In modern machining technology, there is an ever-increasing trend towards high levels of availability and greater flexibility. The demand is for even better machining quality, shorter turnaround times and improved, more cost-effective solutions. The future oriented strategy for the standard machines produced by GFMS is based on this development. From the complete range of machines, toolmakers, mold makers and component manufactures can select individual solution in order to gain a competitive edge.
High Performance Machining Centers
In contrast to High Speed Cutting, this technology mainly is used for the machining of two dimensional geometries. The cutting depth ap and the stepover ap along with the machining feed allow calculation of the material removal per unit of time (cm3/min). This process in particular is suitable when it comes to the removal of large volumes of material or the machining of difficult to cut materials. High power, high torque spindles are a must. Primarily used cutting tools are insert type milling heads, specific high performance end mills, drills, boring heads and special tooling.
GF Machining Solutions’ range of high-speed milling centers — engineered and built in Switzerland — boast the essential structural design, high-speed spindles, high feed rates, axis mechanism and best-in-class acceleration for machining complex three-dimensional surfaces across a wide range of applications.
EDM can be used to machine conductive materials of any hardness (for example steel or titanium) to an accuracy of up to one-thousandth of a millimeter with no mechanical action. By virtue of these properties, EDM is one of the key technologies in mold and tool making. There are two distinct processes — wire cut and die-sinking EDM machines. GF Machining Solutions’ solutions include hole drilling EDM.
Die-sinking EDM
GF Machining Solutions is revolutionizing die-sinking EDM with features like FTC — the world’s fastest tool changer — and IQ technology to dramatically reduce electrode wear. All of our die-sinking systems offer fast removal and deliver mirror finishes of Ra 0.2 µm (8 µin)with pulse duration as short as 50 nanoseconds.
Micro Machining
To satisfy demanding applications in connectors, as well as in the areas of medicine and watch industry, where components now need to be miniaturized.
With the GF Machining Solutions die sinker EDM Speed Finishing module the precision of detail is respected and it enables fine and even shiny surface finishes (Ra ≤ 0.4µm) of unmatched homogeneity on small to large surfaces to be obtained.
Wire EDM machine uses a metallic wire (electrode) to cut a programmed contour in a workpiece. Extrusion dies and blanking punches are very often machined by wire cutting. In the machining area, each discharge creates a crater in the workpiece (material removal) and an impact on the tool (wear of the tool/electrode). The wire can be inclined, thus making it possible to make parts with taper or with different profiles at the top and bottom. The wire is usually made of brass or stratified copper, and is between 0.02 and 0.33 mm diameter.
Micro Machining
Open up new opportunities for ultra-precise machining of miniaturized components in various fields of technology, including aerospace, defense, medical instruments, semiconductor that may require wire diameters down to 0.02 mm.
Travels X, Y, Z (mm)
AgieCharmilles CUT 1000
220 x 160 x 100
AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech
220 x 160 x 100
AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 OilTech
350 x 250 x 256
AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 S
350 x 250 x 256
High Speed Machining
Wire cut EDM to satisfy demanding high-speed machining with respect of surface integrity. Comply for requirements of complex and large workpieces in die manufacturing, aerospace, medical and other part productions.
Hole drilling EDM uses low cost electrode tube (normally brass or copper material) to drill holes on a electrically conductive material at a very high speed, the hole depth diameter ratio can reach up to 200. The hole diameter is normally from 0.3mm to 3.0mm, with five axis configuration the machine can drill hole at any angles on a inclined surface workpiece. This technology is widely used for hole machinig in aerospace, energy, cutting tools, automotive, medical, mold and die industries.
General Purpose
In aircraft engine, cooling holes are widely used for creating a film of cooling air on the surface of turbine blades and vanes to prevent them from melting, hole drilling EDM with five axes is a robust and consistent solution in terms of recast layer and productivity.
The DRILL 300 is equipped with GF Machining Solutions’ latest digital generator, allowing the drilling process to be continuously optimized with every pulse. As a result the machining speed has been increased significantly compared to conventional EDM drilling.
