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MetalStorm will highlight the latest in manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and additive manufacturing through live demonstrations and seminars on the complete lineup of Methods and Methods 3D’s machine manufacturers.

Driving The Latest Innovations in Manufacturing Technology

October 4 & 5, 20179AM - 5PM

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.Showroom and Technical Center71 Union Ave. Sudbury, MA 01776

www.methodsmachine.com

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON DISPLAY

TECHNICAL SEMINARSLOCATION: CLASSROOM - 2ND FLOOR

LOCATION: CAFETERIA - 2ND FLOOR

RoboDrill D21SiBFeatures and Benefits ■ Compact Design ■ Travels: X-300mm Y-300mm

Z-330mm ■ 24,000 RPM BBT-30 Spindle ■ (max 26kW duty rating) ■ 21 Tool ATC ■ 1.6 sec Tool Change Chip to chip ■ FANUC 31i with iHMI interface ■ Robodrill DDR Direct Drive 4th Axis

Demo: Job Shop ■ Bottle Opener ■ High speed aluminum machining ■ HRV3+ control for higher surface

quality ■ Circularity improved ■ Improved feed rate consistency ■ AICC2 look ahead ■ Small dual-operation production

vise

RoboDrill D21MiBFeatures and Benefits ■ Popular, versatile design ■ Travels: X-500mm Y-400mm

Z-330mm ■ 24,000 rpm High Torque Spindle

with Big Plus (BBT-30) ■ 21 Tool ATC with 1.6 sec Chip to

Chip Capability ■ FANUC 31i with Touchscreen iHMI ■ Demo Utilizing FANUC’s High

Speed Machining and HRV3+ Soft-ware for exceptional Finishes

■ Full 5 Axis machining with Tsudako-ma TN 131 Tilt Rotary Table

Demo: Job Shop ■ Globe ■ 3DSystems 3D-printed globe of

316 Stainless ■ Integrated 5-Axis Tilt Turn ■ HRV3+ for surface finish ■ 5-Axis surfacing - mirror finish ■ Utilizing MMT High Speed, High

Precision Machining Package ■ 2mm & 6mm Hitachi coated

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TECHNOLOGY ON DISPLAY

RoboDrill D21LiB5 Long BedFeatures and Benefits ■ Largest of the RoboDrill models ■ Travels: X-700mm Y-400mm

Z-330mm ■ High Torque 10K RPM Spindle

(59Ft,Lbs.) ■ 21 Tool ATC with 1.6 sec Chip to

Chip Capability ■ FANUC 31i with Touchscreen iHMI ■ Full 5-Axis capable ■ 1.2G Acceleration/ Deceleration ■ Optional 2 Pallet Changer

Demo: Aerospace ■ Haberle DTT - 5 Axis Table ■ Double Torque Table ■ Direct Drives, no gears ■ Direct measuring = better

accuracy and zero backlash ■ Unmatched speed ■ 100% FANUC Reliability

RoboDrill D14iB ECOFeatures and Benefits ■ Economical and robust ■ 14 Tool ATC ■ 10K RPM BT-30 Spindle ■ FANUC 31i with iHMI Interface ■ Full 5-Axis capability ■ Easy operation and maintenance ■ High reliability ■ Automation ready

Demo: Aerospace / Job Shop ■ Manifold ■ DDRT500 – 2 hydraulic Schunk vise

trunnion plate ■ High speed of DDRT ■ 2 operations ■ 4-Axis machining ■ High metal removal rate ■ Capabilities of ECO machine vs.

Standard ■ Part complete machining

RoboCut C800iB-20”Features and Benefits ■ Largest of the RoboCut Models ■ Optional 20” Z-axis heights ■ Travels:

X-31.0” Y-23.6” Z-12” UV: +/-3.94” ■ Max work piece:

X-49” x Y-38” x Z-19.6” ■ FANUC Exclusive 31i-WB Control ■ Option Wire Unwinder (66lbs.

spools) ■ Exclusive RoboCut-Linki Monitoring

Software ■ 2 yr parts & 1 yr labor warranty

Demo: Die-Mold ■ Skim cutting 20” tall part ■ Aluminum ■ 4-Axis die-mold simulation

RoboCut C800iB-12”Features and Benefits ■ Largest of the RoboCut Models ■ 12” Z-Axis heights ■ Travels:

X-31.0” Y-23.6” Z-12” UV: +/-3.94” ■ Max work piece:

