Less vibration and temperature sensitive Nanoform X improves ultra precision machining performance
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Precitech has introduced the Nanoform X multi-axis ultra precision machining system. It provides improvements in performance over its predecessor, in particular – with the help of sister company and vibration control specialist, TMC – with respect to its vibration and temperature sensitivity.
Nanoform X has been designed provide productivity and ease of use in diamond turning, milling and grinding of optical lenses, mould inserts, mirrors, and precision mechanical components. The machine can be configured with from two to four axes to produce spherical, aspherical, and freeform surfaces of up to 440 mm in diameter.
The X version machine also incorporates features that reduce machine downtime by minimising the time required for non-value-added activities, such as machine and tool set-up, maintenance, and clean-up.
Among the most obvious of these design improvements is a fully opening upper enclosure. This gives the operator unprecedented access to the inner surfaces of the machine. In addition, the sloped sides on the upper enclosure and the stainless steel tray over the machine's granite base contribute significantly to improved swarf containment and reduced clean-up time.
Machine and tool set-up times are reduced by Precitech's productivity tools and the high speed HS-150 workholding spindle, both of which are standard features on the X.
Precitech has also lowered the work envelope by 110 mm and further improved operator ease of use by enhancing the control console. The ergonomic control console, in particular, offers a number of user-friendly features, including a jog wheel and standard directional control of the axes, programmable soft keys, and convenient shelving for storing many of the tools required for ultra precision machining.
Ametek Precitech is represented in Europe by Ametek GmbH, based in Germany.
