Adjustable cross rail extends vertical work zone to machine parts up to 7.5 m high, increases stiffness and improves flexibility with five-sided and five-axis productivity for large part manufacturers.
MAG adds a new dimension to its universal gantry mills with the new adjustable-rail U6 Series, providing a vertical W-axis to accommodate extremely tall parts. The U6 universal machining center is engineered to bring the lean machining revolution to large, high-value, complex-geometry parts, enabling 5-axis machining and contouring with automatically interchangeable heads to minimize machine downtime, part reorientations and set-ups.
MAG introduces new VIPER® gantry fiber placement system for supersize wind energy and aerospace parts – first unit acquired by Astraeus Wind Energy New vertical rail-type design allows fiber placement on floor-mounted tools. Astraeus unit to be producing parts by end of February. Industry first in aerospace composites, MAG's new GEMINI Composite Processing System offers Head Docking, switches from fiber placement to tape laying in minutes – first system ordered by Alliant Techsystems Multi-material capability saves millions in equipment, infrastructure and labor cost. Gantry design allows unlimited part length and multiple work zones. MAG IAS addresses the aerospace industry's drive for economy and flexibility in composites processing by introducing the new GEMINI Composite Processing System – the first system capable of switching in a matter of minutes from automated fiber placement to automated tape laying. "The new GEMINI system saves several million dollars in equipment, infrastructure and labor cost traditionally needed for two separate systems, making it ideal for aerospace tier suppliers who require cost economy and flexible capabilities," said Robert Harper, Director of Sales for MAG's composite products. The first GEMINI system has already been purchased by Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK). It will be installed at ATK's Iuka, Mississippi facility, bringing to eight the total number of MAG fiber placement systems installed at ATK plants. The order includes MAG's modular ACES® software (Advanced Composites Environment Suite), the industry's fastest and most powerful programming and simulation system for both tape laying and fiber placement. W/Z zero tracking maintains constant zero, helps operators avoid collisions MAG's exclusive W/Z zero tracking feature maintains constant zero position between collinear axes, now available new or as retrofit to Siemens 840D controls on MAG horizontal boring mills and machining centers. MAG IAS introduces exclusive W/Z zero tracking capability for its horizontal boring mills and HMCs with the Siemens 840D control, bringing a favorite operator-friendly feature to machinists programming collinear axes. Previously available only on the NumeriPath 8000 control, W/Z zero tracking for up to three collinear axes can be retrofitted to existing MAG machines with 840D controls or added to new machines. MAG shares in ManTech award for F-35 cost reductionsMAG recognized by Department of Defense as part of team that increased lay-down rate of bismaleimide (BMI) composite material for F-35 wing skins and nacelles, saving estimated $100 million MAG IAS, LLC has been recognized by the Department of Defense with a Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Achievement award for its contributions to a team that developed improved composites processing technology for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, resulting in estimated cost reductions of $100 million. Presented at the Defense Manufacturing Conference in November, the award to Lockheed Martin Aerospace, Hitco Carbon Composites, Cytec Engineered Materials and MAG cited the team for its development of a new method for optimizing the automated fiber placement (AFP) of bismaleimide (BMI) composite material in the manufacture of wing skins and nacelles. MAG included in Tom Brokaw’s new book, The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America His book, published by Random House, describes the challenges that face America in the new millennium, and inspiring stories of Americans who are making a difference and offers ideas for how we can revitalize the promise of the American Dream. New sidehead option gives VTCs ideal angle of attack for turning work on tall or flanged parts Sidehead offers 1250 mm X-axis and 1900 mm Z-axis, with 40-tool chain magazine A new sidehead option on MAG vertical turning centers (VTCs) utilizes a 250-mm-square (10 inch) ram to deliver 34,000 N (7,600 pounds) thrust from the optimum angle for efficient turning of tall or flanged parts in vertical orientation. The sidehead option is available on machines with table size 1,250 to 3,500 mm (49.2 - 137.7 inches), capable of handling parts up to 3,700 mm (145.6 inches) maximum diameter and 3,300 mm (129.9 inches) height. MAG's eWARE™ manufacturing enterprise software to be demonstrated at the Defense Manufacturing Conference, Anaheim Software makes global manufacturing performance transparent across the enterprise to enable optimal use of assets. Modular, scalable package connects to any factory asset, harvests data, dissects it and presents actionable information. Certified as "networthy" for use by U.S. Department of Defense agencies. MAG's new Freedom eWARE™ software suite is the first software platform for monitoring global manufacturing