MIKRONVCE Pro

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MIKRON VCE 1200 Pro MIKRON VCE 1400 Pro MIKRON VCE 1600 Pro

MIKRON VCE Pro series machining centers - more robust, more reliable, more efficient and more ergonomic.

MIKRONVCE Pro Series

Contents Applications 4

HighlightsMIKRON VCE Pro 6-7

Table 8-9Washing away chipsCompressed air connectionConnection of a 4th axis

Machine design 12

Cooling 13

Control system 14Heidenhain plain language or DIN/ISOFast contour milling

Around the workpiece 15Complete machine enclosureSet-up, recognition, measurement

Options 16

Product rangeGF AgieCharmilles 18

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Applications Wide range of parts...

There is no limit to the possible applications of the MIKRON VCE Pro machines. Here is a die forming application that uses a ball end mill for finishing. Due to the high speed of the MIKRON VCE Prospindle of 16,000 min-1, the required cuttingspeeds can be achieved even with small tools.

Fixing Ck45Machine-building• High machining performance• Precise round pocket milling• Simple and fast machine

programming by means of prepared pocket milling cycles

BaseplateAlCu4Mg1, 5 High-strenght aluminium alloy Electronics/Mecatronics • High cutting speeds and

small tool diameters requirehigh spindle speeds

• High surface qualities • Longer tool service lives due

to cooling through the tool

Mold for cake ackaging Al 99,5 AluminiumMoulds• Machining with HSC techno logy

minimum quantity lubrication• The high dynamic of the

machine reduces machining timeconsiderably

• Machining time including roughing approx. 7 hours

• Tools are measured with a laser

Motor flange X38CrMoV 5 1 High-alloy hot-work steelMachine-building• Rigid tapping• The touch probe was used for

automatic machining alignmenton the rear of the machine

• Tool measurement with the tabletouch system

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Cutting roller

34CrAlMo5 Nitrided steelPaper industry• Absolutely precise blade contours• Programmed with the cylinder jacket

milling function• With 0.5 ms block execution time, complex

contours are also quickly executed

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HighlightsMIKRON VCE Pro

The MIKRON VCE Pro is versatile for all work orders

Further highlights• Compact construction• Optional linear measuring scales• Almost all options can be retrofitted• Ethernet and USB interface included• Mobile hand wheel

Operating condition display

Tool magazine outside the work area

Double arm gripper for fast tool change times

The machining processcan be viewed from 3 sides

Working area lighting from two sides

Side chip washing as standard (MIKRON VCE 600 to 1400 Pro)

Cooling through the tool up to 42 bar

Compressed air connectionfor zero point clamping systems

The coolant tank can be rolled out fromunder the machine for cleaning

Integrated band filter without addi -tional space requirements (Optional)MIKRON VCE 600 - 1000 Pro

User-friendly Heidenhaincontrol system withsmarT.NC

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Side tool changer for still shorternon-productive time. The side-mounted tool changer withintegrated double arm gripper enablesstill faster tool change times to beachieved. All tools are optimally pro-tected since the tool changer is turnedaway from the working area. Further-more, this construction, which is freefrom interfering edges, enables ma-chining of high parts or applicationson one dividing head.

Clean cabin due to outstanding chipmanagementThe spiral conveyor automatically removes the chips. In this way its load is controlled and if overloading occurs, an unblocking cycle is startedautomatically. Massive telescope covers made of sheet steel completelyprotect the three linear axes fromchips and dirt. The cabin design prevents chips from piling up.

Belt spindle 6,000 min-1, 10,000 min-1,14,000 min-1 and 16,000 min-1

The robust belt spindle always hasenough power available for all com-mon machining jobs. With the ISO 50version for the MIKRON VCE 1600 Proeven up to 350 Nm. For drilling, wherethe highest performance is required,the power of modern tools can be fullyexploited. Spindles for universal ma-chining have 10,000 min-1 as standardor 14,000 min-1 as an option.These also offer high torque of 96 toover 200 Nm. For durability, hybridball bearings are exclusively used.No compensation chuck is needed fortapping. The outstanding feature of Mikron

machining centers is their exceptional ergonomics. What is impressive about theMIKRON VCE Pro is its unrivalled acces -sibility, which is not dependent on the machine's configuration.

Linear measuring scales (Option)Linear measuring scales guaranteeunvarying accuracy for machining,even in fluctuating temperatures. To get optimal protection from dirt,they are connected to a compressedair supply.

