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Methods Machine Tools, Inc., (Sudbury, MA) has debuted a series of high-performance Feeler vertical machining centers incorporating extensive engineering input from Methods. "The rugged, reliable Feeler VMC line is now further enhanced with design and engineering by Methods," says Paul Hurtig, Feeler product manager, Methods Machine Tools, Inc. Feeler machines are manufactured by Taiwan's Fair Friend Group (FFG), one of the world's largest machine-tool builders with major manufacturing operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, and the U.S.

August 3, 2010

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Methods Machine Tools, Inc., (Sudbury, MA) has debuted a series of high-performance Feeler vertical machining centers incorporating extensive engineering input from Methods. "The rugged, reliable Feeler VMC line is now further enhanced with design and engineering by Methods," says Paul Hurtig, Feeler product manager, Methods Machine Tools, Inc. Feeler machines are manufactured by Taiwan's Fair Friend Group (FFG), one of the world's largest machine-tool builders with major manufacturing operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, and the U.S.

The Feeler HV-Series VMCs, including HV-800 and HV-1000 models, offer high-performance machining featuring 1G x axis acceleration and 1.9-second tool-change time in 800-mm or 1,000-mm x-axis travels. Roller guideways are on the x and y axes. A 15,000-rpm, 30-HP direct-drive, 40-taper spindle, Fanuc 18i-MB Control with 4th Axis preparation, and 30-tool automatic tool changer are standard.

The Feeler VB-Series VMCs are heavy-duty boxway machines featuring a high-torque, two-stage gearbox and spindles from 15-30 HP, available in 40 or 50 taper. X-axis travels range from 900-2000 mm, y-axis travels range from 610-1000 mm, and z-axis travels are from 600-800 mm. A 30-tool automatic tool changer and Fanuc Oi-MD control are standard.

The Feeler VMP-Series features 10,000-rpm spindles ranging from 15-25 HP. The VMP-580 machine is available in an APC pallet changer version. Machines feature linear guideways on x and y axes and boxways on the z axis. X-axis travels range from 580-1100 mm, y-axis travels range from 420-610 mm and z-axis travels are from 510-600 mm. The VMP-580 machine features a 24-tool automatic tool changer and the VMP-800 and VMP-1100 use a 30-tool automatic tool changer. A FANUC Oi-MD control is standard on the VMP-Series machines. —[email protected]

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