UNISIG grows its U.S. manufacturing operations

UNISIG is expanding. The machine tool maker has increased the capacity of its U.S. manufacturing operations with a new Okuma machine. This addition is a large double-column machine, which rapidly processes the complex components that go into the company’s large-sized deep-hole drilling systems.

Made by OKUMA, the MCR-A5CII-35x100 double-column machining center features multiple heads that allow it to process five sides of a large part in a single setup. As a result, UNISIG is able to manufacture high quality components for its systems in less time and at a reduced cost than if it were to use a traditional vertical machine.

According to Anthony Fettig, CEO at UNISIG, the MCR-A5CII-35x100 further advances UNISIG’s engineering capabilities and productivity levels as the company continues to grow due to increased demand for its deep-hole drilling systems. “This machine allows us to keep semi-finished part production in-house and decreases labor intensive finishing work.”

Overall, UNISIG continuously looks for new ways to optimize its operations to support the evolving technology demands of its customers in industries that include aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and moldmaking.

“While our world-class team of experts are the visionaries behind our products, we rely on the best possible technology to help bring our precision deep-hole drilling systems to life,” Mr. Fettig said. “By investing in new production equipment, such as the OKUMA machine, we can reduce our set-up times, improve throughput and minimize costly production errors—all of which bring added value to our customers.”

The MCR-A5CII-35x100 is a high-speed machining center with compact auto loading/unloading attachments for true 5-sided machining. The machine’s solid, highly rigid double-column construction helps UNISIG achieve the tight part tolerances that are required for its large systems.

The OKUMA machine has a 118" x 394" table, 61-ton weight capacity and a 6,000-rpm 50-taper spindle for rapid production of large parts. To ensure the safe, efficient handling of the parts, the MCR-A5CII-35x100 incorporates a Konecranes^® 50-ton bridge-style crane with a 40-foot span and 17'1" clearance. This variable speed crane is operated by radio control.

To prepare for installation of the new machine, UNISIG modified its production facility to include a deep, specially engineered foundation that weighs 650 tons and has helical piers in the ground that will support the combined weight of the machine and the 50-ton crane.

For more information, visit www.UNISIG.com.