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GHM edia B usiness |Article| instance, there is a direct and extremely precise distance measuring system in the X-axis, the recirculating roller guides ensure high rigidity as well as guidance precision, and the MINERALIT® of the blank using two VL 1 TWINs, an EMAG hobbing machine cuts the gear teeth on the component. Finally, deburring is performed with EMAG technology in OP40. The TrackMotion automation system allows for a fast pace between operations with a maximum travel speed of 150 m/min (5905 in/min). High Quality- Low Cost A goal during the development of the VL 1 TWIN was to achieve consistent, high quality workpieces – as evident by various configuration details. For polymer concrete machine base reduces vibrations during the turning process. An optional measuring system between the machining area and the pick-up stations continue to increase Global MDA Journal the process reliability. “Extreme precision and long-term accuracy are always an integral part of this machine,” says Svatek. However, the fact that these high requirements are achieved with low investment costs for the user may be the most surprising highlight of this technology. EMAG is committed to rigorous cost control during the entire development process and also uses standardized high-performance components. This is how the price per spindle was significantly reduced. The basic machine (without chip conveyor and automation system) has a footprint of only 4.59 square meters (50 square feet) —and this will naturally cuts costs even further when establishing a new production process. “With this turning center, we really bring all the decisive factors together,” concludes Björn Svatek. “The VL 1 TWIN ensures extremely low cycle times, guarantees high component quality, and minimizes investment costs. Additionally, we’re able to configure highly flexible system solutions for both sub-processes and complete processes. At the end of the day, our customers benefit from significantly lower unit costs.” www.emag.com Global MDA Journal is widely distributed in almost all the industries and provides direct reach to your prospective companies in 49 countries and a million readers in the world. Our e-Book is available on Kindle, Readwhere & Kobo e-Reading platforms. For more information, visit www.GHMediaBusiness.com 14 | may-june 2019 Global MDA Journal