NTX 500
42,000 rpm compactMASTER TURN & MILL Spindle for high speed and micro machining
Highlights
6-sided complete machining
- at main and sub spindle with 8,000 rpm
- 4-axis machining by lower 16-station turret BMT 42 / 64 with 12,000 rpm
- 60 mm Y-axis for the lower turret
Workpieces up to ø 350 mm and 580 mm long
- Machining of flange parts with 350 mm diameter.
- Bar machining up to ø 65 mm
- Workpieces up to ø 90 mm and 580 mm turning length: when machining with lower turret
High-speed turn & mill spindle compactMASTER
- up to 42,000 rpm (30,000 rpm as standard), incl. 150 mm Y-axis
38-pocket tool magazine
- Capto C4 / HSK-T40 / KM40, optional 76 or 114
Application Examples
Automation
Standard automation and customised solutions in the VERTICO design
Automation is a key element of digital production. Every DMG MORI machine can be upgraded with standard automation or with a customised automation solution for flexible manufacturing systems:
Highly flexible and collaborative automation for workpieces up to 5 kg
- Freely movable workpiece handling, incl. robot and storage area on a trolley
- Workpieces up to 5 kg, or 2 × 2 kg with double gripper
- No infrastructure changes
- No safety fence necessary
- 600 × 900 mm footprint
- Collaborative robots, setup time <5 minutes
- Direct teaching without robot knowledge
- Easy connection via Ethernet
- Expansion (option)
- Storage for up to 108 workpieces (2-position storage for max. 36 workpieces as standard)
- Blow-off device
- Measuring system and quality check
The perfect robotic automation for the NTX
- Loading and unloading by robot
- NTX 500
- Robot max. transfer weight: 7 kg (reference max. weight of workpiece per hand: 2 kg)
- max. workpiece diameter: Φ70 mm
- max. workpiece length: 65 mm
- NTX 1000
- Robot max. transfer weight: 12 kg (FANUC), 10 kg (KUKA) (reference max. weight of workpiece per hand: 2 kg)
- max. workpiece diameter: Φ70 mm
- max. workpiece length: 100 mm
Flexible modular robot system for ≥ 1 machine
- Modular concept with standardized peripheral devices, e. g. washing, measuring or marking
- 80 % shorter setup time due to modular and standardized peripherals and robot programs
- Flexible adaptation to system changes including after installation
- Simple and easy operation via the MATRIS control system without programming
- Handling of workpieces up to ø 200 × 200 mm, 1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg
- Stacking magazine:
- 14, 20 and 26 pallets: ø 150 × 120 mm, max. 35 kg per pallet
- 10 and 20 pallets: ø 200 × 200 mm, max. 75 kg per pallet
- Loading of oversized tooling in case of vertical machining center
- Available for 13 series, e. g. NLX, NTX, NHX, DMU, NMV, eVo, etc.
- Ideal for the flexible production of 50 to 200 workpieces / day
- Space-saving pallet handling for up to 40 pallets
- 400 × 400 mm pallet size
- 150 kg transfer weight (workpiece and pallet)
- Integration of secondary processes such as deburring or marking possible
- Available for the CMX 50 U, CMX 70 U, DMU 50, DMU 65 monoBLOCK, CMX 600 V, CMX 800 V, CMX 1100 V
Holistic automation on the shop floor
- Collaborative automation solution with free layout design
- Omnidirectional movement for minimal space requirements (turning radius 0m)
- Basis for additional tasks, e.g. B. tool handling, chip disposal, etc.
- Material transport from Euro pallets 1,200 x 800 mm
- Maximum transport weight of up to 2,000 kg
- Security based on Sick and Siemens technology
- Autonomous transport of material pallets
- Load capacity up to 2000 kg
- Compact and manoeuvrable
- Integration into existing processes
- Autonomous transport of chip trolleys
- Automatic pick-up order from the DMGMORI master computer
- Integration into existing material processes
- Extension of machine tool autonomy over the night or weekend
- Fleet ready
- Tool identification in the standard
- Quick installation of the automation system
- Reliable technology with proven components
- Integration into existing production possible
- Max. tool dimensions ø 280 / 400 mm
- Max. tool weight 30 kg
- Transport weight 720 kg (24× 30 kg)
- Maximum number of tools: 24 pcs
Workpiece automation with maximum flexibility thanks to flexible layout design
- Modular concept with flexible layout design
- Driverless transport systems without guide rails or tracks
- Collaborative: human and machine in one system
- Vision sensor enables robot arm positioning accuracy better than ± 1 mm
- Workpieces up to ø 150 × 120 mm and 10 kg
- Compact design (700 × 1,035 mm)
- Laser sensor
- Excellent operational performance and stability, including on an uneven floor
Control & Software
- For shop-floor programming with easier integration in the NC-program.