X-49” x Y-38” x Z-11.8” ■ FANUC Exclusive 31i-Wb Control ■ Core-Stitch Slug Retention Feature ■ 3D-Compensation function great-

ly reduces set-up time ■ Standard Auto-door & Exclusive

RoboCut-Linki Monitoring Software ■ 2 yr parts & 1 yr labor warranty

Demo: Die-Mold / Medical ■ Perforating Dies

1200 Die openings ■ Two CCR’s (horizontal, vertical) ■ Medical Device component ■ Gear Cutting & Core stitch ■ Coreless machining ■ Automatic Wire Threading

(0.02” start holes) ■ Tool steel (D2)

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RoboCut C400iB MED Features and Benefits ■ Travels:

X-15.7” Y-11.8” Z-10.2” UV: +/-2.36” ■ FANUC exclusive 31i-WB Control ■ Compact footprint and easy

access for maintenance ■ Core-Stitch Slug Retention feature ■ Dynamic Thermal Compensation

ensures high accuracy ■ RoboCut-Linki allows for monitor-

ing up to 32 RoboCuts connected to a network. Offers full monitoring and reporting capability

■ 2 yr parts & 1 yr labor warranty

Demo: Die-Mold ■ 3D Coordinate Rotation Function

simplifies set-up with the optional probe

■ 3 available data input modes: Automatic (Renishaw probe) Manual (Dial Indicator) External (CMM)

■ Automatic Wire Threading ■ Tool Steel (D2)

RoboCut C400i STDFeatures and Benefits ■ Travels: ■ X-15.7” Y-11.8” Z-10.2”

UV: +/-2.36” ■ FANUC exclusive 31i-WB Control ■ Compact footprint and easy

access for maintenance ■ Dynamic Thermal Compensation

ensures high accuracy ■ Core-Stitch Slug Retention ■ RoboCut-Linki allows for monitor-


■ 2 yr parts & 1 yr labor warranty ■ Standard options: Glass scales on

the axes, Work lights & NC swivel

Demo: Aerospace / Medical ■ Slider Part ■ Precision machining: Straightness,

Surface finish, Profile accuracy, Clearance between mating parts 0.00005”

■ Machine accuracy ■ 17-4 Stainless Steel

RoboCut C600iB STD 12"Features and Benefits ■ Travels: X-23.6” Y-15.7” Z-12.6”


access for maintenance ■ Core-Stitch Slug Retention Feature ■ Dynamic Thermal Compensation


ing & reporting up to 32 RoboCuts connected to a network


the axes, Work lights & NC swivelDemo ■ PCD Cutting Tools ■ Featuring FANUC CCR rotary table ■ FANUC World Renowned PCD

Cutting Capability ■ PCD EDGE software ■ Optional PCD Power Supply ■ Renishaw Probe ■ Optional Micro-Finish Power Sup-

ply gives ultimate finishes

RoboCut C600iB STD 16"Features and Benefits ■ Travels: X-23.6” Y-15.7” Z-16”


access for maintenance ■ Core-Stitch Slug Retention Feature ■ Dynamic Thermal Compensation




the axes, Work lights & NC swivel

Demo: Medical ■ Hirschmann Hollow Axis ■ Tilt-Turn Machining Demo ■ Steep taper cutting (50°) with wire

vertical ■ 17-4 Stainless

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AS-200LMY-S Features and Benefits ■ 2.5” bar capacity (main) ■ 1.625” bar capacity (sub) ■ 12 station turret with half- indexing

capability ■ 7.5 HP milling @ 6,000 RPM ■ 31.5” between spindle faces ■ 22.4” max turning length ■ 3.22” Y-axis stroke ■ 4.33” tool length projection (sub)

Demo: Job Shop ■ Clamp ■ Simulating bar fed square stock

(spindle length) ■ The use of factory automation to

complete one part with minimal operator intervention

■ Parts Catcher ■ Utilizing the milling turret ■ Finish part in one machine ■ Less setups ■ Less operators ■ Better part quality ■ Less cost to make

WY-150Features and Benefits ■ Twin spindle machine with two

turrets – double Y-Axis ■ Upper turret +/- 1.77” ■ Lower turret +/- 1.37” ■ 2.5” bar capacity (left) ■ 20 HP (left & right) ■ 33.5” distance between spindles ■ 7.5 HP milling @ 6,000RPM ■ Faster process times ■ Faster Parts Catcher-G ■ Upgraded accel / decel ■ NT Smart X control + Smart Pro

conversational

Demo: Firearms ■ AR-15 Bolt Carrier ■ Double turret ■ Part complete ■ Improved geometric tolerances ■ Less set-up ■ Efficiency in operations

NTY3Features and Benefits ■ Opposed two-spindle, 3- turret

construction (all with Y-axis) ■ 72 tool capacity, 36 driven tool

stations ■ Cycle time reduction with 3 tools

cutting simultaneously ■ Largest display: 19” Touch Panel

Demo: Firearms ■ Slide Stop ■ Pinch milling ■ NT Smart X Control ■ Quick change Live Tooling ■ 72 total tool stations ■ Half-index tooling ■ Markforged 3D-Printed Parts

