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High Speed VMC for Graphite



Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc.'s new Hi-M G1 vertical machining center (VMC) is specially designed to cut graphite. Its quick and precise performance makes it suitable for dry cutting graphite electrode material used in aluminum die-cast work. The rigid yet compact structure, with a design based on 3D/FEM analysis and wide LM guides for X/Y/Z axes, provide accuracy.

For high-speed operation, the 24,000 RPM spindle is integrated with a high power motor, and without any parts to transfer power between the motor and spindle. This design minimizes vibration, noise and power loss during high-speed rotation. In addition, a bearing grease lubrication system and synchronous temperature control decreases the influence of external temperature variation and improves smoothness.

The Hi-M G1 is engineered with a dustproof/waterproof spindle and an advanced dust reduction system. This system includes a sealed roof design that collects the fine dust generated during the machine process. A dustproof air curtain system prevents dust inflow into each axis. Included as standard, the dust collector operates with 5 HP air volume. The design of the Hi-M G1 door enables convenient cleaning.

"The user-friendly Hi-M G1 includes a Siemens-828D controller," said a company spokesperson. "It provides flexible, interactive programming, as well as controls that enable high productivity."

Hi-M G1 specifications include a spindle coolant system, an HSK-E40 spindle taper, a 29.52" x 23.62" table with an 881.84 lb. load capacity and a 16-tool ATC. The machine occupies just 83.26" x 87.8" of floor space and weighs 10,582 lbs. The dimensions of the dust collector are 38.18" x 38.18".

Other applications of the Hi-M G1 include high precision graphite automotive parts machining.

For more information contact:

Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc.

555 Bond St.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-573-0100

www.hwacheonusa.com

Southwest

OK, AR

Maruka USA

1210 NE Douglas St.

Lee's Summit, MO 64086

816-524-1811

www.marukausa.com

TX

Prosper Machine Tools

7415 Whitehall St., Suite 123

Richland Hills, TX 76118

682-626-5537

www.prospermt.com

NM

Moncktons Machine Tools

637 Osage St.

Denver, CO 80204

800-947-8665

www.mmtproductivity.com

LA

Machine Tools

914 West Pont Des Mouton Road

Lafayette, LA 70507

337-234-0818

www.machinetoolscnc.com

Southeast

VA, NC, SC

Crotts & Saunders

2709 Boulder Park Court

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

336-765-7250

www.crottsandsaunders.com 

TN, MS, AL, GA

Cardinal Machinery, Inc.

7535 Appling Center Drive

Memphis, TN 38133

901-377-3107

www.cardinalmachinery.com

FL

Hwacheon Machinery America

555 Bond St.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-573-0100

www.hwacheon.com

Northeast

NY, NJ, PA

Maruka USA

45 Route 46 East #610

P.O. Box 747

Pine Brook, NJ 07058

973-487-3800

www.marukausa.com

ME, NH, MA, CT, RI, VT

Packard Machinery

504 Groton Road

Westford, MA 01886

978-692-3100

www.packardmachinery.com

WV

Mabscott Supply

140 Whitestick St.

Mabscott, WV 25871

304-254-0293

www.mabscottsupply.com

DE, MD

MD Machinery

1994 Conan Doyle Way

Eldersburg, MD 21784

410-795-4694

www.mdmachineryinc.com

Midwest

MI

Merrifield Machinery Solutions

1651 Highwood East

Pontiac, MI 48340

248-494-7335

www.merrifieldmachinery.com

OH, KY, IN

Hwacheon Machinery America

555 Bond St.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-573-0100

www.hwacheon.com

WI

Premier Machine Tool Midwest

PO Box 102 

Hartland, WI 53029 

414-254-5150

www.pmtmidwest.com

MO, KS

Maruka USA

1210 NE Douglas

Lee's Summit, MO 64086

816-524-1811

www.marukausa.com

MN, SD, ND

Productivity Inc.

15150 25th Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55447

800-328-3272

www.productivity.com

IA

Productivity Inc.

9440 Atlantic Drive SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

800-327-1123

www.productivity.com

NE

Productivity Inc.

8402 South 117th St.

Omaha, NE 68128

763-553-1711

www.productivity.com

IL

Hwacheon Machinery America

555 Bond St.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-573-0100

www.hwacheon.com

West

WY, CO

Moncktons Machine Tools

637 Osage St.

Denver, CO 80204

800-947-8665

www.mmtproductivity.com

WA, OR, CA, NV, UT

Selway Machine Tool Co.

4582 E Brickell

Privado, CA 93237

888-735-9290

www.selwaytool.com

AZ, ID, MT

Hwacheon Machinery America

555 Bond St.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-573-0100

www.hwacheon.com

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