Advanced Technology for Machining BIG Parts at IMTS 2024
Soraluce, Geminis, Ibarmia and Momentum all at IMTS 2024
Here are some highlights of the advanced manufacturing technology demonstrated along the prestigious FRONT ROW of IMTS, by SELECT. The BIG machine line-up included a Soraluce SAD40 traveling column multitasking mill, a Geminis GT5i large-capacity multitasking lathe, an Ibarmia THC12 twin-pallet 5-axis universal multitasking machining centers and a Momentum MVL-15iM-SR vertical turning lathe with milling capabilities and the all-new Super Ram.
Select Machining Technologies
Size Matters... That's why Select Machining Technologies has partnered with globally recognized brands of CNC machine tools designed and engineered for machining large, complex components, to bring advanced manufacturing solutions to American manufacturers' BIGGEST machining challenges.
We distribute this technology through our network of industry-leading full-service distributors; Morris, Hartwig, Gosiger, and Arizona CNC.
By combining advanced manufacturing technology with support from the industry's most knowledgeable and trusted distribution channel, we're ready to take on your Biggest, Tallest, Longest, Widest, Heaviest and most complex machining challenges.
Momentum Lathe Turning Large Parts for Off Shore Oil Exploration in Texas
“The Momentum MVL-16M lathe’s 63-inch chuck, 78-inch max turning diameter, and 63-inch max turning height gives Fabcorp the ability to perform full mill/turn work,” states Oscar Hernandez, Plant Manager at Fabcorp. “We've turned up to 3/8s, radial cuts on tough materials and have no complaints, the machine pushes it with the 75 horsepower main spindle.”
Stronger, Faster and more Efficient, ZVH Moving Column Machining Centers
The most powerful machine of its kind, the 6th generation IBARMIA Z Series moving column multitasking machining center is now Stronger, Faster and more Efficient for an even bigger ROI.
• 30% faster acceleration on the traveling column reducing cycle times
• 10% faster tool changes reducing cycle times on complex parts
• 20% increased workspace for machining larger components
Milling, Threading, Turning and Grinding Components Complete on a SORALUCE
Coffin Turbo Pump has realized a 35% to 40% reduction in machining time by CNC milling, threading, turning and grinding in their new SORALUCE TAM 25 multitasking machining center. The SORALUCE machining center is the single largest investment made in their plant in over 20 years.
“It’s a game changer” - Jim Kinneary, President and CEO
Introducing the GEMINIS GM9i Multi-Process Turning Center
In this machine walkaround video, Doug Schulte, aka the Machine Tool Google, goes over the features of a Geminis GM9i Multi-Process Turning Center on the factory floor in Spain, before being shipped to a US based steel mill. Doug shares many of the design features that were developed specifically for the machinist, to provide easy, safe access to oversized parts being machined.
FIBA Industries Boosts Productivity with Soraluce Multitasking Machine
Enjoy this interview with Matt Sprogna, Director of Operations at FIBA Industries in Littleton, MA to learn how they've increased productivity on large storage vessels / tanks with the recent addition of a Soraluce FLP 14000 floor-type milling, boring, multitasking machining center