Catcher-G gripper fingers

NTRX-300Features and Benefits ■ True milling capability 25 HP ■ Set-up reduction ■ Good for small lot sizes, complex

parts ■ Full 5-Axis capabilities ■ Aerospace + prototype parts ■ Long Bed version is available ■ 70.8” (1800mm)

Demo: Automotive ■ Power Skiving ■ B Axis Tool Spindle, 25 HP

@12,000RPM ■ 80 or 120 Tool Magazine ■ Utilizing built-in Auto Load/Unload

station ■ Full 5-axis milling capabilities ■ 5-Axis software included ■ 25” swing, 45” max turning length ■ NT Smart X control + Smart Pro

conversational ■ Power Skiving ■ High torque drilling ■ High speed surfacing

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WT-150MM/GR203IIFeatures and Benefits ■ Flexibility with the infeed / outfeed ■ Six second Load/Unload time ■ Gantry is fully integrated with the

FANUC control ■ High volume components ■ 5Kg pay load ■ Run same part in both spindles ■ Can eliminate secondary opera-

tions by milling or drilling the part complete in one machine

Demo: Automotive ■ Nakamura built in Automation ■ Fully integrated into the machine

with all Fanuc drives ■ Separate Gantry controller

GR-203II Gantry ■ 2 Axis Gantry Z-Axis and Y-Axis

servo driven ■ Double hand grippers ( to load

and unload in the same cycle) ■ Max Load = 6.6 Lb. each handle ■ Part Diameter = ¾" to 5.1" ■ Part Length = ¾" to 4.3" ■ Load & Unload times = 6 seconds

PX30iFeatures and Benefits ■ 5-axis vertical machining center

with B/C direct-drive digital motor technology

■ Travels: X-680mm Y-400mm Z-500mm B-125~+65°

■ 33 position pallet stocker w/ Meth-ods Tool Management System

■ 314 position BBT40 tool matrix w/ Methods Tool Management System

■ 20K RPM Yasda BBT40 taper spin-dle with auto pre-load adjustment

■ Accuracies (ISO230/2): ■ X-0.23μm Y-0.14μm Z-0.21μm ■ Conical circularity - 3.10μm

Demo: Aerospace ■ Air Foil ■ Material: Inconel ■ Cutting Strategies: 5-Axis con-

touring ■ Jergens 5-Axis self-centering vise ■ Part finishing ■ Statue of Liberty on display

YMC 430RT10 5-AxisFeatures and Benefits ■ 5-Axis vertical micro-center with

B/C direct-drive digital motor technology

■ Travels: X-420mm Y-300mm Z-250mm B-100° tilt

■ System 3R pallet chuck for auto-matic part loading and unattend-ed machining

■ Dyna Vision Tool Monitoring ■ 32 carousel tool changer, 90

factory optional ■ 40K RPM Yasda HSK32E taper spin-

dle with auto pre-load adjustment ■ Accuracies (ISO230/2): ■ X-0.508μm Y-0.356μm Z-0.316μm ■ Conical circularity – 0.60μm

Demo: Die-Mold ■ Yasda Precision Validation Part ■ 5-Axis precision machining ■ 5-Axis positional accuracy ■ High RPM ■ Jig bore quality

YMC 650Features and Benefits ■ 3 axis vertical micro center ■ Travels:

X-600mm Y-500mm Z-280mm ■ iHMI Touch panel FANUC Control ■ 32 carousel tool changer, 90

factory optional ■ 40K RPM Yasda HSK32E taper

spindle with automatic pre-load adjustment

■ Accuracies (ISO230/2): ■ X-0.8μm Y-0.6μm Z-0.4μm ■ X-Y circularity – 0.55μm (R0.5 F100)

DemoYasda Test Piece ■ Appealing versatility of micro

precision milling ■ Rough removal using flat end mills ■ Ultra-fine surface finish using latest

PCD cuttersMirror Ball ■ Ra45nm ■ 3R robot work changer

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YBM Vi40Features and Benefits ■ 5-Axis Jig Boring and Machining

center with B-axis worm gear and C-axis direct-drive digital motor technology

■ Travels: X-900mm Y-500mm Z-450mm B +/-110°

■ 60 BBT40 matrix tool capacity ■ 24K RPM Yasda BBT40 taper

spindle with automatic pre-load adjustment

■ Accuracies (ISO230/2): X-1.69μm Y-0.892μm Z-1.335μm Conical circularity – 2.32μm

