DMG MORI recently held its Innovation Days 2014 at its U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL. Featured during the event were machining demonstrations, seminars and one-onone application consultations aimed to help manufacturers remain productive and competitive. There were 38 machine demos, including four U.S. premieres and the NHX Series (built in Davis, CA), and the new control platform CELOS. The four U.S. premieres included: NLX 3000Y/1250 - The new NLX 3000Y/1250 features a Y-axis with turning lengths up to 1,250 mm (49.2") and a bar capacity of 111 mm (4.4"). Built-In Motor Turret (BMT) refers to the integrated direct tool drive, which provides enhanced conditions for heavy milling operations with up to 10,000 RPM and the high torque of up to 54 Nm (39.8 ft. Lbs.). Even large threads up to M4 x P3.0 can be optimally machined. "The wide flat guides provide ideal machining conditions for complex turn-mill complete machining," said the spokesperson. "The coolant circuit of the NLX 3000Y/1250 through the machine body and machine bed guarantees high precision, ensuring a consistent temperature of the whole machine. NLX 4000BY/1500 - Highlights of the NLX 4000BY/1500 are the large traverse path in the X-axis of 1,500 mm (59.1") and steady rests of up to 310 mm (12.2") diameter that can be mounted for supporting workpieces. The maximum turning diameter is 600 mm (23.6") for the version with driven tools (MC). For the model with integrated Y-axis, the turning diameter measures a maximum of 500 mm (19.7"), and the Y-axis in turn provides a traverse path of 120 mm (4.7"). The machine is optionally available with a 145 mm (5.7") or 185 mm (7.3") Y-axis, depending on the bar capacity. This U.S. premiere also features the BMT turret. DMU 80 P duoBLOCK - "The 4th Generation DMU 80 P duoBLOCK from DMG MORI features improved core properties, namely precision, performance and efficiency, by about 30% compared to previous models," said the spokesperson. The duoBLOCK 5- axis universal machine is intended to provide long-term accuracy and high precision with up to 5 um (0.0002") positioning accuracy. The DMU 80 P duoBLOCK features the new power- MASTER 1000 motor spindle in the Baxis. According to the company, its maximum torque of 1,000 Nm (737.6 ft/lbs) corresponds to an increase of 130%. The output is at 77 kW (103 HP), the maximum torque at 9,000 RPM. "These properties provide a milling performance and chipping capacity in a new dimension: compared to the competition, DMG MORI achieves a 75% higher chip removal volume," said the spokesperson. The machine is available with CELOS from DMG MORI with 21.5" ERGOline and Siemens or with Operate 4.5 on Siemens 840D solutionline or with Heidenhain TNC 640. CTX 450 ecoline - "The basis of the high-precision machine is a stable construction that allows accurate machining even under difficult conditions," said the spokesperson. "The generously dimensioned ballscrew spindles and wide roller guides achieve best rigidity values and positioning accuracies of at least 0.00031 inches and less - even under 0.00024 inches with a direct measuring system. "Despite its compact footprint of just 52.7 sq. ft., the CTX 450 ecoline offers a work area for maximum workpiece machining processes. The rear chip conveyor available as an option reduces the front machine width by up to 35%." The machine comes with an automatic tailstock to aid machining of long shaft parts and a turret for 12 tools as standard, or a servo turret with 12 driven VDI and six block tool stations. There is also a C-axis available to allow efficient turn-mill operations. The CTX 450 ecoline is available with 15" SLIMline with Operate 4.5 on Siemens 840D solutionline, 15" SLIMline with Heidenhain CNC PILOT 640 or 10.4" TFT screen with MAPPSIV and Mitsubishi. Hybrid Machining Hybrid machine demonstrations combined laser metal deposition and turn-mill processes in one machine. Displayed was the NT 4300SZ turnmill center from Iga, Japan. The combination of laser metal deposition via powder nozzle and subtractive machining is intended to accelerate the manufacturing process. "Complete workpieces can be generated up to 20 times faster as compared to powder bed technology," said a company spokesperson." Additionally, unique machining operations are possible - for instance, the realization of geometric features with negative angles. Due to these characteristics, additive manufacturing opens up new possibilities in the machining of large workpieces as required by the aerospace sector and other industries. Seminars at Innovation Days: • CELOS • Manufacturing Today • Find ways to increase productivity and profitability • The Digital Industrial Revolution: Join and Prosper • Davis, CA, Production Machines • Future Trends and Technologies that will Challenge your Management Skills • DMG MORI Automation Solutions • The Art of Hybrid Manufacturing • Efficient machining and shop floor communication with Siemens software solutions • Panel discussions: The World of 5- Axis Machining with DMU 50 • Gear Machining Technology Portfolio • New Developments in Gear Machining • Economics of Machining Gears • GearMill Demonstrations • Pathway to Manufacturing For more information contact: DMG MORI 2400 Huntington Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL60192 847-593-5400 www.us.dmgmori.com