Machine of the Month - May, 2013

VORTEX 1060V/8

MACHINE DESCRIPTION:

The VORTEX 1060V/8 5-axis Vertical Machining Center delivers high productivity through full simultaneous 5-axis machining as well as multiple surface machining capabilities. The machine offers large pallet sizes for processing bigger complex workpieces such as those often found in the aerospace industry. A tilt spindle as well as pallet changing highlight the machine's productivity.

MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • High speed, simultaneous 5-axis and multiple surface machining
  • Tilting spindle
  • Large table sizes
  • 10,000 rpm / 50 hp spindle and available 5,000-rpm high-torque spindle
  • Spindles offered in CAT 50, CAPTO C8 and BIG-PLUS#50
  • Tool storage capacities from 40 to 348 tools available
  • Two-pallet changing
  • PALLETECH automation is available with certain machine mode

Machine Specifications

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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