BYVENTION The smallest laser cutting machine for standard-sized metal sheets ByVention, the new dimension for a cost-effective laser cutting machine for its total life time: Attractive to buy Installed in no time Needs little training Easy and cost effective to operate Low level of maintenance and service Good resale value Simplest operation Minimal space requirement Innovative material flow concept Two years warranty For a modest investment, the customer receives a complete package consisting of: Fully operational machine Peripheral units CAD/CAM package Bysoft Delivery to his shop floor Commissioning and basic training Two years warranty OKUMA'S MULTUS B300 Nanotechnology was not the only "trend" to be observed at JIMTOF 2004. There were quite a few multitasking machines, showing that this concept continues to evolve. Okuma's Multus B300 was new this year, and it demonstrated multitasking on a shaft. B and Y axis driven slope machining were featured, along with milling/drilling of slanted holes, a keywat groove, a spline and cam lobes. Okuma set out to develop a truly easy to use multitasking machine and succeeded with the MULTUS B300 an intelligent multitasking machine that brings together all the best of Okuma's Single Source Machine & Control technology. Incorporating new technologies and functions including Okuma's Thermo-Friendly Concept, which enables stable machine dimensions over time, the Anti-Crash System for safer and faster machine operation setups, and the Advanced One-Touch IGF, this intelligent multitasking machine will provide solid increases in productivity. click here for more SPACE CENTER MA-400H/500H/600H - WINNERS OF THE NIKKAN KOGYO, LTD. TOP NEW PRODUCT AWARD Okuma's SPACE CENTER MA-400H/500H/600H series of horizontal machining centers was chosen for the Top New Product for 2003 award, offered by Nikkan Kogyo newspaper. Nikkan Kogyo chooses 10 particularly outstanding products from among the commercial goods developed by companies each year. Each product chosen combines superior sales performance with high practicality. The award-winning SPACE CENTERS are equipped with innovative thermo control technology The MA-H series incorporates Okuma's Thermo-Friendly Concept for improved performance from superior thermally-symmetric main body construction. Each also makes use of Okuma's thermal-compensation technology for automatic adjustment of thermal deformation-to deliver consistently high-accuracy machining. This innovative technology gives you under 8 µm dimensional variance over time (ambient temp. changes of 8°C; data for MA-400H). Okuma's "high-accuracy thermal deformation compensation system for machine tools" precisely measures thermal deformation in machine tools and automatically compensates for any variations. This system keeps tight machining accuracy's by also monitoring and compensating for transitional rotation and stoppage of the spindle as well as changes in ambient temperature. This innovative technology is based on the Thermo-Friendly Concept, and represents an innovation in machine design. Okuma's "Only-One" technology has incorporated thermal compensation systems into vertical, horizontal, and double-column machining centers, NC lathes, and multitasking machines, thereby winning much acclaim for its contribution to the manufacturing industry. The JSME award aims to "encourage Japan's development of mechanical engineering and the machine industry, and is given from among all the JSME's divisions. Also, Okuma is one of the primary companies carrying out research and development in the HMS (holonic machine systems) group under the IMS international joint research and development program (intelligent manufacturing systems). The autonomy and flexibility improvements in next-generation production systems achieved by Okuma's academic research and technological development have received high praise. As a result, the Manufacturing System Division of JSME has awarded Okuma the Manufacturing Systems Technological Achievement award for its outstanding achievements. NEW PRODUCTS Fully flexible Turning & Milling system combined TMM-250/200 Module-1 is a new-generation combined machine that integrates machining capabilities of both powerful lathe and milling machine. It is capable of performing the combined machining from lathing to milling by one chucking, thus realizing substantial improvement of production efficiency, including improvement of the machining accuracy and reduction of jig and transfer costs, setup time and lead time. TMM-250 Module-1 / TMM-200 Module-1 Modular axis configuration 8-axis control Simultaneous axis control 4-axis (standard) Machining & Turning - Combined machining TMM-250 Module-3 is a new-generation concept a full scale machining center capability combined with a full scale turning capacity, featuring twin turrets both available with driven tooling. The twin synchronized spindles allow first and second operation machining to be completed accuracy and quickly realizing substantial production savings by removing the need for jigs transfer and setup costs, and reducing lead times. TMM-250 Module-3 Modular axis configuration 9-axis control Simultaneous axis control Capabilities · Capacity workpiece max. swing mm 780 Standard / max. turning diameter mm 220 / 350 Max. turning length mm 800 / 200(flange) Max. distance between spindle noses mm 1130 Bar work capacity (#1 spindle / #2 spindle) mm 76.2 / 50.8 NEW FINN-POWER TURRET PUNCH PRESS COMBINES HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH SOPHISTICATED DESIGN FINN-POWER introduced a totally new generation of turret punch presses at EMO. The C5 is a high-performance, compact 300kN machine, designed for maximum ease of operation and ergonomics. Maximum sheet size is 2,500 mm x1,250 mm, while components down to "European A4" size (12" by 8") can be loaded and processed without difficulty. C5 features FINN-POWER's 20-station turret, flexible tool holder system, programmable clamp setting, and a wide range of options such as tapping units. The C5 feature the high, tested accuracy that has secured FINN-POWER a strong position among subcontractors to electronics industries etc., where demands for component accuracy and quality are most stringent. Max. nibbling speed is 1,100 hpm. C5 is equipped with Siemans or Fanuc numerical control including an Ethernet connection, modem and fast NC-program downloading as a standard. Ease of operation is enhanced by Windowsa based software options. As a result of servo controlled ram, stroke speed and position are fully and individually adjustable in both directions. Other benefits are the availability of different punching modes (punch, slow punch, soft punch, down forming, marking). The C5 up forming option is unique in the market, offering a combination of true up forming, an indexable up forming station, and the possibility of using existing tooling. Both full-size and pre-cut sheets are loaded with a simple push, close to table edge. Unloading is semi-automatic; the machine places the component to a freely programmable position on the table. FINN-POWER's "Catch & Carry" work chute allows the reception of components up to 500 mm x 500 mm in size onto a level, from which they are subsequently exited from the machine as a stack. FINN-POWER C5 is compact and easy to install. The whole material flow can be handled from one side. In its outward appearance, the C5 shows a radical departure from the past. The idea has been to add a distinctive and stylish feature to the users industrial and work environment. For further details, contact Forest Engineering on TEL: (011) 397 4050