Ultrafast High Precision Horizontal Machining for Unmanned Operation

Kitamura Machinery of USA, Inc. (Wheeling, IL) introduces their new, compact Mycenter-HX300iG #40 high speed horizontal machining center that is 20 percent smaller than their 400 mm, without sacrificing power, accuracy or reliability. Manufactured in Japan with craftsmanship in hand scraping techniques and ultra-high speed rapids of 2,362 ipm, the Mycenter-HX3000iG offers high productivity, quality and heavy cutting capability in an 8 ft x 12 ft footprint. Meehanite cast construction provides superior vibration absorption capabilities for improved surface quality, elevating finish capabilities to a higher level, at the same time overall life of cutting tools. A two-station APC is automation ready and field expandable up to eight pallets for unmanned operation potential.

The standard full 4^th-axis rotary table is newly designed with a direct drive motor enabling speeds of 150 rpm (54,000deg/min) rapids, dramatically reducing part cycle times, eliminating backlash and providing a firm, rigid machining platform. High resolution direct rotary encoder scale feedback minimizes displacement even at outer edges of the table limit. Operators will love the large work envelope with a maximum work diameter of Ø500 mm (Ø19.7 in) x 745 mm (29.3 in) high and one piece, easy grip sliding doors, large windows and door openings along with easy spindle access. All combine to reduce and simplify operator work load and help to promote a safe work environment.

A 50-tool fixed pot ATC assures tools are always returned to the same pot and the next tool to be used is kept in a “stand-by” pot allows for the addition of up to 200 tools in the field. An incredibly fast 1.3 seconds contributes to the reduction in overall cycle time. A powerful 30 hp, 15,000 rpm, #40 taper, dual contact spindle is standard and has the ability to handle a variety of exotic materials and offers best-in-class speed and performance. An optional high speed 20,000 rpm spindle is available, further minimizing “out-of-cut” time. Ultra-high precision means outstanding positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in)/full stroke with 67 million pulse encoder technology – delivering 67 times finer resolution, 67 times better finish accuracy all day long.

Superb reliability is paramount in high production environments, and the Mycenter-HX300iG brings it with ballscrew cooling in all axes and state-of-the-art fine resolution (10 nm) optical linear scale feedback in X, Y, Z linear axes. The pioneering interactive touchscreen icon-driven Arumatik-Mi control offers user friendly, unique features, such as on demand “HELP” guidance, visual work setting, maintenance support functions, and a 19 in swivel color LCD to easily guide the user in a completely customizable control environment. SSS Control delivers high speed processing of 270 m/min feed with 1 mm/block, 4,500 blocs/sec for smoother and faster machining of the most complex work pieces: super easy, super-fast. Software upgrades are available throughout the life of the control, which means users are always ahead and never behind the latest in CNC technology.

Kitamura Machinery of USA, Inc., 78 East Century, Wheeling, IL 60090, 847-520-7755 Fax: 847-520-7763, info@kitamura-machinery.com, www.kitamura-machinery.com.