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Inertia Active Control Technology a Boon to HMC Productivity
Makino, Mason, OH, has introduced new horizontal machining center (HMC) technology dubbed Inertia Active Control (IAC). IAC provides improved productivi- ty through direct-drive rotary-table opti- mization. By effectively reducing non- cut times resulting from table rotation, the technology gives manufacturers improved efficiency and profitability.
“Every second of non-cut time that can be eliminated from the machining process provides manufacturers with a step above the competition,” says David Ward, Makino horizontal product line manager. “IAC technology provides that advantage by evaluating and optimizing the acceleration and deceleration settings on a per-pallet basis.”
The foundation for IAC technology lies in Makino’s direct-drive (DD) rotary-table design that provides inertia feedback from the B-axis motor to the machining cen- ter’s control system. Makino’s DD rotary table offers high-speed positioning capa- bility while reducing B-axis complexity and eliminating backlash, caused by wear. Included in the table’s design are cool- ing jackets that remove heat from the motor and table bearings, ensuring sus- tained dynamic accuracy. Its fully pro- grammable axis with 0.0001-deg. reso- lution enables full four-axis contouring
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capability for complex part geometries. While acceleration and deceleration rates for standard rotary tables typically are set for maximum inertia and weight to ensure accuracy, IAC uses data from the DD rotary table to quickly evaluate and adjust accel- eration and deceleration settings to opti- mal levels for the specific pallet condition.
IAC technology is available on Maki-
no’s nx line of HMCs. These 40-taper cen- ters extend the capabilities of the a-series with a host of technologies for next- generation productivity, accuracy and reliability.
To learn more, visit www.makino.com/ events and register for the New Control Technologies webinar series.
Makino: 800/552-3288; www.makino.com
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