SKF Precision Technologies announces the introduction of its new, reconfigurable Module-Mation™ manufacturing cell
Grafton, WI, (June 26, 2000)
SKF Precision Technologies is pleased to announce the introduction
of its new, reconfigurable Module-Mation™ manufacturing cell
at IMTS 2000.
The Module-Mation manufacturing cell uses a reconfigurable column
designed to accommodate an array of applications at costs never
before possible. This highly adaptable column delivers more flexible
and more economical manufacturing cell solutions to meet various
metal removal needs of today's machine tool builders.
The
Module-Mation manufacturing cell is easily adaptable to accept
a variety of different spindles. For example, a belt-driven, high-horsepower,
high torque spindle configuration can be used for steel or cast
iron, while a high-speed, integrally-motorized spindle configuration
is used to cut aluminum or composites. So the manufacturing engineer
can quickly and easily adapt a module for multiple applications,
the spindle orientation can be vertical, center mount or horizontal
side mounted for maximum rigidity.
Based on research of builders' requirements, this unique, flexible
manufacturing cell breaks new ground by using reconfigurable component
concepts. Each module is delivered with a choice of three spindle
types: belt, motorized or turret and either hardened way or roller
bearing axis construction.
The first production model will have a 400 mm cube work area
and accepts 40 Taper tooling. Other versions include a 24,000
RPM, 22 kW high speed integrally motorized spindle; a high torque
motorized or belt-driven spindle; or a four-position indexing
head.
Modules are designed to be control ready with several accessories:
limit switches, feedback systems, coolant systems and piping and
wiring. For complete specifications, talk to the SKF Precision Technologies designers
at IMTS Booth D-4168. Some advance information is available at
http://www.skfpt.com.
SKF Precision Technologies, a unit of SKF USA Inc., is an ISO 9001 registered
global supplier of high-precision machine components, including
slides, spindles, customized modular components and index tables.
SKF is the world's largest bearing manufacturer with over 70 factories
worldwide.
