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CIMT 2023 Share

2023-04-20

On April 10-15, 2023, the 18th China International Machine Tool Exhibition (CIMT 2023), sponsored by China Machine Tool Industry Association and co-organized with China International Exhibition Center Group Corporation, will be held in Beijing China International Exhibition Center ( Shunyi Pavilion) was held grandly.

CIMT 2023

CIMT is held every two years. It is the most well-known, largest and most influential machine tool professional exhibition in my country. Exhibition) and JIMTOF (Japan International Machine Tool Exhibition) are one of the world’s four major international machine tool exhibitions. The theme of this year’s exhibition is “integrating and innovating the future of digital intelligence”. About 1,600 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions around the world participated in the exhibition, with a booth area of 140,000 square meters. Processing machine tools, wood and bamboo processing machine tools, laser processing equipment, industrial robots and automation systems, additive manufacturing and special equipment, numerical control systems, digital display devices and machine tool electrical appliances, abrasives, superhard materials and products, cutting tools, fixtures and related products, etc.

At present, under the background of promoting new industrialization, building a modern industrial system, and accelerating the construction of a manufacturing power, a quality power, and digital China, as the main industry of industrial master machines, China’s machine tool industry is accelerating the transformation and upgrading from traditional industries to modern industries. Machine tool tools The upgrading of products and technologies is also imperative. This has also prompted machine tool companies to promote technology and product innovation to enhance market competitiveness. It can be seen that this exhibition has become a stage for machine tool companies to show off their strength, and a batch of new technologies and new products will be unveiled for the first time.

Moresuperhard made the following sharing on well-known foreign grinding machines and grinding and polishing solutions:

The ultra-high-precision wire-cut electric discharge machine UPX600 exhibited by MAKINO and the new-generation five-axis horizontal machining center a800Z are both exhibited for the first time in China.

MAKINO

Yamazaki Mazak launched the latest MAZATROL DX software that changes the manufacturing process of the processing site. This is the first appearance of MAZATROL DX in the Chinese market; at the same time, it also exhibited the new generation of hybrid composite processing machine INTEGREX for the first time in the Chinese market i-250H S AG, and the new generation of QTE compound machine series QTE-300MY L.

MAZAK FANUC

DANOBAT launched the first series of high-precision HEMBRUG hard lathes that use turning instead of grinding.

STARRAG exhibited for the first time in China the BUMOTEC 191neo, which was upgraded from the BUMOTEC flagship model 191 machining center.

STARRAG

DMG MORI demonstrated process integration solutions. From a technical perspective, process integration means high utilization of software systems. By utilizing multi-functional machining centers, instead of single-function low-utilization machine tools, the manufacturing process chain is reduced. According to reports, the program can integrate milling, turning, grinding, gear processing, measurement and other technologies on one machine tool.

DMG

FANUC showcased a variety of innovative digital factory solutions such as iCARE, iSCADA, LINKi, and ZDT, focusing on robot monitoring and maintenance and factory lean production, integrating intelligent manufacturing with informatization and intelligence, using automation and informatization to jointly create a new digital factory.

FANUC

New energy vehicle industry

Taking the new energy vehicle industry as an example, my country has become the world’s largest new energy vehicle market in recent years. However, compared with traditional fuel vehicles, new energy vehicles have undergone major changes in manufacturing technology and processes, such as battery electric drive systems, lightweight body, etc., which have spawned new manufacturing technologies, which have also promoted the transformation and upgrading of machine tool products and technologies .

For example, Yamazaki Mazak (MAZAK) demonstrated its machine tool products for new energy vehicles and high-speed FSW (Friction Stir Welding) solutions. Yamazaki Mazak’s machine tool products can be used in the production of steering knuckles, brake discs, universal joints, gearboxes, inverter housings, motor housings, etc. of new energy vehicles. The high-speed FSW solution eliminates the need for bolt tightening, enabling compactness and lightweight, full-circle joints are possible without sealing materials, improving seal durability.

