msayani2
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 9, 2015
- Location
- United Arab Emirates
I was looking into purchasing a machine for our shop that will work for job work and machining a variety of materials.
I am trying to replace an ageing 1988 3 axis Bridge type CNC mill with a Siemens control. It has a max RPM of 2000 and an X axis rapid of 6000 mm/min. Bed size is 2100 x 800 mm and Z axis stroke is 800 mm.
We mainly machine large parts for the cement industry (made of alloy steel at 22-26 HRc), split pump casings made out of duplex and some large aluminium 6061 molds every 2 months.
I was thinking of replacing the machine with something that is more compact but with the same or higher capacity. (ofcourse much more modern also). Specs wise, we need atleast an 8k or 10k spindle with a tool changer, high pressure through coolant and minimum or 110 Nm of torque along with 40m/min.
One machine that came into my mind was the DMG DMF260 or DMF180. I somewhat meets the requirements and then also has 5 axis capabilities for 5 sided machining of heavy components and I can do horizontal machining for long parts. Anyone have any experiences with it? How is the reliability and accuracy? How easy is it to use? Any issues with tool changer or Preventive maintenance activities? Anything I should be aware of?
Any other machines you guys have experience with that you would recommend?
FYI - only looking at machines with FANUC or SIEMENS Controls.
I am trying to replace an ageing 1988 3 axis Bridge type CNC mill with a Siemens control. It has a max RPM of 2000 and an X axis rapid of 6000 mm/min. Bed size is 2100 x 800 mm and Z axis stroke is 800 mm.
We mainly machine large parts for the cement industry (made of alloy steel at 22-26 HRc), split pump casings made out of duplex and some large aluminium 6061 molds every 2 months.
I was thinking of replacing the machine with something that is more compact but with the same or higher capacity. (ofcourse much more modern also). Specs wise, we need atleast an 8k or 10k spindle with a tool changer, high pressure through coolant and minimum or 110 Nm of torque along with 40m/min.
One machine that came into my mind was the DMG DMF260 or DMF180. I somewhat meets the requirements and then also has 5 axis capabilities for 5 sided machining of heavy components and I can do horizontal machining for long parts. Anyone have any experiences with it? How is the reliability and accuracy? How easy is it to use? Any issues with tool changer or Preventive maintenance activities? Anything I should be aware of?
Any other machines you guys have experience with that you would recommend?
FYI - only looking at machines with FANUC or SIEMENS Controls.