Fuji Machine America Corp. says its ANW-3500 fully automated twin-spindle Lathe is impressive on its own, but when combined with Fuji's Fully Automated HM-3400 milling machine (optimized to integrate), it opens up a whole new world of machining possibilities and efficiencies. Both machines of this cell have built-in robots.

Suitable for automotive, energy, aerospace, construction and agriculture equipment applications, this turning and milling/drilling cell combination accommodates heavy workloads and large machine envelopes. Applications include large hubs and smaller diff cases, as well as disk brakes and rotors, flanges, hubs, differential cases, valves and seats, and downhole subs.

The operator-friendly ANW-3500's dual spindles operate at 20/25 hp power each. An A2-6 spindle nose comes standard; an A2-8 spindle nose is available as an option for larger size chucks (12" to 15"). The ANW-3500's swing arm, dual-hand robot can handle up to 7kg (15.4 lbs) per side. The Z-axis stroke is reportedly substantially longer than conventional gantry loaded dual parallel spindle machines on the market, allowing for longer length parts.

The modular design of Fuji's HM-3400 milling cell allows for line integration with Fuji's ANW, as well as ANS, CSD and TN models. The combination of the ANW-3500 and the HM-3400 offers drilling, milling and turning operations integrated into a modular production line running parallel tasking at the same time, and enables a shorter takt time for higher volume of parts per shift.

Featuring four axes (X, Y, Z and C), the HM-3400 is capable of five-face machining in one chucking. Equipped with Fuji's high-speed swing arm or gantry-type robot, the HM-3400 provides workpiece loading and unloading efficiency. The tools are mounted in a circular arrangement. Axial and radial holders can be freely attached anywhere on the turret of the HM-3400. Attaching an axial holder diagonally creates a B-axis on the machining center for machining angular holes. Turret tool capacity of the HM-3400 is offered with turrets of six, 10 and 15 tool stations.