Page 37: of Marine News Magazine (August 2024)

36 38

performance of our existing one over commercial and military shipbuilding the time while eliminating hot work. the past seven years,” a Baker Industries sectors,” the spokesperson said. The company recently revealed it has spokesperson told Marine News. earned additional Naval Sea Systems “The EMCO MECOF Powermill Command (NAVSEA) approval for

Viega Earns Additional

HP5 gantry machining centers are press connect ? ttings (PCF) that can

NAVSEA Approval equipped to enhance precision and Viega’s systems provide consistent, be used on U.S. Navy aircraft carri- ef? ciency. The machines feature large reliable connections in a fraction of ers. Following previous approvals for envelopes with axis travels of about 26 x 13 x 5 feet, making them ideal for

Viega handling large-scale machining tasks like those often required by shipbuild- ers. They are out? tted with two inter- changeable heads: a 6,000-rpm univer- sal head and a 12,000-rpm high-speed head, both of which offer automatic head-changing capabilities. This versa- tility enables the machines to tackle a wide range of complex machining op- erations with high precision.

“The Heidenhain TNC 640 HSCI controls provide several advantages, in- cluding versatility, high-speed contour- ing control for improved surface quality and accuracy, integrated dynamic colli- sion monitoring for enhanced safety and reliability, and an intuitive user interface that simpli? es complex ma- chining processes. They also allow us to volumetrically calibrate the Powermills quickly using Accuracy for Machines (AfM) software and an API laser track- er, increasing the accuracy of the ma- chines and assisting in diagnostics for upcoming maintenance projects. Over- all, the controls ensure that the Pow-

Viega ermills deliver consistent and reliable performance, making them a valuable addition to our machining arsenal.”

The machines will support produc- tion of large, high-precision parts for a variety of applications—including hulls, structural assemblies, propul- sion systems, payload systems, and more—as well as tooling and ? xtures used in assembly. “By leveraging these advanced machines, we can ensure faster project completion times and maintain the highest quality stan- dards, which are critical for the de- manding requirements of both the www.marinelink.com MN 37|