as well as Makino’s patented core-cooled
spindle and under race lubrication.
A
60-tool magazine is standard, though the machines are available with
120 and 240 magazines as well. Maximum tool length is 800mm at a weight
of 30 kg.
“These machines may be big,
but you can still expect the performance of a Makino,” added Jones. “We
have several other large machines, such as the MAG series for aerospace
and the MCC-VG for large molds, so we know what it takes to build a big
machine right.”
Makino is a global provider of advanced machining technology and
application support, where new thinking takes shape for the
metalcutting and die/mold industries. Makino manufacturing and service
centers are located in the United States, Japan, Germany, Singapore,
Italy, France, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, China, Mexico, Brazil and India,
and are supported by a worldwide distributor network. For more
information call 1.800.552.3288, or visit www.makino.com.
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MCF-3518 – TIF
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MCF-4025 – TIF1 JPG1 TIF2 JPG2
MCF-5025 – TIF1 JPG1 TIF2 JPG2 TIF3 JPG3
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Media Contact
Brandon Rhoten
HSR Business to Business
513.346.3588
brhoten@hsr.com
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