New cast iron structure features a range of vertical machining centres, available in four model designations and three performance packages, to tailor machines to different applications.

Cincinnati Lamb will be launching its new CFV range of vertical machining centres at MACH 2004. The CFV is available in four model designations up to 1300mm in X-axis, and a choice of three performance packages to tailor the machine to the application. At MACH 2004, Cincinnati Lamb will be demonstrating mould and die machining on the CFV-1050Si with Siemens Sinumerik 840D CNC control.

The CFV-800Xi with GE Fanuc 18i-MB CNC control will show automotive applications for high-production environments.

The CFV possesses a totally new cast iron structure and provides both 540mm in Y-axis across the entire range of machines, and the ability to accommodate a 585mm deep component, maximising table capacity.

The new high-strength structure enables maximum use of the standard 18.5kW spindle power with spindle options up to 20,000 rpm, 28 kW duty-rated power and 353Nm torque.

High precision is assured on all CFV’s with the use of Heidenhain linear scales as standard on both X and Y axes, accuracy and repeatability over time to micron level is therefore assured.

The ‘i’ performance package is provided as standard for high-precision machining.

The ‘Xi’ package can be selected for high-production machining, especially suitable for the automotive industry with a standard spindle speed of 10,000 rpm, and a fast 30 tool double-arm toolchanger unit.

The ‘Si’ package provides the high performance capability with 28kW, 20,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle as standard.

Spindles up to 40,000 rpm are also available.

With standard features such as automatic coolant control, swarf flushing and extraction, the ‘Si’ package is geared for high-productivity in both die and mould and aerospace applications.

A choice of 4 world class CNC systems is available with CFV to match customer’s experience and performance requirements.

The Siemens Sinumerik 810D and 840D with conversational customised screens from Cincinnati Lamb are ideal for programmers of every level of experience.

The powerful and highly specified GE Fanuc 18i-MB is provided with shopfloor programming package Manual Guidei as standard, and combined with the customised machine tool builders panel consisting of one-touch key functions, makes the 18i-MB one of the most user-friendly CNC’s on offer.

The new Heidenhain iTNC 530 with powerful processor architecture and extensive block look ahead capacity is an ideal choice for mould and die and aerospace applications.

The CFV is complemented with many operator ergonomic features, coupled with powered swarf extraction as standard, all to maximise productivity.

The base pan with integral sloping channels and fully enclosed linear guideways on all 3 axes ensure reliable swarf removal and eliminates swarf traps.

Continuous production on the ‘Xi’ package is enhanced with an integral swarf flushing system, automatic coolant and a high pressure wash gun as standard.

Cincinnati Machine UK is a subsidiary of Unova industrial automation Systems (IAS), and combines the engineering, manufacturing and business systems infrastructure of two of the machine tool industry’s most respected manufacturers - Cincinnati Machine and Lamb Technicon, marketing its products under the brand name Cincinnati Lamb.