For machining complex components in a single set-up, Hurco will launch a new mill/turning centre – the TMX8MYS, at the AMB show this year in hall 5, stand D56 which takes place from 28th September to 2nd October 2010.
The 8 inch capacity machine with 64mm bar capacity is the first of the manufacturer's lathes to be equipped with driven tooling, Y-axis and counter spindle with 0.001° C-axis control.
Compared with previous models in Hurco's lathe range, the new machine has increased travels, giving a maximum cutting diameter of 345mm and a cutting length of up to 533mm. Faster acceleration and deceleration have been provided to minimise idle times.
An increase in main spindle power to 27kW (peak) allows 307Nm of torque to be generated at 833rpm. Live cutters with 7kW peak power and capable of 5,000rpm may be fitted in each of the 12 VDI tool positions in the servo-driven turret. Station to station turret index time is 0.3 seconds.
An installed weight of over five tonnes gives sufficient rigidity to enable Hurco to quote a positioning accuracy of ±5µm and repeatability of half that figure. Digital drives and motors with absolute encoders on all linear axes result in good surface finishes.
The easy to program WinMax control software allows simple conversational commands to be used, which together with the clear graphical display of the component and toolpath as it is programmed, makes the machine an attractive proposition for small volume and even one off manufacture.
Although the control can handle the company's ISNC code and macro programming as standard, specific G-code knowledge is not required.
Hurco
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