Schaublin Machines SA Premiere New Machine at MACH 2012

2 May 2012

Exhibiting at MACH for the first time, Schaublin Machines SA used the UK's premiere manufacturing event to showcase its new 136 7AX-Y turning centre. Launched at EMO 2011, the new Schaublin 136 7AX-Y was shown at MACH following the world's first installation of the new machine at a UK F1 subcontractor.

The new machine has been developed equally for production machining and small batch runs, as it combines flexibility with renowned Schaublin Machines precision and quality. The new 136 7AX-Y machine that was shown at MACH is part of a modular range that includes several models with between 2 and 4 linear axes to suit the exacting needs of the end user. The range enables Schaublin Machines to present a machining solution clearly dedicated to production environments as well as small batch or prototype machining. The 136 7AX-Y is the ideal partner for any company targeting high precision, repeatability and reliability. Schaublin Machines delivers all of this in a compact and rigid turning centre with the A2-4 spindle nose enabling a maximum chucking diameter of 140mm with a throughbore of 36mm for bar working.

The 136 7AX-Y machine is a mill/turn center that can work with bars or billets. With twin spindles and a motorized turret each with 12x12 live tools, it is possible to work on both sides of the part simultaneously. The main and counter-spindle are identical and this simplifies the transition between front and back-end working. This exceptional capability proved a resounding success at MACH 2012 with a high number of quality sales leads achieved at the show.

Renowned for its reputation for precision, the latest addition guarantees machining accuracy with a cooling system using glycol water that passes through 12 areas of the machine as well as the main base. This ensures every part of the machine works at the same temperature to avoid any non-mastered dilatation effect that can affect precision.

With the new machine, Schaublin Machines has identified tool pre-setting as an area where it can minimize downtime and improve productivity. With this in mind, it has developed a tool setting system in conjunction with its partner Sauter Feinmechanik. The company has developed this system rather than use a universal system because accuracy is improved as it guarantees the exact position of the pre-set tools. This allows the customer to quickly change tools whilst obtaining remarkable accuracy levels that are expected from the outstanding Schaublin Machines range.

Paying attention to detail, the new 136 7AX-Y turning centre incorporates a 3D anti-collision system that enables the turret to work in close proximity. With axis feed rates of up to 40m/min and no possibility of collision, this gives the operator confidence when working at high feed and speed rates. This remarkable productivity combined with its capabilities made the new machine an instant success at MACH.