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If you’re a manufacturing company headed for South-Tec, please put us on your itinerary! Whether you’re aircraft/aerospace, automotive, construction equipment, medical, defense, or general jobshop, Absolute Machine Tools has the machine tools to make your operation more productive and profitable!
At South-Tec, we’ll be showcasing CNC turning centers, vertical turning centers, EDM machines, VMCs, and bridge mills. Our machines are ideal for the jobshop or the high-volume production floor! Check out the offerings from Absolute Machine Tools -- We'll be in distributor Flint Machine Tools’ booth - #11068:.gif)
You Ji YV-600A vertical turning center -- This machine is ideal for cutting medium size workpieces. The rigid vertical column and base are Meehanite castings, heavily ribbed for reduced thermal distortion and vibration dampening. A six-position hydraulic hex turret delivers 0.8 second index time and shortest-route tool selection. This versatile VTL is engineered for stand-alone applications or easy integration into a production line. A right / left spindle version is available for placement in a work cell. Gain 787 IPM rapids, a 30 HP, double-wound spindle (more torque at lower RPM than a 50 HP single-wound motor!), and 33.5" swing in a highly productive VTC!
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Johnford DMC-900HN bridge mill -- Provides plenty of power and productivity in a 22,000 lb double-column vertical machining center! The DMC-900's 15,000 RPM, 56 HP spindle generates 300 ft-lb of torque at only 1,000 RPM – ideal for heavy cutting! The machine also boasts box ways on the Z axis head and Y axis saddle and Schneeberger roller-type linear ways for X axis table traverse. Other features: 24 tool ATC and XYZ travels of 35" x 35" x 30". Accommodating 6,600 lb workloads on the table, the machine delivers rigidity, precision, and performance all in one value-priced package.
Tongtai TMV-1050A VMC -- Get speed, precision, and value with the Tongtai TMV-1050A VMC. This vertical machining center boasts a 20 HP, 10,000 RPM rigid spindle and 1,181 IPM XY rapids (944 IPM in Z). XYZ travels are 41.3" x 20" x 20.8". Standard features: 24 tool arm-type ATC, twin screw-type chip conveyors, and a Fanuc OiM-C control (optional 18iM-B).
Tongtai TNL-100A-II lathe with special bar feeder package – This high speed, high precision turning center delivers Japanese quality and performance without the high prices! This highly .gif)
productive CNC turning center has a 14.6" swing over bed, 10.39" turning diameter, 2.05" bar capacity, and 20.0" between centers. It features a 20 HP, 4,500 RPM spindle and an 8" diameter hydraulic chuck. Rapids are 944 IPM in X and 1,181 IPM in Y. The lathe sports a 12-station servo turret that indexes in just 0.3 second. The TNL-100A-II at South-Tec boasts a special package of optional equipment, including a BF-1200 bar feeder, manual tool presetter, parts catcher, and parts conveyor. Ask about our show special pricing for the entire package!!
AccuteX EDM SP-500 wire EDM -- Ready for superior cutting speed and accuracy in an easy-to-use, cost-effective wire EDM? The SP-500 wire EDM features an annealing, fully automatic wire threader with a tip disposal unit, a powerful Windows-based CNC, and XYZ travels of 22.1" x 14.2" x 11.8". U and V travels are 3.9" each.
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DID YOU MISS US AT HOUSTEX, WESTEC, OR EASTEC?
HERE'S A RECAP OF WHAT WE EXHIBITED:
February 24-26, 2009:
Boost profits in oil country
Texas likes BIG machines! And that's what they'll get at Houstex 2009. We'll have a big lathe, with plenty of swing; a large VTL great for energy jobs; and the ideal VMC for jobshops, equipped with a productivity-enhancing 10-in. rotary table. Check out the offerings from Absolute Machine Tools: We'll be in distributor PD Browne South's booth - #541:
You Ji YV-1200ATC vertical turning lathe -- Great for cutting large workpieces, this VTL's super-rigid vertical column and base are Meehanite castings that are heavily ribbed for reduced thermal distortion and vibration dampening. The large square ram (9.8” x 7.8”), made from cast steel, is extremely rigid even when extended the full 35”. The heavy-duty spindle incorporates an 18" diameter Timken cross roller bearing and NN-type roller bearings that easily withstand high axial and radial loads. This VTL is built tough to meet the challenges of your most demanding jobs!
