JONES & SHIPMAN’S POWERFUL ULTRAMAT CNC CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE
The Ultramat CNC machine is designed for the higher volume production environment, such as aerospace and automotive, as well as high-precision sub-contract machining for biomedical and motorsport engineering. Built on a one-piece bed design, the Ultramat combines great rigidity and high precision with a number of features that make it easier to operate in demanding production environments.
The machine uses Jones & Shipman’s proprietary Windows® based spreadsheet style programming software that removes the requirement for operators to input code, although an ISO programming option is available. Built around a GE-Fanuc® Intelligent Terminal, the control system reduces the time needed for operator training whilst cutting set-up and changeover time.
Simplicity does not limit the Ultramat’s flexibility, however. A full suite of dressing and grinding programs are available for the Ultramat CNC operator. Easy to follow Windows® set up pages allow the operator to digitise diamond and wheel positions and by a minimum of mouse or softkey/keyboard inputs produce a finished program. Graphical images prompt the operator and spreadsheet-style programming ensures quick and simple input.
The machine offers 650mm or 1000mm between centres. Options for this machine range include angle head, external only or a programmable turret wheelhead with multiple wheels, full in-process gauging, probing & flagging, autoloading and articulating arm CNC form dressing. All control gear is housed in an easily accessible cabinet incorporated into the machine. A temperature controlled cabinet option is available.
About Jones & Shipman and the Precision Technologies Group
Jones & Shipman, is part of the Precision Technologies Group of companies, together with its sister companies Holroyd and Edgetek. The Group is firmly at the forefront of high precision machine tool design, build and supply. It’s machines produce ultra precision components in a diverse range of industries including aerospace, medical, mould tool & die, power generation and high end automotive. In addition the Group has developed some of the most sophisticated, bespoke software in the marketplace boasting a simple rapid set and intuitive user interface. This allows customers to operate more efficiently and effectively with faster turnaround between jobs.
Jones & Shipman are also exclusive distributors for Favretto one of Italy’s foremost manufacturers of large capacity surface and profile grinding machines, a relationship going back for almost 30 years. Favretto produce an extensive range of Single and Double column models with capacities up to 16000 x 3000 x 2000mm and Rotary table models in capacities up to Ø3100 x 1550mm all with conventional CNC or proprietary digital electronic control.
Photo Caption: The Ultramat CNC offers cylindrical grinding for high-volume OEM production environments as well as high-precision sub-contract machining.
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For more information contact:
Mike Duignan - Sales & Marketing Director, Jones & Shipman – Holroyd, Jones & Shipman Precision Limited, Murrayfield Road, Leicester LE3 1UW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 116 201 3000, Fax: +44 (0) 116 201 3002,
E-mail: mike.duignan@JonesShipman.com, Web: www.JonesShipman.com
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