Okuma America Corporation has announced a new addition to its vertical lathe product line-the VT1000EX. "Headlining as the machine tool with the highest machining capability in its class, the VT1000EX provides new levels of productivity due to its highly rigid mechanical configuration, extreme thrust and torque. This large vertical lathe is ideal for industries looking to dramatically reduce cycle time for difficult-to-cut materials," said a company spokesperson. The VT1000EX made its Western Hemisphere debut at IMTS.
The VT1000EX weighs in at 41,800 lbs. and features rigid construction and structural reinforcement, all of which enable it to execute stable operations for long operating periods. This vertical lathe includes wide guideway spacing, rigid and precise ball screws for the X and Z axes and a heavily cross-ribbed casting, which provides greater stability during ultra-heavy cutting of large workpieces.
The VT1000EX spindle is capable of a maximum power output of 55 kW, maximum torque of 5,310 Nm and thrust of 30 kN on the X and Z axes. "This power and torque make heavy-duty cutting for difficult-to-cut materials possible and can even reduce cycle time by up to 51%," said the spokesperson.
"The VT1000EX excels at machining difficult-to-cut materials, even those that have high strength and superior heat and corrosion resistance properties such as titanium, Inconel and stainless steel," added the spokesperson. The VT1000EX also comes standard with a 36-tool magazine for continuous, long-run operation. Tool life is extended by a high-pressure coolant system, and chips are quickly removed with an enlarged chip evacuation system.
The VT1000EX was designed to minimize CO2 emissions by reducing power consumption through decreased machining cycle times, shorter automatic tool change (ATC) exchange times and the inclusion of an energy-saving control system.
"With its ability to execute heavy-duty, long and continuous cutting, the Okuma VT1000EX has the power to handle the most difficult-to-cut materials," said the spokesperson.
For more information contact:
Okuma America Corporation
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