Grob Systems 5-axis machining system demonstration will highlight challenging applications

Grob Systems Inc. will demonstrate its compact G350 Generation 2 universal machining centre for aerospace, medical, and die/mold machining applications at IMTS 2022. The U.S.-made machines can include advanced automation for increased productivity.

The machine on display will include a dynamic rotary table with a 200-RPM B axis with infinite rotation, and a maximum rotation of 360 degrees in the A axis. It is equipped with a Siemens 840D sl control, 16,000-RPM spindle, 117-tool holding capacity, and an HSK-A63 tool interface. It also will feature a pyramid fixture holding three parts at once—one each for aerospace, medical, and mold.

Multiple machining demonstrations will be held throughout each day, and three applications will be highlighted:

1. An aerospace IBR/blisk segment machined from titanium will showcase the ability to rough and finish on the same machine for high-precision results.
2. A medical bone plate machined from titanium also will demonstrate the ability to rough and finish on the same machine to produce a complete part in one setup.
3. An injection mold machined out of P20 mold steel with many adjoining part features will showcase high machine accuracy for smooth surface blending.