With the theme of “Leading the Multi-axis Era, Hand in Hand with Smart Future”, Makino Machine Tool Co., Ltd. displayed five-axis horizontal machining center J4, horizontal machining center JA6, high-precision CNC tool grinder AGE30FX, and ultra-high-precision wire-cut electric discharge machine UPX600. And machine tool products such as the new generation of five-axis horizontal machining center a800Z, as well as solutions for popular industries such as new energy and semiconductors.

Starrag exhibited Heckert T55, Bumotec 191neo and other representative products, as well as solutions for five industries including general industry, energy industry, micro-mechanics, aerospace, and transportation.

Another highlight of Danobat Group’s exhibition is the concentrated appearance of its four major brand series of innovative products and technologies.

HEMBRUG–The new product of high-precision hard car that uses car instead of grinding is released

The MIKROTURN-100 lathe launched by Hambrug this time shows the top level of precision in the market today by virtue of the flexible manufacturing process of using turning instead of grinding. Both the spindle and the guide rail of MIKROTURN-100 adopt the core static pressure technology of the brand, which provides excellent damping characteristics and high dynamic rigidity for the machine tool, thereby realizing the minimum vibration of the tool tip, which improves the machining accuracy of the workpiece and prolongs the tool life. significant advantage. More importantly, the machining quality of its workpiece can be consistent with the grinding process.hembrug

MIKROTURN-100 is also widely used to meet the high-precision machining requirements such as bearing rings and rollers, ball screw nuts, gears and shafts, hydraulic sleeves and pistons, as well as various molds and components. In the finishing of cemented carbide forming tools, MIKROTURN-100 also shows outstanding strength. In a recent Hambrug application, the MIKROTURN-100 was able to complete the machining of a 150 mm diameter drawing die with 12% cobalt binder at a depth of cut of 0.2 mm for a total cycle time of 30 minutes, compared to conventional milling. The 8-hour beat can be cut, and the efficiency is significantly improved.

SORALUCE released brand new high-performance product line

SORALUCE is a boring and milling brand of Danobat Group and a technology leader in the global boring and milling field. SORALUCE released its latest global product line – high-performance product series at this exhibition. The new product line covers three series of modular machining center products: TA bed type milling machine, FA floor type boring machine and SA mobile milling machine. Based on more than 60 years of rich R&D and application experience in heavy-duty processing technology, SORALUCE has further strengthened the advantages of new products in precision, reliability and flexibility with a series of hard-core “skills”, which can cover aviation Processing of medium and large parts in aerospace, rail transit, energy equipment, construction machinery and other industries. On the other hand, with the help of its self-developed Smart HMI intelligent human-machine interface system, the new product series can also help users face the challenges of digital production.

SORALUCE

In addition, the modular boring bar products exhibited by SORALUCE also attracted a lot of attention. Modular boring bars that combine the performance of traditional boring machines with the advantages of modern milling machines are SORALUCE’s patented technology. Compared with the traditional boring bar, the modular boring bar ensures that whether the boring bar or other milling heads are used, the distance between the column of the machine tool and the nose of the spindle remains consistent, so that five-sided machining can be completed in one clamping. At the same time, because the C-axis is placed in the ram, the overhang of the milling head can be reduced. Compared with the traditional boring bar structure, the ram protrudes less when performing the same processing in this way, and the overall rigidity is improved.

DANOBAT — innovative centerless grinding machine strength debut

The new generation of centerless grinding machine DANOBAT ESTARTA – 175 is a high-efficiency grinding solution developed and designed by Danobat brand for the finishing machining of small to medium-sized workpieces. After its world premiere at the last CIMT and its introduction to the market, it has been recognized by many users for its excellent thermal stability, shock absorption performance, and high-speed grinding function (CBN technology, grinding wheel linear speed 120m/s). This centerless grinding ESTARTA is also equipped with Saint-Gobain’s grinding wheel digital monitoring system “Hui Mo Tong” to demonstrate the digital solution of machine tools + tools to the audience in an all-round way.

