5-axis integration

Now, according to Coalville-based Tornos UK, it can offer the UK market a selection of high precision CNC machine tools to deliver high end productive solutions for industry. The Almac CU1005 5-axis machining centre for example enables Tornos to provide a rigid and stable machining centre that performs high precision operations on simple to complex workpieces.

This stability is created by a mechanically welded base that sits on a load bearing cast iron frame that has significant mass as well as the ability to guarantee excellent surface finishes and accuracy. The X and Y slides of the Almac CU 1005 are mounted on pre-stressed rails and ballscrews with the vertical axis formed from a solid cast iron V-guide. With table movements performed by brushless AC motors with a digital closed loop control, the CU 1005 can be equipped with 3- 4- or 5-axes, a 180° rotating transfer table and either high speed spindles or a multi-spindle block for high production environments.

With regard to speed, the CU1005 has a feed rate of 5m/minute in X, Y and Z axis over a working envelope of 220mm, 120mm and 230mm respectively. Within this compact envelope is an accurate machine tool with a positional accuracy and deviation of 0.001mm. This envelope works under an ISO25 spindle taper that has a 1,000rpm to 12,000rpm speed range with a clamping diameter from 1mm to 16mm. However, an optional 30,000rpm spindle is available with an ISO25 or HSK 32 taper.

The new offering has a capacity for 24 tool pots with 48 pots as an option for manufacturers with more complex production needs. The CU1005 features a tool change time of 1.2 seconds and comes equipped with GE Fanuc control.

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