EMCO VERTICAL VT400-a compact, high-performance machine for cost-effective vertical production turning.
EMCO Maier is expanding its line of compact, heavy-duty inverted vertical turning machines for production with the Vertical VT400, designed with integrated automation for complete machining of cast or forged chucking parts to 400 mm (15.75") dia. The VT400 utilizes the machine spindle and chuck to load and unload parts.
The VT400 accomplishes turning as well as drilling and milling operations to complete parts with swing diameters to 450 mm (17.7"), lengths to 200 mm (8"), and part weights to 40 kg (88 lbs.). "It combines compact design and fully automated operation to offer a cost-effective production solution for automotive, off-road, power generation and other critical industries," said a company spokesperson.
"With its vertical, water-cooled, high-torque, high-power 36 kW (48 HP), 4,000 RPM spindle, the VT400 is designed to make turning, drilling and threading operations easy and keep cycle times brief even in tough material," continued the spokesperson. The direct-driven axis travel is 37.8", 15.75", +/- 3.5" in X, Z and optional Y. Main spindle torque is 600 Nm (442 ft.-lbs.) with special HP and torque configurations available to take on difficult applications.
"Because the VT400 self-loads workpieces with its integrated pick-up system, it saves the user the costs and programming time related to external automation," said a company spokesperson. This loading and unloading design allows for fast part to part times of 13 sec with work pieces weighing up to 88 lbs.
The machine carries 12 driven VDI40 toolholders capable of 5,000 RPM and 40 Nm (29.5 ft.-lbs.) of torque. EMCO also offers different turret configurations such as VDI50, BMT65P. "Special requests are always considered," said the spokesperson.
"EMCO has used several standard and customized conveying solutions which will accommodate a range of queue quantities. These solutions bring the parts to and from a common loading and unloading location outside the machining area to the machine spindle for pick up," said the spokesperson.
"A rigid machine structure results in substantial cutting performance in serial production and is designed for fine and hard machining. EMCO utilizes large cross roller guide ways in each axis for stability despite high loads. These ways are preloaded to eliminate backlash, which allows the machine to continually hold tight machining tolerances in unideal circumstances," said the spokesperson.
"The VT400 offers the flexibility to supply its users with the ability to perform multiple machine operations with short set-up and retooling times. This reduces waiting times resulting in a more productive machining environment. EMCO optimizes production processes and works to reduce chip-to-chip times, supporting complete, efficient part machining," said the spokesperson.
The machine features a steel-welded frame construction with a sand mixture for vibration damping in the machine bed. The machine's stable and rigid structure is built to provide an optimum thermo-symmetrical construction of the headstock. A large saddle positioned over the guideways allows the machine to remove large amounts of material under heavy loads. The VT400 design is also built for hard turning.
The VT400 features the simple to operate and program Sinumerik 828D from Siemens with an option for Siemens ShopTurn conversational programming and the FANUC 0i Control from FANUC.
The basic machine also includes a coolant device and a chip conveyor.
For more information contact:
EMCO Maier Corporation
46850 Magellan Drive
Unit 160
Novi, MI 48377-2448
248-313-2700
www.emco-world.com
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