INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Next-generation Puma DNT lathe series unveiled

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a new range of high-performance, box guideway lathes into the market. The next-generation 8-10” chuck (67-81mm bar diameter) DNT Puma 2100/2600 lathe series is inherently flexible and provides manufacturers with capacity up to 460mm turning diameter and 658mm turning length.

The new series comprises of eight models in total.Fundamental to performance is their rigid design and build, which boasts box guideways on all axes to help prevent vibration and, as a consequence, ensure high part accuracies, long tool life and improved surface finishes even during heavy-duty machining operations.

Spindle power and speeds vary (up to 26 kW and 4500rpm) and are model dependent. A high torque option (378Nm) for the DNT 2100M lathe is also available.

DNT lathes feature 10-12 station servo-driven turrets for fast (0.15 second indexing time) and accurate tool selection: driven tooling models are supplied with the rigid BMT 55P or 65P (base mounted) turret that can accommodate 5.5 kW/6000-10,000rpm rotary tools and facilitate fast and precise milling, drilling and tapping operations.To ensure the machining of longer workpieces, DNT lathes are equipped with manual, programmable or servo-driven tailstocks.

The new lathes feature the FANUC iPlus control with 15” touchscreen iHMI that is both intuitive and attractive.

Says Tony Dale, Mills CNC’s CEO:“New DNT 2100 and 2600 lathes are now available.Their impressive technical specification will, I am confident, have a universal appeal among component manufacturers looking to increase their productivity and deliver ‘right-first-time’ turned parts to their customers.”
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Global machine tool market set for growth

The machine tool manufacturing industry is facing a transformative decade, and as manufacturers’ needs become more digitally focused, machine tool builders must evolve their products to meet changing market requirements. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide machine tool market will grow by a CAGR of 4.3% from 2022 to 2032 and reach US$245.2bn in manufacturing value added.

“This growth is driven by new product design facilitating the need for new machine tools, old equipment reaching the end of its lifecycle and requiring replacement, and new machine tool solutions being provided and incentivising upgrades,” explains James Prestwood, industrial and manufacturing research analyst at ABI Research.
For further information www.bit.ly/3KaoVhL

Kennametal tool library available for Mastercam

CNC Software LLC, developer of Mastercam CADCAM software, has collaborated with cutting tool specialist Kennametal to provide customers with the ability to access tooling data for Kennametal brand drills and solid-carbide end mills directly in the Mastercam tool library.Mastercam developers worked closely with Kennametal to enable users to import data on tools that include GOdrill and Kenna Universal solid-carbide drills and a selection of HARVI and KOR end mills. The integration allows Mastercam customers to save significant time searching for desired tools and building tool assemblies.
For further information www.mastercam.com

HyperMill gains quality seal from DMG Mori

HyperMill CADCAM softwarefrom Open Mind now bears the ‘DMQP’ (DMG Mori Qualified Products) quality seal and is thus part of the DMG Mori product configurator. When configuring machine tools, customers can also order tools, clamping devices and other products recommended by DMG Mori at discounted prices, including the HyperMill CADCAM suite. Open Mind supplies its own special post-processors for the optimal implementation of NC code on DMG Mori machines and offers extensive options for automating CAM programming tasks.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Okuma presents Multus B300II at Intec 2023

Okuma showcased its high-performance Multus B300II turning and milling centre for the full processing of small to medium batch sizes at the Intec trade fair in Leipzig last month.

With a turning diameter of 630 mm, a turning length of 900 mm and a magazine that can carry up to 120 tools, the Multus B300II is suitable for the flexible manufacturing of a wide range of components. In conjunction with the universal milling spindle, the main spindle with a speed of 5000 rpm ensures high productivity. At Intec, Okuma demonstrated a complete machining operation, including parts transfer to the opposing spindle and axis processing using the B axis.

Okuma also demonstrated which technologies improve reliability, precision and sustainability.It is possible to plan, simulate and test machining processes using the 3D Virtual Monitor (3DVM), even before production, avoiding cost-intensive mistakes. Using 3D models of the machine, workpiece and tool, the Collision Avoidance System (CAS) monitors the ongoing process.

The intelligent technologies on display included Machining Navi, which selects optimal cutting conditions to avoid vibrations and their impact on the workpiece, and Servonavi, which improves cycle times and accuracy when processing heavy workpieces. Furthermore, the Okuma 5-Axis Auto Tuning System detects and compensates for manufacturing tolerances and wear-related errors in the machine geometry. This enables the machine to maintain its precision for many years.

Okuma also applies its Thermo-Friendly Concept for maximum precision. The system compensates for temperature fluctuations, resulting in dimensional stability in continuous, long-term operation. Users save time, energy and costs since there is no need to warm up the machines or manually adjust settings. Okuma machines are available in the UK from NCMT.
For further information www.ncmt.co.uk