Machine Tools Accuracy
Thermal displacement control for temperature changes in plant environments
Ai Thermal Shield
Based on spindle speed and temperature of the machine, Ai Thermal Shield suppresses changes in the cutting edge position. It stabilizes continuous machining accuracy through meticulous machine control that takes into account temperature changes, machine position, coolant ON/OFF, and other factors. In addition, workpiece measurement is performed after machining, and the data is learned to achieve optimal thermal displacement offset.
- Machining
- Workpiece measurement
- Simulation
Smooth Thermal Shield
Information from the spindle revolution speed and temperature sensor suppresses changes in the cutting edge position, ensuring stable machining accuracy over the long term. Environmental and machine temperature information and thermal displacement offset can be displayed on the screen, and the amount of offset can be adjusted while viewing the data.
Suppresses chatter vibration of the spindle
Smooth Ai Spindle
If chatter vibration occurs to the spindle during milling, the vibration sensor and AI adaptive control automatically change the machining conditions to suppress the chatter vibration. With the AI, even a less-skilled operator can make adjustments easily in a short time.
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Ultraspindle
Electric motor spindle for high precision finishing
Two types of high-speed rotation are available; 60000 min-1 and 80000 min-1. It is suitable for surface finishing, micromachining, drilling, and mirror-finished machining, achieving excellent surface quality and high-precision. The ATC-enabled structure allows for rough machining, semi-finishing, and even super-finishing to be performed consecutively. It is highly effective when high-precision finishing using small diameter tools is required, such as for metal mold and semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts.
Two types of high-speed rotation
60000 min-1 / 80000 min-1
- A single machine integrates all processes from rough machining to finishing
- No special program is required, and machining is performed with the same program as for regular tools
- The ATC-compatible compact spindle eliminates the need for operator intervention for setup changes before and after machining.
Machining example: Reflector metal mold for automobile lights (mirror-finishing)
| Size | 35 mm × 31.5 mm × 20 mm |
| Workpiece material | STAVAX (52HCR) |
| Tools | Φ2 mm ball end mill |
| Spindle speed | 60000 min-1 |
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.05 μm (average value of measurements at three locations) |
On-machine measurement software that supports high-accuracy machining and improved productivity
Coordinate value / Workpiece measurement (on-machine measurement software )
- No need to attach or detach the workpiece for measurement, which reduces setup time and helps prevent machining defects
- Enhance productivity with high-accuracy and stable machining enabled by precise workpiece measurement
- Accurate measurement without relying on vernier calipers or micrometers
- Conversational and easy-to-create measurement programs
- Work coordinates and tool offset can be updated using measurement results
- Geometric tolerances can be measured on-machine*
- Automation of the entire system available when combined with automation equipment
*Available with Smooth OMM.
User-friendly on-machine measurement software
Smooth Set and Inspect
Software operation is very easy, and inspection programs can be created immediately. Work coordinates and tool compensation can automatically be updated using measurement results.
How to operate
Select a measurement pattern and follow the guide to input the measurement point, shape dimension, etc. Measurement programs can be easily created by combining measurement patterns.
*Smooth Set and Inspect is pre-installed on applicable models. A free trial of the software is available.
On-machine measurement software capable of detailed measurements
Smooth OMM
Measurement programs can be created and executed by combining a wide variety of measurement patterns. Automatic updating of tool offset by coordinate measurement and workpiece measurement, geometric tolerance determination such as flatness, roundness, cylindricity and concentricity, and optional setting of measuring points are available. It is also possible to display reports of measurement results in graph form.
How to operate
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Follow the on-screen instructions to manually operate the machine. A measurement program can be made by moving the touch probe to the measurement point and having the software recognize the measurement point.
*Smooth OMM is pre-installed on applicable models. A free trial of all features is available. The workpiece centering function can continue to be used after the trial period.