Johnford SV-40 vertical machining center -- Ideal for jobshops, this heavy-duty VMC is full of standard features not found on competitive machines at any price! The SV-40 features square box ways on all axes, pretensioned ballscrews, and a large-diameter, rigid spindle for heavy cutting. It boasts a 24-tool ATC, a standard screw-type chip conveyor, and high-volume flush system to efficiently handle chips. Its 15 HP spindle and 2-speed ZF gearbox generate 300 ft-lb of torque and max. speeds of 8,000 RPM. XYZ travels are 41" x 20" x 24". The machine at Houstex will be equipped with an optional 10" rotary table that gives the VMC fourth-axis versatility.
Johnford ST-60CX heavy-duty turning center -- This big 60 degree slant bed lathe tackles large parts and heavy-duty cutting with ease! It's a great workhorse for industries such as oil-field, energy, and construction. Tipping the scales at 29,370 lb, this hefty lathe is takes full advantage of its 50 HP spindle motor and 4 speed gear box to provide plenty of torque at low RPM. Its extended swing over carriage is 31.5 in.
March 30-April 2, 2009:
Be more productive now!
The West Coast is the place to go for aerospace and jobshop work. These manufacturers need highly productive machine tools that provide plenty of bang for the buck - and Absolute delivers! Check out this great lineup in the Absolute Machine Tools booth - #3250:
You Ji VTL-1000ATC vertical turning center -- This machine is ideal for cutting medium/large size workpieces. The rigid vertical column and base are Meehanite castings, heavily ribbed for reduced thermal distortion and vibration dampening. The large square ram (7.1” x 7.1”), made from cast steel, is extremely rigid even when extended the full 31.5”. A moveable crossrail with 20” of travel is standard for taller workpieces. Gain 787 IPM rapids, 50 HP spindle, 12-position turret, and 53.14" swing in a highly productive VTC!
Johnford DMC-1600 bridge mill -- Provides plenty of power and productivity in a 45,000 lb double-column vertical machining center -- the heaviest in its class! The DMC-1600's 15 HP spindle generates 170 ft-lb of torque at only 509 RPM. The machine also boasts box ways on the Z axis head and Y axis saddle and Schneeberger roller-type linear ways for X axis table traverse. Other features: 24 tool ATC and XYZ travels of 63" x 51" x 32". Accommodating 13,200 lb workloads on the table, the machine delivers rigidity, precision, and performance all in one value-priced package.
Johnford ST-40CX heavy-duty turning center -- Want a beefy turning center that has the power to handle even your heaviest cuts? You'll find everything you need in this 60 degree slant bed lathe. The machine takes full advantage of its 50 HP spindle motor and 4 speed gear box to provide plenty of torque at low RPM. A great turning center at a great price. This powerful, productive performer will be a highlight of Absolute's booth.
Johnford HT-30-2SD+Y twin-spindle, twin-turret CNC turning center -- Get twice the productivity of a standard lathe at half the setup and labor cost! This workhorse is ideal for high-volume production and jobshop environments. The HT-30-2SH+Y bosts a 30 HP high-torque, double-wound main spindle as well as powerful 15 HP, double-wound sub-spindle. Twin 12-station servo turrets provide 0.3 second indexng as well as coolant-through capabilities. A full C axis with live tools is optional for milling operations. This machine delivers productivity enhancing features you won't find on competing machines at any price!
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May 19-21, 2009:
Focus on cost-effectiveness
The Northeast U.S. has one of the most diverse manufacturing bases in the country. To meet the demands of this market, Absolute Machine Tools is exhibiting a wide variety of value-priced CNC equipment at Eastec. From small, speedy, highly precise lathes to large, heavy duty VTLs built to cut the tough stuff, Absolute is your one-stop source for machine tools - our machines are built solid and at a price that's right! We will be represented in distributor MECI's booth - #1025.
Johnford ST-60CH heavy-duty turning center -- Ideal for markets like the aerospace industry, this big 60 degree slant bed lathe easily tackles large parts and heavy-duty cutting. This heavyweight lathe (29,150 lb) is available in bed lengths up to 240 in. and with spindle holes up to 21 in. The machine takes full advantage of its 50 HP spindle motor and 4 speed gear box to provide plenty of torque at low RPM. Swing over carriage is 27.55 in.
You Ji VTL-1000ATC vertical turning center -- This machine is great for cutting medium/large size workpieces. The rigid vertical column and base are Meehanite castings, heavily ribbed for reduced thermal distortion and vibration dampening. The large square ram (7.1” x 7.1”), made from cast steel, is extremely rigid even when extended the full 31.5”. A moveable crossrail with 20” of travel is standard for taller workpieces. Gain 787 IPM rapids, 50 HP spindle, 12-position turret, and 53.14" swing in a highly productive VTC!
