5-axis on a large scale

The new U5-1500DR fits two spindle rams to the U5's large modular gantry platform, providing the rigidity to aggressively machine large parts, hard metals and complex geometries accurately. The dual ram design enables simultaneous 5-axis, five side machining of two identical parts, mirrored parts (left and right hand), or two features at the same time on a single part. The machine's robust construction makes it ideal for heavy, tough cuts in steel, titanium, forgings or aluminium.

Adaptable for a wide range of part size and shape requirements, the U5-1500DR provides 4.3m in the X-axis and can be expanded in 3.7m increments to unlimited X-axis travel for long parts. The Y-axis has a generous 5m overall range – 2.4m per spindle for dual part processing.

Z-axis travel of 1.5m accommodates taller parts and optimises tool access for machining interior part features and the heavy duty Z-axis ram with 508mm cross section supports multiple head configurations and spindle power options, while linear feed rates up to 20m/minute (787ipm) enable fast response in heavy cuts on hard metals.

Head and spindle options cover the spectrum of machining requirements. The U5-1500DR can be outfitted with a range of high torque or high speed spindles, choice of tapers, and vertical, horizontal or 5-axis head configurations. Automatic head change takes less than two minutes. 5-axis and horizontal heads feature continuous C-axis to keep the spindle in-cut without running out of C-axis travel or waiting for C-axis to unwind. Custom head configurations are also available.

The U5-1500DR provides precision on critical parts with a claimed repeatability of 0.038mm in the X-axis, 0.008mm in the Y and Z axes, and 14 arc second accuracy in the C-axis. Feedrates up to 20m/minute optimise processing efficiencies on large part surfaces.

A wide selection of options – including a rail or bridge/moving table platform, automatic tool change, and automatic head change – make the U5-1500DR an ideal, customisable solution for large prismatic part manufacturers looking for low cost per part production. Heads store in their own cradle within a separate headstand located near the work zone for easy access and an automatic head change can be integrated with a tool storage module to provide auto-positioning changes – minimising cycle time for changing tools or exchanging heads. Tool magazines are expandable, with options for storage for up to 120 tools on the bridge/moving table machine and 63 tools on the rail machine.

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