PROFILE-FLEX

 5-axis High speed Machining Centre

The component is clamped on the machine bed and remains stationary while the gantry moves over the component.

APPLICATIONS

Companies :

1. Processing long and/or large tubes, profiles and extrusions.
2. Using conventional methods that require multiple set-ups.

Products :

• Window/Doors/Conservatories, Lighting
• Trailers, Aerospace, Automotive and Rail industry
• Curtain walls

PROFILE 3D PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

Mubea Systems has developed 3D software “Profile 3D” allowing easy programming in each plane (including both ends) all of the machining requirements such as drill, mill, flow-drill, tap and saw.

An optional feature is the programming and the simulation of curved components.

An optional feature is the ability to perform time studies on work pieces.
The software can cope with nested profiles.

We use the SIEMENS 840D CNC control on the Profile_flex. The control feautures a 15" color LCD display, Pentium 500MHz processor, 128 Mb ram and 3.5" floppy drive.

All servo drives for the X/Y/Z axes are Siemens AC digital servo drivers. The ballscrew motor is controlled by a Siemens vectorial invertor. A 3D graphical motion simulation of the job can be displayed before production starts.

CLAMPING OF THE COMPONENTS

We offer a selection of either 6, 8, 10 or 12 clamps. The gantry or 2 servo motors with belt automatically position each clamp.

The machine can be equipped with a pick-up magazine for 14 tools or with a chain magazine with tool change arm for 36 tools.

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF THE COMPONENT

The PROFILE-FLEX takes components up to 6,250 x 270 x 290 mm when working on 5 planes.

When the underside is to be machined then the component dimensions are limited to  6,250 x 240 x 200 mm.

Vertical faces can be machined up to 6,250 x 800 x 290 mm. Optional; the machine can be equipped with a vacuum table.

CUTTING HEAD

The machine is equipped with a water-cooled spindle motor. The motor is 16 kW (S1), 19.6 kW (S6) and takes HSK-F63 tool holders.

The motor is on both sides supported. The motor can tilt (A-axis) between -115° / +115° and it can rotate (C-axis) between -220° / +220°.

NC SIEMENS 840D CONTROL

We use the latest Siemens NC840D - PCU 50 with Celeron 1.2 Ghz processor, 256 MB Ram with 15" TFT colour screen. Standard USB connection for manually loading of MPF files.

The Profile 3D software is available on the Siemens control with 3D simulation.

An OEM screen informs the operator how to load the component.

REDUCED HANDLING COSTS: As there is no need to move the component from one machine to another and each component can be machined in one set-up. This results in a reduction of production time and a lower production cost (=component cost).Using the nesting software, multiple components can be produced from one long profile.

REDUCTION OF LABOUR COST: One person can operate the PROFILE-FLEX compared to 4 to 5 people required to operate conventional machinery. The savings in set-up time are significant.

IMPROVED ACCURACY: Machining the component on the high precision PROFILE-FLEX eliminates the human and machining errors of conventional machining methods. Improved accuracy means reduced assembly times.

GREATER DESIGN FLEXIBILITY: The versatility of the machine and software enables designers to be more creative and the production department to develop better assembly techniques. The PROFILE-FLEX is at the forefront of technology and will open new markets for all users.