Feed rate of up to 40 m/min (X+Y)To achieve the high dynamic requiredin the machining of free-form sur -faces, the MIKRON VCE Pro has feedmotors that enable it to operate at upto 40 m/min in fast feed. This pays offwhen approaching new milling positi-ons and during tool changes.

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Table Even when making full use of the working ranges, there is still enough space left for the clamping elements

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MIKRON VCE 800 Pro:Spacious working area in which evenvoluminous workpieces can be ma-chined without any problem.

Effective washing away of the chipsThe side-mounted washing devicerinses away the chips lying in thecabin wall outlet directly to the chipconveyor.

There are further cleaning optionswith the available hand wash andcompressed air pistols.

Compressed air connection on all tablesEach table is equipped with an airconnection for pneumatically operatedzero point clamping systems.

Further possible uses due to the 4thaxisThe connection of a 4th axis is alreadyset up on the MIKRON VCE Pro in theelectric cabinet. Retrofitting of a dividing head is therefore problem-free and possible at any time. It is activated from the control system viaparameters. Add-ons are available ona large scale.

For machining medium to large work-pieces, the accurate dividing heads ofthe MIKRON VCE Pro series are theright solution.A small range of reliable productssupplements the vertical machiningcenter with the important 4th axis.

• Pneumohydraulic axis clamp withintegrated relay valve

• Center heights of 150 mm, 180 mm, 250 mm

• Workpiece weights of up to 1,000 kg

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Machine design Outstanding workpiece quality due to excellent machine design

Strong spindle headThe widely supported and stronglyconstructed spindle head enables ahigh-powered milling / drilling pro-cess on the Z-axis. A closed internalcoolant system stabilizes and controlsthe temperature of the spindle head.The active spindle cooling system hasan additionally positive effect on theball bearings, durability and extensionof the spindle (option with 6,000 /10,000 min-1, standard with 14,000 /16,000 min-1).

Precise, dynamic, safe:Recirculating ball screw, linear guidance, automatic central lubricationThe pre-stressed and double anchoredrecirculating ball screw ensures highrunning precision - an important pre -requisite for high workpiece pre cision.Linear guides, made of hardened steelwith ball bearing packs, have the bestdynamic properties with little energyexpenditure. In operation, the linearguides and recirculating ball screwsof the machining center, are automa-tically provided with the right quantityof lubricant through the central lubri-cation system.

The machine design has a soliditywhich is a principle throughout themachining center. The generouslysized cast iron construction standsout due to its excellent absorptionproperties with high stability and

Lasting quality

Robust belt spindleThe generously sized spindle motorenables uninterrupted production bothwith high torque and low speeds andwith high power and high speeds.With a 14,000 spindle, the milling center is equipped for aluminum,non-ferrous metal and fine machining(Optional).

rigidity, even under full load and incontinuous operation. The result is astable milling process which ensureslasting quality and close workpiecetolerances.

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Cooling Spectacular performance with conventional and high-speed milling

Cooling through the spindle, 18 or 42 barThe coolant is guided under highpressure through the work spindle directly to the cutting edges. The advantages are higher cutting speeds,problem-free peck drilling, blind holemilling and extended tool lives (Optional).The supply unit consists of a largemobile coolant tank and can be supplemented with an optionally ob-tainable band filter. The system has 2 reversible filter cartridges for uninterrupted use in production.

Programmed predictabilityTime-consuming and imprecise manual adjustments of the coolantsupply are a thing of the past. Theprogrammable coolant nozzle auto-matically directs the jet after eachtool change exactly to the point of theoperation (Optional).

All-round cooling with spray ringCooling is always ensured with theoptional spray ring (Optional).

• Cooled spindle head• Cleaning of the large coolant tank is

facilitated, since it can be pulled out onrollers

• Hand wash pistols and air pistols• Coolant nozzles and discharge nozzles

on the spindle head

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Control system Suitable for the workshop and for all work orders

Programming made easy withsmarT.NCThe alternative operating mode,smarT.NC, makes programming eveneasier. With the clear form input, theNC program can be generated inlightning-speed. Inputs are of coursesupported by graphical help images.

This operating panel is compre -hensiveWhat is impressive about the clearlystructured Mikron control panel is itsoverall user-friendliness. Fourteenfunction keys enable direct access tomenu functions straight in front of,below and next to the 15" color TFTdisplay. The height of the revolvingpanel can be adjusted and its monitorcan be tilted to avoid reflections.

Fast contour millingContours, which are described assplines by the CAD system, can be directly transferred to the control system. The control system has aspline interpolator, with which thirddegree polynomials can be executed.For feed adjustment, the control sy-stem performs a projection of thegeo metry. In this way turnarounds arerecognized in time and the axes involved can be decelerated or acce -lerated.The control system mills smooth surfaces with the fastest possible feedand nevertheless keeps the contourdimensionally stable.

