IBARMIA's Gen 6 ZVH58 L4000 Extreme 5-axis Traveling Column Machining Center with a completely redesigned ATC and 20% more workspace.
Select Machining Technologies has introduced IBARMIA's Gen 6 ZVH 4- and 5-axis traveling column machining centers with expanded workspace, enhanced dynamics and a fully redesigned automatic tool changer. These upgrades make the Gen 6 ZVH series the ultimate multitasking machine for those seeking precision, efficiency and the capacity to handle large, complex workpieces, the company reported.
The most significant upgrade in the Gen 6 IBARMIA ZVH is a 20% increase in the work envelope for 5-axis machining. This improvement was achieved by reducing the distance between the spindle nose and the swiveling axis from 14.76" to 12". When positioned horizontally, the spindle nose can now be lowered to just 9.8" above the table, compared to the previous 14.76" in the Z series. For example, with an X-axis of 120", this upgrade allows for a maximum workpiece length of 94" (up from 88.6") and a workpiece height of 31" (up from 28.54"), offering greater capacity for larger parts.
The IBARMIA ZVH Series traveling column multitasking machines are available in two configurations, the ZVH Extreme 4-axis and 5-axis models, as well as the ZVH Multiprocess, which seamlessly integrates 5-axis milling and turning capabilities in a single machine.
In terms of capacity, the ZVH-Series machines are available with X-axis travel ranging from 63" to 472", Y-axis travel from 24" to 43.3" and Z-axis travel from 31.5" to 51.2". All configurations include a swiveling B-axis with a swing of up to +/- 115°, enhancing flexibility. For additional versatility, integrated C-axis rotary tables are available, with swing diameters ranging from 35.4" to 86.6".
Spindle options are robust, offering choices of 57.7 HP or 61.7 HP at 20,000 RPM, or a powerful 112.6 HP at 12,000 RPM, allowing the machine to handle a wide range of demanding machining applications.
Another important upgrade found on the Gen 6 ZVH-Series is in the automatic tool changer, with the tool magazine now located on the side of the machining area instead of behind the traveling column.
As a result, the operator is able to exchange tools while the spindle is actively making chips. The tool change is done by means of an additional de-coupled arm that will allow exchanging the tools between the spindle and the ATC in an optimized way. The system has been designed in a way that the tool change is done outside of the working area to avoid interferences.
Following IBARMIA's highly configurable DNA, a wide variety of options will be available from 60 tools to 120 tools in different spindle tapers that include SK 40, BT 40, SK 50, BT 50, HSK 63 and HSK 100.
The changed position of the tool magazine enables even further improvements for the new generation of machining centers. The moving column is stiffer and moves more dynamically. The additional acceleration of approximately 0.5 sq. m/s represents an improvement of 30%.
The new generation of Z machining centers provides further advantages in terms of ease of maintenance and ergonomics. So, pneumatics and hydraulics are combined in one place and easily accessible. IBARMIA has also lowered the table height by 2", which improves ergonomics for operators.
As with all IBARMIA machining centers, control options include FANUC, HEIDENHAIN and Siemens.
In addition to these improvements, the width of the machining center has been reduced by nearly 20", which provides for a narrower footprint on the factory floor and reduces shipping costs.
For more information contact:
Select Machining Technologies
910 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
860-687-3530
info@selectmachiningtech.com