Published 4/16/2015

Micromachining Center Promotes Component Temperature Control

Makino’s iQ300 precision micromachining center offers improved component temperature control and 0.005-micron scale feedback for sub-micron accuracy.

Edited by: Stephanie Hendrixson

Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing

Makino’s iQ300 precision micromachining center offers improved component temperature control and 0.005-micron scale feedback for sub-micron accuracy. The machine’s thermally stable, vibration-free, high-speed spindle makes it suitable for fine detail machining and precision accuracies in micro applications, the company says.

The micromachining center features a 45,000-rpm, HSK-E32 spindle equipped with Makino’s core-cooling, under-race and jacket-spindle temperature control system to resist thermal growth, deflection and vibration, even during long periods of high-speed machining. It also is equipped with a 40-tool magazine and integrates Makino’s hybrid automatic tool-length measurement (ATLM) system to ensure microscopic blending and matching of surfaces when machining with different tools. The worktable measures 600 × 400 mm (23.6" × 15.7"), and X-, Y- and Z-axis travels measure 400 × 350 × 200 mm (15.7" × 13.8" × 7.9"). According to Makino, the machine’s worktable and travel dimensions enable multiple setups and the use of precision chucks and vises.

The machine is equipped with Makino’s Professional 5 control and Super Geometric Intelligence (SGI.4) software. According to the company, the control is suitable for high-feed-rate, tight-tolerance machining of complex 3D contoured shapes involving continuous blocks of NC data, and can enable production rates faster than standard CNC systems.

Related Content

Orthopedic Event Discusses Manufacturing Strategies

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.
Inverting Turning and Five-Axis Milling at Famar

Automation is only the tip of the iceberg for Famar, which also provides multitasking options for its vertical lathes and horizontal five-axis machine tools.
Lean Approach to Automated Machine Tending Delivers Quicker Paths to Success

Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.