Jones and Shipman launches CNC machine
April 2nd 2009 11:38 pm By Web Development in India
Jones and Shipman has launched the Dominator 624 CNC machine, the smallest in a three model line-up yet with all the functionality of a high-precision grinding cell in one compact machine.
The Dominator 624 offers creepfeed, surface and profile grinding in a multi-axis configuration and the latest GE-Fanuc (registered) intelligent terminal CNC control from a diminutive 2,025mm x 1,500mm footprint.
Its compact size makes the Dominator suitable for use in busy machine shops where space is at a premium, but precision, ease of use and high productivity rates are still paramount.
The compact dimensions are achieved by using a cuboid machine bed design and mounting the wheelhead on a carrier assembly to provide the Z axis - the work table then moves vertically to provide the Y axis.
The cuboid machine bed also makes for a very rigid machine platform.
The work table is supported from the front face of the bed on preloaded precision linear slides.
The vertical movement makes loading parts far easier, as the work holding drops down to allow more comfortable access, particularly useful when handling large and heavy parts.
A full suite of dressing and grinding programs is available for the Dominator operator.
Easy-to-follow Windows (registered) set-up pages allow the operator to quickly digitise diamond and wheel positions and with a minimum of mouse or keyed inputs produce a finished program.
Graphical images prompt the operator, and spreadsheet-style programming ensures quick and simple input.
The option of ISO programming is also available.
The Dominator 624 offers maximum grinding length of 600mm x grinding width of 200mm from a 400mm work table.