Tonytn36
Diamond
- Joined
- Dec 23, 2007
- Location
- Southeastern US
So, I've been two days now and am through the South, North, East and just started on the West late in the day, so a report is doable now.
South - Machine Tools:
Mazak is showing a new VCN400 in both 4 and 5 axis versions. These appear to be stout machines. There will be a pallet changer offered in the future as another option.
They also have quite a few machines on display including the VCN-Compact 5 axis machine.
Kitamura is showing a small footprint 4 axis horizontal that also can be outfitted with 2x rotaries for a full 5-axis horizontal. This thing looked to be only about 7' wide and maybe 12' long, and available with a 27k spindle.
Makino has two VERY tiny 5-axis horizontals on display...I'm talking 5' wide x *maybe* 10' long. - Only a 7.5 hp spindle though.
DMG/Mori has a unique tilting main / B axis machine in a smaller footprint.
Brother has a S2DN with a 27,000 RPM spindle.
Hurco was showing several new machines including a small footprint 5-axis vert that looked pretty slick and quick.
Robotics:
Nothing in the motoman booth impressed me much, standard dog and pony show, do nothing displays.
Kuka on the other hand.........was milling aluminum with a robot. Said they could hold roughly about 0.01", which would be fine for roughing in most applications - fairly impressive if you ask me.
Lots of other stuff I don't remember right off......there is just SO much...
Guys & Gals, please add to this review.
South - Machine Tools:
Mazak is showing a new VCN400 in both 4 and 5 axis versions. These appear to be stout machines. There will be a pallet changer offered in the future as another option.
They also have quite a few machines on display including the VCN-Compact 5 axis machine.
Kitamura is showing a small footprint 4 axis horizontal that also can be outfitted with 2x rotaries for a full 5-axis horizontal. This thing looked to be only about 7' wide and maybe 12' long, and available with a 27k spindle.
Makino has two VERY tiny 5-axis horizontals on display...I'm talking 5' wide x *maybe* 10' long. - Only a 7.5 hp spindle though.
DMG/Mori has a unique tilting main / B axis machine in a smaller footprint.
Brother has a S2DN with a 27,000 RPM spindle.
Hurco was showing several new machines including a small footprint 5-axis vert that looked pretty slick and quick.
Robotics:
Nothing in the motoman booth impressed me much, standard dog and pony show, do nothing displays.
Kuka on the other hand.........was milling aluminum with a robot. Said they could hold roughly about 0.01", which would be fine for roughing in most applications - fairly impressive if you ask me.
Lots of other stuff I don't remember right off......there is just SO much...
Guys & Gals, please add to this review.