Demo: Aerospace ■ Nissan GTR ■ FCS Modular Clamping System

manual work-holding ■ Reduce set-up time ■ Heavily used in Mold industry ■ High speed 5-Axis contouring

TRIPLE H40 Quick Work Changer (QWC)Features and Benefits ■ Unique Column Traverse Structure ■ Space & Energy Savings design ■ Armless ATC System ■ Rigid spindle assembly ■ Variety of applications ■ Built for short cycle times ■ Automation ready ■ Featuring 60m (2,369 IPM) Rapids ■ B-Axis Table with Hydraulic ports ■ Auto shutters for sealed chip and

coolant containment ■ FANUC Control, motors & drives

Demo: Automotive ■ Aluminum Motor Mount ■ Cycle time < 20.0 seconds ■ Volume: 450K/yr ■ Suited for manual load ■ Load and unload while machining ■ Pallet index time is <2.0 sec ■ Excellent travelling column chip

evacuation ■ Reducted Fixture and hydraulic

cost

Kiwa Japan KH4500-PC6 Features and Benefits ■ Smaller footprint, larger machine

capacities ■ Expandable ATC and APC systems ■ 400mm or 500mm pallets with larg-

est work envelope in its class ■ Built for speed and long unattend-

ed running of parts. ■ Featuring - 80m (3,149 IPM) rapids ■ Chilled ball screws ■ 50HP great power & torque range ■ Rugged B-Axis with ball drive

technology ■ FANUC 31iMB and all motors and

drives for long term dependability ■ Excellent access to work piece

Demo: Aerospace ■ Commercial aircraft seat bracket ■ High speed machining ■ High mix, high volume ■ High volume removal rates ■ Utilizing palletized work ■ Extended tool capacity ■ 4+1 machining in a 4-Axis ma-

chine (KME Tombstone)

YBM Vi40Features and Benefits ■ Unique “Table-on-Table” structure.

Ideal for simultaneous 5 axis machining

■ 24 pallet stocker with Methods management system

■ 240 BBT40 matrix tool capacity with Methods management system

■ 20K RPM Yasda Big Plus 40 taper spindle with self adjusting preload

■ Accuracies (ISO230/2): X-0.0034 mm Y-0.0026mm Z-0.0046mm Conical circularity – 5.8μm

Demo: Aerospace ■ Nissan GTR ■ FCS Modular Clamping System

manual work-holding ■ Reduce set-up time ■ Heavily used in Mold industry ■ High speed 5-Axis contouring

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U600 5-AxisFeatures and Benefits ■ Reliable: FANUC 0iMF Control ■ 4+1 configuration ■ Ergonomically Friendly: dual oper-

ator doors, open interior, rotating pendant control

■ Economical: Includes chip conveyor, wash down hose and manual pulse generator

■ Efficient: 10,000 RPM DDS spindle, 24 tool ATC

■ Travels X-18” Y-20” Z-15.7” ■ A-40°~110° ■ C-360°

Demo: Aerospace ■ Aluminum Housing ■ Five-face machining ■ High metal removal rates ■ Milling, drilling and tapping ■ One set-up improves geometric

tolerances

VMP580 APC Features and Benefits ■ 85% Spindle Utilization:

Two position APC ■ Less Pitch Accuracy Error:

True C-frame construction with independent tables

■ Zero Load Time ■ Dual 4th Axis Capable ■ Travels X-22.8” Y-16.5” Z-21” ■ 1890 IPM Rapids

Demo: Energy ■ Steel Block & Aluminum Housing ■ Rapid Metal Removal ■ BBT40 ■ High Torque, High Horsepower ■ Air Blast Thru Spindle ■ Coolant Thru Spindle ■ Capabilities of pallet changer ■ High Speed Drilling/Tapping ¾ -10 ■ Versatility: Steel, aluminum, alloys

HV-800Features and Benefits ■ VMC Powerhouse:

30 HP direct drive spindle, box way Z-axis, roller guideways X-Y

■ Fastest VMC on the Market: 60m rapids, 1G acceleration

■ Unprecedented Value for Die Mold and 3-D Contouring

■ Travels X-31.5” Y-20” Z-20” ■ 2362 IPM Rapids

Demo: Die-Mold ■ Methods3D Mold Insert ■ 3-D Contouring ■ Surface Finish of 4.6 ra ■ Profile Accuracy of +/-0.0002” ■ Collaborative manufacturing be-

tween Additive and Subtractive manufacturing technologies

■ AICC II ■ Benchmark for 3-Axis

KMH300-A PC6Features and Benefits ■ Smaller footprint with 20HP Spindle ■ CAT40 Taper with 90 or 120 Tool