Ecoca MT-415/2000 CNC turning lathe -- Need exceptional cutting performance for turning long workpieces? Look no further than the MT-415/2000. This robust lathe has a maximum turning diameter of approximately 20 in. (17.3 in. with live tooling option) and boasts max. Z-axis travel of 78.35 in. This boxway machine also sports a 40 HP “P” motor, 15 in. chuck, 4.6 in. bar capacity, and a 12 station hydraulic turret. Fanuc Manual Guidance I conversational is standard. The MT-415 delivers large part turning capacity at a cost similar to flat bed CNC engine lathes. Unlike CNC engine lathes, however, the turning center can be equipped with turn through steady rest capability.
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IMTS 2008
Thanks for a great show! Make plans to visit us at IMTS 2010 in a new, bigger booth - #8948 in the South Hall!!
BIG MACHINES, BIG VALUE AT IMTS 2008
In case you missed IMTS 2008, Absolute Machine Tools exhibited 15 of the biggest, baddest machines you'll find anywhere -- heavy duty productivity centers totaling more than 635,000 lb of Meehanite cast iron on the show floor. Pound-for-pound, we had more machines in the booth than any other company.
As always, Absolute offers the best value in machining centers, and turning centers. To showcase our broad array of product offerings, we debuted a number of new machines at IMTS, including a new horizontal boing mill and several multi-tasking centers.
Absolute aims to provide manufacturing solutions tailored to specific shop challenges. Highlights of the booth included machining and turning centers that give manufacturers a competitive edge at an economical price:
ABSOLUTE EXHIBITED THIS GREAT LINEUP OF MACHINES:
BRIDGE MILLS & HSM MACHINES
- Johnford DMC-4000x2800-5 face
- Hi-Net DMC-1500HN (high speed)
Johnford double column (DMC) and sliding double column (SDMC) machining centers outweigh and outperform the competition. Best of all, they won't break the bank. Machines offer XYZ travels from 36" x 36" x 30" up to 275" x 110" x 32/42" and rapid traverses to 944 on boxways. Also in our booth: Johnford Hi-Net high speed machines, which are engineered specifically for mold/die shops, aerospace facilities, and specialty shops.
LATHES
- Ecoca SJ-20
- Ecoca MT-310
- Johnford SL-500-2SCY
- Johnford HT-30-2SD+C+Y
- Johnford HT-60CX-2D
- Johnford ST-60CH
Ecoca's economical turning centers are ideal for high production and job shop operations requiring speed, power, and accuracy for small-parts turning. The SJ-20 is a 45 degree slant bed lathe that features linear ways for fast feedrates. The MT-310 is a 30 degree true slant bed box way lathe offering a 30 in. turn length.
Johnford turning centers are tough machines that are built to last with Meehanite castings, hand scraped ways, and pretensioned ballscrews.
The SL-500-2SY is a twin-spindle lathe with a full C axis with live tools. The Y axis provides vertical turret movement for complex off-center milling functions.
The HT-30-2SD delivers the productivity afforded by a two-spindle turning center.
The HT-60CX-2D is a heavy duty, high precision CNC turning center featuring twin turrets that hold more tools and significantly boost productivity.
The ST-60CH is a massive (29,150 lb) 60 degree slant-bed lathe ideal for industries that need large lathes for big parts.
VERTICAL TURNING
- You Ji YV-500EL
- You Ji YV-600A
- You Ji YV-1200ATC+C
- You Ji VTL-2000ATC+C
You Ji vertical turning centers pack a lot of power in a compact footprint and offers swings from 16" to 32". Need more power? You Ji heavy duty turning lathes are for heavy duty cutting, with swings from 45" to 140" and cutting heights from 48" to 80". You Ji alloy wheel turning centers are palletized 4-axis machines that handle large lots for the automotive industry.
BORING MILLS
Johnford's heavy-duty boring mills deliver high rigidity and accuracy for today's tough jobs. These machines sport an innovative design with a moving-column (Z axis) and a moving table (X axis). This design is more rigid than a moving column/fixed table design and fully supports the table over the full X axis travel.
VMCs
Johnford vertical machining centers ensure fast machining, excellent surface finishes, and high productivity. XYZ travels go up to 120" x 43" x 32" and rapid traverses reach up to 1,181 IPM on box ways.
HMCs
Hefty machines for heavy duty cutting. The HMC-630H weighs 39,600 lb and boasts a beefy 10,000 RPM (CAT 50) spindle. High speed machining options also available.
