Heller introduces five-axis machining centres

Heller Machine Tools is adding five-axis horizontal machining centres to its range with the option to choose between two completely different machine types.

This follows the introduction of the H series comprising six machine models.

The new F series will add four five-axis machining centres with SK 40 and HSK 63 spindle taper to the Heller machining centre range.

The F series provides customers with the option to choose between two completely different machine types.

With models FP 2000 and FP 4000, Heller is offering two five-axis machining centres with a typical pallet changer designed for high availability and productivity.

Heller is also offering the FT 2000 and FT 4000: two classic workshop machines for manual table loading.

Optimum design and accessibility of the work area make these two machines suitable for a range of parts in different materials.

Both machine types feature the same axis arrangement as the H series, with rotary table B axis, and provide an optimum balance between rigidity and accessibility.

The 2000 models offer a work area of 630mm x 630mm x 830mm, while the 4000 models provide 800mm x 800mm x 1,000mm.

The five-axis F series machines complement the proven MCH-C five-axis machine model with its swivel head unit and should not be considered its substitute, according to the company.

Although the machines use many components from Heller's modular building-block system, machine structure and axis configuration were specifically designed to meet the particular requirements of five-axis machining.

At the core of the new machine series is its spindle technology.

Customers can choose between three different designs on all models: a Power Cutting Universal 63 (PCU 63) spindle for high-performance cutting; a Speed Cutting Unit 63 (SCU 63); and a Speed Cutting Tilt (SCT 63) spindle for speed cutting with a fork head.

While the two swivel-head units offer advantages for the complete machining of cubic parts, the fork head is suitable for machining contoured surfaces of any kind, thus making it a suitable entry into five-axis simultaneous machining.

The F series provides flexibility in terms of machining strategy and tool management.

Each machining centre is equipped with a standard tool magazine that can be extended to more than 400 storage places as an option.

Even oversize or extra-long tools are not a problem, according to Heller.

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