FIVE-AXIS HMC SPECIFICALLY FOR JUST-IN-TIME MANUFACTURING NEEDS

Makino’s MAG series of 5-axis horizontal machining centers are specifically suited to meet the just-in-time manufacturing needs of the aerospace industry. The newest offering in this series is the MAG1, a 5-axis machining center designed to handle quick, high precision aluminum production of parts up to 1500 mm.

The MAG1 is positioned to produce structural parts such as ribs, leading edges, and trailing edges of aircraft wing structures. The X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 1520 mm x 1100 mm x 1350 mm allow for part sizes up to 1500 mm x 1500 mm and 1300 kg. The MAG1’s construction features a three-point support system that eliminates leveling maintenance and reduces the cost of installation, and a 60-position automatic tool changer (up to 120 available), allowing continuous, uninterrupted machining.

The machine is equipped with a 33,000 rpm, 107 hp HSK80 spindle designed to easily access deep pockets that most other machines cannot reach. The A-axis rotates between +100 deg and -110 deg to provide full 5-axis roughing and finishing. Makino’s patented spindle cooling technology is also included to ensure longer spindle life during extended machining times. The B-axis resides on the machine side (NCRT), allowing the spindle to access the front and rear of the part and allows for four-sided fixture strategies. The MAG1 also features Super Geometric Intelligence v.4 (SGI.4) control technology to allow for high feed machining without losing accuracy, and monitoring software for users to keep constant watch on bearing temperature and vibration during cutting.

The standard coolant system includes spindle head and terrace washing, ceiling showers, and table washing, which enable the MAG1 to maintain part accuracies during long machining periods. A center trough chip removal system assists high metal removal operation. The automatic pallet transfer and storage system of the MAG1 integrates with Makino’s MMC2 system. Makino’s Continuous Pressure Hydraulics (CPH) system is also included to interface with hydraulic fixtures. For part sizes beyond 1500 mm, Makino offers the MAG3 and MAG7.
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