Product Offerings - GF Machining Solutions

GF Machining Solutions
Product
Offerings
What we do
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading
provider of machines, Automation solutions and
services to the tool and mold making industry and to
manufacturers of precision components.
Products range from Electrical Discharge Machines,
high-speed and high-performance Milling machines,
Laser texturing machines, tooling and Automation
solutions.
Our production plants
With production centers in Switzerland, Sweden and
China, sales companies worldwide, and a global
network of centers of competence and TechPoints,
GF Machining Solutions is committed to resolving
our customers’ challenges.
Where we are
Based in Switzerland and maintaining a presence on
50 sites worldwide, GF Machining Solutions is globally active and a source of strength to its customers.
A division of the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland),
GF Machining Solutions has 2,798 employees and
generated sales of CHF 912 million in 2014.
Milling
Swiss Design
and Quality
Wire-Cut EDM
Die-Sink EDM
Hole-Drill EDM
Laser
Automation
Customer Services
Additive Manufacturing
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Wire EDM
Wire EDM machines use a metallic wire
(electrode) to cut a programmed contour into a
workpiece. Extrusion dies and blanking punches
are often machined by wire cutting. In the
machining area, each discharge creates a crater
in the workpiece (material removal) and an impact
on the tool (wear of the tool/electrode). The wire
can be inclined, thus making it possible to make
parts with taper or with different profiles at the
top and bottom. The wire is usually made of brass
or stratified copper, and are between 0.02 and
0.33 mm diameter.
Cut X0 Series:
Has a high level of flexibility and low running cost,
the ideal machine for any EDM work shop.
Cut X00 Series:
Is a powerful wire EDM that satisfies demanding high-speed machining with respect of surface
integrity. Comply with requirements of complex and
large workpieces in die manufacturing, aerospace,
medical and other part productions.
Cut X000 Series:
Are machines capable of achieving sub-micron positions for producing parts of extreme accuracy and
nano level surface finish down to RA 0.04 µm
System 3R Tooling
Basic Tooling, Macro
+ Allows Fully automated Production
+ Links all your machines together
+ Z-references with automatic air-blast cleaning
+ X and Y references of cemented carbide
+ Repetition accuracy 0.002 mm
+ Turbo locking – enhanced clamping force.
Basic Tooling, WEDM
+ Exceptional flexibility
+ Accurately ground-in references
+ Repeatable accuracy
+ Double-sided parallel references
The 3Ruler system
+ Machine-adapted ruler lengths
+ Repeatable accuracy with the aid of reference
elements
+ Stable mounting of large workpieces
+ A broad range of accessories gives great flexibility
Consumables
Wire:
GF Machining Solutions was the first to introduce
general purpose coated EDM wire - and now we’re
the largest EDM supplier in the world. Because we
focus on EDM, we are 100% committed to being your
full service, single-source provider.
Filters:
Filters for Every Application and Every Machine
(Mann+Hummel Dynamic, Ebbco, Refilco)
Spare Parts:
Complete selection of OEM spare and wear parts.
Choose from:
+ Flush nozzles
+ Diamond wire guides
+ Power feed contacts
+ Belts
+ Pinch rollers ...and more
Resin:
+ ResinMax
+ Virgin Resin
+ Regenerated Resin
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EDM
GF Machining Solutions is revolutionizing
die-sinking EDM with features like FTC - the
world’s fastest tool changer - and IQ technology
that dramatically reduces electrode wear. All of
our die-sinking systems offer fast removal and
deliver mirror finishes of Ra 0.2 µm (8 µin) with
pulse duration as short as 50 nanoseconds.
Hole drilling EDM uses low cost electrode tube
(normally brass or copper material) to drill holes
on a electrically conductive material at a very high
speed, the hole depth diameter ratio can reach up
to 200. The hole diameter is normally from 0.3mm
to 3.0mm, with five axis configuration the machine
can drill hole at any angles on a inclined surface
workpiece. This technology is widely used for hole
machining in aerospace, energy, cutting tools,
automotive, medical, mold and die industries.
Die-Sink Solutions
Form X0:
Both the FORM 20 and FORM 30, are the most compact universal machines in the standard EDM level segment. In only just three feet of width, a 36in x 21in workpiece can be loaded, allowing reduction of fixed costs.
Form X00:
With the Speed Finishing module the precision of detail is respected and it enables fine and even shiny surface finishes (Ra ≤ 0.4µm) of unmatched homogeneity on small to large surfaces to be obtained.
Hole-Drill Solutions
Drill 20:
With numerical control axes X,Y and Z the Drill 20 is widely used for drilling starting holes with the electrode
range Ø 0.004-0.12in and with electrode materials brass, copper and carbide, and workpiece materials steel
and carbide.
Drill 300:
Equipped with GF Machining Solutions’ latest digital generator and CNC, compact fixed table mechanics and
high degree of automation. Thanks to fast drilling, low wear technology and automatic electrode/guide changer, the machine provides the maximum productivity in die plates, automotive, medical industries.
