Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 Offers Superimposed Machining for Swiss-Type Parts
PMTS 2023: Superimposed machining from Methods Machine Tools’ multitasking machine lets shops take on complex contracts and more jobs compared to other machining methods.
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Edited by Lori Beckman
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Photo Credit: Methods Machine Tools Inc.
Methods Machine Tools Inc.’s Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 twin-turret multitasking machine uses two tools on either side of the upper turret for superimposed machining, making it especially useful for machining Swiss-type parts larger than 25 mm in diameter.
Superimposed machining enabled by this machine lets shops take on complex contracts and more jobs – all while completing them in a fraction of the time – compared to other machining methods, the company says. With simultaneous machining capability, machine shops can reduce their cycle times and ultimately reduce costs.
The unique design is said to contribute to faster cycle times compared to other machining processes while maintaining high precision and accuracy.
The multitasking machine automatically unloads the workpiece once complete, minimizing manual intervention and downtime. When the machine completes a cycle, the parts catcher grips the part and places it on a conveyor, removing it from the machining environment.
Nakamura-Tome’s user-friendly software enables programming superimposed and multi-turret jobs as easily as single-turret operations, all accessible from a familiar FANUC 0i-TF Plus control.
The software package also includes unique features such as Nakamura’s NT-Nurse system, NT-Smart Sign, NT-Navigator, oscillation turning and thermal compensation artificial intelligence for better accuracy.
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