UK debut for universal grinder

The UK debut of a new Kellenberger universal grinding machine concept and a first MACH appearance for Okamoto Works under the representation of Jones and Shipman Hardinge (hall 20, stand 875) will be the highlights of the stand.

The Kellenberger 100 concept can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements, and incorporates key elements of Kellenberger’s Vista and Vita model ranges, the Jones & Shipman Ultramat CNC and Ultragrind 1000, and the Tschudin T25. Elsewhere on the stand will be the Okamoto ACC-63SA surface grinder, which offers a 600 x 300 mm table.
For further information www.jonesshipman.com

Lathes and machining centres unveiled

Mach Machine Tools (hall 20, stand 891) says it will launch a range of best-in-class CNC lathes and machining centres at this year’s exhibition. The 8”-chuck Mach S-202 is a two-axis CNC lathe with a 400 mm turning length and 52 mm bore capacity. Included as standard is a programmable tailstock, parts catcher and swarf conveyor. Customers can choose from the Fanuc 0i-TD or Siemens 828D control with ShopTurn software.

Also launched will be the Mach 710 Mini Mill+, a three-axis vertical machining centre equipped with an 11 kW, 12,000 rpm direct-drive BBT40 spindle. The machine offers a 24-position side-mounted ATC, 48 m/min rapids and roller linear guideways. A Fanuc 0i-TD CNC or Siemens 828D with on-board ShopMill software can be supplied. Both the Mach S-202 CNC lathe and Mach 710 Mini Mill+ machining centre will be displayed with the Fanuc control. However, a Siemens 828D simulator will be available on the stand for visitors to see this control option.
For further information www.machmt.co.uk

Filtration range showcased

Making its UK exhibition debut, the Indusa brand that is now available from Oelheld (hall 17, stand 532) includes the Elstar electrostatic separator range, Mestar mechanical air filters, Dustar dust filtration units and Vlitec media filters.

As well as these core product lines, the Indusa brand incorporates centralised exhaust air and filter concepts, cyclone separators, suction collectors and exhaust collectors, as well as a variety of pre-filters, electrostatic precipitators, fans and silencers.
For further information www.oelheld.com

Machine innovations

NCMT (hall 19, stand 640) says the show will mark the UK launch of the DA300 five-axis, trunnion-type, vertical-spindle machining centre from Makino.

The configuration on display will include a Cellro robotic system for automatically loading and unloading components.
Makino’s DA300 machine is aimed at the five-sided and fully interpolative five-axis production of complex components in one clamping. Also on the stand will be the M460V-5AX vertical machining centre, which is the latest addition to the Genos series from Okuma and the first five-axis machine in the range. Machining volume is 762 x 460 x 460 mm. Okuma’s Thermo-Friendly Concept is included in the specification, applied to both the machine structure (TAS-C) and spindle (TAS-S). Tests have shown thermal deviation to be less than 10 µm over a 24-hour period, despite an 8°C variation in ambient temperature. Features such as Okuma’s five-axis tuning system, which fine-tunes the geometry of the machine for precision, and Okuma’s Absoscales on the X, Y and Z axes, are all part of the standard package.
For further information www.ncmt.co.uk

CAM strategies for turning operations

CADCAM developer Open Mind (hall 17, stand 620) will be presenting Virtual Machining, a key component of the company’s HyperMill Maxx Performance machining system that is said to reduce cycle times by up to 90%; and the package will see the inclusion of the RollFeed turning system from tool manufacturer Vandurit.

According to Open Mind, RollFeed generates flawless workpiece contours in no time at all.
As a three-axis machining strategy, RollFeed turning makes it possible for the entire contour of the cutting edge to ‘roll-off’ rotationally symmetric surfaces of any shape. The cutting movement is produced by a horizontal swivelling of the B axis with simultaneous compensation for the X and Z axes. This action means that grooves can be machined with a single tool in a single movement.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com