Machining centre produces multi-loaded workpieces

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Nov 9, 2009

Ward CNC Machinery is offering the Hyundai-Kia KH-1000 horizontal machining centre for the production of multi-loaded workpieces.

The system comprises twin pallets of 1000 x 1000mm with an optional 360deg B axis and X, Y and Z axes travels of 2100 x 1350 x 1400mm.

A range of prismatic parts can be mounted via a variety of fixturing systems on each pallet, which are of shuttle type and can accommodate loads of up to 3000kg each.

With 8,000rev/min available via the 22/26kW spindle, rapid traverse rates of 20m/min in all axes and cutting feed rates of 5000mm/min, many options are available for multiple batch processing.

60 tools of up to 245 (D) and 600mm (L) can be used in the automatic tool changer.

Tool-to-tool and chip-to-chip times are 9 and 13sec respectively, with automatic tool changing capacity options available for 90 and 120 tools.

The standard control system is Fanuc 18iMC with Manual Guide-i programming.

Also included are an oil cooling system and rigid one-piece bed, cast-iron construction.

Linear scales, full B axis NC rotary table and up to 70 bar through-spindle coolant are available within some of the machine options available.