One Smart Machine

The HSM 400U 5-Axis Machining Center from Mikron is designed to deliver reliable and traceable results in the machining process of medical device components.

With an ample work area in the X, Y and Z axes of 400 mm x 240 mm x 350 mm, the machine is equipped to deliver a feed rate of 40 m/min as well as acceleration (X,Y,Z) of 17 m/s². In addition to a Heidenhain iTNC 530 control unit, the HSM 400U comes with a 30,000 rpm Step Tec high-performance motor spindle as part of the standard package.

For chip and coolant management, HSM 400U ProdMed is designed with a high-performance chip conveyor and filtering device for fast material removal. An optional modified device for coolant oil is available and includes a fire-extinguisher interface.

For autonomous manufacturing, Mikron provides the automatic smart machine modules. The APS (Advanced Process System) is a monitoring system to observe and control the vibrations that occur in the milling process. Vibrations are displayed and recorded from the limit value onward by means of an acceleration sensor integrated into the spindle. The two different types of limit values are called "Warning" and "Stop". When a limit value is reached, a message is displayed which can be forwarded to the operator by means of RNS, another smart machine module. This offers the operator the opportunity to react adequately to the given situation. The "Stop" limit value indicates a critical situation in the machining process and switches the machine off immediately.

The ITC-5X (Intelligent Thermal Control for 5 Axis) is another smart machine module for automatic compensation of ensuing thermal changes in the Z-axis, which ensures machine precision is constant in a lower tolerance range over time. Furthermore, the SPS (Spindle Protection System)smart machine module constantly monitors the current status of the motor spindle and in case of a deviation from the normal status, can stop processing. This will prevent or reduce possible damage to the motor spindle.

Mikron US
Agie Charmilles Group
Lincolnshire, IL
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