A Day Spent With Technology’s Finest—Mazak, Haas, Fanuc…And Robots

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) featured more than 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest in metalworking and technology at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

With more than 82,000 buyers and sellers visiting this five-day trade show, it was invigorating walking the halls of McCormick.  Weaving through crowds of machinery enthusiasts on the way to each of the four wings of the convention center was a bit challenging, but most everyone carrying a badge shared the same goal–to view and interact with the most innovative machines in the manufacturing industry, and possibly leave with some new equipment.  If traversing a sea of buyers and dealers meant also seeing a colossal vertical machining center in action, a Fanuc Robodrill working away, and a Yaskawa Robotic Machine acting as a casino card dealer, then it was worth it!

We were fortunate enough to visit several booths belonging to companies regularly featured on our online-only auction websites, MMI-Auction.com and MachineToolBids.com.

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Great Condition Machines Now Available for MMI’s July 11th Online Auction – CNC Machines, Lathes, Press Brakes, Routers and More…

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The Premier Press Brake 670.2 is a 1999 model with a Hurco Autobend 7 control. This machine has approximately 100 hours of total run time and is equipped with manuals and additional dies. 

The Mazak QT-U CNC Lathe is an early 80’s. This lathe comes with 15hp/12.2KW power, 10″/508mm turning diameter, and 20″/508mm centers.

Hardinge Conquest T42 is a 1995 model with Fanuc OT control. This quality machine has 472 IPM X-axis rapid traverse and 630 IPM Z-axis rapid traverse, along with a 10 HP spindle motor. Moreover, its spindle speed can run up to 5,000 RPM. The Hardinge Conquest is equipped with an 8″ chuck and tail stock. More detailed information, including photos and specs can be found at MMI-Auction.

The Citizen BL12V is a 2005 model of CNC Swiss Lathe with Fanuc control. This machine is quipped with Mac-Tool nose radius compensation, chamfer and corner rounding, avmain spindle oil cooler and a short mag bar loader ikura. What’s more, the spindle speed of the BL12V can run up to  12,000 RPM.

The Morei-seiki TL-4 has a 4 axis Fanuc 6 control. This great condition 1985 model comes with 15″ Kitawaga chuck, large swing, and dual turret. Check more details and photos at MMI-Auction.com.

The Hypertherm Plasma Machine is a 2004 EDGE II model. This powerful machine is equipped with 2 servo axes, 2 optically isolated serial ports (RS232/RS422), 10.4″ color LCD monitor, and a 2.4 GHZ celeron processor. Moreover, this machines comes with an ASSY-0087 Sensor THC, and 300W drive package.

The Kitamura Mycenter 2 CNC vertical machine center is a 1994 model with a Yasnac CNC control. It has 20″ x 14″ x 18″ XYZ axis travels, and comes with a 10 HP spindle motor that can run up to 7,000 RPM spindle speed. See more technical specs and photos at MMI Auction’s website.

The Hardinge Super Precision CNC Lathe GN6 is a 1985 model with a Fanuc 6 control. This lathe comes with general numeric controller and chip conveyer.

Precix Sierra 51000 is a 2010 mode designed with 18″ Z-Axis travel, 12″ Z-Axix clearance and the spindle speed can run to 24,000 RMP. Additionally, it comes equipped with a 6 position tool changer with 7 ISO 30 tool holders as well as a 10 HP becker VTLF250 vacuum pump. Visit MMI-Auction website for photos and more information.

The 1998 ATAM 3500A Tool Cell Controller works with Fanuc and Yansac controls. This system comes equipped with 5 measurement channels, a NEMA 13/4X cabinet, a single board industrial CPU, a non-volatile memory display, a trip/warning solid state relay output board, a trip lockout capability, and a PC programmer software. The Atam 3500A is expandable to an 8-channel cell controller. The original purchase price was almost $32,000!

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