Machine of the Month
VORTEX e-1060V/8
MACHINE DESCRIPTION:
The VORTEX e-1060V/8 vertical machining center is perfect for job shops as well as aerospace and heavy construction part manufacturers focused on accurate, high-volume production.
Equipped with a tilting spindle, the machine has full 5-axis and multiple-surface machining capabilities that allow it to productively cut large, complex parts from titanium, aluminum and steel.
The machine comes with a two-pallet changer that provides unattended operations and off-cycle part setup. This simple, efficient form of automation allows operators to load, unload and inspect parts on one pallet while the machine works on the other undisturbed.
MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Handles parts up to 49.21" in diameter and 49.21" high
- Tilting spindle design enables full 5-axis and multi-surface machining
- Spindle specifications address various metal removal requirements
- Tool storage capacities from 40 to 348 tools offer high flexibility
- MAZATROL SmoothX CNC delivers industry's fastest processing times
- Two-pallet changer facilitates unattended machining
- Integrates with optional PALLETECH System for lights-out operations
Machine Specifications
| Specification | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Maximum Workpiece Diameter | 1250 mm / 49.210 in |
| Maximum Workpiece Height | 1250 mm / 49.210 in | |
| Spindle | Spindle Taper | No. 50 |
| Maximum Speed | 10000 rpm | |
| Motor Output (30 minute rating) | 37 kw / 50.0 hp | |
| Magazine | Number of Tools | 40 |
| Rotary Axes | Spindle Tilt (B axis) | 90 degrees |
| Table Indexing (C axis) | 0.0000 degrees | |
| Feed Axes | Travel (X Axis) | 1875 mm / 73.82 in |
| Travel (Y Axis) | 1060 mm / 41.73 in | |
| Travel (Z Axis) | 1345 mm / 52.95 in | |