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What: JIMTOF 2008 — 24th Japan International Machine Tool Fair
When: October 30-November 4
Where: Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan
Shigiya Stand: #E2020 in the East Hall 2

Wide Range of Technology on Tap for JIMTOF

The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2008) brings together in one place many machines and pieces of equipment so you can see, compare and make informed choices. As in past years, a full complement of cutting-edge CNC grinders will greet visitors to the Shigiya Stand (#E2020 in the East Hall 2).

Shigiya will introduce the newest member of the GAC series of compact angular cylindrical grinders at JIMTOF. The GACL20.20 provides a flexible, cost-effective alternative for all production lines. It boasts the smallest footprint and fastest speed in the GAC series. Shigiya developed the grinder to occupy less room on the manufacturing floor. The space-efficient design is deal for new shop construction or locations where limited floor area restricts equipment expansions.

The GACL20.20 incorporates a newly developed, high-speed linear motor and hydrostatic slideway technology. It is extremely adaptable to operations where individual precision components are produced. It is equally well suited to small- and large-series grinding.

The GPES30.25 CNC eccentric pin/polygon grinder offers a new "Radius traverse" function that expands grinding capabilities. The GPES30.25 provides simultaneous 2-axis control of the wheelhead feed (X-axis) and the work spindle rotation (C-axis), while the control of the table feed (Z-axis) allows oscillation and traverse grinding.

Shigiya will display the GAE30.25, another model from the angular cylindrical grinder lineup. The GAE30.25 is noted for high efficiency and high accuracy on the mass-production line. This small angular cylindrical grinder provides simultaneous dual-axis control of the angle head wheelhead (X-axis) and table traverse (Z-axis) type.

The GPXII 30.60, an ultra-precision CNC cylindrical grinder designed for work in the field of nanometrics, also will be exhibited. The GPXII 30.60 delivers simultaneous 2-axis control of the plain wheelhead (X-axis) and table traverse (Z-axis) type. Its ability to produce ultra-high precision on workpieces is made possible thanks to closed-loop control provided by a static pressure slide and optical scale, combined with thorough measures to prevent thermal deformation.