Superior 4+1 Five-Axis Machining of Parts for Aerospace, Medical, Mold Making

In Booth 2334, Chevalier Machinery Inc. (Santa Fe Springs, CA) now includes free set up and training with the purchase of their UNi5X-400 5-axis CNC vertical machining center, along with an industry-leading two-year factory warranty on the machine and control and a three-year preventative maintenance program. Every six months, a technician will calibrate axis travel and perform scheduled maintenance to insure the life and quality of this 40-taper high speed VMC that is integrated with a 4th and 5th axis table for high precision, high productivity machining of components for aerospace, medical and mold making applications. The UNi5X-400 comes standard with an iMachine Communications System™ and the ability to connect to MT-LINKi for performance data that includes anticipating potential issues and preventing costly down time. The ability of remote monitoring and service functionality from anywhere eliminates having direct physical contact during inspection. This software identifies and reports lags in productivity on a 24/7 basis.

A two-axis rotary trunnion table with a heavy duty three-piece, cross-roller bearing provides excellent part loading and machining capability and ±10 in accuracy for the A-axis. The 12,000 rpm (optional 15,000 rpm), 25 hp, CT-40 spindle includes a large diameter BIG-PLUS® spindle that uses four-piece P4 Class, high precision angular-contact ball bearings to increase spindle rigidity and maintain high accuracy during high speed machining. A direct drive spindle is standard for low noise, vibration and thermal expansion. The series provides fast interpolation, with a high-linear rapid speeds of 1,417 / 1,417 / 1,181 ipm. The machine’s heavy duty, high quality Meehanite cast iron structure provides high rigidity and superior stability and uses an inverted, Y-shaped column design with single-piece construction and pre-tensioned Class C3 ball screws for all three axes. All servomotors are directly coupled to ball screws, increasing movement sensitivity while dramatically reducing backlash. Other features include:

• Machine (L x W x H): 88.5 in x 96.5 in x 119 in; weight 15,510 lb. Table size: Ø12.6 in, 220 lb table load. Workpiece dimension: 15.7 in x 13.7 in H. Maximum part dimension: 15.7 in L x 13.7 in W.
• XYZ axes travel: 20.5 in x 15.8 in x 15 in. A/C axes travel: (+30 deg/-120 deg) / 360 deg.
• Spindle motor: 20 hp. Maximum spindle speed: 12,000 rpm. Tool capacity: 30 tools.
• Scraper type conveyor, oil skimmer, BLUM Receiver included.
• 300 psi CTS System.
• FANUC 0i-MF control for 4+1 applications, 10.4 in color LCD, linear-circular-helical interpolation, Manual Guide i. Optional FANUC 31iB-5.

Chevalier Machinery Inc. 9925 Tabor Place, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, 562-903-1929 ext 124, Fax: 562-903-3959, danielyanez@chevalierusa.com, www.chevalierusa.com.