WFL demonstrates turn-bore-mill machine for increased process reliability

Source: WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. USA

WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. USA demonstrates its M50 Millturn turning-boring-milling machine with a center distance of 4500 mm. According to the company, the M50 Millturn offers a wide range of tools that can be used in powerful drives, a combination of prismatic tools on the B-axis, good ergonomics of the operator’s station and various tools and cycles implemented on the control panel to increase productivity and process reliability. Users can configure their machine with many available technology modules. It is said that the corresponding WFL cycles on the control support the customer in generating a productive workflow.

The M50 Millturn has been designed with user-friendly access to the standard tool magazine, which is accessible from the front via viewing windows. In addition, large viewing windows in the sliding doors provide an overview of the work area. LED lamps, which are similar to daylight, are installed as standard in the work area of ​​the basic machine. There is a separate receiving magazine for very long and/or heavy tools. Workpieces up to 1600 mm long can be used and changed automatically. The disc magazine can be expanded to 200 stations, and all tool stations can be accessed directly. In addition, optical sensors have been installed in the tool magazine to monitor the tool stations.

WFL aims to reduce interruptions requiring operator intervention, such as measurement and control. This can be done by using software packages in the machine control, as well as additional intelligent clamping devices and process automation tools.

One such tool is CrashGuard Studio, which is being demonstrated at IMTS. The realistic 3D simulation software can be used to test and optimize CNC programs after they have been created or modified. This can be done on an external workstation or directly on the machine control unit. Optimizing the processing sequence and correcting errors at an early stage minimizes the risk of collisions and scrap production, as well as unproductive runs and downtime.

CrashGuard Studio is designed to complement any CAD/CAM software and WFL CrashGuard collision prevention software. Data on workpieces, tools and clamping devices can be transferred as needed.

Thanks to the interactive graphics of the Millturn Pro programming software, CrashGuard Studio can be used as a universal programming system for complex workpieces (without freeform surfaces), in accordance with WFL. Programming can be performed on an external programming station or directly on the control panel of the machine itself. Programmed machining operations can be checked continuously and step by step in CrashGuard Studio.

WFL technology cycles can include a range of standard and special technologies for all application cases. These software modules, which require only parameter input, have the ability to perform efficient programming directly on the machine control or on the computer. The program can be created for both complex and simple workpieces.