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Job's GrandSpeeder Ultra: Revolutionizing High-Tech Material Machining

Job's, an Italian company based in Piacenza, has recently introduced a ground-breaking machine model – the GrandSpeeder Ultra. This 5-axis overhead gantry milling centre is designed for machining composite parts in aerospace applications, racing and luxury cars, finishing of aluminium dies, and the creation of style models in the automotive field.

The GrandSpeeder Ultra is a testament to Job's commitment to innovation, as it employs an ultrasonic cutting mechanism. This technology, part of Job's philosophy, results in only one tool being used, without coolant and oils, and with suction systems. This not only makes the production system cost-effective but also environmentally friendly, with less material consumption such as cutting tools, fluids, raw blocks, and raw materials.

Ultrasonic-assisted cutting has emerged as a promising method to address the limitations of traditional mechanical cutting in honeycomb materials. It offers advantages such as lower mechanical load and enhanced precision. The ultrasonic cutting mechanism in the GrandSpeeder Ultra relies on localised stress concentration and microcrack initiation driven by oscillatory tool motion along the axial direction.

Job's has also introduced the Jobsonic tool to implement an ultrasonic cutting technology tool on standard milling machines. This tool can be attached to the spindle nose automatically with a HSK taper and a pin with quick pneumatic and electric connection. It can be stored and picked up automatically from a normal tool changer, providing a simple and automatic adaptation that grants a cost-effective solution.

In addition to its technological advancements, Job's is also focusing on environmental impact. The company has developed measures to control and reduce waste and electricity consumption in milling machines. Moreover, Job's CNC machining centres related to this application combine multi-stage vacuum extraction systems that contain filters with ATEX certification to remove dust and debris effectively.

Job's is also investing in the product development of Industry 4.0 and IoT package to enhance connectivity and data integration. This move aims to provide greater connectivity between machines and systems, allowing for better data integration, real-time monitoring, and optimisation of manufacturing processes.

Customers assign their operational tasks to CNC tools based on requirements such as precision, efficiency, complexity of parts, flexibility, cost-effectiveness for large series, data management, quality control, and safety considerations in modern CNC production processes. These factors differentiate CNC machines from conventional machines, allowing for optimized tool use in various production scenarios.

The environmental focus and technological innovations of Job's are particularly relevant in the current context of the Italian regulation around 5.0 Transition. This regulation encourages the renovation of old machines towards 'greener' equipment, with important funding from the European Union.

In conclusion, Job's GrandSpeeder Ultra is not just a machine; it's a step forward in the evolution of high-tech material machining. Its ultrasonic cutting technology, environmental focus, and integration with Industry 4.0 and IoT technologies make it a game-changer in the industry.