- Easy tool definition in for the NC-program due to the integrated tool library
- Possibility to define the adjusting angle (kappa) for each cutting edge and each operation to achieve the best machining results
* Simultaneous movement of Kappa must be programmed with CAM
- Non-contact measurement with the integrated and protected camera system
- Automatic measurement of the tools
- Support for fine correction of tool dimensions
- 3D visualization of the measured tools
- Detection of tool abrasion
- Vibration sensors in the milling spindle
- Various indicators to display the vibration status
- New machining proposal to reduce vibrations
- With the edit function, the new machining state is easily applied to your program
- Residual unbalance-based calculation of the permissible tool speed limit in the HMI
- Continuous monitoring and automatic registration of all limit value violations during machining
- Export function of all registered events in tabular form
- High transparency and sensitivity with regard to tool balancing due to simple operation
- Improved dimensional accuracy, surface quality and reduced tool wear due to the consistent use of balanced tools
- Producing high precision oval and und polygon geometries with grinding – tolerance class IT5*
- Easy parametrized definition of the geometries based on DIN 32711
- Perfect complement to technology cycle Polygon- / Oval-Turning
* as extension of the grinding technology cycle
- New machining opportunities for more innovations on the part – e.g. shaft-hub connections.
- Position-oriented polygon and oval geometries due to 6-sided complete machining advantages
- Integrated clamping force calculator according to VDI 3306
- Intuitive calculation of the minimum and clamping forces based on the used machining parameters
- Comprehensive package for internal and external clamping with 3 to 8 jaws for turning, milling and drilling
- Avoidance of component deformation due to unknowingly excessive clamping force
- Increased clamping safety
- Faster set-up and safe clamping in combination with iJAW (DMQP RÖHM)
- Oscillating movement of the feed axis results in air cutting, which leads to effective chip size reduction
- For external longitudinal turning of internal and external diameters, facing, drilling and grooving*
- Integrated safety function checks plausibility of parameter entries
* For inclined surfaces, a step pattern results because the feed can only be oscillated in one axis at a time.
- The chip length can be practically determined by the cycle and is independent of the material
- No more process interruptions, as chip balls are avoided
- Easy setting on the HMI with high operating safety
- Machining also on machines without Y-axis
- Highly productive without milling the individual surfaces
- Dialog-guided programming thanks to the technology cycle
- Broaching of internal and external splines with dialogue guided programming
- One-Tooth up to 4-theeth cutting tools with clear tool definition for easy setup.
- Compensation parameters for tool holder deviation in X-direction
- Hydraulically operated steady rest to support long and slim components
- Expansion of the possibility of using multi-channel machines
- The cycle allows both approaching to and retraction from the steady rest
- Hydraulically operated steady rest in the tool table
- Position-locking the turret leads to increased process safety
- Fix the steady rest position, to position and shape tolerances to comply with the program after reboot
- Automatic optimization of servo drives parameters for Main- and Sub-Spindle
- Reduction of Setup time
- Optimization of machining result
- Setup Time reduction
- Automatic determination of parameters independent from machine operator experience
- saving the setting in NC-program for more quality assurancet
- Easy handling of non-circular parts
- Intuitive user interface for polygons / oval turning
- Making the required geometries with possibilities of simple fine-tuning
- Possiblity of fine tuning of the geometric parameters (long / short Semi-axis and bearing angle)
- Machining can be combined with main spindle or counter spindle
- Application especially for multi-channel machines for time analysis of the production process and as a basis for the cycle time optimization
- Individual zoom in to view minute details for cycle time optimization
- Histogram up to three channels
- Provides the basis for cycle time optimization by graphical inputs
- Save / Load the recorded data to compare individual optimized steps
- Superposition of the turning movement by additional X- and Y-traverses
- Applicable for turning and milling
- Eccentric geometries easy to manufacture
- Exact axis coupling and synchronization in the background
- Perfect combination of 6-sided complete machining and tailstock function
- Automatically load and unload a tailstock centre into the chuck of the main spindle or counter spindle via the milling spindle and into the mgazine
- Support of long and slender workpieces on the main spindle thanks to the synchronous counter spindle tip
- Higher component accuracy due to automatic change without opening the door (heat flow constant)
- Position-locking the spindle with the tip leads to increased process safety
- NEW: On-Point Threading - Position oriented thread production
- Free definition of contours, pitches and gears possible
- Creation of large transmission threads, which can not be manufactured by simple thread chasing
- Trapezoidal, buttress and knuckle thread easily programmable at the machine
- Screw conveyor with any profile geometry
- Ball screw nut with cross holes simple to realize
Highlights
- Producing profiles with undercut due to the profile splitting option.
