USC-M38 machines were configured with a selection of options to benefit productivity and accuracy, including a large tool changer, high precision glass scales, laser presetting, and workpiece probing
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Feb

Making a Mold Impact

Industry: Mold, Automotive

Customer Product: Plastic Injection Mold Tooling

UNISIG Solution: USC-M38 Mold Drilling and Machining Center

multi machine mold manufacturing
A major manufacturer of plastic injection molds needed to upgrade their deep hole drilling capabilities, and viewed their investment as an opportunity to evaluate their current process and find additional opportunities for improvement. After extensive discussions of their current process and future production goals, UNISIG reviewed the impact of a machine that could both mill and drill reliably while reducing setups. Continue reading ““Making a Mold Impact”“

UNISIG's solution included application engineering services, as well as machinery, durable tooling, and accessories to meet the customer's goals while reaching unprecedented surface finish levels
16

Mar

Modernizing Cylinder Production

Industry: Off-Highway, Agriculture

Customer Product: Hydraulic Cylinders

UNISIG Solution: S600 Skiving and Roller Burnishing Machine

hydraulic cylinder manufacturing machine

A world leading US company that produces heavy duty hydraulic cylinders needed to modernize its cylinder production of over 700 unique cylinder models. Surface finish requirements and production requirements were key factors, both of which were vital across the range of cylinder diameters and sizes.

UNISIG’s solution included application engineering services, as well as machinery, durable tooling, and accessories to meet the customer’s goals while reaching unprecedented surface finish levels. The project included extensive training for teams of engineers and operators, enabling the customer to achieve their cylinder manufacturing requirements in this challenging production environment.

The project included an initial purchase of six UNISIG S600C machines, capable of bores up to 200 mm in diameter, and 3,000 mm long, installed in both the USA and Mexico, where they are currently in operation and upholding the requirements of hydraulic cylinder manufacturing.