MAG - The Global Machine Tool Manufacturer: 2012

Visit MAG at the 27th edition of the international machine tool Biennial BIEMH from May 28 – June 02., 2012 at Bilbao Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Stand B07 (Ceproma)

MAG vertical turning centers increase versatility with new option for Coromant Capto® C8 tooling system

Available on full VTC range of 1000-8000 mm machines, Coromant Capto quick-change modular toolholding system increases machine flexibility. Allows shops to decrease tooling cost/inventory and use legacy tools.

MAG's full range of vertical turning centers in table size 1000-8000 mm increases its versatility and cost-effectiveness with the availability of Sandvik's Coromant Capto® C8 toolholding system. "This industry-standard tooling system gives our customers the ability to more fully utilize their existing inventory of Coromant Capto tools, while increasing machine versatility with quick-changeover capability," said Helene Nimmer, MAG Global Product Leader. "The widely used Coromant Capto system gives owners of MAG VTCs the advantages of Sandvik's decades of experience and R&D in turning and milling tools."

High-performance cutting of hard aero-alloys powers Boeing order for MAG large-part HMCs

Two 4-axis and two 5-axis HMC 1600's will modernize track-and-beam line at Boeing Portland. New T-Rex high-torque spindle demonstrates triple metal removal over current process.

High-torque cutting performance with hard aerospace alloys has produced an order for four MAG large-part HMC 1600's to modernize the track-and-beam line at Boeing's Portland center for complex machining. Equipped with MAG's new T-Rex high-torque spindle, the HMC 1600 performed spectacularly in a cutting test highlighting its 2600 Nm (1918 lb-ft) torque and 42.3 kN (9,500 lb) cutting thrust. Combined with a chassis of ductile and cast-iron components, the T-Rex-equipped HMC 1600 delivers the stiffness and vibration damping needed for heavy, chatter-free cuts on titanium 5553, Inconel and Carpenter 465, commonly used by Boeing.

New T-Rex spindle is king of hard-metal machining

Spindle's 2600 Nm torque combines with HMC's 42.3 kN cutting thrust to triple metal removal in Carpenter 465

MAG's new high-torque T-Rex spindle, available on four-axis HMC 1250/1600 machines, can deliver up to 2600 Nm (1,918 lb-ft) torque into a cut to produce extreme metal removal rates on large workpieces of hard materials, such as titanium, Inconel, and Carpenter 465. Developed for the machining needs of aerospace, energy and heavy equipment manufacturers, the T-Rex spindle is engineered with 130 mm (5.1 in) ID bearings to handle the 42.3 kN (9,500 lb) cutting thrust capability of the HMC 1250/1600 series horizontal machining centers. The T-Rex spindle is currently available on four-axis machines, configured with 80 kW (107.3 hp) driving power and two speed ranges up to 5,000 rpm.

New Cryogenic FTR AutoDrill marries precision milling head with ram-type boring mill for extended-reach machining on large, high-accuracy composite and sandwich structures

First machine equipped with MAG’s multi-patented cryogenic machining technology to be used at Boeing’s South Carolina facility. Machine's ultra-precise cutting head produces extreme accuracy on countersink depth.

MAG's new 6-axis FTR AutoDrill combines a rigid boring mill chassis and its extended-reach ram with a nimble, powerful gimbal head for ultra-precise milling and drilling on massive composite and sandwich structures. The first FTR AutoDrill, equipped with MAG's multi-patented MQC (Minimum Quantity Cryogenic) tool cooling technology, will be used by Boeing at its South Carolina site, beginning in Q2 2013.

MAG Fond du Lac plant receives Wisconsin corporate safety award

MAG is one of 14 winners of 2011 Wisconsin Corporate Safety award from Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

MAG's Fond du Lac plant has received a 2011 Wisconsin Corporate Safety award from the Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The plant was one of 85 finalists selected from 166 companies that submitted applications.

MAG's cryogenic machining wins King Awards Gold as company leads U.S. manufacturing renaissance with technological breakthroughs

Selected by New Equipment Digest readers as winner in top award category, unique through-tool cooling system uses liquid nitrogen to make hard-metal machining more efficient than ever before.

MAG's cryogenic machining technology has been recognized as one of industry's best new products of the year, winning a Gold King Award in the Metalworking category. This multi-patented technology uses liquid nitrogen in a unique through-spindle, through-tool system that cools the cutting edge more efficiently than ever before possible. The results produce much higher cutting speeds for increased metal removal and longer tool life.

New MEGAFLEX machining system blows away cycle time for wind-hub production

Patented three-spindle system machines wind turbine hubs in less than one shift, with estimated 1800-part-per-year capacity. System scales up high-volume automotive machining concepts for mega-size parts.

Astraeus Wind Energy's MAG MEGAFLEX machining system has passed its initial supplier qualification by completing "Operation 20" metal cutting processes in record time on a Clipper Windpower C96 turbine hub, one of the industry's largest. The unique system simultaneously machines all three blade faces, which enabled it to complete the qualification hub in less than one shift, a first in the industry.

MAG to present composites industry "firsts" at JEC

At JEC Europe, the MAG exhibit will feature "first-in-composites" technology, including the GEMINI™ dockable head system that switches from automated fiber placement to automated tape laying in minutes, and the first automated FPS for wind spar production.

MAG will present the latest in composites technology at the JEC Europe Composites Show, including the new GEMINI™ composite processing system – the first with a docking head that allows it to switch from automated fiber placement to automated tape laying in minutes. Another "first" presented at the show is the VIPER® 7000 gantry fiber placement system (FPS), the first automated FPS for wind spar production. These and other composites technologies will be featured in the MAG booth (V56) in Hall 1 of the Aeronautics Village at JEC, March 27-29, 2012 in Paris.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell visits MAG

Impressed after meeting with machine tool manufacturing executives, Senate Republican Leader tells assembled employees "it is stunning what you do here."

MAG recently hosted U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) at its Hebron, KY manufacturing facility, where the senator met with MAG President Dan Janka and members of the executive team, and addressed plant employees. The senator praised the company for its export success serving the aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment and renewable energy industries worldwide.

Shanghai Aircraft selects MAG CHARGER™ in industry's first U.S.-made composite tape layer sale to China

Low-rail gantry CHARGER™ contour tape layer to produce main wings, stabilizers and central wing boxes for COMAC Shanghai Aircraft C919 and C929 commercial passenger jets

MAG expands its presence in the Chinese aerospace industry with the sale of the first composite processing system from a U.S. company. The new CHARGER™ low-rail gantry contour tape layer, to be installed in Shanghai, will produce wings, horizontal stabilizers and central wing boxes for COMAC's C919 and C929 commercial passenger jets, slated to enter service in 2016. According to Chip Storie, MAG Executive Vice President Aerospace, "This sale of the first U.S.-made automated tape layer for the Chinese market builds on MAG's successes in China's growing aerospace industry. Shanghai Aircraft already has dozens of MAG machine tools in production in its manufacturing operation. This further solidifies MAG as the premier supplier of advanced manufacturing equipment for commercial aerospace production in China."

MAG’s global automotive business achieves record growth

> Significant growth rates, bookings and backlog cap a year of extraordinary achievements
> Participating strongly in Asian markets
> Innovative machining features foster technology leadership

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.

MAG's new VIPER® 7000 vertical gantry fiber placement system builds on the company's wide range of modular product platforms, bringing the advantages of unlimited part length and multiple work zones to supersize wind energy and aerospace part production. The first VIPER 7000 unit will be available for making parts this month, and has already been sold to Astraeus Wind Energy for automated layup of wind turbine blades and other large wind energy parts.

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.