APEC G Series 5-Axis High-Speed Gantry Machining Center
August 1, 2014
The APEC G Series 5-axis high-speed gantry machining center, available from CNC Systems, Inc., is designed for complicated aerospace, automotive and die/mold parts.
Features include:
- Linear motor drives
- U-frame structure
- Dual drive Z-axis
- Linear scale feedback
- X travel 78" to 1,810"
- Y travel 78" to 236"
- Rapid traverse 60 m/min
- 12K, 18K, 24K RPM high-speed, high-accuracy spindle
- Kessler 5-axis head
- Heidenhain 5-axis control.
"The gantry type structure saves up to 50% working area compared with a conventional double column type machining center," said a company spokesperson. "The U-frame structure significantly increases the cutting rigidity and stability. The Z-axis RAM provides high anti-deformation and stable cutting conditions for large Z-axis ranges. Roller guides on both side walls optimize span to help ensure excellent dynamic and static rigidity. Dual symmetry ball screws for the Z-axis ensure high-speed cutting stability and rigidity."
High-speed (60 M plus), high-accuracy linear motors are non-contact type with no backlash and are engineered for extreme acceleration/deceleration. They are designed to provide 100% direct-transmitted power without power loss. "The simple structure features no rotational parts, is maintenance free and provides long life and dynamic/static rigidity," said the spokesperson. "Linear scale feedback is designed to ensure long-term accuracy. In addition, the direct drive B- and C-axis and XYZ motions are dedicated to high-speed 5-axis free surface machining."
The spindle features an inverter cooling system to control spindle temperature for long-term operational accuracy. Several spindle options allow heavy metal removal (12,000 RPM/40 HP) and high-speed cutting both at 18,000 RPM/90 HP and 24,000 RPM/60 HP.
For more information contact:
CNC Systems
40 Water Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-6503
info@cncsystems.com
www.cncsystems.com
IMTS 2014 Booth S-8574
CNC Systems
Tustin, CA Office
14452 Chambers Road
Tustin, CA 92780
714-838-3999
info@cncsystems.com
www.cncsystems.com
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