Today, investing in new machinery is only a small part of the innovation equation – we are now becoming a more systems-focused manufacturer, and we do this by leveraging a constantly-evolving system fueled by the latest in machine investments, unique application, data and analytics and environmental responsibility.
Read about Integrity’s recent investments in Innovation.
LATEST MACHINE INVESTMENTS
High Speed Machining - DMU 340 Gantry
Integrity’s Manufacturing Execution System is designed to adapt, adjust & refine.
- Integrity is proud to showcase our latest 5-Axis champion in High-Speed, High-Accuracy Machining, DMU 340 Gantry.
- This highly dynamic machine offers improved quality and increased precision for massive work pieces.
- Ideal for cutting large tools including Fascias, Rockers and IPs.
- Impressively, it uses linear drive motion and a multi-purpose spindle to handle both 2D milling and finishing – thus reducing lead times substantially
Universal Deep Hole Drilling and Milling IMSA MF1300 BB-4P
- IMSA universal deep hole drilling and milling machine for small sized molds (1 meter and under)
- The MF1300BB-4P has 2 separate heads:
- One gun drill head
- One ISO50 milling head
- The gundrill head includes an automatic gundrill tool changer with 4 positions
- The milling head is served by an automatic ISO50 tool changer with 80 positions
- Also includes a work piece automatic pallet changer to manage parts up to 12 tons – 2 positions
Gantry Type Milling - Nicolás Correa Fox M
- Coming this summer at Integrity HD
- New and innovative concept of bridge-type machine which combines traditional roughing capacity with the speed and precision of high performance machining
- It includes a unique system which controls the temperature generated in the vertical axis of the machine.
- Unlimited capacity and unique in that they include dual work zones as well very strong milling head
Universal Deep Hole Drilling and Milling – Moldmak Index 3000
- Universal DHD and Milling Machine – cuts out wasted time
- 3 meter size travels
- Unique – first 20 drill capacity Gundrill changer
- Designed by moldmakers for moldmakers
EDM SINKER - 2 x Makino EDNC8 Sinker EDM
- Coming this summer
- Compliment to our 3D comp cell
- Our custom application include are designed in one cell – 2 machines and a robot
- Includes Pallet Automation to reside between in support of both machines
- Built-in Intelligence – Hyper-i control and next generation power supply, providing the fastest machining speeds available today.
- HyperCut reduces cut times and the total number of machining passes while achieving superior surface finishes with exceptional part straightness and accuracy.
- Makino’s HS Rib, a new compact, high capacity, high speed head w/ core cooled ballscrew provides 1 G acceleration.
EDM SINKER - Makino EDNC21 Sinker
- 2nd machine – Coming Summer 2022
- EDNC21 machine is capable of achieving high positional and feature accuracy with fine surface finishes
- Also has Hyper-i and Hyper-rib
- Twin head machine configuration
- Independent programming and execution of different part features at the same time, which can significantly impact throughput for large tooling.
- Erowa Robot Dynamic (ERD) with 160 electrode capacity to feed both heads.
- Utilizes a stationary worktable design that positions the dual gantry-style heads over the work piece while supporting part weights up to 44,000 lbs. (20,000kg).
High Speed Machining - 2 x Promac Sharav EVO III
- New at Integrity’s Innovation Center and Integrity Tennessee
- 4 meter travel High-Speed Machining with next generation levels of precision for improved accuracy and surface finish
- Customized to include:
- New Structure studies with advanced FEM system, more rigidity and thermal stability
- Added the Machine body thermal stabilizing set to supervise the temperature of the various inner components liable to temp. variations
- Added Precision 5 axis Compensation features in order to be always more precise on the final results
High Speed Machining - 4 x New DMG 270 Cell
- Coming in 2023 – Integrity HD2
- Pallet changer for more efficient machining practices.
- Work pieces up to 26,400 lbs
- Tool lengths up to 35”
- HSK 100 tool spindle with 8,000 rpm and 1,327 ft lbs of torque
- All DMG Mori machines are C02 Neutral since January 2021.
Universal Deep Hole Drilling and Milling - New Cheto IXN 2000
- Integrity Tennessee is proud to announce our latest 6/7-Axis Multi-Functional Milling Center, Cheto IXN 2000, coming this fall.
- Offers the addition of an Extra Rotation, sophisticated Milling and also provides Deep Hole Drilling – resulting in significantly faster cutting times.
- The Cheto IXN 2000 can handle any range of tools
- Operational – February 2022
TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION
Digital Twin/Integrity OS - Connecting our Teams
The Digital Twin/ IntegrityOS mission is to enable data based decision making to drive operational efficiency, quality and growth.
- The platform helps our processes be sustainable, repeatable and produce predictable results.
- Connecting and Centralizing all of our data, providing us with a single source of the truth.
