Koma Precision Inc., a distributor of Tsudakoma NC rotary tables, Alberti angle heads, and live tools, is collaborating with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT) to offer advanced machining solutions at CCAT’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in East Hartford, Conn.
Koma Precision, located in East Windsor Conn., will provide CCAT with a Tsudakoma RBA-320R rotary table for use on a Toyoda FV-1680 Vertical Machining Center at the AMC. The RBA series rotary table incorporates Tsudakoma technology including hydraulic clamping and a worm wheel spindle assembly.
For more than 30 years, Koma Precision has been a worldwide distributor of Tsudakoma NC rotary tables and indexers and installed more than 30,000 rotary tables. With over 12,000 angle heads and live tools distributed and in operation, Koma is also a supplier for Alberti productivity tooling. In addition, Koma is now offering a line of tool presetters from Elbo Controlli, a manufacturer of electronic equipment for machine tools.
“We are privileged to be collaborating with a recognized world leader in machine tool productivity and innovation,” comments Bob Torrani, AMC director at CCAT. “Koma’s rotary table will provide a fourth axis on our 3-axis 50 taper vertical machining center, providing a realistic configuration of the machine tool set-ups used by regional manufacturing shops. It will greatly enhance our capacity to help regional manufacturers increase their productivity through machining optimization.”
CCAT’s AMC provides technology optimization and advanced machining, serving small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. Working in partnership with academia and industry, CCAT offers company-specific solutions to enhance manufacturing operations and productivity. In addition, the AMC is developing additive manufacturing processes and materials to support the maintenance and repair of aerospace components.
“Koma is pleased to collaborate with CCAT to provide manufacturers with state-of-the-art machining technology at the AMC,” states Barry Agosti, vice president, Koma Precision. “We are looking forward to a productive and rewarding relationship.”