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CNC WEST October/November 2018 www.CNC-West.com 61 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K CNC WEST-OCT_NOV-2018-CGTech-PRINT.pdf 1 10/2/2018 8:34:16 AM dent and CEO of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. “The superior precision and dependability of the Niigata HMC line makes it an excellent addition to our high performance machining solutions.” Niigata’s highly precise, four and five axis HMC’s and boring mills range from the heavy-duty, geared head, box-way HN and HN-D series to high production, roller guideway N7 and SPN series to the large work envelope, hybrid guide system, HN-S series. Machines that provide long reach quill / bar spindles and the ability to perform turning operations on large stationary parts (FC-Facing Center) are a hallmark of Niigata’s HN-D series. Next size-up pallets, field expandable ATC and pallet magazine systems are available through-out the line. The new Niigata N7 model HMC has a stationary and ultra-rigid “box in box” column design, providing optimum cutting performance over the entire Y-axis stroke. The HN-S Series fromNiigata has a large work envelope and features high rapid traverse rate and long axes strokes. A new hybrid guideway system has a large, ultra- rigid roller guide block on X and Z axes. The Y-axis has a hardened and ground box-way system. The box-way HN, HN V guideway and HN DII series feature super-high torque spindles and up to 126” max work swing diameter. Niigata HN-5X five axis series HMC’s offer a highly rigid, heavy-duty box-way design solu- tion for 5-axis, high precision machin- ing of complex parts. The HN-FC Facing Center Series, provide heavy-duty W-Axis and U- Axis spindles (combined) for long tool / long reach and large stationary part turning operations. The HN-BAR and HN-S-BAR Series configurations provide unique, application driven, 5.12” diameter bar / quill spindles in a true machining center format. The Niigata SPN Series features a double box design and offers innova- tive T-shaped casting and a station- ary column for accurate, consistent machining. Industry News