Triumph Aero structures' Vought Commercial Division has ordered two MAG Precision Mill/Trim (PMT) gantry systems for its Hawthorne, CA, plant to keep pace with strong market demand. The two high-speed PMT gantries-inaugurating a new high performance router platform-will be used to produce aluminum wide-body fuselage skins for next generation commercial aircraft.The two machines will be installed in Q2 2013 on an existing C140-foot X-axis rail set at Triumph, where two 1995-era Cincinnati (now MAG) gantries are being decommissioned in a phased installation that will allow at least one machine to process parts at all times on the multi-work zone system. MAG's new modular PMT is a 5- axis gantry machine tool for high speed multi-processing of large non-ferrous components, such composite structures, aluminum skins and fabrications, molds, patterns and postcure cutouts in foam and sandwich structures. In addition to machining, the highly configurable PMT is designed to use various special heads, such as waterjet, sawing and other finishing tools, including a system for precision control of countersink depth. "The two vintage routers being replaced at Triumph just cannot match this new design," said Chip Storie, MAG Executive Vice President. "These new machines will equip Triumph to produce more parts, with improved accuracy, in less time, to keep pace with the company's rising production rate for fuselage skins. Modular engineering, utilizing proven component designs, allows us to build these large systems quickly and cost effectively. As the size of parts increases with each new generation of aircraft, there is increasing need for similarly sized automation to finish the details on the parts. We're getting interest in these machines from all corners of the globe, as well as from other markets, such as marine and wind energy." The machine features unlimited Xaxis and a configurable Y-axis of 2 to 6 meters and Z-axis of 1, 1.5 or 2 meters. It offers feed rates up to 60 m/min, 5- sided part access and optional precision scale feedback. The compact dual-axis rotary spindle head is powered by direct-drive torque motors with encoder feedback, providing 220° of A-axis tilt and standard 550° of C-axis rotation. Options are available for additional or continuous C-axis rotation. The travel ranges help provide flexibility to position the cutter to almost any orientation for precision contour machining. The PMT's rail-type configuration allows a variety of work holding systems to be adapted, including MAG's Flexi tool universal work holding system. The Flexitool system consists of modular table sections equipped with programmable vertical actuators tipped with swiveling vacuum end effectors that adjust to almost any part shape, so nests of various part shapes can be machined in multiple work zones. To help manage large volumes of chips and reduce maintenance, the machine's X-axis ways have steeply pitched covers that shed chips naturally. The machine's sides are fully enclosed, with large sliding doors on the ends to allow easy access for part loading or inspection. Are tractable roof enclosure is available as an option, as is a patent-pending vacuum system for source-caption of cutting debris. Five different motorized spindles are available beginning with a standard 22,000 RPM/20 kW and ranging up to 30,000 RPM/42 kW. These spindles feature an HSK A63 tool interface designed for maximum load and speed. Tool changers can be located at a position of the customer's choice and include gantry-mounted, disc-type units with 18-24 pockets, or larger capacity chain-type tool changers in the work zone. The PMT is available with a Siemens 840sl or FANUC 31i CNC. Other options include waterjet cutting head, coolant supply/filtration systems, mist/dust collection systems, video monitoring, probing and others. For more information contact: MAG IAS, LLC 3940 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 500 Erlanger, KY 41018 859-534-4600 info-us@mag-ias.com www.mag-ias.com