andi cnc routers - Akhurst Machinery
WHY CHOOSE ANDERSON DYNAMIC 8-POSITION TOOL CHANGER Heavy duty steel and aluminum Dynamic Tool Changer allows for tool change above the start point of routing operation. This saves considerable time as the head does not have to move to then end of the axis to pick up the tool.
DYNAMIC 8-POSITION TOOL CHANGER Andi us an industrial Benz boring head which includes 10 vertical spindles, a grooving saw unit which rotates 0o and 90o, and two horizontal spindles which also rotate 0o and 90o. Benz is a renowned German manufacturing company,
which is known for their high precision boring heads and aggregates.
HEAVY-DUTY BALL SCREW All Andi CNC Routers us a precision ground ball screw drive on the X and Y axis. Being precision ground rather than rolled, the Anderson ballscrew will maintain its accuracy, which in CNC machining is a necessity. The precision ballscrew is equipped with an anti-backlash ballnut for increased accuracy. The heavier ball screw reduces vibration that can severely reduce tool life and provide poor finish quality. INDUSTRIAL CNC CONROLLER Anderson use FANUC industrial CNC controllers on all of their machines. The FANUC is the most reliable controller available on the market. Some other builders use a PC controller which is more susceptible to the 3 dangers of CNC controls: DUST, NOISE, & VIBRATION. All of these factors reek havoc on CNC controls and can cause major malfunction in NC programs. The new “i” series controls have increased program storage capacity, faster machining speeds, and have become more user friendly.
HEAVY-DUTY BOX WAYS On all Exxact series, Anderson use heavy-duty box ways for all X and Y-axis movements. The box way combined with the tank-type roller bearing provides the most stable transition for all moving parts. The tank-style bearing which rides on the box way provides more positive contact as there is more surface area in contact with the way. Many other builders use linear guide rails, which are not as sturdy as the industrial box ways. With the linear guide system you do not have as much bearing contact with the way which provides more opportunity for vibration. ELECTROSPINDLE Anderson use a heavy-duty 10HP electrospindle as standard on all of their machines. Anderson have their own spindle testing faciliy which put each spindle through rigorous testing before being accepted for their machines. This drastically reduces the likelihood of spindle malfunction. No other builder goes to the extent that Anderson does in maintaining spindle quality.
LUBRICATION Spindle and table lubrication is done through the use of air-oil-mist lubrication, which is the undisputed best method of lubrication available of the market. This provides an immediate and consisten flow of lubrication to all major moving parts. In addition, it forces the contaminated oil out. Oil lubrication, which is used by many other builders, does not supply an immediate flow of lubrication to the spindle upon spindle and machine start-up. This can cause detrimental wear to these very important areas of the machine. Anderson's AIR-OIL-MIST lubrication system provides a consistent amount of lubrication for the ultimate protection of the major wear parts of the machine. VACUUM TABLE All Anderson machines come standard with a heavy-duty phenolic machine table. The phenolic bed is machined completely by the router so as to provide a perfectly aligned machining surface. Phenolic has an advantage over aluminum, as it is a denser material that will not flex under the full force of the vacuum and is not affected by change in surrounding temperature. The phenolic bed also has the advantage that is can be re-machined if a programming error occurs where the cutter goes into the bed. Underneath the phenolic bed there is a large plenum or air chamber that runs throughout the table that ultimately provides the best possible atmosphere for vacuum holddown.
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
HEAVY DUTY MACHINE CONSTRUCTION The basic construction of the Anderson machine frame is made up of massive welded steel bases with heavy-duty reinforcements for superior strength and rigidity. This machine structure resists high levels of vibration, which ensures high quality output. When the machine base is manufactured Anderson grind and mill the face where the ways sit. This is done on a large milling machine to ensure each way support is extremely level and accurate. When mounting the bridge supports, the top of the support is machined to ensure parallelism. Other builders use shims to level their bridge, which can cause vibration as the shims move out of position. Z-AXIS COUNTERBALANCE Anderson use a pneumatic cylinder counter balance system to provide stable and reliable counter balance for the spindle. This is a superior method than what is used by our competition.
SOFTWARE & MACHINE TRAINING Full Software and Machine Training included with the purchase of the machine and software package.
