DMG MORI presents 16 machine tools, intelligent solutions at IMTEX

By Niraj M Wanikar, Chief Editor, CNCTimes.com, 2015-02-03 09:40:14

From January 22 to 28 at IMTEX 2015 in Bengaluru, DMG MORI gave a deep insight into its future-orientated product portfolio. At the largest exhibition for metal cutting and production solutions in India, DMG MORI presented 16 machines from its latest product portfolio and focussed on CELOS® – from the idea to the finished product – and the new machine design. All machines shown at IMTEX were presented in the new DMG MORI design.

The ECOLINE series – highest functionality with best price – were shown with six machines at the 600 sqm booth. DMG MORI Systems rounded off the programme with a demonstration of integral manufacturing solutions with a focus on automobile industry.

All new high-tech machines from DMG MORI will be provided with CELOS®. This new user interface of the control is as easy and intuitive to use as a smartphone. On a unique 21.5” multi-touch display CELOS® APPs provide the user with integrated and digitised management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data.

DMG MORI has once again set standards in the field of machine tool manufacturing with the new joint design that illustrates the uniformly high quality standard of the machine tool manufacturer. Additionally, the new design impresses with more functionality, extra user-friendliness and high value retention.

Large viewing windows ensure the best possible view of the work area for better monitoring of the production process. Access facilities and the interior working area are designed so that it is easy for operators to reach inside and to ensure optimum chip disposal during the machining process. In addition, the safety glass windows can be removed from the outside, which benefits service friendliness.

Another highlight of the new DMG MORI design is the machine housing which is provided with a special finely textured coating in the premium area. These long life surfaces offer better scratch resistance and better protection against damage in general, which further increases the ability of the high-tech machines to hold their value. Additionally, the new DMG MORI design is optionally available in either “BLACK” or “WHITE” at no extra cost.

Similarly, ECOLINE was presented at the IMTEX 2015 with a total of 6 models. The three lathes ecoTurn 310, ecoTurn 450 and ecoTurn 510 and the machining centres ecoMill 50 and ecoMill 635 V stand for efficient and highly accurate metal removal at very low investment costs. The 5-axis MILLTAP 700 will also be on show, a highly productive and versatile compact machining centre whose dynamics set new standards in production.

The ecoTurn models bring together numerous competences: their stable construction guarantees top precision, the extensive equipment promises maximum efficiency, the wide choice of 3D controls ensures flexibility – and the task-optimised expansion options enable an upgrade of the machines right through to Turn & Mill complete machining.

With the ecoMill series DMG MORI offers milling machines that can machine complex work pieces accurately and efficiently. The ecoMill 50, in particular, is a universal genius in the entry-level segment. With powerful spindles and the proven concept of 5-sided machining it attracts quality-oriented users with a moderate budget.

With the new NHX 5000 2nd Generation DMG MORI offers a horizontal machining centre that is as compact as it is dynamic; a machine ideally suited for the manufacture of complex and demanding components and on through to highly efficient serial production, e.g. in the automotive industry or machine and plant engineering. Together with its new smaller sister machine –the NHX 4000 2nd Generation – the new NHX series now boasts a Direct Drive Table (DDM® technology) with speeds of up to 100 rpm and direct scale feedback systems from MAGNESCALE on all axes as standard to provide high-precision positioning using absolute magnetic linear scales.

With the i 50, DMG MORI presents an ultra-compact horizontal machining centre for the highly productive large-scale production of motor components such as cylinder blocks and heads in the automotive sector. Featuring a patented (registered) Z-axis kinematics of the spindle the i 50 guarantees greatest stability with two angled guides positioned outside the chip disposal area. Vibrations during machining are minimized for high-precision machining and long tool lives.

The linear axes are positioned in the spindle area, which means minimal moving masses through X / Y / Z travel for the spindle. Together with lightweight moving parts, these design features allow for high-speed machining and high machine dynamics for short chip-to-chip times. Moreover, DMG MORI has positioned all feed drives outside the work area, meaning no temperature impact and unparalleled precision.

Optionally, customers can choose from a range of automation options, such as workpiece transfer systems including roller conveyors and gantry loaders. The gantry loader’s short vertical stroke reduces cycle times and combined with the machine’s compact footprint, the i 50 compact machining centres can be combined for highly-productive machining lines.

The scope of performance of DMG MORI Systems ranges from standard automation right through to fully integrated 360° solutions. The continuing trend towards ever shorter development phases and higher cycle frequencies with a simultaneous increase in quality demands is also setting new standards in production. While the level of automation is growing, the increasing diversity of models demands a high degree of flexibility in manufacturing processes. With its many years of experience in the field of technology planning and automation DMG MORI Systems offers a wide range of solutions starting with standard automations and including the development of holistically coordinated manufacturing systems that encompass technology, machines, automation and customised peripherals. With this one-stop-sourcing DMG MORI Systems saves customers’ time and money normally spent on coordination and reconciliation already during the project development phase. At the same time the automation experts ensure the necessary reliability. Another advantage is the communication between both parties. The customer has just one contact person from DMG MORI Systems, who is responsible for all questions that arise in the course of a project.

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