Jones & Shipmans Suprema cylindrical grinding machine
Article Type: Aerospace Technology From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 81, Issue 1
The Suprema (Figure 4) is a one piece Tee Bed’ designed, robustly constructed, cylindrical grinder that can accommodate one off, batch, or high-volume production. Direct coupled digital servo motors and rotary encoders from GE-Fanuc, ensure geometric accuracy, while the machine benefits from Jones& Shipman’s proprietary software that removes the requirement for operators to input code, instead providing a highly flexible icon-based user interface. Built around a GE-Fanuc Touchscreen the Easy Control system is said to reduce the need for operator training and dramatically cuts set-up and changeover time.
Full manual control of the Suprema is also straightforward and intuitive due to the machine’s twin membrane panel controls. The left-hand panel contains the Z-axis manual control via a Hand Pulse Generator (HPG), together with the touchscreen display panel and ancillary controls. The right-hand panel has a similar HPG and digital read out for X-axis control.
The modular configuration of the Suprema designed using the latest 3D CAD technology, has allowed Jones & Shipman to offer the machine with a comprehensive range of options and additions to suit the most demanding user requirements. The Suprema incorporates a Universal Wheelhead and has a grinding capacity of 300 × 650 mm between centres.
Models are also available in 1 and 1.5 m table capacities. Whilst this model with its universal wheelhead allows for internal and external grinding, plain straight approach and angle head options are also available; all achieved with very low-capital outlay, ensuring fast payback for users.
Commenting on the Suprema, Mike Duignan, Sales and Marketing director for Jones & Shipman, said: “The Suprema is one of our best selling machines, offering precision at a highly competitive price level. Like all of our machine ranges, here in the UK it benefits from local access to our sales and technical support centre. Our grinding experts and software team can provide invaluable guidance on operating software, and on getting the best from our machines.”
Details available from: Jones & Shipman – Holroyd, Jones &Shipman Precision Limited, Tel.: +44 (0) 116 201 3000, Fax: +44 (0) 116 201 3002, E-mail: mike.duignan@jonesshipman.com, web site: www.JonesShipman.com
