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5-Axis Cutting for Mega-Size Aerospace and Energy Parts



MAG's modular HMC 1250/1600 Series is engineered for high-precision, high-productivity machining of large aerospace, power generation, pump, valve and off-road equipment parts. It includes eight spindle options to suit special purpose or general machining requirements.

The 6,000 and 8,000 RPM / 46 kW (61.6 HP) tilt spindles - with +90/-120° A-axis travel - joins an all-around 10,000 RPM / 46 kW (62 HP) spindle, high-speed 24,000 RPM spindle, high-torque 2,600 Nm / 80 kW (1,918 ft-lbs) spindle and two live spindles (110 or 130 mm diameter). The high torque spindle is especially suited for hard metal cutting, while the live spindles extend W-axis reach by up to 800 mm (31.5"), enabling deep cavity milling to high precision with shorter, more rigid tools, reported the company. Standard on the live spindle, MAG's exclusive Z-axis thermal compensation software dynamically offsets spindle growth to help maintain tight tolerances.

Designed for enhanced application flexibility, the HMC 1250/1600 offers maximum 3,000 mm (118") work zone swing and 15,000 kg (33,000 lbs) pallet load capacity. Major machine components, including the X-bed, Z-bed and column, are cast ductile iron, with pallets up to 1,600 x 2,000 mm, headstock and rotary table housings of gray cast iron. Modular design provides a range of machine travels, 60- to 300-tool magazines and two control choices.

The 5-axis HMC offers 56 to 100 kW (75 to 133 HP) spindle power, 35 kN (7,870 lbs) Z-axis thrust and a full contouring hydrostatic rotary table. The 360,000 position contouring table is intended to provide a rigid work platform, while a worm gear drive with clamp securely holds axis position. Rotary table positioning accuracy is 10 arc seconds, repeatable to 5 arc seconds. Positioning accuracy of the tilt spindle is 4 arc seconds, repeatable to 2 arc seconds.

The HMC Series comes standard with linear scale feedback in X, Y and Z axes, providing 8 micron (0.0003 in) positioning accuracy and 5 micron (0.0002 in) repeatability. Heavy-duty hardened and ground roller guide ways enable a rapid traverse rate of up to 40 m/min (1,575 IPM) with high acc/dec rates, double the load capacity and nearly 10 times the wear life of ball-type ways, according to the company. The full work zone enclosure is pre-engineered to provide a clean machining environment and includes a doorway for operator access with walkway/platform inside.

For more information contact:

MAG IAS, LLC

3940 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 500

Erlanger, KY 41018

859-534-4600

info-us@mag-ias.com

www.mag-ias.com

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