OVERBACK-IRD series high-precision grinding machines meet the efficient processing of molds and cutting tools

overback

IRD series high-precision grinding machines are equipped with a workpiece headstock base with a B-axis. Grinding various arcs by CNC motor and three-axis interpolation software, no need to manually reset the center point. Its multifunctional spindle turret can be equipped with up to 4 spindles, which can realize various processes such as inner circle, outer circle, circular arc, end face and non-circular grinding, and is especially suitable for the processing of molds and cutting tools.

Moresuperhard can provide internal and external grinding wheel matched Overback Series and other grinding machines, any requirement we can provide grinding solutions for you.

VOLLMER

VOLLMER’s new product debuts in China, demonstrating the capability of a complete solution for tool processing

Beijing, April 11, 2023 – At CIMT 2023, the most influential metalworking industry event of the year, Vollmer (booth number: E4-B012), the world’s leading manufacturer of tool processing equipment, brought its revolutionary new products – The first public appearance of the VHybrid260 grinding and EDM machine in the Chinese market. This is a fusion of processing technologies, and it is also an innovation of the machine tool concept. VOLLMER has once again verified the strength and advantages of positioning itself as a “tool manufacturing expert” with the high efficiency and high precision of real machines. In addition, the complete solution capability focusing on the whole process chain of tool processing was also fully presented at the VOLLMER booth this time. From process programming, grinding wheel selection, to automation technology and digital solutions, VOLLMER is committed to multi-dimensional Boost user competitiveness.

The VHybrid 260 is VOLLMER’s innovative machining equipment that pioneered the integration of a grinding machine and an EDM machine. It can realize two kinds of processing technology on one machine tool at the same time, and can switch flexibly in a short time to improve the production efficiency of users! At the same time, thanks to the high-performance discharge generator developed by VOLLMER, the EDM of the VHybrid 260 can achieve a tool surface quality of 0.05 μm/Ra.

Another equipment exhibited by VOLLMER this time is the VGrind 340S sharpening machine, which perfectly inherits the VGRIND family’s double vertical spindle structure, greatly improves the sharpening efficiency, and effectively guarantees the machining accuracy. VGrind 340S is especially suitable for producing and grinding small-diameter carbide milling cutters and drills with diameters between 0.3 mm and 12.7 mm, which are widely used in automobile manufacturing, electronics industry, medical treatment, aerospace and other fields. The device was demonstrated at the booth, which attracted many professionals to discuss in depth.

 VHybrid 260

Camshaft/ Crankshaft polishing

Beijing Guoruisheng Technology Co., Ltd. This exhibition focuses on the polishing consumables required for the fields of automobiles, rollers and plate making, as well as gear shafts, crankshafts, camshaft polishing machines and semiconductor metallographic testing material.

Guoruisheng provides customers with professional and customized grinding and polishing solutions with precise services, as well as a variety of supporting and serialized precision grinding and polishing material products, processes and equipment, focusing on solving the high-end needs of customers for ultra-precision grinding and polishing.

Germany – Supfina

Supfina

At the CIMT machine tool exhibition, Supfina Germany exhibited three newly designed products: double-sided grinding and coated brake discs, a polishing attachment suitable for lathe turrets and R-Cell robot processing units For high-precision surface processing.

Coated brake discs are becoming the benchmark for reducing particulate emissions from all motor vehicle braking systems and provide the necessary corrosion protection for braking systems in electric vehicles. Compared with traditional fuel vehicles, the use frequency and force of the brake disc are much lower due to the action of the motor. Cast iron brake discs corrode faster under the influence of rain, snow and deicing salts.

Supfina will also focus on the superfinishing process of machining bearings, especially the machining technology used in the wind power industry and the automotive industry. This high-precision machining of the surfaces reduces the coefficient of friction in the bearings, increases operating efficiency and extends service life, in other words, all of these advantages will have a decisive effect in the future.

 

—-EDITOR: Doris Hu

—POST: Doris Hu