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MAKINO A81 HMC REDUCES COSTS AND ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY
Makino 1-Series HMC Reduces Costs and Enhances Productivity
a81 HMC Employs 50 Taper Spindle and 630 mm Pallet
MASON, OH-September 2008-Makino’s
a81 horizontal machining center (HMC) features the largest pallet
available in the popular 1-Series line. It provides unparalleled
productivity and reliability, and helps customers reduce costs from
their manufacturing operations.
The Makino a81 is loaded with
features that help manufacturers increase productivity and decrease
operational costs, including swift axis movement and faster spindle
acceleration/deceleration than other comparable HMCs. Out-of-cut time
is diminished because of the machine’s standard ring-type, 40-tool
magazine with short seek times. This is complemented by a quick
automatic tool changer that has a fast tool-to-tool (1.7 seconds) time
and chip-to-chip (3.5 seconds) time.
Makino’s a81 is the largest of the
1-Series line. It is capable of handling a payload of 2,640 pounds
(1,200 kg) and an X-, Y-, Z-axis travel of 35.4 x 31.5 x 40.2 inches
(900 x 800 x 1020 mm). The a81 is capable of simultaneous B-axis
movement with tool change
It is fitted with a 24.8-inch
(630-mm) pallet and a standard 50 taper, 10,000-rpm spindle with
exceptional acceleration characteristics and minimal vibration. The
spindle is equipped with a 300-psi through-spindle coolant system.
Rapid traverse and cutting feedrate of the a81 are 1,968 ipm (50
m/min).
The a81’s footprint is 138 x 215
inches (3,460 x 5,370 mm), which is more compact than competitive
machines and designed for easy maintenance access around the entire
perimeter. High-volume chip evacuation is facilitated by a wide-center
trough with a standard rear discharge lift up chip conveyor that
includes a coolant leakage protection design.
Other features include an automatic
pallet changer with safety guard, a standard three-point support
system, an ergonomic swing operator control panel, a safety-designed
four-layer protective operator door window and flood coolant and
overhead shower coolant.
The a81 comes standard with
Makino's proprietary, next generation Geometric Intelligence (GI) servo
control with Radical Mode. GI helps provide the lowest cycle times
achievable, while maintaining accuracy and meeting the customer’s Cpk
requirements.
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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Media Contact
Brandon Rhoten
HSR Business to Business
513.346.3588
makino@hsr.com
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