SERVICE Akhurst Machinery has been in business for 64 years. The main reason for our longevity is our commitment to servicing our customers. At Akhurst we have on staff in our Delta office four service technicians with two that are trained specifically on CNC. As an additional technical support there are two Anderson technicians located on the west coast, in Portland & Los Angeles. Anderson also have a 24-hour 7-day a week tech support line to further assist their customers. Anderson maintain an extensive inventory of spare parts in their Charlotte NC office and can supply overnight shipment of over 95% of the spare parts required for their machines. As Anderson use standard components and provide you with the manufacturers part numbers you can also use local distributors for bearings, pneumatic components, electrical components, and more.
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
ISO 9002 CERTIFICATION In 1995 Anderson obtained the ISO 9002 certification for adhering to stringent guidelines of engineering and manufacturing processing which is set out be the organization HUF. They are the only router builder that has this distinction in the world.
COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL Anderson has developed a well-documented operations and parts manual, which includes an in-depth description of the machine specifications and electrical information. The parts manual consists of an 11x17" drawing of each part that is referenced to the part description. The part description outlines the Anderson part number, description, and the OEM's part number. This allows the operator to source the part locally as many of the parts on the Anderson machine can be located from local distributors. The operator can also purchase the part from Anderson, which maintains a large inventory of all wear parts.
WHAT MAKES IT AN ANDI FANUC = Leading CNC Control manufacturer in the world. Manufactured in Japan.
http://www.gefanuc.com/ http://www.gefanuc.com/cnc/pdf/series16i160i18i180i.pdf BENZ = German Boring Head with Integrated Grooving Saw
http://www.benz-international.com/ BECKER = German Vacuum Pump
http://www.becker-international.com/english.htm TRAVAINI = 25+ HP Vacuum Pumps. Manufactured in USA
http://www.travainipumps.com/ STAR = German Linear Rails.
http://www.starlinear.nl/ BIJUR = Automatic Lubrication Unit. Manufactured in Vermont U.S.A.
http://www.bijur.com/ ANDI 24-HOUR Teleservice = 1(888)481-2931
http://www.andersonusa.com/ All of these company’s have U.S. distributors for local service & support!!
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
DYNAMIC 8-POSITION TOOL CHANGER Andi us an industrial Benz boring head which includes 10 vertical spindles, a grooving saw unit which rotates 0o and 90o, and two horizontal spindles which also rotate 0o and 90o. Benz is a renowned German manufacturing company,
which is known for their high precision boring heads and aggregates.
HEAVY-DUTY BALL SCREW All Andi CNC Routers us a precision ground ball screw drive on the X and Y axis. Being precision ground rather than rolled, the Anderson ballscrew will maintain its accuracy, which in CNC machining is a necessity. The precision ballscrew is equipped with an anti-backlash ballnut for increased accuracy. The heavier ball screw reduces vibration that can severely reduce tool life and provide poor finish quality. INDUSTRIAL CNC CONROLLER Anderson use FANUC industrial CNC controllers on all of their machines. The FANUC is the most reliable controller available on the market. Some other builders use a PC controller which is more susceptible to the 3 dangers of CNC controls: DUST, NOISE, & VIBRATION. All of these factors reek havoc on CNC controls and can cause major malfunction in NC programs. The new “i” series controls have increased program storage capacity, faster machining speeds, and have become more user friendly.
HEAVY-DUTY BOX WAYS On all Exxact series, Anderson use heavy-duty box ways for all X and Y-axis movements. The box way combined with the tank-type roller bearing provides the most stable transition for all moving parts. The tank-style bearing which rides on the box way provides more positive contact as there is more surface area in contact with the way. Many other builders use linear guide rails, which are not as sturdy as the industrial box ways. With the linear guide system you do not have as much bearing contact with the way which provides more opportunity for vibration. ELECTROSPINDLE Anderson use a heavy-duty 10HP electrospindle as standard on all of their machines. Anderson have their own spindle testing faciliy which put each spindle through rigorous testing before being accepted for their machines. This drastically reduces the likelihood of spindle malfunction. No other builder goes to the extent that Anderson does in maintaining spindle quality.
