Archive for the ‘Swiss Screw Machines’ Category

KSI Swiss adds a You Tube Channel

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

KSI has added a YouTube channel for videos of our machines.   Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/ksiswiss

 

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KSI Swiss provides the highest quality world-class Swiss Style Automatic CNC Lathes that can be offered. KSI Swiss, in partnership with machine tool builder HJM Automation, is the only American owned provider of this type of machine tool. KSI is a family operated company located in Minnesota. You will not find a better value anywhere. The KSI Swiss machines are known for their ‘more’ factor, more mass, more rigidity, more tools, more stroke, more thrust, more gripping force, more included options, more training, more room, etc. Put our machine against any competition, and you will see that what we have to offer, is the best value on the market.  We listen carefully to what our customers say, and use their feedback to help make our products better.  We’re constantly striving to improve our products, as well as add new products as demand rises.

 

Profile of KSI SQC Series Standard Offering

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

1 8 2012 6 57 04 PM Profile of KSI SQC Series Standard Offering

• Rugged one piece 6,600 lb. Bed casting
• Increased size tool stand for heavy cutting and better finishes
• Precision THK ball screws
• THK/Starr linear guides
• All NSK bearings
• Fanuc 18 ITB dual path control
• All Fanuc electronics and motors
• Ethernet ready
• Neat compact cabinet contains all cables, sensors, coolant tank
• Easy access doors and covers
• Manual pulse generator (MPG)
• Mechanically driven rotary guide bushing
• (9) Live Mill/Drill Tools
• Full C Axis Main Spindle
• Full C Axis Sub Spindle
• Driven tools for the back-end working are mounted to the base casting which allows for heavier cutting while simultaneously machining on the Main & Sub spindle eliminating vibrations
• (5) Position Y Axis Tool block
• Bar feed interface
• Parts catcher
• Dual pump coolant system
• Parts conveyo

KSI Swiss Screw Machines

Monday, September 19th, 2011

KSI HAS ROOM KSI Swiss Screw Machines Custom Build  SQC Series

At KSI Swiss, we are constantly driven to re-evaluate our
products and determine how we might improve upon them.
Refinements are sometimes made in direct response to
the changing demands of the marketplace, or as a result of
internal insight. Very often, though, some of our best product
enhancements are inspired by valuable customer feedback.
We do our best to anticipate our customers’ needs, but there
are times when specific machine configurations or options are
required. We have prepared for these situations by building a
great deal of flexibility into our manufacturing process, thereby
enabling us to provide custom-built solutions that meet our
customers’ exact specifications. Contact your KSI Swiss
Representative for details about our Custom Build Program.

Manufacturer Training For Machine Tools

Monday, August 29th, 2011

fryer 5 axis Manufacturer Training For Machine Tools

We have listened to many excuses by new customers for not taking advantage of training offered by the OEM. For example, the flights and hotel cost are too expensive or I can’t have one of my most valuable employees away from the shop for that long. Well, factory training can be scheduled so it won’t interrupt daily workflow, your employee obtains crucial knowledge and spends time with factory personnel that have operated the machine you just purchased.  Just think, when he has a problem he now has a factory friend he can contact.   That may save you down time and repair costs down the road.  Take the training it’s a great investment.

Caldwell Machinery Manufacturers provide training for the following machine lines:

  • Jet Edge
  • Strippit
  • ONA EDM
  • KSI Swiss Machines
  • IWM Water Jets
  • Fryer, Mills and Lathes
  • Ecotech Grinders
  • AV Water Jet
  • Hansvedt EDM
  • Pullmax, Punch Press
  • AKS  Plasma

KSI Swiss Partner — Hangsterfer’s Cutting Oils

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

7 17 2011 7 08 30 PM KSI Swiss Partner      Hangsterfer’s Cutting Oils

Hangsterfers – Hangsterfer’s Cutting Oils are recognized by Swiss Style Screw machine manufacturers around the world. Hard Cuts have improved tool life and surface qualities by as much as 300%! In addition to the lubricity provided at the cutting zone, our cutting oils provide excellent lubrication for the machine’s slides, guide bushings, bearings, and spindles.

KSI – Hangsterfer’s Coupon: (download pdf here)

 

KSI Swiss School

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Staying Competitive is hard, we understand.  Which is why KSI Swiss has developed the KSI School for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced training to allow your machinists the opportunity to take their skills to the next level.

