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Ingersoll and Mori Seiki
form strategic alliance to set a new benchmark for production
centers.
Rockford, IL, September 10, 2000 - The
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company and Mori
Seiki, Ltd., today announced a joint development, the
High Velocity(R) Machine 630 (HVM630). This Production Center
sets a new benchmark for agile productivity combining the
machine building strengths of both companies.
Now, a wider base of customers can enjoy the
benefits of High Velocity Machining techniques for their production.
The HVM630 is based on Ingersollís patented fluid bearing
spindle technology, "Box-in-Box" machine structure and linear
motors. Refined production techniques make this technology
increasingly competitive with conventional machines. The HVM630
promises to be the most productive 630 mm pallet machine delivering
best-in-class accuracy at the lowest piece part cost.
Typically, conventional technology constrains
customers to compromise speed and accuracy. The technology
pioneered by Ingersoll and refined in the HVM630 delivers
a versatility unseen with todayís machining centers. "High
Velocity Machining with unsurpassed precision gives our customers
a highly versatile machine for a wide range of purposes,"
cites Mr. Okura, general manager of Mori Seikiís Technical
Information Department. The alliance of the two companies
makes High Velocity machining available to customers worldwide.
The HVM630 Production Center, dubbed "Productivity
Champion", will now be available from Ingersoll or Mori Seiki
distribution networks. The alliance will expose new customers
to High Velocity Machining techniques. Combining the application
expertise of Ingersollís engineering staff and High Velocity
Institute, and Mori Seikiís showrooms means more customers
can witness the benefits of state-of-the-art machining. "Teaming
Ingersollís leadership role in the development of linear motors
for machine tools and Mori Seikiís manufacturing and distribution
organization brings a powerful manufacturing solution to our
customers," said Tom Mann, manager of marketing for Ingersollís
HVM Division. "Ingersoll pioneered the
application of linear motors for machine tools, including
a giant profiler 30 meters in length and seven meters tall.
Combining linear motors with a hydrostatic/hydrodynamic spindle
capability in a 630 pallet size delivers a workhorse with
unprecedented productivity gains for our customers."
"By applying high velocity machining to prismatic
or feature rich part production, we are typically two to three
times more productive than conventional processes," said Al
Bingeman, manager of applications for Ingersollís HVM Division.
"The massive metal removal rates attainable with an HVM machine
give aerospace customers a significant gain in productivity
as well."
"The mold and die industry welcomes the attributes
of the HVM of both speed and accuracy for cavity making,"
said Mr. Sugimoto, Deputy General Manager of Mori Seikiís
Mechanical Technology Department. "The "Box-in-Box" structure
is well suited to linear motor application and the stiffness
at high metal removal rates sets a new plateau of productivity
in mold making."
The fastest way to get more information on
the HVM630 Production Center and High Velocity Machining techniques
is to visit the HVM homepage at www.HVMonline.com.
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