Makino's T1 5-axis horizontal machining center (HMC) is designed for high-efficiency machining across a range of large part applications. According to Makino, the machine's rigid design, versatile cutting capabilities and sizable work envelope make it an ideal fit for industrial component manufacturing and aerospace job shop environments where machining of both soft and hard metals is required.
"The T1 5-axis machining center is designed to handle parts of any shape, in any material," said David Ward, HMC Product Line Manager. "The T1's unique casting and kinematic structure provide ideal accessibility to large prismatic or cylindrical workpieces. The machine features a +45° to -110° A-axis tilting spindle, which, coupled with a deep chest column design, allows a -90° spindle centerline positioning to 550 mm (21.6") beyond pallet center. As a result, large workpieces that are 1 meter (3.2') square by 500 to 800 mm (19.6" to 31.4") high can be machined in a single five-sided machining process. The value of the T1's operation consolidating 5-axis accessibility is compounded by its spindle capability. The torque and power of the 12,000 RPM spindle make it highly productive in the machining of non-ferrous, ferrous and hard metal materials, putting shop owners in a unique position to deliver highly competitive machining solutions for workpieces of any shape and any material."
The T1 is useful for large parts commonly machined in industrial, energy and aerospace industries. It provides XYZ axes travels of 1,500 mm (59.1"), 1,300 mm (51.2") and 2,000 mm (78.7"), respectively. Workpiece limitations on the 1,000 mm (39.3") pallets are 1,500 mm (59.1") in diameter by 1,500 mm (59.1") tall. Maximum pallet payload is 3,000 kg (6,600 lbs.).
The T1 features thick Z-axis bed castings, wide slideway surfaces and a deep-chest, monolithic column design supporting the X- and Y-axis. These features are enhanced with Makino's Active Damping technology that removes cutting vibrations from each axis. Together, these design considerations help provide enhanced cutting stability, greater productivity and longer tool life.
The machine's B-axis rotary table offers 360° rotational speed of 3,600 degrees per minute supported by 10,000 Nm of continuous torque (29,000 Nm peak). The spindle tilting A-axis offers 6,300 Nm of continuous torque (20,000 Nm peak) and enhances spindle and workpiece accessibility with a compact 400 mm (15.7") pivot distance.
The T1 employs an alternate design with an A/B-axis configuration that eliminates the need to tilt the workpiece by shifting A-axis motion to the spindle side. According to Makino, this simple change in 5-axis kinematics delivers significant improvements over trunnion solutions. Operators also benefit from unobstructed visualization of the cutting zone and a reduced distance between floor and pallet top for simplified fixture and part handling.
"Large, heavy workpieces oftentimes cause beam deflection to occur in traditional trunnion tables, which can result in inaccurate part positioning," said a company spokesperson. "The T1 removes this issue with its B-axis rotary table and robust bed casting to support the load stresses from large, heavy workpieces." Additionally, its A/B rotary axis configuration is designed to eliminate shifting mass deflections caused by tilting the workpiece, helping ensure consistent accuracy regardless of rotary axis position.
The T1 has been specifically developed with a direct drive spindle capable of high-performance operation in a variety of materials. The T1 spindle is designed for the challenges of titanium and nickel-based alloys with 1,000 Nm (737 ft-lbs.) of torque that is available from 20 RPM all the way to 1,000 RPM. Extending the high torque levels out to 1,000 RPM helps ensure that the T1 is ready to take advantage of future hard metal tooling developments. The T1 is equally competent in aluminum with a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM. Continuous power of 56 kW (75 HP) is maintained from 1,000 RPM to the maximum 12,000 RPM level. The T1 spindle uses the HSK-A100 spindle interface for rigidity and accuracy.
The high volume nature of aluminum machining and high temperatures generated during titanium roughing present challenges for chip and coolant system designs. The T1 features a high-pressure, high-volume through-spindle coolant system delivering up to 1,000 PSI at 26 gallons per minute directly to the cutting tip. According to Makino, this system effectively eliminates heat from the cutting zone, extends perishable tool life and optimizes chip evacuation during heavy roughing operations. Twin coolant tanks each store 264 gallons of water-soluble coolant. Standard cyclonic filtration and coolant temperature controller help ensure continuously available clean and thermally stable coolant. Large chip volumes are removed from the machine via twin internal hinge conveyors and a dual-layer lift-up chip conveyor, enabling heavy roughing operations.
The T1 offers capabilities for improved utilization and reductions in non-cut time. A 60-position automatic tool changer (137-position optional) and an automatic pallet changer offer uninterrupted operation. The T1 may also be integrated with Makino's MMC2 (Makino Machining Complex), a flexible automatic pallet transfer and storage system that enables long periods of unattended operation. Because it uses the same 1,000 mm (39.3") pallet design as the 4-axis Makino A100E, both the T1 and A100E can reside in the same MMC2 system. This identical design allows sharing of fixtures and workpieces between the machines to create a 4- and 5-axis machining solution.
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Makino Inc.
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