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6 Highly productive 5-axes machiningHSMtoday Nr. 16HPM 1000U/HPM 1100Machining inanother dimension!Overwhelming enthusiasm – Feedback fromEMO 2005 in Hanover, Germany clearlyshows that the new Mikron HPM series is thestandard in high-speed machiningNo other manufacture of stateof-the-artmachining centers inthe HSM and HPM field has developedsuch extremely successfulconcepts for cost-effective millingso consistently in the first fiveyears of the 21st century. Afterrolling out the HPM 1000U andHPM 1100, experts agree: Mikronhas done it again!Urs HänniSingle minded, persistent, longsighted and finally, thanks to afocus on the important, successful;these are some of the maincharacteristics you expect fromcompanies. Of course, these samecompanies also expect similarcharacteristics from the manufacturersof state-of-the-art machiningcenters and in a related sensefrom the products, too.Focusing on the importantMikron introduces the new HPMseries developed and tested over aperiod of two years and tested underproduction conditions, spot on.The five-axis HPM 1000U andthree-axis HPM 1100 adeptly meetthe requirements of today’s companiesthanks to imaginative conceptualconsiderations. The mostimportant characteristics of thesemachining centers are unrestrictedaccessibility of the machine atany time, the individual componentsperfectly coordinated to theperformance requirements in theHPM area, the unique robot systemthrough the center of the machineand the design of all componentsof the entire productioncenter on the three-shift operation.HPM – High-performance millingFollowing HSM (High-SpeedMilling), Mikon has also nowcoined the term HPM (High-PerformanceMilling). HPM strategies,i.e. milling with the goal of achievingthe required performance overthe chip volume, not only place specificrequirements on the machineas a whole, but on each individualelement of the system.The HPM 1000U and HPM 1100can clearly show that these demandscan be met. Two spindlesare available. On the one hand, the20,000 rpm spindle and 198 Nm issuited for powerful machining oftough materials. On the other hand,the 28,000 rpm and 40 kW spindlehas all the properties to also costeffectivelymachine parts withsmaller tools. The fully-simultaneouscircular swiveling table isavailable as a version for pallets orwith a T-slots table top. In regardsto power and dynamics, the lineardrive in the axes (two motors in theA axis, one motor in the C axis)offers complete security. TheA axis can be locked in the settingsoperation. This improves the qualityof the work piece on the onehand and also prevents unnecessaryheat build-up on the tableon the other. The temperature ofall power components mentionedabove including the switch cabinetare controlled by a regulatedwater cooling circuit.3 shifts, 365 days a yearTo achieve the high rate of metalremoval the entire year, the newmachines must be equipped withproduction-specific and reliableoptions, e.g. the cooling of theThe HPM 1100 machining center can handle a table load ofup to 2000 kgThe steep incline of the side panels ensures perfectchip discharge

HSMtoday Nr. 16Highly productive 5-axes machining7machining process: Internal andexternal supply of coolant(IKZ/AKZ) is possible with coolingwater, air or oil mist. The pressureof the cooling water with IKZ (20to 80 bar, 1200 I) can be variablyregulated from the operator console.If additional cooling is neededwhile machining, an optionalcoolant system keeps the mediumat a constant temperature. In addition,steam extraction for coolantsteam and oil mist is available forthe series. It was designed for highHPM 1100 und HPM 1000UWork area HPM 1100 HPM 1000ULongitudinal X mm 1100 1000Cross Y mm 800 800Vertical Z mm 600 600Feed rateRapid traverse rate X, Y, Z m/min 60 60Feed rate. X, Y, Z mm/min 0 - 20'000 0 - 20'000Working spindleHigh-frequency spindle min -1 20,000 - HSK 63 20,000 / HSK 63Spindle power/Spindle torque 40% ED 66 kW / 198 Nm 66 kW / 198 NmHigh-frequency spindle min -1 28,000 - HSK 63 28,000 / HSK 63Spindle power/Spindle torque 40% ED 40 kW / 107 Nm 40 kW / 107 NmWork tableClamping surface mm 1200 x 900 -Max. table load kg 2000 -Rotary tilting tableTilt range ° - +30/-110Rapid traverse rate C min -1 - 60Rapid traverse rate A min -1 - 30Clamping surface, autom. DIN-Pallet mm -500x630Max. table load (central) kg - 800Clamping surface, manual Ø mm - 800Tool changerCentral tool changer Tools 40 40Tool changer (tower) - 115/165/215Pallet changerPallets - 5Dimension mm - 500 x 630efficiency and a long service life. Afully-automatic bellows seals theworkspace. The barrier can be automaticallyunlocked when theswiveling table is manually loadedwith a crane and relocked once theloading is complete.Of course, all smart machinemodules, e.g. ITC, APS or RNS canbe used to achieve a cost-effectivemilling process.Pioneering robot systemThe real innovation with theMikron machining centers are wellknown für their ergonomic design.The new HPM 1100 und HPM 1000Uare unique when it comes to theaccess of the machine, no matterwhich machine configuration the customer needs toproduce its work pieces.Basic machinewith central 40-unit tool changerBasic machine withdouble palletchanger and toolchangerFlexible manufacturing system (FFS)Basic machine withpallet changer, 5-unit pallet magazineand tool changerHPM 1,000U is the solution for automaticloading. Work pieces ofup to 800 kg are automaticallychanged from the palette magazineto the circular swiveling table.A hydraulic lift/rotation unit (palletchanger) sets the preselectedpallets on the clamping devices ofthe circular swiveling table. Thepallet changer first executes a linearmovement through a paddlesealed from the working space. Atthe same time, the pallet is placedin the pallet magazine togetherwith the work piece to be machined,a process that takes less than30 seconds.The optional swiveling setupstation on the pallet magazinemakes loading the magazine withthe work pieces secured on the DINpallets easier. The setup stationand circular swiveling table havereliable fluid couplings. Of course,the compact tool changer that cankeep up to 215 tools on barelymore than 1 m 2 is part ofthe extremely compact designof the machine. This entirely newsolution for automating heavy componentsoffers unparalleled ergonomicconditions at the workstation.Access to the working areaand pallet magazine is convenientand safe.Your access – "Your access to themachine"The robot system by the centeris part of the new "your access"concept from Mikron. Regardlessof which machine configuration youwant, access to all relevant componentsof the machining center isalways optimal. The "your access"concept shows its full effect withthe HPM 1000U. Whether as a versionwith a 40-unit tool changer oras a version with a double palletchanger in the center and a toolchanger, access to the machine isalways optimal.Even connecting the palletmagazine or a flexible manufacturingsystem does not affect access.(see box) Past are the times whena pallet changer or pallet magazinestood in the way of the user infront of the working area.The five-axes HPM 1000U andthe three-axes HPM 1000 meet therequirements placed on stateof-the-artmachines. The most importantcharacteristics are unrestrictedaccessibility of the machineat any time, the individualelements perfectly coordinated tothe performance requirements inthe HPM area, the unique robot systemby the center of the machineand the design of all componentsof the entire production center forextended shift operation.The large tool changer with up to 215 tools is near theoperator consoleThe pallet changer is handled through the portal directly, makingaccess to the machine effortlessThe fully-simultaneous circular swiveling table is available as aversion for pallets (above) or with a T-slots table topCombination of 3 basic machines, pallet changer and tool changerwith a flexible manufacturing systemwww.mikron-ac.com