LUBRICATION Spindle and table lubrication is done through the use of air-oil-mist lubrication, which is the undisputed best method of lubrication available of the market. This provides an immediate and consisten flow of lubrication to all major moving parts. In addition, it forces the contaminated oil out. Oil lubrication, which is used by many other builders, does not supply an immediate flow of lubrication to the spindle upon spindle and machine start-up. This can cause detrimental wear to these very important areas of the machine. Anderson's AIR-OIL-MIST lubrication system provides a consistent amount of lubrication for the ultimate protection of the major wear parts of the machine. VACUUM TABLE All Anderson machines come standard with a heavy-duty phenolic machine table. The phenolic bed is machined completely by the router so as to provide a perfectly aligned machining surface. Phenolic has an advantage over aluminum, as it is a denser material that will not flex under the full force of the vacuum and is not affected by change in surrounding temperature. The phenolic bed also has the advantage that is can be re-machined if a programming error occurs where the cutter goes into the bed. Underneath the phenolic bed there is a large plenum or air chamber that runs throughout the table that ultimately provides the best possible atmosphere for vacuum holddown.
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
HEAVY DUTY MACHINE CONSTRUCTION The basic construction of the Anderson machine frame is made up of massive welded steel bases with heavy-duty reinforcements for superior strength and rigidity. This machine structure resists high levels of vibration, which ensures high quality output. When the machine base is manufactured Anderson grind and mill the face where the ways sit. This is done on a large milling machine to ensure each way support is extremely level and accurate. When mounting the bridge supports, the top of the support is machined to ensure parallelism. Other builders use shims to level their bridge, which can cause vibration as the shims move out of position. Z-AXIS COUNTERBALANCE Anderson use a pneumatic cylinder counter balance system to provide stable and reliable counter balance for the spindle. This is a superior method than what is used by our competition.
SOFTWARE & MACHINE TRAINING Full Software and Machine Training included with the purchase of the machine and software package.
SERVICE Akhurst Machinery has been in business for 64 years. The main reason for our longevity is our commitment to servicing our customers. At Akhurst we have on staff in our Delta office four service technicians with two that are trained specifically on CNC. As an additional technical support there are two Anderson technicians located on the west coast, in Portland & Los Angeles. Anderson also have a 24-hour 7-day a week tech support line to further assist their customers. Anderson maintain an extensive inventory of spare parts in their Charlotte NC office and can supply overnight shipment of over 95% of the spare parts required for their machines. As Anderson use standard components and provide you with the manufacturers part numbers you can also use local distributors for bearings, pneumatic components, electrical components, and more.
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
ISO 9002 CERTIFICATION In 1995 Anderson obtained the ISO 9002 certification for adhering to stringent guidelines of engineering and manufacturing processing which is set out be the organization HUF. They are the only router builder that has this distinction in the world.
COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL Anderson has developed a well-documented operations and parts manual, which includes an in-depth description of the machine specifications and electrical information. The parts manual consists of an 11x17" drawing of each part that is referenced to the part description. The part description outlines the Anderson part number, description, and the OEM's part number. This allows the operator to source the part locally as many of the parts on the Anderson machine can be located from local distributors. The operator can also purchase the part from Anderson, which maintains a large inventory of all wear parts.
WHAT MAKES IT AN ANDI FANUC = Leading CNC Control manufacturer in the world. Manufactured in Japan.
http://www.gefanuc.com/ http://www.gefanuc.com/cnc/pdf/series16i160i18i180i.pdf BENZ = German Boring Head with Integrated Grooving Saw
http://www.benz-international.com/ BECKER = German Vacuum Pump
http://www.becker-international.com/english.htm TRAVAINI = 25+ HP Vacuum Pumps. Manufactured in USA
http://www.travainipumps.com/ STAR = German Linear Rails.
http://www.starlinear.nl/ BIJUR = Automatic Lubrication Unit. Manufactured in Vermont U.S.A.
http://www.bijur.com/ ANDI 24-HOUR Teleservice = 1(888)481-2931
http://www.andersonusa.com/ All of these company’s have U.S. distributors for local service & support!!
STRATOS SERIES CNC ROUTERS