ATC system ■ Compact 6 pallet system with

load/unload station ■ 320mm pallets with 550 lbs. load

capacity ■ Long unattended production

needs with Pallet scheduling software

■ Chilled ball screws ■ B-Axis standard ■ FANUC Control, motors and drives

Demo: Aerospace ■ Steel Demo ■ KME 5-Axis ■ High torque & high HP machining ■ Small envelope ■ High mix, high volume ■ High volume removal rates ■ Utilizing palletized work ■ 4+1 machining in a 4-Axis ma-

chine (KME Tombstone) ■ Jergens cutting demo ■ Broken tool detection & redun-

dant tooling

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SV-350Features and Benefits ■ Decrease Set-ups ■ 26 tool magazine ■ Excellent Repeatability: Overlap-

ping design, roller cam technolo-gy (A+C)

■ Ease of Maintenance: No side access needed, drive assembly above work zone, center trough design

■ Travels X-13.8” Y-11.8” Z-9.8” ■ A-30°~120° ■ C-360°

Demo: Medical ■ Wrist Plate ■ Built-in 5-sided machining ■ 4 –Axis Simultaneous ■ Surface Finish ■ Balanced Tooling - under 2 grams

VB-1400 Features and Benefits ■ Machining the toughest applica-

tions: All box way construction, 2-speed gearbox, C-3 Class ball screws

■ High Rigidity: Finite analysis, struc-tural reinforcement and ribbing, 50 Taper

■ Travels X-55.1” Y-31.5” Z-27.6”

Demo: Energy/Die-Mold ■ High Feed Mill ■ High torque ■ High Metal Removal ■ Boring ■ Large diameter drilling ■ Indexable insert reaming ■ Fine finish burnishing ■ High metal removal drilling ■ Thread milling –no pilot hole ■ High feed milling vutters

FT30-M Features and Benefits ■ New MMT Product Introduction ■ Built in Korea ■ All Box Way ■ 45° Slant ■ 10” Chuck ■ BMT Milling Turret

FTC-150 Features and Benefits ■ Small footprint & compact design ■ Excellent surface finish:

slant bed, solid Meehanite® construction

■ Accuracy & repeatability: thermal stability & heat dissipation

■ Highest value in class ■ Max turning diameter 11.8” ■ Max turning length 13.2” ■ Bar capacity 2.0”

Demo: Firearms ■ Steel Choke Tube ■ Part requires strict requirement on

straightness ■ Highlighting ultra-fine surface

finishes ■ Threading ■ Knurling

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Extended Tool Pallet Cell Features and Benefits ■ Automation solution to increase

tool and pallet capacity of RoboDrill

■ Application-specific; customized solution can include 30 total tools or more

Additive Manufac-turing Build Plate Processing CellFeatures and Benefits ■ This cell is designed to process

build plates from Additive Manu-facturing processes

■ FANUC wire EDM adds additional features prior to partially segment-ing parts from the build plate

■ Robot unloads the build plate and then “Breaks” off the parts from the plate

■ Separated part is loaded in/out of FANUC RoboDrill for finish machining

■ Can also perform other second-ary processes such as cleaning, deburring, inspecting

■ Three jaw grippers available upon request

Multi-Machine EDM Cell Features and Benefits ■ EDM machines tend to have

long cycle time so sharing robot between multiple machines is a popular way to help justify auto-mation costs.

■ 1, 2, or up to 3 FANUC RoboCut wire EDM machines around a single robot

■ Robot M20iA/35M, max part weight up to 30 lbs., pallet and parts

■ Loading 3R, Erowa, or Hirschman pallets into/out of EDM Machine

■ Basic Job Scheduler software ■ 12 pallet rack for each machine

Methods offers automation products and solutions that help the customers’ bottom line, increase equipment utilization and lower the operating costs.

Advanced Automation OptionsAutomated processing offers the highest potential for increased productivity. Methods’ automation department has more than 30 automation engineers nationwide and provides highly innovative machine tool automation solutions. Methods automation group includes design engineers, control engineers, fluid engineers, integration/assembly engineers, field service/installation engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers and machinists.

The department quotes, engineers, assembles, tests, installs, trains, runs-off and implements all of their automation solutions. The automation department continually looks for ways to reduce costs and increase production as well as maintaining the quality of the end products. Methods automation is a complete solution for customers around the world.

