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Machining center
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Requirements of MC
Perform multiple operations Finish all work in one setup
SSM single setup machining SSO single setup operation
Machining Center
Applied to
First: Prismatic components
with Operations milling, drilling, boring, tapping etc.
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Features of MC
Higher spindle speeds >20 rpm Rapid traversal rates >1 m/s
Faster tool positioning Faster feed
Thermal control accuracy Longer tool life Tool magazine no. of tools
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FUTURE Increased speeds/feeds/MRR
High speed controllers Vibration issues
Measurement/Inspection
Corrective action before the damage Minimize rejection
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VERTICAL vertical machining centers from Chiron America (Charlotte, NC)
MC
speed: the 5-hp spindle cranks up to 8,500 rpm in 0.4 seconds optional 15,000 rpm and 27,000 rpm spindles (reach top end rotations in 0.6 and 2 s). The standard toolchanger handles 32 tools, can swap in 0.5 s. integral workpiece changer. The axis travels are 11.7 9.8 9.8 in., X, Y, Z.
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Ex-Cell-O Machine Tool Co. (Sterling Heights, MI) A spindle for aluminum machining rotates at 24,000 rpm Rapid traverse: 120 m/min, with acceleration of up to 1.4 g. Axes travels are 630 mm X and Y and 710 mm Z. rotary table. Chip-to-chip tool changes from the 40position tool mechanism: 4.5 s.
The machining center features pallets measuring 500 500 mm can handle workpieces including transmission, clutch, and converter cases; engine blocks, and cylinder heads. It has a compact footprint of 10 m2.
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INDIAN Scene
TAL Manufacturing Solutions (a TATA Enterprise, Pune) VERTIMACH Machining Center
Rigid structure Rapid traverse: 30 m/min Spindle speed: 8000/10000 rpm Die and mould milling operations Small and medium batch production
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Functions of Computer (Microprocessor) to keep record of use of each tool in tool magazine of ATC (knowledge base) For force measurement (embedded into tool/tool post) For temperature measurement (embedded into tool) To track power consumption of drives (record)
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