KNUTH VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER VMC1056

Features

  • Massive cast-iron machine body integrates many years of experience and state-of-the-art technology
  • High-quality spindle unit with speeds up to 10,000 rpm
  • Fast rapid feeds and rugged quick-action tool changer with dual-arm gripper allow for efficient machining with minimum down-times
  • The totally enclosed workspace features a large door and side doors for easy access, safety and cleanliness
  • The SIEMENS 828 D Basic is very user-friendly, cost-effective and known for its excellent reliability and worldwide service at a local level
  • electronic hand-wheel simplifies machine set-up
  • The automatic central lubrication system ensures proper lubrication of all lube points

SKU: CNC

Category: CNC Machinery, CNC Machining Center

Product Details


Working area
Table dimensions550x1100 mm
Table load capacity750 kg
Spindle nose-to-table surface distance190 - 750 mm
Spindle center-to-stand distance610 mm
Number of T-slots5 Pieces
T-slot (width x spacing)18x100 mm
Tool weight max.7 kg
Travels
Travel X-axis1000 mm
Travel Y-axis560 mm
Travel Z-axis560 mm
Headstock
Spindle speed10000 1/min
Spindle mountBT 40
Spindle diameter150 mm
Rapid feed
X-axis rapid feed24 m/min
Y-axis rapid feed24 m/min
Z-axis rapid feed20 m/min
Feed
Work feed X-axis1 - 8000 mm/min
Work feed Y-axis1 - 8000 mm/min
Work feed Z-axis1 - 8000 mm/min
Tooling
Number of tool stations24 Pieces
Tool Ø80/150 mm
Tool length (max.)300 mm
Accuracies
Positioning accuracies0.005 mm
Repeatability0.003 mm
Drive capacity
Motor rating main drive11 kW
Measures and weights
Overall dimensions (length x width x height)2,7x2,4x2,7 m
Weight7.000 kg

STANDARD EQUIPMENTS:

  • Siemens 828 D Basic control
  • 24-station tool changer with dual-arm
  • Chain type chip conveyor + cart
  • electronic hand-wheel
  • automatic central lubrication
  • air gun
  • heat exchanger
  • telescoping axis cover
  • USB port
  • CF card reader
  • totally enclosed work space
  • work lamp
  • signal lamp
  • coolant system
  • machine feet
  • operating tools
  • operator instructions
More Information

The top specialist for demanding milling operations

Siemens SINUMERIK 828D

Highlights

  • unique spectrum of technology cycles - from milling contours with residual material recognition to process measurements
  • Animated Elements: unique operation and programming assistance with animated sequences
  • modern data transfer options via USB stick, CF card and network (Ethernet)
  • Easy Message: maximum machine availability due to process monitoring per texting (SMS)

CNC hardware

  • control-panel based high-performance CNC Control
  • robust front control panel made of magnesium die-casting
  • integreated full-size QWERTY keyboard
  • 10.4“ TFT color monitor
  • maintenance-free design (no buffer battery required)

CNC performance data and functions

  • SINUMERIK MDynamics with the new Advanced Surface feature: for perfect part surfaces and shortest machining times in mold making applications
  • tool changing time: ~2 ms (PPU 260/261) /~1 ms (PPU 280/281)
  • number of Look Ahead sets: 100 (PPU 260/261) / 150 (PPU 280/281)
  • Jerk-limited acceleration
  • dynamic feed-forward control
  • 4-axis simultaneous interpolation (X, Y, Z and rotary axis)
  • linear, circular and helical interpolation
  • tapping without compensating chuck, plus thread cutting
  • oriented spindle holder
  • toggle between inch and metric units
  • FRAME concept for individual coordinate transformations, rotations, scaling and mirroring
  • 100 adjustable zero offsets
  • synchronous actions and quick help function output

CNC technology cycles

  • large selection of drilling cycles
  • large selection of milling cycles for standard geometry
  • large selection of position patterns for drilling and milling operations
  • High-speed settings for mold making applications
  • geometry calculator for free contour input
  • machining cycle for contour pockets / contour spigots with isolated contours

Graphic features

  • Animated Elements: input help for machining parameters with animated sequences
  • graphical online help system, similar to PC system
  • graphical CNC simulation with level display

CNC tool management

  • display of tool and magazine data on one screen
  • tool management with plain-text tool names
  • loading/unloading feature for easy magazine assignment
  • number of tool edges: 256 (PPU 260/261) / 512 (PPU 280/281)
  • tool management with tool life monitoring