Midwest Precision Adds More Automated Machines for Unattended "Lights Out" Manufacturing Equipment
Midwest Precision, a Tribus Aerospace Company,(https://www.tribusaerospace.com/), recently announced the addition of two Makino A51 Horizontal Mills with 24-pallet MMC automation, accompanied by a DMG Mori CMX1100V Vertical Mill with a Versa Built Automated Loader to its Eastlake, Ohio facility.
This investment increases Midwest Precision’s manufacturing capability and specifically the ability to manufacture unattended overnight or between shifts to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
“This latest investment in manufacturing technology helps Midwest Precision deliver value-added product solutions to our customers, who are seeking best-in-class supply chain partners who can meet critical time- to-market deadlines and budget targets,” said Russ Mulh, Program Manager for Midwest Precision.
The two new Makino A51NX Horizontal Mills have been automated with the Makino Model MMC pallet changer to increase efficiency, as well as overall capacity and “lights-out” performance. In addition to the MMC automation, the new Makino mills feature:
Axis Travels: X=22.0", Y=25.19", Z=25.19" | 15.74" x 15.74"
Professional 6 CNC Control
1,000psi Chip Blaster
8- Nozzle Coolant Thru Spindle
Losma Model 2000 Mist Collector
Chip Conveyor
MAS-5 Control Station
133 -Position Automatic Tool Changer System with Tool Load Station
14,000 Rpm Spindle Speed
Cat 40 Spindle
Additional: JLS Retention Stud, DD Motor Rotary Table, Automatic Grease Device, Model BSW990 Chip Conveyor, Air Dryer, Broken Tool Sensor, Renishaw OMP400 Probe
The third new machine that has been installed and is now fully operational is the DMG Mori CMX1100V Vertical Mill; which is connected to Versa Built’s X-160 with ABB IRB1200 Robot Automation Cell. Furthermore, the new DMG Mori Vertical Mill also features:
Axis Travels: X=43.3", Y=22.0", Z=20.1" | 55.1" x 22.0"
Control F0iMF
15,000 min-1 inline MASTER Spindle
Center Through-Spindle Coolant System
60 tool storage capacity
Chip Conveyor
In-machine measuring system (spindle, table) Renishaw + W Setter