- Applying AI on top of our single source of the truth will empower and enhance the decision making of our team not replace them.
- We are capturing more data points that will allow us to improve our workload projection, better understand the impact of potential or
upcoming work and helps eliminate bottlenecks before they are a problem. - Data points will also improve our ability to recognize and reward outstanding performance.
- We are building a better user experience for our team members in order to allow them to perform at a higher level.
IntegrityKB – Our knowledge base application is a customizable and searchable wiki style system comprised of our dynamic procedures, lesson s
learned and best practices
Integrity IAS (Integrity OS)
Plant Utilization View
Cell Utilization– Plant/Department/Cell
Automated Pallet Systems And Robotics
- Integrity uses a systematic approach to workpiece loading and unloading called Palletization. Robotic palletization is used in many of Integrity’s work cells – High-Speed machining, Universal Deep Hole Drilling and Milling, EDM to name a few.
- Robotic standardization gives a shop the ability to interchange work among various machine tools easily and efficiently:
- Less Idle Spindle Time
- Better Machinery ROI
- Decreased Setup Time
- Greater Productivity
- Lower Labor Costs
Integrity 6S
- Integrity is committed to a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely.
- Lean Principals and 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. Emphasis on safety
- When implemented correctly, maintained and refined – it makes everyone’s job easier.
OUTCOME: A cleaner, organized, safer, more efficient environment & reduced risk of errors
Services and Infrastructure
Infrastructure
- Years ago, we considered combining all locations
- But the economic impact revealed an ineffective ROI
- By maximizing all locations (building/land) – we created a strategic/intelligent Moldmaking System to reduce production time:
- Minimize motion
- Improve quality
- More room:
- Organization
- Future investments
Planning for a Total: 332,740 ft2 or 30,912 m2
Integrity HD2
Integrity’s HD2 is located at 3165 Devon Drive – right across the street from Integrity HD. At approximately 33, 500 square feet, HD2 boasts a large and open shop floor, programming office, café-inspired lunch room, and boardroom.
The Facility
Integrity HD is one of the first multi-bay manufacturing facilities in our area constructed with a single column design, making the interior of the plant both aesthetically captivating and easier to maintain from a 6S perspective. Each bay houses a 50-ton crane and a 16×16 bay door for deliveries. Prior to leaving the shop, each job will pass through the inspection area to ensure it meets all Integrity standards including surface finish, precision of all functional features and completeness of job.
South-facing windows on the shop floor and in the break room eliminate the need for skylights and allow an abundance of natural light into the facility,
making HD2 a happy home for many hardy plant varieties. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls on the second storey meeting spaces overlook the shop floor and further add to the openness within the facility.
On the green side of things, HD2’s parking lot is prepared for 4 EV charging stations when installation is complete. Additionally, HD2 is home to Integrity’s first VFD-style compressor designed for energy efficiency.
The Machines
HD2 houses 8 state-of-the-art CNC machines:
- 2 Correa Fox
- 4 DMG 270u with pallet changers
- 2 DMG 270p
The machines feed into a centralized conveyor system to automatically transport steel chips outside into the appropriate disposal bin. HD2 cuts an average of 11 jobs per week. Depending on the job, with the palletized system on the DMGs and the use of sister tooling, lights out run time helps the team at HD2 achieve 24/7 machining.
Integrity Innovation Center
- Refined Space following Integrity’s 6S principles
- Small and Medium Component manufacturing
- Dedicated team/machines
- Away from day to day production done concurrently
- Optic and high accuracy cnc machining
- EDM and Wire EDM capabilities
- Dedicated CNC training program
- Fabrication Department
- Research and Development with a dedicated CNC for testing processes
and theories.
> Versatility in Design (more options)
> Minimizes rework – OS (saves time)
> More space (organization and safety)
> Smaller Niche Services
> Away from the Larger Plants
> Minimize disruptions
Integrity HD
- Raw Material Saw cutting
- Eyebolt & Heavy Machining (EHD MES)
- Stress Relief and Metal Processing
- Flexible large 5-Axis Machining
- Ejector Box Manufacturing & Assembly
- Universal Turning Division (UTD MES)
- Mold 2D Component Manufacturing (2DCM MES)
> Trucking Bay – Organization/Flow
> More space:
> Continuous improvement – Organization/Safety
> New machines/investments (thinking ahead)
> Improved Recycling – waste management
High-Speed Machining
Integrity’s Manufacturing Execution System is designed to adapt, adjust & refine:
- Dedicated area and dedicated team – Synergy 4
- High-Speed – High Accuracy – Better results Finishing
- Continuous 5 Axis
- Volume of Machines allows Integrity to easily Replicate process
- Run multiple jobs and packages at the same time, same results
- We added a 7th Kenichi High Speed Mill for extra capacity
- The systems can run 24/7 – lights out technology