SUB-MICRON ACCURACY FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS MEDICAL DEVICES OPTICAL PARTS
The iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center from Makino uses a thermally stable, vibration-free high-speed spindle that is ideal for fine detail machining and ultra precision accuracies, as well as Hybrid ATLM for tool matching and blending — perfect for challenging micro applications.
Posted: October 29, 2010
The iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center from Makino (Mason, OH) incorporates the latest advancements in machine and spindle design, and unparalleled component temperature control. In addition, the machine utilizes 0.005 micron scale feedback for superior sub-micron accuracy.
“Electronic components, medical devices and optical products continue to decrease in size and increase in demand,” says John Bradford, Makino’s micromachining R&D team leader. “With a thermally stable, vibration-free high-speed spindle that is ideal for fine detail machining and ultra precision accuracies, as well as Hybrid ATLM for tool matching and blending, the iQ300 is the perfect micromachining center for these challenging micro applications.”
The iQ300 features a 45,000 rpm HSK-E32 spindle equipped with Makino’s patented core-cooling, under-race and jacket spindle temperature control system which virtually eliminates thermal growth, deflection or vibration, even during long hours of high-speed machining. To ensure microscopic blending and matching of surfaces when machining with different tools, the iQ300 also integrates the proprietary, Makino Hybrid Automatic Tool Length Measurement System (ATLM). A 40 tool magazine assures a wide variety of tooling to address an extensive variety of projects.
The worktable measures 600 mm x 400 mm (23.6 in x 15.7 in) with X-, Y-, Z-axis travels of 400 mm x 350 mm x 200 mm (15.7 in x 13.8 in x 7.9 in) respectively. This large work table and ample travels assures the capability to do multiple set-ups and utilize precision chucks and vices.
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