Large scale machining

Large turning-drilling-milling centres for the complete processing of complex and high precision workpieces has been a speciality of WFL for three decades now.

A logical advancement of this expertise was to expand the range of workpieces that can be machined. With the new M200 MillTurn workpiece dimensions have now taken on gigantic proportions; a world premiere celebrates the launch of WFL's latest flagship from 6-10 June at the company's site in Linz, Austria.

The completely new machine is ideally suited for both heavy machining and high precision finishing. With this in mind, the machine is constructed in a variety of turning lengths and centre distances, enabling it to process workpieces up to 2m in diameter, up to 14m in length and up to 60 tonnes in weight.

WFL’s slogan ‘Size does matter’ is indicative of the wide range of applications that the machine can be used for: large landing gear, massive crankshafts, turbine and generator shafts, large valve blocks and shafts and rollers used in heavy industry. From a technological perspective, WFL says the list of potential applications is endless.

With a peak value of 80kW and 1,800Nm(S1), the milling head offers an efficient solution for the processing of difficult to machine workpieces. Offering a power rating of up to 160kW and a torque of 80,000Nm, the main drive is sufficiently dimensioned to process even the heaviest turning projects that incorporate large cutting depths.

Through the machine’s construction, which incorporates vibration absorbent cast components that offer optimum rigidity, even the heaviest cuts that are required during machining are vibration-free.

The HSK-A125 tool interface provided as standard, in addition to the optional Capto C10, also guarantees full utilisation of the potential offered by this device and by its turning power. High performance drives maximise the feed strength and ensure rapid processing speed. The B-axis enables the workpiece to be machined at any angle and, if needed, using 5-axis interpolation.

In the UK, WFL is represented by Stamford, Lincolnshire-based Kyal Machine Tools.

WFL Millturn Technologies www.wfl.at

Kyal Machine Tools www.kyalmachinetools.co.uk

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