4-axis CNC machining center AM series

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PERFECTION IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CONNECTING ROD MACHINING SEGMENT THE PERFECT SOLUTION With an impressive manufacturing capacity and flexibility, the AM offers the best results and conditions for the machining of connecting rods. This is why the manufacturing module is an essential factor of success for a production segment from 500,000 to 1,300,000 connecting rods per year. SUCCESS FACTORS OF THE AM Maximum efficiency Flexibility Safe access and good overview Reduction of footprint compared to competitors’ machines Time-saving installation and relocating Favorable thermal characteristic Optimized chip disposal Less energy consumption, less wear and tear Machining with retracted Z-axis for highest precision MAIN PRINCIPLE OF THE MACHINE The main principle of the machine A spindle row dedicated to each process step – this is the main principle of the AM. Tool change is not necessary, tool changing times do not apply. The advantages of this concept: high efficiency and low energy consumption. Ideal process layout With the individual process layout, Alfing’s longtime experience in machining connecting rods becomes apparent. That way the machine’s full potential comes into play. All machining steps in one setup With the AM, spindles can be arranged at both sides as well as on the top of the machining area. Therefore, pre-machining and bolt hole machining or entire finish machining can be done in only one setup. All that takes place in an optimized work envelope. Chip-to-chip time less than one second Compared to a machining center the AM does not require tool changing. Chip-to-chip time is less than one second between spindle rows, which are next to each other.