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JUN 2014

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better production Shops Using Technology 120 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com grinders were able to get the toolholders within tolerance, there is a night and day difference in the finish, which is now 16 HRA, he says. Also, the Studer grinds the HSK connection complete and the taper and face can be completed in the same plunge. T h e m a c h i n e 's G r a n i t a n S10 3 m i n e r a l casting bed damps vibration and helps equalize temporary temperature fluctuations. To further e l i m i n ate th e e f fe c ts o f t e m p e r a t u r e changes, ETW located t h e n e w g r i n d e r i n a temperature-controlled quality inspection room. This ensures measure- ment consistency with t h e h a r d g a g i n g t h e s h o p u s e s to c h e c k shank dimensions. ET W uses Studer- Pi c to g r a m m i n g s of t- w a r e l o c a te d o n t h e control to program the g r i n d e r. E ac h s ize of HSK basically has its o w n p r o g r a m , M r. Lehman says, and since they all use the same wheel, they all use the same dressing program. This improves the accu- racy and repeatability. In a recent example, the Studer was used to produce more than 460 par ts over the course o f t w o m o n t h s f o r a l a r g e p r o j e c t . E T W grou nd 20 pa r ts at a time on the machine. A c c o r d i n g t o M r . Lehman, there was no difference between the 20th part and the 460th p a r t . " T h e S t u d e r machine helped us keep up with that deliver y," he says. height of 7 inches. Drive power of 9 kW (12 hp) and maximum cutting speed of 50 meters per second (160 feet per second) help speed the grinding operation. The new machine can grind the HSK toolholders in half the time as the manual grinders, Mr. Lehman says. While the manual United Grinding North America Inc., call 937-859-1975 or visit grinding.com. EDM | LASER | WATERJET | MILLING | HIGH-SPEED VMC | PRESS BRAKE AUTOMATION | CONSUMABLES | PRE-OWNED | SERVICE | FINANCING When we introduced our MV Series wire EDM machines, we had a feeling they'd make waves. A year later, the never-before-seen design improvements have reinforced our leadership in the market— and sparked our customers' success. No other machine on the market has our non-contact cylindrical drive technology, improved power supply and deeper submerged cutting capabilities— all backed by the reliable, expert support our customers expect. See what all the buzz is about at www.mcmachinery.com or call 866-994-7856. ONE SOURCE. ENDLESS EXPERTISE. DISCOVER THE #1-SELLING EDM IN NORTH AMERICA Cylindrical Drive Technology Revolutionary non-contact design Auto-Threader Allows up to 14 inches of through-part wire threading for tall parts Compact Head Design Easy indexing during operation LEADING THE CHARGE. For current open positions, please visit our website: www.mitsubishi-world.com or email: jobs@mcmachinery.com EOE M/F/D/V Visit Our New WEB SITE w w w. m c m a c h i n e r y. c o m 0614_MMS_better.indd 120 5/14/2014 8:47:41 AM

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