Automatic calculation of the cuttingdataThe control software automaticallycalculates the cutting data. The operator just needs to enter tool- specific data in a table and the controlsystem uses these data to calculatedefault values for spindle speed andfeed, which the skilled worker can ofcourse subsequently change andadapt to his empirical values.

• Programming in Heidenhain plainlanguage or according to DIN/ISO

• Keyboard with alpha keys, numeri-cal function keys, operating modekeys as well as a separate spindleand feed override potentiometer

• Free contour program from non-NC-compatible dimensioned work-pieces

• Graphical support for cycle andcon tour programming; graphics totest the program and check constant workpiece machining

• Automatic calculation of the cuttingdata

• Management of 30,000 tools• Heat exchanger in the electric

cabinet cools the power com -ponents and the 2 separated cyclesprevent outside dust from entering

Digital drive technologyThe digital control circuit for the drivemotors produces an outstanding control dynamic. This results in contour accuracy and excellent sur -face quality.

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Around the workpiece

Efficient job preparation for less non-productive time

The unusual design of the completemachine enclosure supports the operator in the important preparationof his work. He can also rely on thetried and tested options for workpieceand tool measurement. The MIKRONVCE Pro helps you to deal with thebasic things without any problem, sothat you can concentrate on what isimportant.

Outstanding view of the workpiecefrom 3 sidesThe impressive window design of thetwo sliding doors at the front, as wellas the large windows on both sides,allow unrestricted observation of theset-up and machining processes in theall-round closed complete machineenclosure. A further advantage is thatthe working area can be accessedfrom the side, and it also features acontrol panel to operate the tool ma-gazine (Optional).

Simpler set-up with workpiece probeOMP 40-2The infrared probe set into the spindleenables efficient set-up, recognitionand measurement of the workpiece(Optional). It shortens set-up time considerably.

Tool measurement with a laserWhen tools with small diametersneed to be measured a laser can beused. Also contours of ball end millscan be checked, for example. The unithas an in-built discharge nozzle to remove contamination from the tool before measuring (Optional).

Safe production with tool probe TS 27Accurate tool set-up, safe broken toolmonitoring - length and diameter ofthe tools can be measured preciselywith the probe mounted on the working table (Optional).

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Options Machines are geared up for a multitude of options. Consequently, they can be simply and optimally configured

Minimum quantity lubrication

Band filter unit on coolanttank

Integrated band filterSeries 600 - 1000

Programmable coolant nozzleSpray ring Spray mist extraction system

OMP 40-2 preparation touchprobe

Tool laser measuring deviceTS 27 table touch system OMP 40-2 touch probe

IKZ 18 or 42-bar supply unitIKZ basic supply unit 18 bar

Mechanical oil/coolant sepa-rator

Dividing head

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About GF AgieCharmilles

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High-Speed and High-Performance Milling CentersIn terms of cutting speed, HSM centers are 10 times faster thanconventional milling machines. Greater accuracy and a better surfacefinish are also achieved. This means that even tempered materialscan be machined to a condition where they are largely ready to use.One essential advantage of HSM is that with systematic integration,the process chain can be significantly shortened. HSM has developedalongside EDM into one of the key technologies in mold and tool making.

Electric Discharge MachinesEDM can be used to machine conductive materials of any hardness (forexample steel or titanium) to an accuracy of up to one-thousandth ofa millimeter with no mechanical action. By virtue of these properties,EDM is one of the key technologies in mold and tool making. There aretwo distinct processes – wire-cutting EDM and die-sinking EDM.

Laser ablationLaser ablation supplements and extends the technologies offered byGF AgieCharmilles. With our laser technology we enable you to producetexturizing, engraving, microstructuring, marking and labeling of 2Dgeometries right through to complex 3D geometries. Laser ablation,compared to conventional surface treatment using manual etchingprocesses, offers economic, ecological and design advantages.

Operations, Machine and Business SupportCustomer Services provides with three levels of support all kind ofservices for GF AgieCharmilles machines.Operations Support offers the complete range of original wear partsand certified consumables including wires, filters, electrodes, resin andmany other materials.Machine Support contains all services connected with spare parts,technical support and preventive services.Business Support offers business solutions tailored to the customer’sspecific needs.

Tooling, Automation, SoftwareTooling for fixing workpieces and tools; automation systems and systemsoftware for configuring machine tools and recording and exchangingdata with the various system components.

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