Contacts: Mike Tanniru (603) 357-2511
Mike.Tanniru@ametek.com
Jon Harman (603) 357-2511
Jon.Harman@ametek.com
KEENE, NH, January 15, 2013 – Precitech, a global manufacturer of innovative ultra
precision machining solutions, now offers the HS 150 High-Performance Precision
Workholding Spindle for its Nanoform® 250, Nanoform® 250 UltraGrind, Nanoform® 700,
and Nanoform® 700 FreeForm Diamond Turning Machines.
The HS 150’s most noteworthy enhancement is its maximum speed of 10,000
RPM. This wider working range eliminates the need to switch spindles when machining
parts requiring different cutting speeds. Additionally, the HS 150 reaches thermal
stability in 13 minutes, which is five times faster than the current product. This reduction
in soak time allows operators to start cutting parts faster. These two product features
allow for greater productivity.
“Even more intriguing than the faster soak out time is that the thermal growth of
the HS 150 is 6 times less than its predecessor. Spindle growth is one of the most
significant error sources in machine tools, and this new spindle essentially eliminates
the effect of this error source for many applications,” notes Dr. Jeffrey Roblee, Vice
President of Technology at Precitech.
Precitech is a vertically integrated ultra precision machine manufacturer. Building
its own spindles with a unique robust design allows Precitech to offer an industryleading
three-year warranty. Should its spindles be damaged for any reason, including
operator error, Precitech guarantees repair in two weeks or better. These benefits lead
to greater machine productivity.
The HS 150 is just one of Precitech’s full range of workholding and
milling/grinding spindles.
Precitech is a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, a division of
AMETEK, Inc, a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and
electromechanical devices, with annual sales of more than $3.0 billion. For more
information on Precitech’s line of ultra precision machining systems, contact Precitech,
44 Blackbrook Road, Keene, NH 03431, USA. Tel: (603) 357-2511. Fax: (603) 358-
6174. E-mail: precitech.machinesales@precitech.com Web site: www.precitech.com