Shaping change

Four machine tools are being exhibited. The AgieCharmilles Cut E 600 wire EDM is a large capacity machine that combines advanced and proven EDM technologies with GF Machining Solutions’ EDM expertise to deliver a wire machine that helps customers improve their performance and productivity. The machine features the proven IPG digital generator, integrated collision protection (ICP) on X-, Y- and Z-axes, and the intuitive AC Cut HMI control.

The AgieCharmilles Cut 200mS wire EDM is one of the manufacturer’s bestselling machines. It is fast and accurate and features the AC Cut HMI control; an active thermo-stabilisation system and glass scales on all axes for increased precision; integrated collision protection and a range of SMART technology software to increase the machine’s performance and process reliability.

The Form 200 with integrated WPT1 robot demonstrates the productivity gains that can be achieved from automating the die-sinking process. A high performance AgieCharmilles Form 200 spark erosion machine with its fast and responsive digital generator, IQ Technology for zero electrode wear, and flexible electrode changer will be integrated with a WPT1 compact, plug and play robot workpiece loader.

The GF Mikron Mill S 400U is a high-speed 5-axis machine equipped with a 13.5kW/42,000rpm HSK E40 spindle, and a (n x 360; ±110°) rotary tilting table. The machine has 61m/minute rapids on X-, Y- and Z-axes, and features a generous-sized ATC (up to 308 position), and an integrated APC (automatic pallet changer) with up to 20 pallets.

Martin Spencer, managing director at GF Machining Solutions UK comments: “Manufacturers looking for the latest advanced machine tool technologies will be more than impressed with the machine tools we’re exhibiting on our stand.

“The focus at MACH is very much on the future and visitors to our stand will be able to see clearly technologies that will be as relevant and necessary in 2020 as they are in 2016. It’s a case of being able to see tomorrow’s technologies today.”

GF Machining Solutions www.gfms.com/uk
Hall 5, Stand 5043