System 3R Tooling
Macro:
+ Reduces set up time
+ Ensures precision and quality
+ Automatic air-blast cleaning of the references in
the pneumatic chucks
MacroMagnum:
+ Reduces set up times
+ Can handle heavy machining forces
Dynafix:
+ Robust clamping to allow machines to run at
optimal speeds.
+ Repetition accuracy within .002mm
GPS 240:
+ Sealed, to protect the reference surfaces from dirt
+ High clamping force
+ Inexpensive, lightweight pallets
Delphin:
+ Allows the complete work area to be utilized
+ Change quickly from one workpiece to another
+ Prepared for manual and automated workpiece
changes
Consumables
Electrodes:
+ Copper
+ Copper tungsten
+ Brass
+ Tungsten carbide
We maintain a large inventory of precision tubular
and multi-channel electrodes to meet all of your
hole-drilling requirements.
Dielectric Fluids:
GF Machining Solutions offers Commonwealth and
IonoPlus dielectric fluids in a variety of special formulations to fit your specific needs.
Accessories:
GF Machining Solutions offers a complete selection of
wire and sinker accessories including:
+ Ozone generators
+ Chillers
+ Magnets
+ Rust inhibitors
+ Cleaning agents
+ Lubricants
MIKRON
Milling
Mikron Milling centers provide high performance
ratios to keep you operation running at full speed.
With high dynamic machine platforms, state-ofthe art controls, enhanced chip evacuation systems, tool identification systems, and peerless
thermos-stabilization, our Milling solutions pave
the way to success in medical manufacturing.
Our renowned expertise in five-axis Milling with
proven reduction of setup and lead time, as well
as part cost, is supported by our in-house StepTec Spindle manufacturing and technical knowhow.
HSM:
GF Machining Solutions’ range of high-speed Milling
centers are engineered and built in Switzerland and
boast the essential structural design, high-speed
spindles, high feed rates, axis mechanism and bestin-class acceleration for machining complex three-dimensional surfaces across a wide range of applications.
HEM:
With its newly developed rotary tilting table is convincing with competitive performance in terms of rigidity
and versatility in its class. It is the ergonomic answer
to the standard production of precision parts in prototyping and single parts to small batch series productions.
HPM:
Intended for the universal production of high-quality
parts with 3, 4 or 5 axes. State-of-the-art motor-spindles, direct drive round and swiveling axes and the
solid machine body offer the very best conditions hand
in hand with a modern scalable tool magazine system,
the well-proven MIKRON pallet magazine and suitable
cleaning and disposal solution for each chip/coolant
situation to achieve precise and economical production
requiring minimal amount of space.
System 3R Tooling
Macro, MacroMagnum, GPS 240 & Dynafix:
+ From small, medium to big sized workpieces.
+ Reduces setting-up times
+ Ensures precision and quality
+ Suitable for automatic changing with System 3R’s automation
program.
Locking force:
Macro - 6 000 N
MacroMagnum - 16 000 N
GPS 240 - 30 000 N Dynafix - 60 000 N
+ Repetition accuracy - within 0.002 mm
+ Fixed index positions 4x90°
Delphin:
+ Zero-point clamping system
+ Maximization of machine runtime by reduction in setting
times by up to 90%
+ Setting outside of the machine
+ Standardization of clamping systems
+ Optimization of production technology and product quality
+ Unmanned production by automation
+ Modernization of existing machines by retrofitting with
Delphin
+ Locking force:
Delphin pneumatic - 3 000 N Delphin hydraulic - 15 000 N
Delphin BIG - 50 000 N
+ For large workpieces up to 10 ton.
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Laser Technology
Mikron Milling centers provide high performance
ratios to keep you operation running at full speed.
With high dynamic machine platforms, state-ofthe art controls, enhanced chip evacuation systems, tool identification systems, and peerless
thermos-stabilization, our Milling solutions pave
the way to success in medical manufacturing.
Our renowned expertise in five-axis Milling with
proven reduction of setup and lead time, as well
as part cost, is supported by our in-house StepTec Spindle manufacturing and technical knowhow.
Laser Texturing
AgieCharmilles Laser texturing adds to and extends
the technologies offered by GF Machining Solutions.
With our laser technology we enable you to produce
texturizing, engraving, microstructuring, marking and
labeling of 2D geometries right through to
complex 3D geometries.
AgieCharmilles Laser texturing Technology enables
individualization of products and compared to
conventional surface treatment using etching
processes, offers economic, ecological and design
advantages.
Additive Manufacturing
GF Machining Solutions now delivers design freedom
to the mold industry, with Additive Manufacturing
making possible mold inserts with thermal exchange
close to the surface for better surface quality and
higher detail reproducibility.
System 3R Tooling
Macro:
+ Reduces set up time
+ Ensures precision and quality
+ Automatic air-blast cleaning of the references in
the pneumatic chucks
MacroMagnum:
+ Reduces set up times
+ Can handle heavy machining forces
Dynafix:
+ Robust clamping to allow machines to run at
optimal speeds.
