American Precision Industries http://apiams.com/api Official Website for American Precision Industries Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:59:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Robotic Cell http://apiams.com/api/machining/robotic-cell/ http://apiams.com/api/machining/robotic-cell/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:46:20 +0000 admin http://apiams.com/api/?p=305 cell-lpp

 
At the time of this writing we are operating two of these ‘cells’ which incorporate full fourth axis rotary table machining, 240 station robotic tool system and a twenty four pallet (4-6 sides per pallet) robotic shuttle system.
What this means to you is no down time. These machines are continually making chips even while part pallets are unloaded and reloaded.
 
NH6300 DCGII
X-axis travel
<longitudinal movement of
saddle> mm (in.)		 900 (35.4) Max. workpiece
swing diameter
mm (in.)		 1,000 (39.4)
Y-axis travel
<vertical movement of
spindle
head> mm (in.)		 800 (31.5) Max. workpiece height
mm (in.)		 1,300 (51.1)
Z-axis travel
<cross movement of pallet>
mm (in.)		 980 (38.6) Max. spindle speed (RPM) 15,000
Pallet working surface
mm (in.)		 630 x 630
(24.8 x 24.8)		 Type of tool shank CAT50
Pallet loading capacity
kg (lb.)		 1,200 (2,640) Tool storage capacity Rack-type:
240

Tool Change Video

(36 secs)

Pallet / Parts Change Video

(49 secs)

]]> http://apiams.com/api/machining/robotic-cell/feed/ 0 Ziess CMM http://apiams.com/api/qa/ziess-cmm/ http://apiams.com/api/qa/ziess-cmm/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:18:19 +0000 admin http://apiams.com/api/?p=115 We have recently added a new Zeiss Contura G2 CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine).

This tool is computer controlled and can be programmed from your actual part model file, providing increased accuracy and guaranteed repeatability. Also, being computer driven, it can check hundreds of features, totally unmanned, while the operator is performing other duties. This translates into better part quality and cost savings for you, the customer.
contura The measuring range on this new CMM is 1000/1600/600, or translated into inches in XYZ: 39″ x 63″ x 24″. The stated maximum permissible error (MPE) calculates to .000025″ over the entire Y-axis length! The software for our new Zeiss CMM is Calypso Curve measuring capabilities. We also have the IGES to SAT converter utility to handle IGES file generation.
Just one more way API’s commitment to success, provides you, the customer, the highest quality parts at the lowest possible cost.
See it run!
55 secs
Small hole probing and axis change.
43 secs
Small hole, pin and axis change.
35 secs
Angled head and surface scans.
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Our QA department is located centrally within our shop in a semi climate controlled environment. We can provide material and part certification, 100% first article compliance reports per request.

Below is a partial listing of some of the equipment specifically maintained in our QC department. We have a full compliment of quality assurance equipment and qualified personnel to verify your parts are to the required specifications.

CMM & Micro Video Capablities:

  • Zeiss Contura G2 RDS 1000/1600/600MM CMM
  • Starrett HGC#2018-16 24 x 24 CMM
  • Starrett MV612-5 Video Comparitor w/Quadra-chk 200
  • MicroVu Optical Comparator w/DRO

Granite Surface Plates:

  • 13 – From 18 x 24 up to 36 x 48

Height Gages

  • 24″ Fowler Slyvac Z-Cal 600XT
  • 142″ Fowler Slyvac Zcal Trimos
  • 12″Fowler Slyvac Z-Cal 300

Gage Pins, Thread Gages, Hand and Bench Tools

  • 0 – 12″ Micrometers
  • 0 – 80″ Calipers
  • SPI Bore gages
  • Chamfer Checkers
  • Dial Indicators

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We have found aluminum to be one of our industry standards here at API. However we know that each and every project requires its own material requirements which need to be met. Over the years we have worked with and continue to work with a wide assortment of materials. Our diversity in this area has also helped us to build a strong vendor support base with regards to availably, material specifications, certification requirements, timely delivery and due to volume, reduced material pricing. Listed below is frequently used material and some specialty materials we work with on a regular basis.








  • Ferrous & Non Ferrous:
    Aluminum
    Coppers
    Brass
    Bronze
    Stainless (303, 316, 416, 17-4, Nitronics 60)
    Carbon Steels (12L18, 1018, 4140)
    Tool Steels (A1, 01, D2)
    Speciality Alloys (Kovar, Invar)
    Tungsten
    Titanium

  • Composites:
    Phenolics (FR-4, G10)
    Torlon®
    Corian®
    PPS (Techtron®)
    Vespel®

  • Plastics:
    ABS
    Delrin®
    Acrylics
    Lexan®
    Nylon
    Ultem®
    Teflon®

Please call or email today for information on your project.

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