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212 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com modern equipment review The FANUC 0iMD control enables full automa- tion for grinding multi-shaped workpieces and completing the entire grinding process in one cycle. The control panel features an 8.4" TFT color LCD screen that can display the grind position and program execution status for monitoring. LEDs indicate main power, machine zero, end of program and other notifications. Chevalier Machinery Inc., call 800-243-8253 or visit chevalierusa.com. Punch Press sPeeds OPeratiOn with ram drive Murata's Motorum M2048TS CNC servomotor- driven turret punch press incorporates a ram drive for high-spe e d punching, improve d for ming operations and reduced noise. According to the company, the ram drive provides a simple, rigid drive mechanism for faster punch speeds, effi- ciency and productivity in punching, forming, tapping and deburring applications. A controlled punching stroke and urethane transfer balls enable quiet operation. The large table accommodates 8-ft.-long sheets without a reposition and 16-ft.- long sheets with a single reposition. The punch press offers the option of either Wiedemann or spring-style tooling. Retractable forming tools eliminate die interference. The turret capacity can be expanded with 12 station Varitools. The FANUC control is equipped with Murata's Intelligent Control Interface, said to minimize setup time and assist with tool changes, turret load monitoring scheduling and tool maintenance. Murata Machinery USA Inc., call 800-428-8469 or visit muratec-usa.com. MULTITASKING KNOWLEDGE CENTER Why Multitask— Check out the list of benefts over processes relying on more conventional CNC machine tools Presented by: Instant, Online Access to: Part Examples— Select the part that best matches yours—Discover what Multitasking can do Discover Multitasking at mmsonline.com/knowledgecenter/multitasking MMS ONLINE Five Levels of Multitasking— different levels of multitasking machine tools address different types of parts. 0614_MMS_mer.indd 212 5/14/2014 11:23:20 AM