The Stockpile from Nov-Dec 2023

Circular interpolation milling system

The circular interpolation milling system performs groove milling, cut-off milling, and gear milling. The tool portfolio can be used from an I.D. of 8mm (0.315") for precise boring, for slot milling of narrow grooves down to a width of 0.25mm (0.010"), or for milling splines.

To further increase the chip removal volume during milling, Horn is expanding the circular milling system to include inserts with nine cutting edges. The smaller diameters of the system were previously available with a maximum of six cutting edges. Three more teeth offer further advantages. Production time is shortened due to the higher cutting feed rates, while tool life is increased. The inserts run quieter and with less vibration than inserts with fewer teeth. These advantages, in addition to the high milling performance of the tool system, contribute to higher overall efficiency and reduce tool costs.

The nine-edged milling systems – M911, M913, and M928 – are available in cutting widths from 1.5mm (0.059") to 3mm (0.118") as standard. The maximum milling depth is 3.5mm (0.138") (M911), 4.5mm (0.177") (M913), and 6.5mm (0.256") (M928). The inserts are available with different coatings to suit the material to be machined. Due to its mass, the solid carbide tool shank ensures vibration damping during milling. All variants of the tool shanks are equipped with an internal coolant supply.

Horn https://www.horn-group.com

2024 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Booth #52514

 

Custom application builder for manufacturing systems automation

MiConnect Technology is a flexible, customizable application builder designed for the CNC manufacturing environment. MiConnect makes it possible for integration specialists to efficiently develop unique manufacturing applications for customers without custom coding.

From a simple operation of parsing a single piece of meaningful data to handling all inter-device communication across a fully automated cell, MiConnect can easily be configured for desired process and flow. The graphical programming of the software makes it easy to tailor applications and adapt to changing requirements. The continually growing inventory of pre-built drivers (CNCs, robots, barcode scanners, I/O, Modbus, files, SQL, REST API, etc.) and numerous building blocks of operations allow integration specialists to seamlessly customize any application as required.

MiConnect Technology powers direct interfacing for automation systems to communicate with the CNC control, extracting any required information from the CNC, inputting external devices (such as RFID, barcode, files), reading and writing system parameters, parsing and extracting data, controlling human process interaction, minimizing operator decision making, and adding systemized securities. MiConnect Technology can verify the operator has successfully loaded the correct tooling, it can export probe data from a part program, or it can completely remove any operator interaction from a production cell and have it run lights out.

Once designed and implemented, this allows manufacturers to control their processes by directing the user through the proper operational steps and has the capability of extracting any necessary data from the CNC. The inherent audit log records every step, action, and data exchange with a date and time stamp. This data is available locally or via MTConnect, valuable for quality control and process verification. The human machine interface (HMI) is designed to guide the user through any required steps and confirm successful completion before advancing to the next step of the manufacturing process. Screens can be added to show messages and confirmations to better assist the operator through the interaction.

Caron Engineering https://www.caroneng.com

Precision tooling solutions

Custom-engineered cutting tool solutions for precision applications tailored to firearms manufacturing will be shown at the 2024 SHOT Show. Tooling and solutions to machine the following will be on display:

Additionally, special-designed gundrills can reduce tool drift to provide excellent TIR from entry to exit and optimized chip control that leads to longer tool life.

Star Cutter Co. https://www.star-su.com/ firearm-machining

2024 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Booth #51317

CNC cylindrical grinding machine

The W 11 CNC external-internal cylindrical grinding machine can be operated manually or equipped with different grinding wheels. When machining with one wheel from the side, an operator can use parallel machining with two external grinding wheels or with internal and external grinding wheels. There are few restrictions on wheel type – diameters of 400mm or 500mm and widths of 10mm to 120mm are possible.

The control system contains all common grinding cycles for the operator to retrieve via an easy-to-understand dialog interface to enter required dimensions into fields. In addition, automatic dressing, grinding of several diameters, saving of grinding sequences, contour dressing, and taper grinding in path mode are possible with the CNC control. An operator who wants to carry out the process manually can do so at any time, bypassing the CNC control.

The mechatronic details around the workhead, tailstock, and grinding help execute fast changeover processes. The spindle mount (with MK4, MK5, or MK6 adapter) has a precision bearing, and the speed can be continuously adjusted from 1rpm to 650rpm – even 2,000rpm is possible as an option.

The tailstock (MK4) can be operated manually and pneumatically by foot switch. The quill holder with a stroke of 45mm enables loading between centers up to a weight of 250kg. Optionally, the machine can also be equipped with an NC tailstock with a travel of up to 300mm for a maximum workpiece weight of 350kg. In addition, manual cylinder correction is also an option.

Standard, and important for flexibility, is a direct-drive B-torque axis for stepless swiveling and positioning of the grinding head with a resolution of 0.0001mm.

Optional in-process measurement based on Marposs measurement control is available.

Changeovers take about five minutes, delivering value in the production of part families with multiple component changes.

EMAG https://www.emag.com

2024 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Booth #52302