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SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING

SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING
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SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING

Product catalog summary
Overview
UNISIG specializes in advanced solutions for gun barrel manufacturing, offering high-precision machines for gundrilling, reaming, and rifling to enhance productivity and quality in firearm production.
Key Features
  • Industry Experience: UNISIG is a leader in firearms equipment manufacturing, providing unmatched expertise and automation solutions.
  • Modern Technology: Machines ensure precision and reliability for both small and large manufacturers.
  • Automation: Scalable barrel production cells enable full automation, previously accessible only to large OEMs.
  • Comprehensive Support: Offers training, process development, and long-term support to ensure productivity from installation.
Manufacturing Process
UNISIG's equipment modernizes traditional gun barrel manufacturing, improving efficiency and product quality through automation.
Productivity Estimates
Highlights a 465% improvement in productivity with modern machines compared to legacy equipment, focusing on drilling feed rates, cycle times, and annual production rates.
Machine Specifications
  • Gundrilling Machines: Available in 2-spindle and 4-spindle configurations with high accuracy and programmable coolant systems.
  • Reaming Machines: Options include automatic tool return and robot-ready configurations.
  • Rifling Machines: Manual and CNC options for both button and cut rifling.
Accessories and Enhancements
Includes coolant systems, chip conveyors, and magnetic separators to enhance machine performance.
Process Collaboration
UNISIG collaborates with customers to create effective barrel production cells, offering application engineering, tooling selection, and training.
Barrel Specifications and Cutting Oil: Emphasizes the use of cutting oil to improve penetration rates, extend tool life, and achieve exceptional bore finishes.
Gundrill Sharpening System: Enhances tool life, surface finish, hole size, and straightness, allowing for in-house sharpening.
Automated Barrel Production Cells: Offers semi-automatic and fully-automatic options with features like 6-axis robots and automatic tool exchange.
Automation Components: Includes servo-positioned workheads, automatic doors, tool exchange, and robotic automation interfaces.
Machine Connectivity: Supports Ethernet communications, MT Connect Industry 4.0, and remote diagnostics with an intuitive interface.
Configure to Order Production Cells: Solutions for various barrel types with special automation tailored to specific needs.
Support and Service: Extensive spare parts inventory, field service, and applications training for smooth operation.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for global headquarters and service partners, encouraging visits to their website for more information.
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SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING-1

SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING WE MAKE COMPLEX PROCESSES SIMPLE.

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Nobody builds rifle barrel production equipment like UNISIG. Before UNISIG, fully automated barrel production was only possible for the largest firearm OEMs. Now, UNISIG has opened the door for small to mid-sized as well as very large manufacturers by developing scalable barrel production cells, designed for productivity and reliability. UNISIG SOLUTIONS FOR THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY UNMATCHED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Our 40 years of experience building high volume production gundrilling and machining systems is unmatched in the industry. UNISIG holds a unique position as a leader in firearms equipment...

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING MODERN BARREL MANUFACTURING Rifle and pistol barrels have been produced for over a century and can be manufactured using common machine shop equipment and tooling. Industry organizations have now standardized dimensions, which are publicly available, so anyone interested in gunsmithing can make gun barrels. Our machines are designed and built for high volume production and maximize the potential of existing tools. We integrate automation for improved efficiency which provides the ideal updated environment for productive,...

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SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING-4

FEATURES • Very high accuracy machine base, machined on all sides in a single set-up • Counter-rotation of tool and workpiece for extreme concentricity • Servo driven work headstock for precision adjustment of part length and clamp force • Programmable coolant system delivers the optimum flow to the drill tip to benefit chip evacuation • Full enclosure for clean floor, quiet operation, and safe work environ

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS GUNDRILLING Drill diameter max. single spindle mode Part length maximum PERFORMANCE Tool spindle speed maximum Work spindle speed maximum UNISIG ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE | U N E S E R I E S M A C H I N E S HINGED BELT CHIP CONVEYOR Upgrade from standard chip basket to reduce labor. MAGNETIC CHIP CONVEYOR Upgrade from hinged belt conveyor for more efficient removal of chips. COOLANT HEAT EXCHANGER Remove heat from process and improve tool life, accuracy, and reduce mist. COOLANT REFRIGERANT CHILLER...

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FEATURES • Counter-rotation for minimized centerline drift and high concentricity • Programmable workpiece headstock position and clamping force • Automatic loading system, adjustable for workpiece length and diameter • Compact construction for installation in a CNC machining cell or larger integrated drilling syst

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS GUNDRILLING Part length maximum PERFORMANCE Tool spindle speed maximum Work spindle speed maximum UNISIG ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE | U N I S E R I E S M A C H I N E S AUTOMATIC CONVEYOR LOADER Reduces labor and systemizes production. BULK FEEDER Increase the length of time unattended machining can run by loading up more parts. MAGNETIC CONVEYOR Upgrade from hinged belt conveyor for more efficient removal of chips. REFRIGERANT CHILLER Precise temperature control regardless of ambient temperature. 7

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OPTIONAL GUNDRILL CONVERSION Available on twin-spindle machines, this option allows the machine to be changed between reaming mode and gundrilling mode, with counter-rotation, within a single machine. AUTOMATIC TOOL RETURN Auto-pull reaming tool return eliminates manual tool intervention, improving throughput. It is also essential to building a fully automated barrel production cell. 8

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS REAMING/ OPTIONAL GUNDRILLING Reaming/Drilling diameter max. single spindle mode Part length maximum PERFORMANCE Tool spindle speed maximum Work spindle speed maximum UNISIG ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE UNR SERIES MACHINES INDEXING MAGNETIC SEPARATOR Remove very fine particles from reaming operation and extend filter life. DRAG FLIGHT CONVEYOR Elevates reamer fines and gundrill chips into hopper without operator effort. 9

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WORKPIECE CONVEYOR - THROUGH FEED 4-spindle machines produce a lot of blanks every shift. The smart conveyor system allows single-pieceflow and maximizes spindle uptime. This option works with a manually loaded machine as well as being compatible with robotic automation. ROBOT READY OPTION As you grow, meet increased volume and reduce operation time by incorporating robot-ready options to your production cell. 10

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS REAMING Part length maximum PERFORMANCE Tool spindle speed maximum UNISIG ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE UNR SERIES MACHINES INDEXING MAGNETIC SEPARATOR Remove very fine particles from reaming operation and extend filter life. AUTOMATIC TOOL RETURN Auto-pullreaming tool return eliminates manual tool intervention, improving throughput.

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BUTTON RIFLING MACHINES 1-2 SPINDLE MANUALLY LOADED MACHINES Manual workholding is simple and reliable. The workpiece is clamped in a 3-jaw chuck, centralizing the workpiece to the machine centerline. A thrust bushing offsets the pull force which eliminates extreme effort when tightening the workpiece.

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GUNDRILLING, REAMING, AND RIFLING SOLUTIONS FOR GUN BARREL MANUFACTURING Number of spindles Max pull force Rifling diameter max. Part length max. PERFORMANCE Tool spindle speed maximum AUTOMATION READY MACHINES Rifling machines in automated cells require an automatic clamping system for the workpiece, and an automated tool return for the rifling button. UNISIG automated rifling cells standardize these loading features.

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CNC RIFLING MACHINES CUT & BUTTON RIFLING CNC VERSATILITY The R25 servo-rifling machines are CNC controlled to allow the user to develop their own unique rifling profile. Quantity of grooves, groove depth as well as straight or gain twist grooves can all be programmed from the machine control. BUTTON RIFLE

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