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Though the part is destined to soar, the method of machining is often slow and earthbound. For aircraft structural components, a common approach to machining involves laying the part beneath a gantry. That gantry may move at a relatively slow feed rate because it carries three spindles at a time. Certain large aircraft parts will continue to benefit from this approach, particularly long and narrow stringers. However, a single high speed spindle moving at high feed rates may be able to machine some monolithic parts fast enough to compete with the productivity of a gantry making three identical pieces at once. And when the high speed spindle machines in a horizontal configuration, both quality and efficiency stand to improve in a variety of ways.
In fact, where aircraft part production is concerned, “high speed” and “horizontal” go together. The Horizontal High Speed Machine is about making chips fast, and horizontal machining is about getting those chips out of the way of the cutter. A horizontal design also saves on floor space, and certain newly developed machines for large aircraft parts employ work-changing that takes advantage of a horizontal orientation.
Buying a machine like this is no idle purchase for any shop. Much of the payback has to come from the opportunity to realize a significantly more streamlined process for milling large parts. But some of the return on investment can also result simply from the switch to horizontal high speed machining, and the many process advantages this change can deliver that are specific to aerospace production.
The BMP 200 is suitable for high-capacity manufacturing of round, oval and rectangular paper cups, with production speeds of up to 240 cups-per-minute. Paper Cup Machine operations include high-integrity shell winding and sealing, bottom punching, bottom sealing and top curl forming. These separate operations guarantee great flexibility to suit individual requirements. Adjustments on the machine are fast and simple and an exchange of tools can be carried out quickly. Standard features include a precision high-quality indexing system, central electrical control cabinet and infinitely variable speed of the main drive. Other features are 3 position hot air stations for side seam sealing, and a unique sealing function for a high-integrity bottom seal. ICE and Horauf Machinery Group, LLC, 156 Waterville Rd., Avon, CT 06001. Tel (860) 677-5891; fax (860) 677-7994.
When it comes time to label your cans or bottles, there are many different label options on the market. Many people decide on BOPP or traditional paper labeling technologies for their bottles, but a Paper Sleeve Machine provides an interesting alternative with several benefits. Sleeve labels provide a greater range of design options and are more durable than other label types. Here's what you need to know about the sleeve labeling machine:
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