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Nakamura & Feeler Automation Cell Features and Benefits ■ FANUC R2000iC/165F 6-axis

articulating arm robot loading 135 lbs. part to a Feeler VTL for 1st operation

■ Robot transfers part to Zeiss CMM for inspection

■ Robot transfers part to Nakamu-ra SC450 turning center for 2nd machining operation

■ Robot transfers part to Zeiss for final inspection

■ Automatic tool changing for 3 dif-ferent End Of Arm Tooling (EOAT) - Large suction cup for picking up the part - Grippers for picking up and moving part containers - Vision for part and container identification

M10iA/12SJob Shob CellFeatures and Benefits ■ This cell is a general purpose

cell which is designed for quick change over between jobs, but can also be easily configured for high production

■ Pre-Engineered automation solu-tion for the RoboDrill

■ Larger FANUC M10iA/12S robot ■ Longer reach and heavier pay-

load ■ Up to 10lbs. total of part weight,

50% more reach ■ 3 Standard infeed /outfeed

options ■ 1 drawer/ 2 drawer ■ 12” wide over/under conveyors ■ 5 pallet, pallet conveyor ■ 3 standard End of Arm Tool (EOAT)

options Two grippers (2jaws each) Three grippers (2 jaws each) Four grippers (2 Jaws each) Three jaw grippers available upon request

Deburring Cell Features and Benefits ■ Three robots working simulta-

neously to deburr a previously manufactured part

■ Two robots seamlessly exchanging product between each other to facilitate deburring of different features

■ Third robot transferring the part to a wash station

■ Air-knife being used to dry part ■ Modular configuration allows for

various processes including de-burring, cleaning, polishing, and inspecting

Bin Pick Twin Cell Features and Benefits ■ Twin Cell configuration comprised

of two FANUC RoboDrills ■ Reduced robot service time and

cost in non-auto door configu-ration

■ Small compact footprint ■ Part transfer on conveyors within

machine perimeter ■ FANUC LR Mate 200iD Robot with

7kg payload ■ FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7WP Wash-

proof mini robot ■ Highlighting an unstructured

infeed system ■ 3D Vision bin picking of slugs ■ Alternative Infeed Solutions

include: conveyors, pallet convey-or, drawers, twin drawer, bowl feeders

■ Adaptability through vision system, EOAT, and work-holding

■ Best fit for long, unattended run time

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700 SeriesFeatures and Benefits ■ Coated & un-coated parts ■ Mounting system for direct EDM

drilling machine to the inspection system without re-fixturing

■ 5 axes for inspection ■ Inspects100% of the holes on parts ■ Robust shop floor design ■ Specialized software tools well

suited to deal with burrs & splatter ■ Automaticreports: measurements,

statistics, images and other data ■ Fast and intuitive "operator

review" mode allows the operator to quickly revisit out-of-tolerance areas

■ Extended depth of field for opti-mal focus regardless of the part's geometry

Demo: Die Mold ■ Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) cooling

any hole inspection & slots ■ Presence verification ■ Measurement of Diameter / circu-

larity / Geometry ■ Location measurement

500 Series 3-Axis Features and Benefits ■ 20X, 50X, 100X Magnification ■ Multi-Operators at the same time ■ Utilizes same fixturing used on

traditional comparators ■ High resolution & high accuracy ■ Larger Field-of-View ■ No operator-dependent variations ■ Works directly with your existing

CAD data for comparisons ■ Automatic reports: measurements,

statistics, images and other data ■ Greater depth of field ■ Move without re-calibration ■ “CAD Auto-Align” tool ■ “CAD Auto Pass/Fail” tool

Demo: Gen2 ■ Inspection of Medical and

Aerospace parts showcasing the system’s unique advantages including:

■ Patented CAD Auto-Align™ ■ Patented CAD Auto Pass/Fail™

tools ■ No Mylars needed

Magnification(Single mag.) Gen1™ Gen2™

5X 5.91 6.4110X 3.92 4.2020X 2.10 2.3540X 1.05 1.1750X 0.64 0.74

100X 0.26 0.28

Field-Of-View (diagonal, in inches)

HSC 600 Features and Benefits ■ Travels:

X-650mm Y-550mm Z-400mm ■ 3 & 5 axis (5axis shown) ■ Heidenhain TNCi 530 Control ■ Hard milling and electrode ma-

chining in one ■ Graphite Dust Collection with

Keller System ■ Features tool holder, electrode

holder and pallet changing systems

■ Available chip management and coolant management

Demo: Die Mold ■ High Speed Milling ■ Electrode machining for the

exeron 312 CNC sinker ■ Full 5-Axis capability ■ Dust collection by Keller ■ Erowa tooling for work holding of

electrodes ■ Made in Germany

XD20VFeatures and Benefits ■ Front and back machining for

lower cycle time ■ FANUC 32i-B control ■ 10K RPM Main Spindle, 8K RPM

Sub-spindle ■ 9-Axis machine, B-Axis capable ■ Built for high volume production ■ 26 tool stations ■ Compact foot print ■ Numerous accessibility panels ■ Programmable pneumatic ejector

system ■ Heavier weight presents rigid and

stable processing ■ Off-center machining capable on

front and back work ■ Standard options: Work Light, Parts

conveyor

Demo: Job Shop/Medical ■ Hard steel B-Axis Cylinder ■ Use of B-Axis for angular holes ■ Showcasing milling capabilities ■ Utilization of all 9 axes ■ Thru-coolant tooling for high pres-

sure capabilities

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MultiJet Printing Uses a print head technology to de-posit either photo-curable plastic resin or casting wax materials layer by layer

