A custom manufacturer of dental and medical components adopted automated machining to increase throughput, and the result is not only higher uptime and improved repeatability – but also more market share.
The shape of the offset series allows the machining in reduced spaces, usually very difficult to reach. The internal coolant flow up to 70 Bar, keeping the internal kinetic components well isolated.
A full CNC turning center is expanded with a second turning spindle, plus a milling spindle and a lower turret with optional rotary tool capabilities – for single set-up production in an automation-ready design.
The developer reports that the VT1000EX delivers the highest machining capability in its class, providing “new levels of productivity due to its highly rigid mechanical configuration, extreme thrust, and torque.”
USC series machines are designed for rigidity and stability, and CAT 50 spindles up to 40 horsepower, ensure high-torque milling for aggressive metal removal and shorter cycle times.
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A new software platform makes the setting up cobot- or light industrial robot-driven operations – including tooling, sensors, and other devices – accessible and manageable from a dashboard interface.
Production-monitoring and digital manufacturing management developers are partners to automate tracking of true machine costs for each job run, with clear targets for marginal improvement.
