Source: WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. USA
WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. USA is introducing its M50 Millturn turning-drilling-milling machine with a 4,500 mm center distance. According to the company, the M50 Millturn is characterized by a large variety of tools in powerful drives, a connection of prismatic tools on the B-axis, good ergonomics at the operator station and various tools and cycles implemented on the control panel to increase productivity and process reliability. Users can configure their machine from many available technology modules. The corresponding WFL cycles on the control system support the customer in generating a productive workflow.
The M50 Millturn is equipped with user-friendly access to the standard tool magazine, which is accessible from the front via the viewing windows. In addition, the large viewing windows in the sliding doors provide an overview of the work area. Daylight-like LED lamps are installed as standard in the work area of the basic machine. There is a separate pick-up magazine for very long and/or heavy tools. Workpieces with a length of up to 1,600 mm can be used and changed automatically. The disc magazine can be expanded to up to 200 places and all tool places can be controlled directly. In addition, optical sensors are installed in the tool magazine to monitor the tool places.
The aim of WFL is to reduce interruptions that require operator intervention, such as measurements and checks. This can be achieved by using software packages in the machine control system as well as additional intelligent fixtures and tools that automate the processes.
One of these tools is CrashGuard Studio, which will be demonstrated at IMTS. The realistic 3D simulation software can be used to test and optimize CNC programs after they have been created or modified. This can be done either on an external workstation or directly on the machine control system. By optimizing the processing sequence and correcting errors at an early stage, the risk of collisions and scrap parts as well as unproductive start-ups and downtimes can be minimized.
CrashGuard Studio is designed as a supplement to any CAD/CAM software and to the collision avoidance software WFL CrashGuard. Data from workpieces, tools and clamping devices can be imported as required.
According to WFL, the interactive graphics of the Millturn Pro programming software allow CrashGuard Studio to be used as a universal programming system for complex workpieces (without free-form surfaces). Programming can be done at an external programming station or directly on the machine’s control panel. The programmed machining operations can be monitored continuously and step by step in CrashGuard Studio.
WFL’s technology cycles cover a range of standard and special technologies for all applications. These program modules, which only require the input of parameters, enable efficient programming directly on the machine control or on the PC. The program can be created for both complex and simple workpieces.