- Applying standard tools and tool holder for left and right sided machining of the flanks
- Surface quality of Ra 0,3 an CrNi-Alloys possible
- Centring tip mounted on the turret
- Centring tip data is saved directly in the tool memory
- For fixed and spring-loaded centring tips
- Easy operation for positioning the centring tip
- Position-locking the turret leads to increased process safety
- Pressing force of the tip is variable, programmable and monitorable
- With interpolation turning, the tool cutter follows a circular movement, where the cutter is always oriented towards the center Of the circle.
- Possible for external and internal machining
- Synchronization and tool path controlled by the cycle
- NEW: in version 2.0 complex turning contours are possible (currently only available on the DMU 50, other machine types will follow)
- Easy manufacturing of sealing surfaces where milling operation might not be possible.
- Complete component processing in one clamping possible
- Reduced investment costs for tools
- Straight and helical external or internal spur gears and splines
- Arrow teeth with tooth offset Turn-mill machines
- Ball-shaped toothing by mathematical transformation of the 6th virtual axis
- Vibration monitoring in the process
- Rapid shutdown in case of a crash
- Manual retraction even in swiveled machining plane
- NEW: Torque monitoring
- New: Recommended with Protection Package for CTX TC machines
- Avoiding tool breakage
- Increase in machine availability
- Damage reduction
- Programming of the gearing parameters via dialog input
- For spur gear, helical gear and worm gear
- Gear cutters and disk cutters can be used
- Maximized tool life by shifting of the cutter
- Achievable quality ≤ DIN 7
- Easy to operate through three parameters and without additional sensors
- Avoiding vibrations by means adaptation of the speed
- Application for the main spindle and counter spindle, or for milling machines with FD tables with Direct Drive
- No manual intervention by the operator
- Identical repeatability for all components
- Increased process safety for special applications by avoiding vibrations. example, When using long thin drills or for milling parts with critical clamping
- Productive complete processing
- Cost-effective gear cutting on standard machine with standard tools
- Flexible for different gear geometries
- Quality inspection in the process
- Program creation based on blank drawings and gear data
- Optimization of workpiece orientation e.g. after heat treatment
- Interface for coordinate measuring device (Klingenberg, Leitz, Zeiss)
Turning
- Measurement and correction of the position of turning and Pivot axes (C4, C3, B)
- Sag compensation possible
- Can be used in combination with standard probes from customers (recommended Renishaw, Blum)
Milling
- Toolkit for checking and correcting the kinematic accuracy of 4- and 5-axis machine configuration
- All head variations and table axes
- Reliable re-calibration of the machine before a highly precise processing
- Continuous documentation of machine accuracy
- No rejected parts due to unknown Geometric-deviations
- Periodic recalibration of the machine with comprehensive documentation
- Highest kinematic accuracy in self-regulation
- Efficient use of multi-tip turning tools with more than one cutting edge on turn & mill
- Several "sister tools" on one main tool holder
- Reduction of tool change times
- Saves tool magazine space
- Prevention of damage due to tool breakage or tool overload
- Sensorless with automated learning of load limits
- For turning, milling and drilling (up to 3 mm diameter)
- NEW: User interface on CELOS SideScreen
- NEW: Powerful algorithm for efficient monitoring after the first workpiece
- Protection Package: Perfect supplement to MPC Lathes. Price advantage (approx. 40%)
- Save the monitoring limits for each tool and every cutting edge in the program
- By pushing the associated key the X- axis and the Y-axis travel to the positive end-positions for external machining
- Ideally suited to prepare the work space for set-up and alternatively also as an emergency rescue function.
- Easy operation when setting up multi - channel machinery
- Possibilty of a fast response during external machining as a rescue function
- Free form surfaces by 5-axis interpolation on the main and counter spindle
- Turning and milling with interpolated B-axis
- Programming the 5-axis movements via customer CAD / CAM systems
- An intellegent Look-ahead function for a continuous process
- Solutions for a safe process and for the efficient use of important machining steps
- Applications: cone cleaning, tool data monitoring, safe withdrawal movement, tapping, deep hole drilling, external thread and spigot milling, internal thread and circular milling, reverse countersink cycle
- 12 stored machining strategies for stock removal, deep hole drilling, Pocket milling machines*
- Runtime optimization according to individual application
- Safe retraction after program break
- Tool data monitoring
- Process-oriented adjustment of the feed rate n relation to the table loading
- Minimization of machining time with maximization of the component quality
- NEW: Now also available for CTX TC. Ideal machining result with the highest machine dynamics*
*without consideration of feed weight