assets, providing performance, utilization and availability feedback from any industrial hardware on the plant floor. The new software, which is MTConnect® compliant and certified for use by U.S. Dept. of Defense agencies, will be demonstrated in the MTConnect booth (No. 653) at the Defense Manufacturing Conference, November 28 to December 1, 2011, in Anaheim, California. MAG's eWARE™ manufacturing enterprise software to be demonstrated at MTConnect Conference, Cincinnati Software makes global manufacturing performance transparent across the enterprise to enable optimal use of assets. Modular, scalable package connects to any factory asset, harvests data, dissects it and presents actionable information. Certified as "networthy" for use by U.S. Department of Defense agencies. MAG executive offers comments as front-row guest at NBC News "Education Nation" summitMAG Global Services President Bill Horwarth provides input to panelists discussing measurement of higher education's value MAG named new partner in MIT's "Leaders for Global Operations" graduate programPrestigious dual-degree program equips students with master's degrees in engineering and management MAG IAS joins manufacturing leaders Boeing, Caterpillar, United Technologies and others as the newest partner in MIT's prestigious Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) graduate program, adding another high-level initiative to the company's workforce development programs that include apprenticeships, co-operative education and internal leadership development programs. MAG's cryogenic machining technology approved for titanium cutting on Lockheed Martin F-35 fighterThrough-tool cooling with liquid-nitrogen supports fighter's affordability with faster metal removal rates and longer tool life. MAG's groundbreaking low-flow cryogenic titanium machining process has been approved by the government for use in production of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. EMO innovation award for MAG Cryogenics MAG’s new cryogenic cooling technology has won the EMO innovation award by MM Maschinenmarkt. The jury recognized the new technology as groundbreaking innovation for enhanced productivity. MAG Cryogenics is demonstrated live on five machines at MAG’s EMO booth. New high-performance coolants specially formulated for machining titanium, superalloys and hardened steelsNew synthetic concentrates are lower cost than semi-synthetics or soluble oils. Additive-free, near-neutral pH formulas ideal for operators and part quality; clear formula allows visibility in cut zone. MAG's new CYCLO COOL® 900 and 5000 series synthetic coolants are additive free, low foaming and specially formulated for machining titanium, Inconel, beryllium copper, hardened steels, stainless steels and other superalloys. Developed for the aerospace industry, the new coolants are an ideal replacement for semi-synthetics and soluble oils, delivering significant cost savings with lower initial cost, longer tool life, increased stock removal rates, reduced housekeeping, long sump life, and freedom from biocides/fungicides/pH adjusters. Visit MAG at EU PVSEC 2011 in Hamburg!From September 5 - 9, 2011, the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), Europe's most important event in photovoltaic solar energy, will showcase the latest developments in solar technology and applications. We invite you to visit our booth and experience our innovative product range in Hall A1/A5. “MAG is more” – Numerous World Premieres at EMO 2011MAG highlights cryogenic machining and the first joint appearance with new group member Forest Liné plus six world premieres for milling, turning, composite and gear technology OFFICE MOVING ANNOUCEMENT Thanks for your continuous trust and support to MAG! We are pleased to announce that MAG China Beijing office has moved to its new premises since 4th July, 2011. Here is the contact information for your notice: MAG recognized as a "Best Place to Work"Machine tool maker receives MANNY Award as one of Greater Cincinnati's top workplaces. MAG IAS, a global leader in manufacturing systems for metalworking, composites processing and renewable energy, has been honored with a 2011 MANNY Award from Cincy Magazine, recognizing the company as a "Best Place to Work" in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Mega-part machining – new technologies and successful tacticsLearning Lab addresses what it takes to meet requirements for larger complex parts machined to higher accuracies and lower costs. imX Learning Lab offers first in-depth look at patented cryogenic tool cooling that rewrites the book on machining of hard metals and compositesOffers up to 10X longer tool life or up to 4X faster cutting in hard metals. Sets new standards for composites cutting, too. MAG delivers on the promise of imX Learning Labs by providing the first in-depth look at the capabilities of its patented new cryogenic tool cooling technology that uses liquid nitrogen – delivered through the cutting insert – to dramatically extend tool life or increase metal removal rates. imX Learning Lab explains how breakthrough in cryogenic machining dramatically increases hard-metal removal rates and/or tool lifePatent pending through-tool design cools cutting edge more efficiently than ever before possible. Can be combined with minimum quantity lubrication for further optimization with certain materials. MAG will exhibit a breakthrough in cryogenic machining