Precisely! - Makino Europe

AEROSPACEEXTENSIVEAEROSPACE PORTFOLIOAs befits a machine-tool manufacturer with such an impressive track record,Makino’s current portfolio for aerospace applications is extensive:• a1 Series for milling applications• MAG Series for aluminium components• D500 for 5-axis machining• iG5 for grinding applications• MAKINO T4 for titanium componentsa1 Series: rigid efficiencyThe a1 Series of HMCs is particularlysuited to machining aluminiumand titanium components of up to1,900 mm in diameter and 1,500 mmin height. The strengths of thesecompact HMCs in aerospace applicationsare their three-point levellingand stepped machine bed for optimumrigidity and speed, powerfulbuilt-in Makino spindle options (8,000– 30,000 rpm, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100, up to 50 kW and up to 1000Nm), a closed oil circuit spindle chillerto minimise thermal distortion, corecooledball screws for assured rigidityand consistent accuracy duringcontinuous production, high speedsand feeds (up to 60 m/min and 0.6 gacceleration), four-cone pallet clampingfor enhanced repeatability, accuracyand rigidity, impressively fastchip-to-chip tool change (as little as2.2 sec), through spindle coolant foran improved chip flow and quality offinish, a draw back function for fastertool changes and less coolant contaminationof the ATC, centre throughchip management to reduce maintenanceand risk of failure, a broad spectrumof pallet handling systems and,last but not least, an μMMC automationoption.D500: dynamic accuracyLaunched as recently as September2008, the D500 vertical machiningcentre brings a new degree of dy -namic 5-axis accuracy to machiningaluminium, titanium and other materialsfor aerospace applications. Thisnew machine is particularly suitablefor producing parts such as impellersor pumps of up to 500 mm in diameterand 450 mm in height. The D500combines dynamic speed with outstandingaccuracy, Makino’s customaryreliability and user-friendly operatability.The key specifications includeX/Y/Z travels of 550/1,000/500 mm,a 4th axis of +30°/-120° and a continuous-rotation5th axis (360°). TheD500 can be equipped with a 14,000-rpm, 20,000-rpm or 30,000-rpm spindle,an HSK-A63 or HSK-F63 taperhole, and an 18, 15 or 13 kW drivemotor.6Horizontal rib: a target workpiece for the Makino MAG1