Ocean Cincom GN-3200W turning cell boasts 6 sec load/unload
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The gantry loading system of the Ocean Cincom GN-3200W cell high speed twin-spindle turning cell from Citizen Machinery UK runs at 154m/m and achieves a load/unload time of under 6 sec – most of which can be overlapped within the cutting cycle. The super precision machine has a maximum turning capacity of 40 mm.
Modular design and construction also enables the Ocean Cincom GN-3200W cell to be specified with a single spindle, one or two saddles and with a choice of fully integrated multiple pallets for extended unmanned running operations.
The Ocean Cincom GN-3200W has a programmable double-gripper gantry integrated to form a self-contained, fully automated turning cell, further extending the flexibility of the fixed-head, twin-spindle machine for automated production of single part types or 'family' ranges of components such as required in high precision bearing or fuel injection production. With this arrangement, production can be set for maximum productivity by duplicating the same cycle at each independent spindle or perform first and, through an integrated turn-around unit, provide a second successive operational cycle to machine both ends and provide a fully completed part.
Each 2.2 kW, 8,000 rpm spindle is serviced from its own two-axis platen-based tooling platform each able to accommodate up to five tools. Due to its non-turret indexing requirement, this platen arrangement is able to carry additional functions such as ganged or combination tools and high speed driven tools.
The compact design of the Ocean Cincom GN-3200W turning cell requires a floor area of just 1.4 by 1.48 m with a focus on maintaining thermal stability and providing long term production consistency. Its construction helps to eliminate any influence of vibration that could degrade the achievement of a fine surface finish especially when used for hard turning applications. Tool life, even on difficult to machine materials, will also benefit from the cell's inbuilt rigidity, says the company, and help to maintain cost-effective consistent production cycles when processing high tolerance precision parts.
Both spindles are able to accommodate diaphragm chucks or pull-back collet chucks. Control of the machine and loading system is via a fully integrated Fanuc unit and all service items for the machine and automation are easy to access.
Two entry doors with adjacent removable hatches provide easy access to the machining zone and to the pre- and post-machined components held on pallets.
