Value and benefits for users can be achieved by a differentiation strategy with the introduction of advanced technology for innovation. This is also true for grinder machine as a synergy between advanced technologies which are under constant development by manufacturers will create the machine that is capable to meet demands and to overcome difficulties in manufacturing process occurred in the past effectively. In this column, MEGA Tech presents advanced technology from OKAMOTO, model UGM 360NC / 3100NC.
OKAMOTO CNC Universal Grinding Machine UGM SeriesModel: UGM360NC / UGM3100NC
The UGM Series multiple grinding capability performs Cylindrical, Internal &Face grinding with one chucking at the highest level of accuracy. Advance technology for Universal Grinding compared to the stand alone Cylindrical and Internal grinders. The combination of three type of spindle, Plain OD spindle, Angle approach OD spindle and Internal spindle on a single turret base enables multiple cylindrical, face and internal grinding processed in on chucking. The automatic indexing system enables single chucking of the part to reduce part handling and optimizing throughput and accuracy.
Capabilities of Cylindrical Grinding and Internal Grinding. Suitable in precision for customers doing OD & ID features to chuck horizontally
■Proprietary Okamoto conversational software simplifies complicated data input.
■V-V table way construction reduces grinding pressure by one half and greatly improves straightness accuracy when compared to V-Flat way systems.
■ Solid single piece T-Frame casting provides superior rigidity and thermal stability.
■High-precision grinding performance is assured through the use of high accuracy positioning direct drive motor for spindle indexing.
■Built-in type high-precision spindle motors are temperature controlled to reduce thermal expansion, minimizing spindle thrust for ultimate high precision.
■Polygon shape grinding is available by Work spindle axis CNC control (C-axis) (OPTIONAL)
Solid single piece T-Frame construction increase total rigidity of machine, reduce thermal expansion for more stable accuracy. Also improve drainage performance due to solid piece. stability and no overhang construction in full stroke grinding.
V-V table way construction reduces grinding pressure by one half and greatly improves straightness accuracy compared to V-Flat way systems. .V-V slideways ground and scrapping work for stable straightness and accurate positioning.
Graphical Conversational Software Supports Data Input:
Okamoto’s exclusive Graphic User Interface software with its easy-to-read icon graphic enables operators to easily input complicated grinding programs. With touch panel data input Non-character screen easily input data. Automatic setting function of grinding parameter and dress data Minimize data input number with graphic data input screen. With touch panel data input Non-character screen easily input
Select Grinding Wheel:
Only input grinding wheel grid, wheel width and final size diameter, it will make suitable grinding condition and dresser condition based on powerful previous experience and grinding theory in automatic.
Select Dress required spindle unit from T1, T2 & T3, input grinding wheel diameter, width and grit size. Software will calculate suggestions for recommended grinding conditions, and dressing condition automatically.
Polygon Grinding with on-Machine Measurement (OP):
Polygon shape grinding is available by Work spindle axis CNC control (C-axis) (OP)
Machine specifications:
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