Turning Centers suit high-volume electronic parts production.
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Maier MLK 125 Linear Automatic Series of Swiss-type turning centers features 1,600 ipm rapids in all axes and can accelerate up to 2 G. Powered by built-in 2.2 kW, 3 hp motors, main and opposed spindles offer both C-axis indexing of .001° and locked, 5° mechanical indexing capability with ½ in. maximum spindle bore diameter. Removal of guide bushing enables machine to operate as standard lathe. It accommodates up to 19 tools including 4 driven tools.
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Precision Centers machine small and mid-size parts.
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For stability and accuracy, Models YBM7T and YBM8T use twin ball screws and hybrid box type guide ways, positioned on either side of spindle head of Y-axis. Centers include self-adjusting system that provides large preload during low speeds for heavy cutting, and adjusts preload according to heat generated by higher speed spindle. Diaphragm coupling, co-axially connecting spindle cartridge and motor, results in accurate rotation of spindle at full rotation speed.
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Safety in numbers: IBM Centers of Excellence facilitate protected product launches
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IBM says clients visiting the new centers are afforded access to a proven set of “PLM best practices” and software development models for use in new product-development initiatives.
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