TPT January 2010

T echnology U pdate

Flexible batch machining WITH twin pallets of 1,000mm by 1,000mm complemented by an optional 360° B axis and X, Y and Z axes travels of 2,100 mm by 1,350mm by 1,400mm, the new Hyundai- Kia KH-1000 horizontal machining centre, available from exclusive UK distributor Ward CNC of Sheffield (www.wardcnc. com), offers an unlimited range of flexible machining solutions for the high quality but cost-effective production of multi-loaded workpieces. A wide range of prismatic parts can be mounted via a variety of fixturing systems on each pallet, which are of shuttle-type and can accommodate loads of up to 3,000kg each. With 8,000 revs/ min available via the 22/26 kW spindle plus rapid traverse rates of 20m/min in all axes as well as cutting feed rates of 5,000mm/ min, endless options are available for multiple batch processing. As standard, 60 tools of up to 245mm diameter and 600mm long can be used in the automatic toolchanger – tool-to-tool

and chip-to-chip times are just 9 and 13 secs, respectively – with ATC capacity options available for 90 and 120 tools. The standard control system is Fanuc 18iMC with Manual Guide-i programming. Reliable, accurate and stable machining can easily be achieved courtesy of the machine’s large capacity, design and build quality, oil cooling system and rigid one- piece bed cast iron construction. Linear

scales, full B axis NC rotary table and up to 70 bar through-spindle coolant is available within some of the machine options available. TW Ward CNC Machinery Ltd – UK Fax: +44 11427 00786

Website: www.wardcnc.com Email: lwilson@wardcnc.com

The Hyundai-Kia KH-1000 horizontal machining centre from TW Ward CNC

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