Features and Benefits ■ Easy post processing ■ Melting wax support material en-

ables more geometric freedom ■ Micro-fine detail resolution ■ 5 yr warranty industrial grade print

heads

Demo: Die Mold ■ Injection Mold Insert ■ Material: VisiJet M3-X ■ Printer: ProJet 3600 ■ Print time: 7 hours (tray of 2 parts) ■ Fine detail features ■ Smooth surface finish

Demo: Durometer Wheel ■ Material: VisiJet Rigid White and

Elastomeric Black ■ Printer: ProJet 5600 ■ Print time: 11 hours (16 parts/Tray) ■ Ability to blend materials ■ Single part has Varying durome-

ters & Full motion assemblies

StereolithographyA process that prints product by selectively curing photosensitive resin with an ultraviolet laser

Features and Benefits ■ Industry-best accuracy and

precision ■ 29 micron layer thickness ■ Minimal stair-stepping ■ 4000 DPI resolution / 0.006 mm

spot resolution ■ Best surface quality ■ Broad range of materials ■ Cost-efficient scale-Up ■ Lowest unit cost production

Demo: Automotive ■ Engine Block (QuickCast) ■ Material: VisiJet SL Clear ■ Printer: ProJet 7000 ■ Layer thickness: 50 µm ■ Print time: 11.5 hours ■ Thin-walled, honeycomb structure ■ High-resolution edge definition


ProJet5600 ProJet 3600

Selective Laser Sintering Uses a CO2 to selectively fuse pow-dered thermoplastic

Features and Benefits ■ Precision counter rotating roller

system creates strong dense parts with smooth surfaces

■ Automated powder recovery, blending and delivery back to the printer

■ Unprecedented material effi-ciency

■ Best resolution, surface finish and-edge definition in the industry

Demo: Aerospace ■ Injection Mold Insert ■ Application: Boeing F-18 Duct ■ Material: DuraForm PA ■ Printer: ProX 500 ■ Print time: 12 hours ■ Lightweight design ■ Superior rigidity ■ Single-piece (replaces assembly)

Direct Metal Printing A powder bed process that produc-es parts by selectively melting the alloy layer by layer using a fiber laser

Features and Benefits ■ Industry’s best surface finish ■ Exceptional material properties ■ Unmatched precision ■ Sealed powder loading and

recycling ■ Industry’s most customizable oper-

ating parameters

Demo: Medical ■ Application: Acetabular Hip Cup ■ Material: CoCr ■ Printer: ProX 200 ■ Build Time: 8 hours (plate of 4

parts) ■ 3D-modeled surface texturing ■ Advanced osseointegration ■ Multiple parts numbers in single

build

ProX DMP 200

ProX 500

ProJet 7000

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Mark Two Features and Benefits ■ Materials: Onyx, Carbon Fiber,

Fiberglass, Kevlar®, Nylon ■ 320mm x 132mm x 154mm build

volume w/ 100 μm layer resolution ■ Industries: automotive, aerospace,

custom manufacturing, functional prototyping and design

■ Workhorse reliability from CAD to strong, stiff reinforced parts

■ Eiger Software for intelligent slicing

Demo: Tooling Fixture ■ Application: NTY-3 gripper fingers ■ Material: Onyx with carbon fiber ■ Printer: Mark Two ■ Build Time: 12 hours ■ Low-cost, next day tooling

Demo: Production ■ Application: brake lever ■ Material: Onyx with Kevlar fiber ■ Printer: Mark Two ■ Build Time: 5 hours ■ High-strength, lightweight parts ■ Low-cost, next day delivery ■ In-process insert assembly

Mark X7Features and Benefits ■ Supports all Markforged materials:

Onyx, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Kevlar®, Nylon

■ 2X print area, 2.5X print volume of Mark Two

■ 50μm layer resolution ■ In-process laser inspection ■ On-board camera for remote

monitoring ■ Eiger software


RoboMark Features and Benefits ■ Max Part Size 25.5” x 25.5” ■ All-in-one FANUC LRMATE 200iD

integrated with Laser Marking Sta-tion for fully automated marking

■ Meets high volume or high-mix/low volume marking applications

■ Custom configurations available based on process requirements

■ Drawer style infeed/ outfeed solu-tion for customizable part pallets

■ Wattages 20, 30, 50, 75 and 100 watt pulsed (based on part mate-rial specified)

