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Becoming better every day – since 1802 GF Machining Solutions When all you need is everything, it’s good to know that there is one company that you can count on to deliver complete solutions and services. From unmatched Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Laser texturing, Laser micromachining, Additive Manufacturing and first-class Milling and Spindles to Tooling and Automation, all of our solutions are backed by unrivaled customer service and expert GF Machining Solutions training. Our AgieCharmilles, Microlution, Mikron Mill, Liechti, Step-Tec and System 3R technologies help you raise...
Market segments and applications Technology and Solutions Robust and precise Benefit from an automated process Automation with pallet magazine Tool magazines High-performance Spindles Spindle challenge Direct torque drive Chip management Our Service + Success range Heidenhain TNC 640 and smart machine Customer Services Options System 3R - JobToolManager Technical data GF Machining Solutions The Mikron MILL E 500 700 U high-efficiency series com/ prises five-axis machines in a stiff, stable, cast iron C-frame construction. With large-sized guideways and double supported rotary table, this...
Market segments and applications Typical applications wall part productio Repeatable thin APPLIED TECH PART EXAMPLE Secure process stability – Milling with no chatter marks Surface finish Wall thickness Plate cover Material: AL 7575 Achieve high accuracy and surface quality Get ready for production ramp-up with no worries parts production Specific clamping direct torque Rota PERFORMANC Market segment Material Produce better and cheaper: GF turn-key solution Surface quality Process time APPLIED TECH PART EXAMPLE Surgical support device Material: AL 6061 Surface finish Know-how transfe...
APPLIED TECH Process time Tools from PART EXAMPLE Lever flexibility: many different milling processes Secure process stability over long milling periods Specific clamping rotary tilting table Reduce cost: Mill efficiently with 5-Axis Removed material Market segment Airbag shooting device Material: AL 6082 Surface quality Process time APPLIED TECH PART EXAMPLE Deep cavity Milling Cookie blister Material: AL 6082 Know-how transfe Solutions’ local Ce High surface finish Continuous cutting speed thanks 5-Ax simultaneous Milling Removed rate Rotary tilting table dynamic direct tor Market segment...
High-efficiency Milling The Mikron MILL E U series is a dynamic, high-efficiency m achine center for entry-level five-axis machining. It provides highly efficient and productive processing for all kinds of materials, including aluminum alloys and stainless steel. This solution’s economical design saves spaces and its ergonomics make it easy for your operator to use. Efficiency and productivity for 5-Axis machining + Produce your workpieces in a p rocess-secure and precise manner. + Increase reliability in unmanned operation. + Boost the service life of the machine. + Significantly reduce...
Stiff machine construction Double-supported rotary torque table Customer benefits Choice of HEIDENHAIN or FANUC control Integrated Automation or third-party automation + enefit from the dynamic behavior B essential to perfect part production. + achine under maximum load generates minimal M noise and achieves top quality on your parts. + et the performance and Spindle power to execute G all kinds of applications. + njoy unmanned production—nights or weekends— E with your favorite Automation system. Integrated pallet
MILL E 500 U / 700 U core components + Up to 60 tools integrated. 215 tools on a tool tower Easy loading during operation + Torque or gear drives for rotary table High positioning accuracy and repeatability thanks to direct drive technology + Large swivel range from -65° to +120° Allows perfect access with the optima l tool length to the part + 20,000 rpm motor spindle with 120 Nm Best surface finish for both roughing and finishing + Compact footprint and ergonomic access Highest efficiency and ergonomics on smallest space More than 50 years legacy of machine design expertise
Axis travel Vertical Z MILL E 500 U: 400 mm MILL E 700 U: 500 mm Axis travel Crosswise Y MILL E 500 U: 450 mm MILL E 700 U: 600 mm Axis travel Lengthwise X MILL E 500 U: 500 mm MILL E 700 U: 700 mm Swivel axis MILL E 500 U: -65 / +120º MILL E 700 U: -65 / +120º
Benefit from an automated process Ramp up your productivity and flexibility Execute small, express jobs with the same efficiency and profitability as mid-size series or repeat orders. Your progress to higher productivity: 12 Step 1 Move from three-axis, multiclamping Milling to five-axis, one-clamping Milling. Step 2 Upgrade the machine: clamping with System 3R Step 3 Extend your system: pallet magazine and lamping c with System 3R additional capacity daily You’ll run additional shifts 24/7 at lowest
+ Fast setup time + Lowest machine downtime + High profitability + Broad flexibility + Efficient productivity Generate a fast return on invest with a Mikron MILL E 500 U with 20,000 rpm Spindle, simultaneous torque table and our own pallet Mikron Mill pallet Automation with up to seven pallets.
Automation with pallet magazine Integrated palletization Take your productivity to new levels while reducing your costs with our superior Automation solution. The pallet magazine’s generously dimensioned door allows optimum pallet access for loading light parts by hand and heavy parts by crane. Larger windows allow a good view into the pallet area, and pallets are managed by using the machine control. Ergonomic door design for easy loading of parts up to 200 kg
Five-sided processing in one clamping 5-Axis processing offers significant advantages for large and small components. Using 5-Axis technology, it is p ossible to process different shapes and surfaces with one clamping device. + Rotary swiveling table available as a pallet version: Dynafix pallet Automation + Rotary swiveling table available as a generously dimensioned tabletop version (Ø 500 / 630 mm with parallel T-grooves) + Cartesian (right-angled) arrangement of the axes results in easily understood tool/workpiece movements during the Milling process Delphin pallet Automation + Direct...
