High-speed Milling graphite solutions

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Market segments and applications Mikron MILL S 400 / 500 GRAPHITE Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE Automated processes Dust extraction High-speed Step-Tec Spindle EDM and Customer Services Job Tool Manager Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions from CAD to part Customer Services Technical data GF Machining Solutions Based on Mikron MILL S and HSM machines, the GRAPHITE series is dedicated to the machining of glass molds and electrodes. From information and communications technology (ICT) and automotive to electronic components, manufacturers must cope with a variety of graphite machining challenges. These...

Market segments and applications Glass molds High quality graphite molds to shape the glass for ICT and automotive markets The emergence of new end products, like high-end curved touch screens, requiring molded glass drives an increasing need for machining of graphite molds—an application that presents specific manufacturing challenges in terms of precision, surface finish, and long machining times. Solution GF Machining Solutions’ Milling machines ensure the process stability, parts quality and shop floor productivity to support machining of graphite molds for glass end products. Challenges...

Electrodes Fast production of electrodes for subsequent EDM process Graphite machining has never been so attractive—and challenging. Precise graphite electrodes boost die-sinking electrical discharge machining’s productivity and reduce costs. Challenges Manufacturers require speed in their mold manufacturing as lead times are becoming shorter; a utomated and reliable processes are requested to maintain precision, flexibility, higher productivity and reduce the cost per electrode. High-speed Milling graphite solutions Solution GF Machining Solutions’ Milling machines are genuine high-speed Milling...

Mikron MILL S 400 / 500 GRAPHITE Fast track – no trace Master precision over time and perfect surface finish on 3D graphite mold Drive your graphite business to meet the challenging and booming demand of graphite molds for glass end products. Demand for high-end, glass touch screens is soaring due to the emergence of new information and communications technology (ICT) products such as smart phones featuring near field communication (NFC) and wireless battery loading. surface finish, no milling marks higher productivity vs. well-known competitors reliable process with ± 1 µm repeatability thanks...

Dry and wet machining Beyond the market requirements, operating a graphite machining shop presents specific challenges. Establishing a process, ensuring its stability, and sustaining productivity while reducing running cost are paramount. Furthermore, maintaining a clean environment is necessary for both process quality and employees’ health. GF Machining Solutions offers two different solutions to best suit your specific environment and process requirement. Benefits + Well-established process + Simple and compact solution + Free of graphite slurry accumulation + Increased tool lifetime, reduced...

Fast track – no trace Graphite machining has never been so attractive—and challenging. While graphite electrodes boost die-sinking electrical discharge machining’s (EDM’s) productivity and reduces costs, the graphite-based glass mold market is quickly growing, with new requirements in terms of surface finish, precision and machining speed. The HSM 500 Graphite provides the ideal answer to these challenges. It combines the well-established HSM 500 that set a benchmark in terms of speed and surface finish with a dedicated high-precision Step-Tec Spindle. Additional benefits are its improved dust...

Automated processes Highest productivity and flexibility per m2 24/7 reliable automated process more production capacity WPT1+ with up to 70 pallets 2x HSM 500 GRAPHITE = 18.5 m2 WPT1+ with up to 70 pallets 1x HSM 500 GRAPHITE = 10.4 m2 High-speed Milling graphite solutions WPT1+ with up to 70 pallets 1x HSM 500 GRAPHITE 1x FORM P 350 = 19.5 m2

Dust extraction + Clean processing + Clean environment + Reliable Machining Mikron MILL S 400 GRAPHITE MILL S 500 GRAPHITE 10 High-speed Milling graphite solutions

High-speed Step-Tec Spindle 42,000 / 30,000 min High speed, precision -1 + Best thermal stability and polar temperature behavior with less than 1.7 K around the Spindle mantle thanks to sophisticated design and OptiCool principle (OCS) 10+ Dust dry Spindle nose 8.5 kW (S6) 8-high surface quality thanks to Intelligent + Consistently Spindle Monitoring (ISM). It constantly monitors 6vibrations along each axis as well as temperatures of 4hot spots (bearings, motor) and ambient air. 2- ı ı ı Spindle nose 0 20,000 40,000 Speed (1/min) Twin-air sealing system 0 graphite solutions 5,000 11 High-speed...

Our Solutions -for you AgieCharmilles FORM P 350 Achieve high performance, extend the scope of your parts production operations, take on new applications, and enjoy vast Automation capability with the AgieCharmilles FORM P 350. GF Machining Solutions’ die-sinking EDM know-how is fully embedded in the FORM P series through its EDM process management. The die-sinking iGAP feature varies spark power between the fronts and sides of electrodes to enable outstanding material removal and push your productivity ahead. Customer Services Increase your productivity and optimize your costs and time. Graphite’s...