+ Repetition accuracy within .002mm
GPS 240:
+ Sealed, to protect the reference surfaces from dirt
+ High clamping force
+ Inexpensive, lightweight pallets
Delphin:
+ Allows the complete work area to be utilized
+ Change quickly from one workpiece to another
+ Prepared for manual and automated workpiece
changes
System 3R
Tooling & Automation
Our Automation cells are adaptable and fully
compatible with our entire range of machining
solutions. They are superbly integrable in your
existing production environment.
GF Machining Solutions’ Automation delivers
increased process control, greater efficiency and
faster time to market. Our vast global experience
in developing automated solutions for manufacturers positions us to help you standardize your
processes and significantly reduce the number of
steps required to achieve your production targets.
Our high-quality, integrated Automation cells help
you control production quality and costs and keep
the work process clean and efficient — all of which
are must-have conditions for manufacturing.
Transformer:
WorkPal:
Cell Management Software:
A flexible modular automation system consisting of a manipulator, which changes large and small pallets
between the magazines and up to 2 machines in the same production cell. Several designs of magazine are
available. The basic versions are modular racks or rotating magazines, where the shelves are matched to the
pallet systems in System 3R’s wide range of products.
A pallet changer that requires minimal floor space.
It is designed for automatic changing of pallets in
chucks on machine tables, horizontal or vertical
loading.
With a sliding door across one full side, the Work Pal
Compact servo gives maximum access to the magazine. This greatly facilitates the loading and unloading of pallets.
+ Necessary data is entered quickly and in a
By placing the Transformer on rails, the changer unit can be made to serve a large number of machines, and
at the same time more space is created for magazines and peripherals.Several designs of magazine are
available.The basic variants are modular racks or rotating magazines, where the shelves are matched to the
pallet systems in System 3R’s wide range of products.
WorkPartner 1+:
Offers maximum magazine capacity in using minimum floor space. The modular magazines give an
large flexibility that can be adapted to each user’s
needs. Starting with a single magazine, a second can
be added whenever required.
structured manner.
+ Quick, precise overview of the entire process chain
+ Increased flexibility: The order of priority can be
changed at any time.
+ Simpler, safer preparation of automated cells
+ The risk of errors due to the human factor is
minimized.
+ Increased process security
GF Machining Solutions
Customer Services
Optimizing your productivity is at the heart
GF Machining Solutions’ broad range of
customizable Customer Services solutions. Close
to you — wherever you are in the world — our local
Customer Services teams speak your language
and know your concerns.
Secure connection
The most important feature of internet-based connections is security. This
particularly applies to the mechanical
engineering sector which wants to be
certain that its highly sensitive data
is secure from unauthorized access at
all times. Our remote service product is certified with the
TÜV IT Trusted Product Certificate.
Improve machine availability
Trust is the basis of all business and, in today’s business
environment, requirements are changing faster than ever
before. Your customers expect you to deliver their products in the requested quality within a defined time frame
by achieving targeted costs.
Our Live Remote Assistance (LRA) supports you in
keeping your commitments. Our LRA provides you direct
access to our expert service engineers with the latest technology. Use your mobile devices to find solutions face-toface. If there is a problem with your machine, you send us
a service request. With this service request you establish
connectivity between your machine and our service technician. We promise you a follow-up within 30 minutes of
receiving your service request during local office hours.
Increase your flexibility
Privilege Club:
Training:
Know the status of your machines in real time at any
location. The rConnect Cockpit is the user interface for
the machine operator, maintainer or operations manager. It not only enables central access to GF Machining
Solutions’ digital services but also provides the operator
with support in the daily maintenance of his machine. For
example, it provides an overview of all maintenance due
on his machine. You can view current status messages and
can call up machine performance reports.
The new standard in customer satisfaction. As the
first program of its kind in the industry, Privilege Club
rewards customers with valuable exclusive benefits.
All GF Machining Solutions customers are immediately eligible to participate in the program through
automatic enrollment. For every dollar you invest in
consumables and wear parts, you will earn one Privilege Club point. These points can be used to improve
your productivity and lower costs.
100% performance is a must. Without the proper
training and support, your machine’s potential drops
50% on average. To ensure machine from
GF Machining Solutions is meeting its full potential,
your operators must gain the expertise needed to
capitalize on its capabilities. GF Machining Solutions
training programs will transform your employees into
productive and motivated experts.
With the Messenger module you can even get your
machine park data on your mobile device. Features are
machine status message, alarm message, programmed
messages in the NC program and sending of a service
request.
Once you complete the quick and easy Privilege Club
online registration process, you will gain secure access to your account, as well as additional resources
including:
+ Personal account information
+ Privilege points and rewards
+ Customer workshops
+ Customer services
+ Machine enhancements
+ Consumables and service alternatives
Maintenance Program:
Tracking your account status is as simple as logging
on to our Privilege Club website. It’s free, secure and
up-to-date with your current account information.
Maintains the value of your equipment
Ensures maximum service life of your investment
Offers comprehensive evaluation and adjustment of
your machine
+ Employs over 100 maintenance technicians locally
and nearly 700 world wide
+ Real-time, web-based links to all GF
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GF Machining Solutions
Your Contact
GF Machining Solutions
560 bond st.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
USA
Website: www.gfms.com/us
Email: info.gfms.us@georgfischer.com
Phone: 847.913.5300
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