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New Products
Next Generation of Robo-
Cut
—Methods Machine Tools
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has added the FANUC RoboCut α-CiC series to its line of wire electrical dis- charge machining (EDM) products.
“The α-CiC series continues to push the boundaries of speed, precision, and reliability,” said Steve Raucci, Methods’ technical sales director and RoboCut product manager. “The re- designed α-CiC series creates a faster, more exact EDM experience.”
The next generation of the Robo-
Cut features innovative technology, constructed for ultimate rigidity, the advanced EDM machines minimize the amount of distortion embedded into each part. New discharge devices, powered by the SF3 power supply, im- prove surface roughening capabilities while maintaining high cutting speeds.
Additional features include a taper adjustment function for high-precision taper cutting, thermal displacement compensation for increased stability, and faster cycle times thanks to the automatic wire feeding system, AWF3, and core stitch technology. Currently
available in two sizes, the RoboCut α-C400iC has travel lengths of 15.748” on the X-axis, 11.811” on the Y-axis, and 10.039” on the Z-axis. Travel on the α-C600iC is 23.622”, 15.748” and 12.204” on the X-, Y-, and Z-axis, respectively.
The new models replace their respective counterparts in the α-CiB series. The C800iB, which belongs to the previous generation of RoboCut, the α-CiB, is still a part of Methods’ product offering.
SuperTurnZTM All-Direc-
tional Turning
—Ingersoll
SuperTurnZ is an innovative system for multi-directional turning that uti- lizes the front and back cutting edge of a 4-corner insert in a single tool. Inger- soll reports that it represents a highly productive alternative to conventional turning where 80° & 35° corner inserts are fed in the same direction, and in- stead utilizes all 4 directions available on conventional 2 axis lathe (+Z, -Z, +X, -X) to maximize material removal.
The double-sided positive Super- TurnZ inserts have the same axial & radial rake angle and capability as standard ISO positive inserts, allowing for low cutting forces, but with double the cutting edges and much higher feed rate capabilities.
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