MAKINO OFFERS VALUE-ORIENTED PRODUCTION READY S33 VMC
S33 Provides High-Performance at an Econcoimical Price for
the Die Mold Shop
MASON, OH—September 2008—When it comes to purchasing vertical machining
centers, small and large die and mold shops have traditionally utilized
contrasting buying patterns. While small shops tend to focus on price, larger
operations differentiate themselves by applying high technology equipment.
Makino’s S33 VMC blends high-performance machining capabilities with an
attractive feature and pricing package to meet the needs of both types of
shops. It is dedicated to helping manufacturers drive down the cost of their
operations.
S33 Features and Benefits
The Makino S33 incorporates features that are attractive to technology savvy
mold shops. The S33 utilizes a 40 taper, 13,000-rpm spindle with the stiffness
and rigidity required for hard cutting applications and the speed necessary to
provide high surface quality for demanding die and mold applications. Heavy
cast construction and an axis configuration with no overhangs ensures high machine
rigidity resulting in outstanding accuracy over the full range of travel. It is
capable of maintaining positioning accuracies to within ±0.0001 inch (0.003 mm)
and repeatability of ±0.00008 inch (0.002 mm).
To reduce setups and maximize machine utilization, the S33 is equipped with a
20-tool magazine and automatic tool changer (ATC). The ATC has a quick
tool-to-tool exchange time of 1.3 seconds. Linear motion guides on X-, Y- and
Z-axes provide the rigidity crucial for superb surface finishes and provide
rapid traverse and cutting feed rates of 1,575 ipm (40,000 mm/min). The
table-working surface is 34 x 20 inches (850 x 500 mm). In addition, the axes
travel area is 26 x 20 x 18 inches (650 x 500 x 450 mm).
Steeply sloped work zone surfaces, highly crowned telescoping covers and twin
spiral chip screws assure quick and efficient chip handling - even the most
challenging dry cutting environments. A large coolant tank and integrated,
internal multi-phase separation system assures ample coolant for those tough
chip intensive projects.
The S33 includes Makino’s proprietary, next generation Super Geometric
Intelligence (SGI.4) servo control providing exceptionally smooth machined
surfaces—even in high-feedrate machining of complex, 3-D shapes involving continuous
tiny blocks of NC data. This feature helps provide the lowest cycle times
achievable by reducing machining cycle times on dies, complex cavities and
cores by as much as 40% when compared to most other control technologies.
The machine’s footprint is a compact 96 inches wide x 135 inches deep (2,445 x
3,430 mm) and is designed for easy maintenance access around the entire
perimeter. Other features include an ergonomic swing operator-control panel,
fully enclosed chip and splash shield, comfortable work table height, easy
access to the work zone, air blow and an air dryer unit.
The Makino S33 VMC provides outstanding machine rigidity, proven high speed
machining capability, superb accuracies and superior performance for both the
small and large die and mold shop.
Other features include an ergonomic swing operator control panel, fully
enclosed chip and splash shield with worklight, comfortable work table height,
easy access to the work zone, flood coolant, and an air filtration unit.
Additional Benefits
For even greater flexibility, the S33 can be configured with an integral pallet
changer providing an extremely quick 7-second pallet change for a 24 x 16 inch
(600 x 400 mm) pallet capable of an 880 pound (400 kg) pallet load. A 30-tool
magazine and through spindle coolant also make this pallet changer version of
the machine a high performance parts producer.
About Makino
A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers, Makino provides a wide range
of high-precision metal-cutting and EDM machinery, including horizontal
machining centers, vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers,
graphite machining centers, and wire and Ram EDMs. Our flexible automation
solutions provide reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of
production volumes and designs. With Makino engineering services, we offer
industry leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across
all industries. For more information call 1.800.552.3288, or visit
www.makino.com.
# # #
S33 Image: TIF JPG
Visit www.makino.com/media for releases, images, and other media information.
Makino logo: JPG
Media Contact
Amber Long or Jake Smith
GyroHSR
513.671.3811
makino@gyrohsr.com