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26.06.2008
A vertical turning centre equipped with a selection of modular live spindle machining heads, tool magazines and a wide choice of machine sizes, machines in one set-up.
The Giddings and Lewis (G and L) VTC 1000 vertical turning centre for medium-sized components offers higher turning speeds, such as 630 rev/min as standard or optionally 1000 rev/min, will deliver greater throughput and productivity Meeting needs for higher productivity and precision, the VTC 1000 also has enhanced C-axis positioning capabilities
There is a comprehensive range of machine modules and options.
These include the following.
* 1000 or 1250mm tables.
Fixed or adjustable rails.
* Range of travels and heights under the rail.
* Turret head option.
* Choice of tool magazine capacities.
The above options allow the VTC 1000 to be configured for standard turning, hard turning, live spindle machining, and cutting on multiple sides for a wide range of part sizes.
Affordably priced, the VTC 1000 is a versatile general machine for jobs shops, bearing manufacturers, valve and pump makers, automotive and aerospace contractors, and other producers of large, turned parts.
G and L will demonstrate the user-configurable VTC 1000 at the MAG Industrial Automation Systems booth.
The VTC 1000 has a compact platform 13.2ft wide x 13.6ft deep (4.02 x 4.15m) and saves valuable floor space while accepting weights of 5,000 lb (2268kg) component weight or more.
Ergonomic design allows 1300mm swing capacity, wide operator access to parts, and easy crane loading.
The VTC can be configured for under the rail heights from 1200 to 1700mm to accommodate a great combination of pallet depths and workpiece heights.
The VTC 1000's floor-level design eliminates need for special foundations and simplifies loading of parts, tooling and accessories.
The VTC 1000 continues the MAG Giddings and Lewis tradition of a rigid platform enabling heavy cutting with high accuracy.
Robust construction features reinforced columns and beds, The hydrostatic ram combines high rigidity with thermal symmetry.
The VTC 1000 delivers 84kW peak power and 56kW continuous power (100/75HP) and maximum table torque of 17,113Nm (12,623ft.lb).
A live spindle option provides multi-functional processing capabilities, enabling milling, drilling, tapping and other machining operations,in one set-up.
Full contouring with C-axis enables drilling or mill turning of features anywhere on the workpiece with contouring/positioning by 360,000 position table.
An optional eight-position turret head provides excellent productivity on parts that don't require a lot of reach into the part.
The state-of-the-art VTC was co-developed with MAG sister company Hessapp.
The machine size allows MAG to offer a continuum of VTC machines.
The VTC 1000 fits between Hessap models with 250 to 750mm swing and G and L's proven VTC line offering tables/chucks from 1250mm to 3500mm.
* MAG Industrial Automation Systems at IMTS 2008, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA, September 8-13, Booth A-8218.
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