Manufacturing Machinery World April 2022

NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS
HAINBUCH IQ ADDS INTELLIGENCE
TO WORKHOLDING
As one of the industry leaders in the
workholding and clamping arena, Hainbuch
has now taken innovation to a new level with its
IQ range of chucks and mandrels. Chucks and
mandrels with the new IQ technology manage
and monitor production to improve workflow,
productivity and consistency for the end-user.
By incorporating measuring intelligence, the
new Hainbuch IQ reduces measurement
procedure times and scrap rates whilst
improving productivity and process capacity,
monitoring the defined clamping parameters
and documenting the results for repeat
production orders. How does the IQ system
achieve all of this – by integrating sensor
technology to deliver a solution that makes the
transition to Industry 4.0 and digitalization a
simplistic process.
The IQ system provides many different
measurements and monitoring possibilities,
recording data and relaying the information via
contactless transmission directly to the machine
controller where it is analysed. The controller
executes a setpoint comparison and if any
deviations are found, an output message or
correction is initiated. This makes long-term
process control possible by using the data
obtained through condition monitoring. The
data between the rotating clamping device and
a stator fixed on the headstock is transmitted
with a field-bus system directly to the machine
controller or a gateway.
The intelligent new IQ system is available
with the dead length and pullback TOPlus IQ
hexagonal chucks and the SPANNTOP round
IQ chucks. This caters for a clamping range
from 3 to 100mm with the TOPlus and 3 to
160mm with the SPANNTOP system. The IQ
technology has also been integrated into the
MAXXOS and MANDO mandrel ranges to
support the clamping of components from 8 to
200mm diameter across the range. This
combination of options
provides machine shops
running everything from
turning and milling
centres through to
grinding, measuring and
assembly workstations, a
completely new outlook
on how to measure and
control its clamping
processes.
New Measuring
Possibilities
The new IQ system
makes it possible to
measure a multitude of
parameters such as the
workpiece diameter,
temperature, RPM,
workpiece contact and
clamping force,
providing the customer
with complete process control. The workpiece
diameter can now be clamped and measured in
a single step with no additional measuring
machine, attaining a measurement accuracy of
+/- 0.01mm diameter, this can help to detect
whether the correct diameter has been
produced in upstream machining processes.
With regards to temperature, the IQ system
can measure the temperature of the clamping
device to within +/-0.1-degree C. By detecting
gradual temperature changes during
machining, the IQ enables any deviations to be
accounted for in measuring procedures. For
condition monitoring, the IQ can measure the
spindle speed to a precision level of +/-1%. By
monitoring the RPM with analysis diagrams,
the system can detect any loss of inertia.
The measurement of workpiece contact is
conducted via sensors in the body and through
the 3-point part support contact on the
workpiece end-stop. This enables the IQ system
to detect swarf on the component and end-stop
to less than 0.03mm without complex air
sensing control that requires rotary units and
subsequent piping. Furthermore, the IQ system
provides workpiece clamping force
measurement to ensure that a continuous
clamping force is maintained on the
component. Any deviation from the calibrated
clamping force value is therefore determined.
This gives the end-user an understanding of
whether the clamping force is suitable for the
respective component and if the forces have
been set correctly on the hydraulic unit or
clamping cylinder – a factor that is essential for
automated production scenarios.
The new IQ system from Hainbuch can be
integrated into most machine tools and requires
very little preparation. For further information
on how the IQ range can transform your
machine tool, please contact Hainbuch.
https://www.hainbuch.com/
ETG
INTRODUCES
LARGE TURNING
SERIES
For manufacturers looking for a heavy-duty,
robust and cost-efficient large bed turning
centre, the Engineering Technology Group
(ETG) now has the perfect solution with the
arrival of its Vulcan TC800 turning centre series.
The beauty of this new range from
Wellesbourne based ETG is its modularity that
offers a solution for every machine shop that
needs to turn particularly large parts.
The TC800 offers a swing over the bed of
1100mm with a maximum turning diameter of
1020mm and a working length of 2200mm,
making this machine the perfect complement to
manufacturers in the power generation, oil and
gas, and aerospace industry sectors. For
efficiently turning parts in this large
dimensional realm, the TC800 is powered by a
37kW four stepped gearbox that generates
exceptionally high levels of torque throughout
the speed range up to the maximum 1500rpm.
This enables the TC800 Series to undertake
remarkably heavy-duty cutting with
astounding material removal rates that
demonstrates the stability and power of this ‘oil
country’ powerhouse. This stability is further
reinforced by the machine weight of 18,000kg
and a footprint of 8.7m by 3.2m.
From a flexibility standpoint, the TC800 is
also available as a TC800L (long) variant with Z-
axis travel up to 5190mm and an overall weight
of 32,000kg that is packed into the 11.7 by 3.2m
machine footprint. This enables ETG to offer a
colossus turning centre to meet the dimensional
requirements of the majority of large turned
part manufacturers. Adding to the base TC800
variant is the TC800M that supports
manufacturers looking to reduce secondary
operations through the application of live
tooling stations on the 12-station tool turret.
Utilising a servo turret to instigate powerful
high torque milling with speeds up to 3000rpm,
the TC800M is suitable for flexible production
that will reduce cycle times and set-ups for end
users.
The concept behind this slant bed range of
machines demonstrates impressive precision
and productivity credentials with the Z and X-
axes mounted upon ball-type, linear or boxway
guideways with axis movement directly driven
by servo motors for rapid traverse rates up to
30m/min.
www.engtechgroup.com
26 Manufacturing Machinery World, April 20225