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CNC WEST October/November 2018 www.CNC-West.com 73 TM Complete Vacuum Workholding Systems for the Aerospace & Defense Industries WWW.VACULOK.COM Ph: (815) 758-1822 • Em: marketing@vaculok.com New Products Three-Axis Milling Ma- chine Offers High Preci- sion, Stability —GF Machining Solutions GF Machining Solutions offers its Mikron MILL P 900 3-axis vertical milling machine especially beneficial to mold and die manufacturers. The robust machine features a polymer concrete machine base designed to deliver stiffness, while its thermal man- agement, contour accuracy and precise positioning contribute to enhanced part surface finishes. A symmetrical portal design and effective chip management heighten operational efficiency. The machine uses the Fanuc FS31iB CNC. Within the control are multiple machine optimization modules and smart machine features designed to in- crease productivity and reduce energy consumption. To reduce cycle times, the machine features a high-speed 20,000 RPM StepTec spindle that delivers 120 Nm of torque. The spindle features an advanced V3D vibration monitor- ing system that uses three vibration sensors to provide a complete visu- alization of spindle performance. An available 36,000 RPM spindle delivers enhanced surface finishes due to its axial stability, making it suitable for high-end molds with tight finish and size tolerances. The Mikron MILL P 900 comes standard with a 30-position tool maga- zine and automatic tool changer, and a 60-position tool magazine is also avail- able. With easy access via a side door on the machine, operators can change out tools with ease. The tool changers also deliver a 4.2 second change time and a 7.4 second chip-to-chip change time. Available integrated automated pallets that handle maximum payloads of 440 lbs. (200 kg), as well as chip control options, lights-out production capabilities and GF Machining Solu- tions’ rConnect technology for process monitoring all contribute to optimize the overall machine utilization and output of the Mikron MILL P 900. GF Machining also announced its North American debut of the new Mi-