Engineered to serve the most demanding machining environments, the Atlas Vision GU is a high-speed upper gantry milling center that offers a balance of flexibility, accuracy and performance.
"Drawing on decades of experience in advanced machine tools, the Atlas Vision GU belongs to the Vision line, a family of systems known for their use of linear guideways, dynamic speed, are offered in various modular and to specification configurations with outstanding precision," said Jason Melcher, of Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. "Designed to handle large-scale and complex machining tasks, the Atlas Vision GU meets the production needs of manufacturers in general engineering, aerospace, defense, energy and transportation. Its robust gantry architecture ensures efficient material removal across extended surfaces while maintaining rigidity and high dynamic response."
The system offers a broad and flexible working envelope to meet a wide range of production needs. Longitudinal (X) travel starts at 157" (4,000 mm) and is configurable up to 1,318" (33,500 mm), transversal (Y) travel starts at 118" (3,000 mm) and can be extended to 256" (6,500 mm) and vertical (Z) travel starts at 59" (1,500 mm) and reaches 118" (3,000 mm). This scalability makes it suited for machining large and complex parts, whether in single-piece manufacturing or in high-volume, fully automated workflows.
The X and Y axes feature a dual direct drive system with rack and pinion transmission and electronic backlash compensation, which enables smooth and accurate movement over the entire length. The Z-axis is equipped with two rotating ball screws and double preloaded nuts, driven by coaxial motors. This layout eliminates the need for hydro-pneumatic counterbalance systems, enhancing dynamic behavior and overall machine reliability.
Designed with full automation in mind, the system includes an automatic head change mechanism that supports 3-axis, 3+2-axis and full 5-axis machining. Six-axis integrated turning or positioning are also available. A wide range of spindles are available to match specific application needs, offering speeds from 4,000 to 30,000 RPM, torque from 44 to 1,844 ft-lbs. (60 to 2,500 Nm) and power from 40 to 201 HP (30 to 150 kW). This level of flexibility makes it easier to adapt the platform to a variety of materials, machining strategies and production objectives.
"In aerospace manufacturing, this gantry platform proves its value through high precision, excellent surface finish and long-term process stability," said Melcher. "It is widely employed for machining structural components such as bulkheads, fuselage skins, spars, ribs, floor beams and various engine parts. Whether working with aluminum, titanium or advanced composites, the system can be configured with the appropriate milling heads, ram dimensions and auxiliary systems. For aluminum roughing, high-power spindles ensure efficient material removal, while titanium applications benefit from oversized rams and high-torque set-ups. Composite machining is supported through dry and wet cutting modes, each with integrated dust extraction or coolant sludge treatment systems to maintain a clean and safe work environment."
To support process control, the platform can be equipped with in-process monitoring systems, choice of CNC package and best-fitting compensation tools, enabling precise, traceable quality management across the entire workflow.
For more information contact:
Karl Engelke
Sales Director - Subtractive Machines
Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc.
707 Fulton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61103
815-987-6000
kengelke@ingersoll.com
www.ingersoll.com