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Multitasking Turning Center Offers 100" Turning Length



Doosan Machine Tools America has introduced the new PUMA SMX 3100L tailstock model, which offers an extra-long turning length of 100" (2,540 mm). The model was officially launched in North America at IMTS 2016.

According to Doosan Region Manager Carl Barthelson, current manufacturing trends are exemplified in this new line. "Our customers are requiring machines to have more functionality to increase efficiency and accuracy and to conserve floor space," he said. "It is common to have one multitasking center machine all sides of a part in one set-up and replace multiple machine tools that have singular functions. The PUMA SMX series fulfills all of those needs."

Barthelson also said that the new line is a reflection of Doosan's larger product development approach, which is to research customers' needs and provide solutions, sometimes with specific niche applications in mind. "For example, the new PUMA SMX 3100L model has the new longer 100 inch turning length dimension as a direct result of listening to our customers," he said. "Many manufacturers in the aerospace and power generation markets need that extra capacity for their parts. Likewise for the medical industry, several companies in that market liked what we were doing in multitasking, but did not need such large equipment. So, we now have models that are ideal for medical and other smaller parts."

In addition to the highlighted Z-axis travel of 100" (2,540 mm), other key specifications of the PUMA SMX 3100L include a 4" bar capacity and a maximum turning diameter of 26" (600 mm) to support the turning of long, large diameter workpieces. A range of chuck sizes can be accommodated. The main spindle is powered by 40 HP, 3,000 RPM motors. The Y-axis travel is 11.8" (300 mm) and features the B-axis 12,000 RPM milling spindle that has a 0.0001° incremental accuracy control function and programmable C-axes. The Y-axis machining area has been maximized through an orthogonal design structure.

Features and materials have been designed and built in to provide high rigidity, accuracy, thermal compensation and optimal ergonomics. For example, Doosan uses the finite element method in structural design and minimizes thermal distortion with an oil cooler and an accuracy control feature based on multiple thermal compensation functions. In addition to using robust materials for mass, high rigidity and precision are also achieved through the use of roller-type linear motion components on all guideways. For operator convenience, the SMX machines allow tools to be loaded in the 80-tool magazine from the front, rather than from the side or rear. The FANUC 31i-B5 control panel moves from side to side and swivels, and its height may be adjusted for the operator's comfort and preference.

For more information contact:

Rosemary Carvalho, Marketing

Doosan Machine Tools America Corp.

19A Chapin Road

Pine Brook, NJ 07058

973-618-2500

rosemary.carvalho@doosan.com

www.doosanmachinetools.com

Southwest

TX, LA

Ellison Technologies - Dallas

972-812-5500

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

Ellison Technologies - Houston

3403 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. West #100

Houston, TX 77086

713-365-9500

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

OK

Jack DeLaughter

Machine Tool Specialties, Inc.

5280 S. 100th East Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74146

888-814-8451

jackde@machinetoolspecialties.com

www.machinetoolspecialties.com

S. NM, El Paso, TX

Dick Short

Adams Machinery

215 S. Rockford Dr. #101

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-968-3711

Dick@adamsmachineryaz.com

www.adamsmachineryaz.com

N. NM

Jim Grisley

J.M. Grisley Machine Tools, Inc.

1485 South 300 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-486-7519

sales@jmgrisley.com

www.jmgrisleymachine.com

AR

Rick Boedeker

TechMachinery

133 Kelly Drive

Rogers, AR 72756

479-636-1884

boedeker@techmach.net

Southeast

VA, NC, SC

Ellison Technologies - Charlotte

9724 Southern Pine Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-545-7362

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

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Ellison Technologies - Nashville

7118 Crossroads Blvd.

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-661-6800

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www.ellisontechnologies.com

FL

Kevin McCarthy

APT Machine Tools

4250 St. Johns Parkway

Sanford, FL 32771

321-280-2481

machinesalesapt@aptmtools.com

www.aptmtools.com

Northeast

DE, MD

Ellison Technologies - Charlotte

9724 Southern Pine Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-545-7362 / 410-215-1596

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

NY

David Barclay

Syracuse Supply Machine Tools

43 Co. Rte. 59

Phoenix, NY 13135

315-695-2008

Kevin McCarthy

Syracuse Supply Machine Tools

575 Ludwig Avenue

Cheektowaga, NY 14227

716-893-3643

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www.Syracuse-Supply.com

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Alan Lockery

ABLE Machine Tools Sales, Inc.

800 Silver Street

Agawam, MA 01001

413-786-4662

www.ablemts.com

W. PA, WV

Dan Ambrogi

Allegheny Machine Tool Systems, Inc.

632 E. McMurray Road

McMurray, PA 15317

800-269-4090

724-942-4451

www.allegmach.com

E. PA

Randy Heck

Precision Machine Tool Solutions

571 Mountain Home Road

Sinking Spring, PA 19608

610-670-6780

rheck@pmtscnc.com

www.pmtscnc.com

Metro NY, NJ

Angelo Pennetti

21st Century Machine Tools

1140 Bloomfield Ave. Ste. 228

West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-808-2220

kim@21stcmt.com

Midwest

IL

Ellison Technologies - Chicago

4630 Weaver Parkway

Warrenville, IL 60555

630-393-8900

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

OH, KY

Ellison Technologies - Cincinnati

5333 Mulhauser Road

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-874-2736

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

Ellison Technologies - Cleveland

6955 Treeline Drive

Brecksville, OH 44141

440-546-1920

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

IA, NE

Ellison Technologies - Davenport

145 West 76th Street

Davenport, IA 52806

563-388-0800

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

MO

Ellison Technologies - St. Louis

16 MB Corporate Park Ct.

St. Charles, MO 63301

636-946-7077

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

IN

Ellison Technologies - Indianapolis

8930 Bash Road, Suite A

Indianapolis, IN 46256

317-577-3723

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

WI

Ellison Technologies - Milwaukee

N29 W23825 Woodgate Court West

Suite 100

Pewaukee, WI 53072

262-523-3400

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

MN, ND, SD

Ellison Technologies - Minneapolis

13400 10th Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441

763-545-9699

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

KS

Jack DeLaughter

Machine Tool Specialties, Inc.

5280 S. 100th East Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74146

918-622-0018

jackde@machinetoolspecialties.com

www.machinetoolspecialties.com

MI

Pete DeSilva

Phoenix Machine Tools

45130 Polaris Court

Plymouth, MI 48170

734-455-9122

West

Southern CA, NV

Ellison Technologies - Los Angeles

9828 Arlee Road

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

562-949-8311

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

Northern CA, NV

Ellison Technologies - San Francisco

46758 Lakeview Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

866-814-7238

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

WA, ID

Ellison Technologies - Seattle

19625 62nd Ave. South, Suite A109

Kent, WA 98032

253-872-1661

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

OR

Ellison Technologies - Portland

10159 SW Commerce Circle #K

Wilsonville, OR 97070

cncinfo@ellisontechnologies.com

503-682-3280

www.ellisontechnologies.com

MT, ID, UT, WY, CO, N. NM

Jim Grisley

J.M. Grisley Machine Tools, Inc.

1485 South 300 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-486-7519

sales@jmgrisley.com

www.jmgrisleymachine.com

AZ

Dick Short

Adams Machinery

215 S. Rockford Dr. #101

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-968-3711

dick@adamsmachineryaz.com

www.adamsmachineryaz.com

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