at the imX show, Las Vegas, September 12-14, 2011, demonstrating a new technology that utilizes a unique through-spindle, through-tool cooling system using liquid nitrogen. The multi-patent pending development cools the cutting edge more efficiently than ever before possible, enabling dramatically higher cutting speeds for increased metal removal, longer tool life or a blend of the two advantages. MAG introduces first large vertical turning center with integrated gear cutting capabilityMulti-process machine integrating gear production technology increases productivity and return on investment by reducing setups, part transfers, processing time and space requirements. Single-machine solution offers pallet changing and automatic toolchanging for highest productivity. The first technology advancement for large VTCs resulting from MAG's recent acquisition of Modul, a gear manufacturing equipment specialist in Germany, introduces integrated gear cutting capability on a VTC 2500H (vertical turning center) for workpieces up to 2700 mm diameter. The new multi-axis machine combines gear hobbing and milling capabilities with the VTC's wide range of turning, milling, drilling, threading and contouring capabilities. MAG Gear Manufacturing Solutions now ONLINEMAG Modul Gear Technology Products now have their own dedicated website section. The company in Chemnitz became part of the MAG Group at the end of 2010. The Chemnitz operations can rightfully be termed the cradle of gear hobbing, with the gear hobbing process invented there in 1897. Gear hobbing and milling machines have been produced in Chemnitz ever since. EX-IM Bank doubles MAG's existing loan facility to $20 million, supporting increased U.S. jobsMAG IAS, LLC, a leading machine tool and automation systems supplier to the global durable goods industry, announced today that its existing working capital loan guarantee from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has been doubled to $20 million. According to Dave Nowicki, President of MAG Americas, the increase enables the company to handle increased foreign demand for its products, which will increase sales and help maintain approximately 100 high quality manufacturing jobs related to exports. Visit MAG at our Intersolar Munich 2011 premiere!From June 8–10, 2011, the Intersolar 2011, the world’s largest exhibition in the Solar Industry, will showcase the latest developments in solar technology and applications. We invite you to visit our booth and experience our innovative product range in Hall A5.756. MAG begins U.S. manufacturing/sales of crystalline silicon solar panel production lines with capacities up to 130 MWpCompany also receives order for turnkey 30-megawatt solar module production line from Solar-Energy sp. z o.o., Poland to be built at MAG's Schaffhausen, Switzerland, facility. MAG is expanding its solar panel manufacturing systems business with the establishment of U.S.-based operations to build and distribute crystalline silicon (c-Si) module production lines with capacities up to 130 MWp. In addition, the company's European operation continues its success in the market with receipt of an order for a 30-MW solar module production line from Solar-Energy sp. z o.o. in Poland, which will be built at MAG's facility in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Visit the biggest machine tool show in Russia!Metalloobrabotka in Moscow, Russia Aerospace Dynamics International purchasing two five-spindle MAG Ti profilers to increase production of Boeing 777 parts, and add 787 and Airbus A350 partsTwo machines share a 120-foot X-axis rail for multi-part production advantage in machining titanium components. $100 million expansion includes two MAG U5 universal machining centers and two MAG boring mills, already delivered. MAG acquires French machine tool and composites processing leader Forest Liné IndustriesMAG reinforces its global technology leadership in metal cutting and composites processing by acquiring the highly respected French company, Forest Liné Industries Group (FLI). MAG to deliver a turnkey production line for photovoltaic modules to Solar-Energy (Poland)MAG’s Renewable Energy business unit has been selected for a turnkey project. The renewal energies business unit will deliver a turnkey 30-MW system for photovoltaic modules to Poland from its production facility in Schaffhausen (Switzerland). Dr. Christian Lang assumes position of global President Industrial Equipment at MAG Dr. Christian Lang (53) has been appointed global President Industrial Equipment for MAG. In addition to his responsibilities as board member of MAG IAS GmbH, he has thus joined the global leadership team, heading the activities in the area of metal cutting solutions for industrial manufacturers. Alexander Attenberger is taking over his previous tasks. 5-axis gantry mill raises the bar – literally – for heavy-duty manufacturing of tall parts MAG receives two new orders totaling more than $26 million for machine tools, tooling and support servicesMachines headed for Europe and China to make parts for the energy and heavy construction industries; two orders involve wide variety of machines, tooling, engineering services and support. MAG to provide back-end automation systems, global service and support for XsunX CIGSolar™ process - Patent pending thin-film manufacturing process produces low-cost, high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) solar cells.
