According to the company, the new generation of the N40MC CNC turning/milling machining center, which will be launched on the market in the second half of this year, enables efficient complete machining of large workpieces in a single clamping operation with maximum precision. The proven size has been completely redesigned and has an optimum ratio of footprint to work area, so that an even wider range of workpiece dimensions can now be machined. Thanks to a number of design and software innovations, the machining processes can be designed to be particularly stable, efficient and flexible and take even greater account of the concept of highly automated production with minimal operator intervention and maximum availability, according to Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheidt.

Virtual commissioning: efficiency, long-term flexibility and high availability

The functional diversity of modern processing machines is constantly increasing. In contrast, the time available to bring machines into production is becoming ever shorter. One way to be successful in this area of conflict is the virtual commissioning (VIBN) of systems. Virtualized 3D machine models are developed, coupled with real or virtual control systems and thus reproduce the real system and time behavior as closely as possible. This makes it possible to commission and test functions and sequences in parallel with the development and production process. According to Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheidt, the commissioning and development process can be shortened by up to 30 to 50 percent.

Rolling process: consistent lightweight construction, reduce production costs, minimize waste

At the digital event, the company will also be presenting the extensive range of applications for the mechanical processes of deep rolling, roller burnishing and roller straightening, which it claims improve component strength, surface quality and corrosion resistance in a decisive, efficient and, above all, cost-saving manner. They enable consistent lightweight construction through reduced material requirements, lower production costs through dry processing and minimize waste, reports Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheidt.

Out-of-round turning: Increased transmission capability and greater safety

The non-circular turning process is a new turning process for the production of non-circular geometric shapes on shaft ends. Polygonal profiles can be produced by kinematic coupling and superimposition of linear movements between the workpiece and tool. According to the machine assembly group, the process makes it possible to produce shaft-hub-connections (WNV) which, in addition to a force fit, also have a form fit and thus an increase in transmission capability and greater safety compared to conventional WNV.

Automation solutions for individual machines and lines as well as universal grinding

But that's not all that Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheidt will be presenting at Intec/Z connect 2021: The gantry robot series of automation solutions from Rsaoma will also be presented to visitors interactively. Just like the Wotan S6U, a universal grinding machine for 4-sided machining of all common workpiece sizes.