Tornos Almac launches CU2007 3 to 5-axis vertical machining centre
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Tornos Almac has launched its first vertical machining centre, the CU2007, that offers variations for 3 to full 5-axis high precision machining.
Like other Tornos brand machine tools, the Almac CU2007 has a rigid cast iron construction with a structural durability that allows high load capacities during machining. The worktable accommodates loads up to 250 kg and Z, X and Y axes of 470, 500 and 400 mm respectively. A sister machine called the CU3007 offers an increased X-axis stroke of 700 mm.
The 20,000 rpm spindle is thermally regulated for stability while the HSK 40 toolholder and 60 m/min feedrate capability offer the potential for high material removal rates. With axis acceleration above 1G and centrally lubricated roller guideways, the Almac CU2007 is equipped to deliver both productivity as well as precision and surface finish quality. The directly driven spindle suppresses noise and vibration to further enhance stability and precision while 11.8 Nm of torque provides the spindle short acceleration phases.
The standard tool carousel holds 24 tools while there is also a 40 tool option. A 0.8 sec tool change contributes to a chip-to-chip time of under 3 sec. Despite its compact envelope, the HSK-E40 interface on the Tornos Almac can hold tool diameters up to 80 mm with lengths up to 200 mm and tool weights up to 1.2 kg.
The 5-axis version comes installed with a fully integrated rotary table to ensure end-users can machine extremely small and accurate structures, holes, slots and pockets to very tight tolerances.
The Tornos CU2007 is driven by the powerful Fanuc 31iB-5 control.
Tornos ergnomic design provides a good view of the work envelope with bright lighting and smooth, steep walls to send the swarf directly to the base of the machine. A chip wash-down system and an optional coolant mist extraction device ensures that the operator does waste time cleaning the workstation or waiting for mist evaporation.
Regardless of the application, the Almac CU 2007 can be tailored to meet the needs of the end-user. Options available, among others, include a tool pre-setting system, part probing system, mist extraction and a chip conveyor.