MAG Chairman Mo Meidar to receive Leader of Innovation Medal from Philadelphia UniversityAlumnus, longtime benefactor and university trustee, Meidar to be honored with four others at April 30 Spirit of Innovation Gala. MAG develops novel process to produce giant gearHorizontal boring mill and special tooling used to cut gear teeth
MAG proved it knows how to use machine tools, as well as build them, by developing a process that used a horizontal boring mill (HBM) and specially designed tools to cut 588 teeth in a 19-meter (62.5 ft) diameter gear assembly weighing 60 tons (54,836 kg). MAG horizontal machining center puts venerable rail component manufacturer on the fast track to productivityWabtec's Passenger Transit Division uses dual-pallet HMC 1600 with long-reach live spindle to increase productivity 66 percent on railcar drawbars. Best known for its products that can slow railcars down, Wabtec Corp. keeps its own operations on the fast track, recently increasing production of two-piece drawbar assemblies by 66 percent at its Spartanburg, SC plant with a MAG HMC 1600 horizontal machining center. The machine's 31.5-inch live-spindle reach has eliminated a second machine and setup, while its generous capacity has allowed engineers to add the third major component of the drawbar assembly, the yoke, on the pallet as well, freeing up another machine in the process. Wisconsin job shop adapts to changing economy by adopting a "nuclear option"Lindquist Machine, with the help of a MAG FT 3500 horizontal boring mill, increases its presence in the nuclear energy market, adds wind energy customers. To survive in the changing economic landscape of U.S. manufacturing, many job shops have been forced to follow an unofficial mantra of the Marine Corps – improvise, adapt, overcome. Green Bay, WI-based Lindquist Machine Corporation, with the help of a MAG FT 3500 horizontal boring mill, has done just that, shifting its focus to producing a variety of large, specialized parts for the nuclear energy market, and taking on new business in wind energy. Lindquist uses the FT 3500's special-geared AC digital drives to maintain the high torque and stiffness needed to cut the 400 stainless steel required for nuclear energy parts, and its 20 m/min (787 ipm) rapid traverse rates and rotary table option to cut cycle times. Cycle-controlled lathes put teeth in Cougar Tool's oil-field equipment shopQuick conversational programming and versatility for deep-hole boring, profiling and threading make 14 MAG lathes central in shop's short-run manufacture, refurbishment and development of downhole tools. Cougar Tool Manufacturing Manager Gary Spencer says MAG's VDF DUS lathes opened his eyes "way back when" to the true potential of what can be done on a CNC machine designed for manual-operation lovers. As a result, 14 VDF DUS lathes today play a lead role in the company's shops, where they are used to manufacture Cougar's line of specialized downhole tools, as well as refurbish rented tools and produce prototype designs. Boring holes to 32" (813 mm) depth, profiling internally and externally, or cutting/re-cutting threads, the conversationally programmed machines are key in meeting Cougar's requirements for speed and precision in producing short runs of heavy, large parts. Visit MAG at our premiere appearance at MTA Singapore 2011! MTA Asia in Singapore MAG invests in future technicians with apprenticeship programAcademic program provides hands-on experience, paid tuition and college credit to students looking for a career in manufacturing. MAG IAS, LLC and Gateway Community College in Park Hills, KY are helping manufacturing-minded students get on a solid career path, providing on-the-job training and related classroom instruction via an apprenticeship program designed to prepare them for a career in manufacturing. The program was started in 2007, and successful candidates are hired as full-time employees by MAG and provided 100 percent company-paid tuition. New high-output HyperMach® H-Series profiler adds range and capacity to aerospace part manufacturingModels for high-speed, high-torque and wide-range deliver "right-sized" capacity for machining of aluminum and hard metal parts. MAG IAS, LLC's new HyperMach® H-series profiler sets the industry standard for high output machining of large monolithic aluminum or titanium aerospace parts. H-series horizontal machining centers offer a wide choice of spindle speeds and torques to match material requirements for high-speed machining of aluminum, high-torque titanium cutting with the HyperMach GTi, or the wide-range capabilities of the HyperMach Ti, with increased stiffness and a high-torque motorized spindle for applications that require machining both aluminum and titanium. MAG VIPER® Fiber Placement System stands out in competitive evaluation – earns order for two systems from Alliant Techsystems for F-35 wing productionFirst VIPER® machines for ATK's Utah facility selected for high lay-up rates with bismaleimide (BMI) resin composite. ACES® programming/simulation software to be customized with added functionality. MAG IAS has expanded its role as a supplier of manufacturing technology for the F-35 Lightning II with an order for two VIPER® 6000 Fiber Placement Systems from Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK). The two systems will be the first MAG fiber placement machines installed at ATK's Clearfield, Utah, facility, bringing to seven the total number of VIPER AFP (automated fiber placement) systems installed at ATK plants. The order includes MAG's ACES® software (Advanced Composites Environment Suite), a modular programming and simulation system, which will be customized with new functionality to aid programming of existing machines at the plant. The two systems will ship in early 2012. Attend the only international composites event of the year! JEC Composites in Paris Philadelphia University and MAG establish new Composites InstitutePartnership to develop textile-based composites for industrial applications. A $1.1 million contribution from MAG will also help support a unique concentration in composites in the Philadelphia University B.S. in Engineering program. MAG will leverage fiber cutting process breakthroughThe new fiber cutting and dosing underscores the pioneering role of MAG in developing modern manufacturing processes for composites applications. The new system launches flexible, economic processes in the automotive, electronic and consumer goods industries. |
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