Travels X, Y, W, Z (mm)
AgieCharmilles DRILL 300
600 x 400 x 450 x 450
Advanced Manufacturing
Discover a new dimension of freedom of design, process optimization and higher productivity with GF Machining Solutions Advanced Manufacturing . Confidently explore new business opportunities with Laser texturing and Additive Manufacturing.
Texturing
GF Machining Solutions’ high-precision Laser texturing solutions allows you to easily with infinite repeatability make your distinct mark on 3D geometries in a wide range of industries. These industries include automotive, consumer electronics, packaging, tooling, mold making, and lifestyle/consumer products (shoes, sporting products, and luxury goods).
Experience clean, lightning-fast micromachining while maintaining high accuracy and productivity, with femtosecond Laser technology. GF Machining Solutions offers the industry’s most complete line of Laser micromachining platforms optimized for small, high-precision features to meet the increasing need for the smaller, smarter parts to support today’s leading edge products.
Experience always shows that measures to reduce the idle times of your machines are significantly more worthwhile than chasing seconds in the actual machining process. The solution is a stable and exact reference system. This lets you preset away from the machine and then set up the machine with minimum idle time. Quickly and precisely!
Electrode Manufacturing & Die-Sinking EDM
The engineering industry is complex. Every company is unique in terms of type of production, machinery, capacity etc. To satisfy all these different requirements, System 3R has developed reference systems of exceptional flexibility.
Wire Cutting EDM
WEDM positions the workpiece within the working area of the machine and on the machine’s zero line. Whether the workpiece is rectangular or round, small or large, thin or thick, tall or short, it is clamped with minimal risk of collision. There are infinitely many possible combinations in the product range, the only limitation being the user’s imagination.
Without doubt, System 3R offers the most comprehensive product range on the market. What’s more, it also leads in terms of number of installations – world wide.
Exceptional flexibility
Accurately ground-in references
Repeatable accuracy
Double-sided parallel references
Fits all machine tables with 25 or 50 mm pitch.
Parts Production
Every minute that can be converted from internal to external setting time increases the spindle time of the machine and with it the productivity of the business.
Big earnings are within your reach
The machine generates revenue when its spindle is turning – and only then.
Work smarter, not harder.
Powder Compacting Technology
Reduces the set-up times in the press and gives an improved
accuracy & quality and less repairs.
Fitting the machines with the same reference system means that electrodes and workpieces can be moved between the machines without subsequent alignment and checking.
Automation
Automation keeps production going whatever the time of day or day of the week. The result is shorter lead times, higher productivity and quicker payback of capital invested in machines.
WorkPal
WorkPal 1 is a pallet changer that requires minimal floor space. It is designed for automatic changing of pallets in chucks on machine tables in:
Milling Machines
Wire EDM Machines
Laser machines
Grinding machines
With a sliding door across one full side, the WorkPal 1 gives maximum access to the magazine. This greatly facilitates the loading and unloading of pallets.
WorkPartner 1+
Partnering your production
Can serve one or two machines in a production cell.
One, two or three magazine capability gives exceptionally flexible capacity.
Large doors facilitate loading of workpieces and tools into the magazines.
Integrated pneumatic control of gripping devices and table chucks.
Minimal floor space requirements.
Achieve greater return on your investment!
Transformer
System 3R offer automation solutions with industrial robots, both stationary and rail versions within the Die & Mold and Precision Production sector.
Fanuc solutions covers applications in terms of …
… transfer weight from 70-700 kg
… radial reach, up to 3 400 mm
… complexed transfer movements
… parts handling
Whatever the Automation requirement, the Fanuc solution can be tailored to serve your needs : customer-specific solutions.
Modern technology & smart technical solutions using standardized modules allow for cost-effective yet flexible Automation
User-friendly cell management software: complex Automation made easy!
Everything from your single source supplier: GF Machining Solutions
Software
WSM – WorkShopManager
Integration is the key to unlocking the full potential of your workshop
User-friendly – necessary data are entered quickly and in a structured manner
Quick, precise overview of the entire process chain
Increased flexibility – the order of priority can be changed at any time
Simpler, safer preparation of automatic cells. Information about workpieces, magazine positions, offset values and NC programs is always available.
The risk of errors due to the human factor is minimized.
Wire Cutting EDM
