Article From: 9/30/2008 Production Machining
Methods Machine Tools was appointed as the exclusive importer of KIWA-Japan HMCs and VMCs for North America. The HMCs allow shops to upgrade from a two-pallet horizontal machine with 120 tools to a six- or eight-pallet machine with 220 tools. The KIWA KH-41 and KH-45 HMCs feature a 400-mm pallet. The KH-45 has an ample work envelope of 29.5” diameter × 39.4” h and the KH-41 features a compact footprint and work envelope of 21.7” diameter by 33.5” h.
The KIWA Triple V21i VMCs are designed for a variety of applications. They feature a lazy susan pallet changer for fast work changing in high production environments. Systems feature powerful cutting force, high-speed rapid traverse, machine automation and convenient chip disposal.
