The GROB G150 5-Axis Universal Machining Center from Grob Systems Inc. is the company's smallest horizontal machining center in its modular G-series Universal line. According to the company, the G150 provides high precision, complex machining in a compact size with a smaller work envelope.
Featuring direct and absolute position encoders in all axes and an innovative machine cooling process, the machining center provides exceptional contouring accuracy.
The GROB G150 is equipped with features that provide a wide range of benefits, including optimal chip evacuation via its horizontal spindle position, which permits the longest possible Z-travel path in its machine class. Three linear and two rotary axes enable five-sided machining and simultaneous interpolation.
The machine's axis arrangement makes overhead machining possible, offering operators optimum accessibility for a broad range of part sizes. Tool changes occur outside of the work area, which eliminates chip interference during tool changes. In addition, a tool brush cleans the tool shank prior to the tool being inserted into the spindle, and a coolant flushing system pushes chips out of the work area and through the conveyor.
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- coolant
coolant
Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.
- interpolation
interpolation
Process of generating a sufficient number of positioning commands for the servomotors driving the machine tool so the path of the tool closely approximates the ideal path. See CNC, computer numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- machining center
machining center
CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.
- shank
shank
Main body of a tool; the portion of a drill or similar end-held tool that fits into a collet, chuck or similar mounting device.
- work envelope
work envelope
Cube, sphere, cylinder or other physical space within which the cutting tool is capable of reaching.
