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 for
the metalcutting and die/mold industries, dedicated to driving out more costs
from your manufacturing operation than any other competitive machine tool
manufacturer. 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.
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MCF-3518 – TIF JPG
MCF-4025 – TIF1 JPG1 TIF2 JPG2
MCF-5025 – TIF1 JPG1 TIF2 JPG2 TIF3 JPG3
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