Programming a CNC Swiss can be a daunting task.  Investing in your programming and setup could mean the difference between being down and out, or being pound for pound the best.

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With our proven experience, we will train you and your machining operators to make wise programming, and machine setup decisions that will result in less changeover time, and more efficient programming, which means more profits for your company.

Example of class:

Operator Training Class:

1. Swiss Theory
2. Machine Layout
3. Machine Operations
4. Adjusting Guide Bushings and Collets
5. Changing Tools
6. Adjusting Offsets
7. Barload Operations
8. Chip Control
9. Measurement Tools
10. Print Reading Introduction
11. Trouble Codes

 

KSI Screw Machines Partners with Esprit CNC Software

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

4 16 2011 9 04 47 AM KSI Screw Machines Partners with Esprit CNC SoftwareKSI Swiss is proud to partner with Esprit  for CNC  software  systems.

ESPRIT is a high-performance, full-spectrum, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for a full range of machine tool applications.

• 2 – 5 axis milling
• 2 – 22 axis turning
• 2 – 5 axis wire EDM
• Multitasking mill-turn machining
• B-axis machine tools
• High-speed 3- and 5-axis machining

OEM-endorsed ESPRIT drives machine tools in over 15,000 shops across the globe, and is available in more than 15 languages from over 200 resellers. Comprehensive in its ability to handle today’s most advanced machines, ESPRIT satisfies even the most demanding programmers and machining applications. ESPRIT is preferred by CNC programmers worldwide, in every advanced manufacturing sector — from medical to aerospace. ESPRIT is the right choice for programmers, manufacturers, and machinists looking to fully exploit their machine tool investment and enjoy the unparalleled freedom of advanced productivity.


9,000 Lbs of Muscle – The KSI Swiss Screw Machine

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

SQX 38 9,000 Lbs of Muscle   The KSI Swiss Screw Machine

KSI machines are known for their More Factor: more mass, more power, more tools, more stroke, more thrust, more gripping force, and more room. Designed to achieve maximum productivity within the tightest tolerances, the KSI Swiss SQC weighs in at just over 9,000 pounds (4,082 kg), making them the heaviest of any comparable Swiss-type on the market. Much of this weight can be attributed to the extremely rigid and stable base casting and toolstand, which helps to reduce vibration and provide the thermal stability critical to maintaining tight tolerances on workpieces. Combine its superior strength with powerful Fanuc motors, the highest-quality electronics, and the most complete standard features package of any machine in its class, and it becomes clear that KSI automatics have the power and flexibility to tackle the most comprehensive and demanding Swiss applications.

WHEN THE REAL WORK STARTS  IT IS TIME FOR THE BEAST

One of the most common complaints we hear about Swiss-types is the lack of interior room available for setup. We know that a dark, cramped space is not the ideal working environment for anyone. So, we responded by engineering the cabinet of our CNC automatics to be as spacious as possible within the machine’s minimal footprint. All our models feature large doors, access panels, and ample lighting to afford operators maximum accessibility and visibility during setup and retooling.

A proven track record and  a moneymaker for you :  KSI  Swiss.

Did You Know? KSI Swiss Screw Machine

Friday, March 18th, 2011

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A little background: FANUC had its beginnings as part of Fujitsu developing numerical controls (NCs) and servo systems.

The company name is an acronym for Fujitsu Automatic Numerical Control. In 1972, the Computing Control Division became independent and FANUC Ltd was established.

KSI  Swiss Machines  use the FANUC   18i TB  dual path control.

KSI Swiss “Join the Family”

Friday, March 4th, 2011

7 22 2010 5 06 48 PM KSI Swiss  Join the Family

KSI Swiss provides the highest quality world-class Swiss Style Automatic CNC Lathes that can be offered. KSI Swiss, in partnership with machine tool builder HJM Automation, is the only American owned provider of this type of machine tool. KSI is a family operated company located in Minnesota. You will not find a better value anywhere. The KSI Swiss machines are known for their ‘more’ factor, more mass, more rigidity, more tools, more stroke, more thrust, more gripping force, more included options, more training, more room, etc. We’re constantly striving to improve our products, as well as add new products as demand rises.

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