Machine tools and production machinery by Makino

T4 SPECIFICATIONS

T4 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center

Makino’s new T4 five-axis horizontal machining center dramatically increases titanium milling efficiency, combining lean manufacturing methods and increased metal removal rates for today’s aerospace applications. It is specifically designed for the production of large titanium and titanium alloy aerospace parts such as edge frames, pylons and bulkheads. The T4 includes several key elements for efficient titanium machining, including an Active Dampening System, rigid construction for enhanced performance, a high torque, high powered spindle, and a high pressure, high flow coolant system for increased speed and productivity.

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Video

Makino T4 5-Axis Horizontal Titanium Machining Center Test Cut

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Specs

Pallet: 4000 x 1500mm (157.5" x 59.1")
X: 4200mm (165.3")
Y: 2000mm (78.7")
Z: 1000mm (39.4")
Spindle RPM: 4,000 rpm
Rapid Traverse:
Cutting Feedrate: 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm)
Maximum Workpiece: 4000 x 1500 x 700 mm (157.4 x 59.0 x 27.4")
Maximum Payload: 5,000 kg (11,022 lbs)
ATC Capacity: 120 tools, (optional 180 tools)
Tool to Tool:
Chip to Chip:
Maximum Tool Length: 600 mm (23.6")
Maximum Tool Diamter: 300 mm (11.8")
Maximum Tool Weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
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Technical Information

The machine’s HSK-A125 spindle is Makino’s most powerful spindle to date, providing higher torque, horse power, and clamping force than all predecessors. Its compact design combines the latest induction motor technology with twin inverter drive technology for higher torque (740ft-lbs, 133HP continuous; 1,100ft-lbs, 200HP peak). The spindle is supported by roller bearings to ensure high rigidity, which keeps the energy loss to one-half that of conventional gear-driven spindles. The spindle delivers a maximum cutting force of 20,000N and has a maximum speed of 4,000RPM. The A and C-axes increase part accessibility with a ±110 degree A-axis rotation and a 360 degree continuous C-axis rotation.

The T4 can also be equipped with an automatic pallet changer system for continuous operations, eliminating cost.

Vertical Machining Center V33i at the 2009 Makino Technology Expo