Our Mikron customers have been driving us for some time to create a TIGHT machine. Tight for floor space, Tight for accuracy 1um, 5 axis with chip management, good for steel, graphite and ceramicapplications. 

HSM200ULP 5 Axis For Complex parts

Various materials

Watch-making industry / micro mechanics

•Form and position accuracy

 • Extremely small geometries

  • Part-specific handling systems

Fully automatic production of small batches

Avoid unproductive periods during the

production of small batches through

• Automated changing of pallets or pallet-bound, part-specific zeropoint clamping systems

• Automated changing of customerspecific

individual parts through the employment of part-specific, zeropoint clamping systems

+GF+ Machining Solutions purchases Microlution

The acquisition of Microlution is in line with GF Machining Solutions’ strategy to enlarge its technology portfolio to fully meet the needs of manufacturers in targeted industry segments, including aerospace and medical. Microlution and GF Machining Solutions have mutually agreed to keep the sales conditions confidentiality.

 The company specializes in 5-axis milling and femtosecond laser for hole drilling and micro-cutting applications for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical and automotive. It generated $10 million in sales in 2015 and employs 30 individuals.

 3,4 and 5 Axis Machining

CNC 4 axis Lathe with Live Y axis

Four axes of motion provide additional flexibility. “The Y-axis is really valuable,” Rob says. “You can have a live tooling that is both radial and axial. You can drill angled holes in multiple locations. The Fourth Axis allows you to stack tools in that axis and provides the ability to put more tools into the production process.”

GF Machining Solutions has announced an agreement to purchase 100 percent of the shares of Microlution Inc, a Chicago-based developer of micro-machining products incorporating milling and laser technologies.

Medical device manufacturer expands with MR-4 Micro Lathe

When it comes to high precision micro turning applications, Medical Micro Machining in Colfax, Wash., relies on Microlution MR-4 micro lathes. Like other Microlution micro machining platforms, the MR-4 is optimized for high precision applications with an extremely stable, compact design and enhanced flexibility for prototyping, R&D, and small batch production runs.

“The main advantages that the MR-4 gives us are in quick set up times, improved cycle times, and fast change over from job to job,” according to company president Rob Whitemore. “It is extremely easy to set up and tear down for different applications, and we’re able to machine parts we can’t make with other systems.”

The MR-4 features modular, gang-style tooling, live tooling, four axes of motion, automated tool sensing, and Microlution’s signature high-speed motion platform which provides unmatched stability.

Cooling concept and reserve capacity

The MIKRON HSM 200(U) LP range leads precision machining into a new era. Sophisticated cooling management for heat discharge of the electrical drive groups.

All linear axes and the circular-swivel unit feature a separate cooling circuit.

Thermal precision Micro machining made easy The workpiece and tool measuring systems are especially suited for micro machining.

• Low tactile forces allow for damage free  and highly precise measurement of geometric features

 • Precision laser optics for highly precise measurement of very small tool diameters Component precision