Big on batches

With twin pallets of 1,000mm by 1,000mm complemented by an optional 360° B axis and X, Y and Z axes travels of 2,100mm x 1,350mm x 1,400mm, the new Hyundai-Kia KH-1000 horizontal machining centre available from exclusive UK distributor Ward CNC, offers a comprehensive range of flexible machining solutions for the high quality but cost-effective production of multi-loaded workpieces.

A wide 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 3,000kg each. And with 8,000rpm available via the 22/26kW spindle plus rapid traverse rates of 20m/minute in all axes as well as cutting feed rates of 5,000mm/minute, multiple options are available for multiple batch processing.

As standard, 60 tools of up to 245mm diameter and 600mm long can be used in the automatic toolchanger – tool to tool and chip to chip times are just nine and 13 seconds respectively – with ATC capacity options available for 90 and 120 tools.

The standard control system is Fanuc 18iMC with Manual Guide-i programming. Reliable, accurate and stable machining can be achieved courtesy of the machine's large capacity, design and build quality, 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 is available within some of the machine options available.

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