Compact EliteFeatures and Benefits ■ Fiber Laser ■ Fast simple marking ■ Max part size 25.5” x 25.5”x12” ■ Wattages 20, 30, 50, 75 and 100

watt pulsed (based on part mate-rial specified)

Demo ■ Multi-tool Laser Engraved

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FC44 Features and Benefits ■ Model sizes from 2’x2’ to 5’x12’ ■ Small footprint ■ Cuts metal up to 1” thickness ■ Automation-ready ■ High detail, fine cutting applica-

tions ■ Target market users bridging the

gap between fabrication, EDM, and machine parts

■ High accuracies / small cutting widths


Contura AKTIVFeatures and Benefits ■ Robust and Precise ■ Computer Aided Accuracy ■ Ceramic Glass Scales ■ Low Thermal Expansion ■ 1.5µm Accuracy

Demo: Medical / Die Mold ■ Insert / Bone Plate ■ Scanning of Free Form Surfaces for

Profile Measurements

Contura RDSFeatures and Benefits ■ Articulating Probe with 2.5° Incre-

ments ■ Robust and Precise ■ Computer Aided Accuracy ■ Ceramic Glass Scales ■ Low Thermal Expansion ■ 1.7µm Accuracy

Demo: Automotive ■ 3D Printed Engine Block ■ Articulating Probe for Complete

Part Access

Duramax Features and Benefits ■ CMM Technology on Production

Floor ■ Replaces Hard Gauges ■ Scanning and Single-point mea-

suring ■ 20”x20”x20” Measuring Volume ■ Space Saving Design ■ 2.4µm Accuracy

Demo ■ Aluminum Housing ■ Palletizing for High Volume

Production

3130

O-Inspect 322 Features and Benefits ■ DISCOVERY Telecentric Zoom Lens ■ Adaptive Illumination System ■ VAST-XXT Scanning Sensor for True

3D Measurements ■ Calypso Software ■ Optional Rotary Table and White

Light Sensor ■ 1.6µm Accuracy

Demo: Laser Cutting ■ Non-contact measuring


Accura IIFeatures and Benefits ■ Multi-Sensor Capability ■ New XTR Sensor ■ VAST Navigator for High Speed

Measuring ■ Optional High Dynamic Option ■ 1.2µm Accuracy

Demo ■ Aluminum Housing ■ High Precision ■ High Speed Measuring of Large

Bore Diameters ■ XTR Probe Allows Measuring from

All 5 Side

Founded in 1958, Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has become a leading supplier of precision machine tools, 3D printing solutions, automation, and accessories. Methods provides extensive applications engineering support, installation, parts, service, and training through a network of large state-of-the-art technology centers and distribution network throughout North America.

Methods 3D integrates 3D printing with traditional subtractive manufacturing and offers the most advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and manufacturing solutions on the market today.

UNMATCHED SERVICEFrom preventative maintenance to spindle repair, Methods’ knowledgeable, dedicated service team provides installations, repairs, training, and phone support. With over 75 service personnel strategically located throughout the US, Methods service can deliver the quickest of response times.

UNRIVALED PARTS SUPPORTMethods is a one stop supplier with the expertise and inventory to keep businesses running 24/7. The parts distribution center is 16,000 square feet and maintains a $25 million dollar inventory, making it one of the largest parts inventories in North America. The extensive parts department inventory insures an impressive 90% same day fill rate for critical parts orders.

Our network of eight Regional Offices/Technical Centers strategically located across North America put part/service, machining demonstrations, automation/applications engineers, and intensive training in close proximity to you.

Sales and Technical Centers from Coast to Coast

■ Boston ■ Charlotte ■ Chicago ■ Detroit ■ Los Angeles ■ Memphis ■ Phoenix ■ San Francisco

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURINGIt is expected that by 2025 there will be 2 million jobs in manufacturing. As part of Manufacturing Day, our exhibit will showcase over 50 of the latest machines, controls, and automation technologies that students can expect to encounter as they pursue their STEM careers.

Our portfolio of CNC Lathes, Vertical Machining Centers, Multi-tasking Machining Centers, Wire EDM, metal and plastic Additive Manufacturing, and CMM equipment will be staffed by members of the Methods workforce, who can share their industry knowledge and experiences with your students.

We welcome any student – young or young at heart – to join us as we do our part to inspire the next generation of skilled workers in Manufacturing.

GUEST SPEAKER

Greg JonesVice President of Smart Force Development, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology

STUDENT DAYOCT. 6, 8AM-2PM

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