AXA Maschinenbau at EMO in Hanover

We are expanding our machine series – with the VSR 2 travelling column machining centre with swivel rotary table for 5-axis- and 5-sided machining of smaller components

What makes the VSR 2 special:

• Swivelling rotary table that swivels around the Y-axis: Unlike the usual swivelling around the X-axis, this solution allows a clear view of any interfering contours.
• Extremely compact: It requires an unusually small footprint of around 12 square metres. The rear is completely closed so that the machine can be placed directly against a wall.
• Space-saving tool magazine: a magazine tower with up to three chains for 60 tools each (max. 180 tool places in total)
• Robot interface: The travelling column design allows for a side lifting gate for automated loading. This connection does not obstruct access to the work area and allows for unrestricted operation.

The VSR 2 is equipped with the Heidenhain TNC 7.

Traverse ranges:

X = 1000 mm
Y =   600 mm
Z =   700 mm

The VHC 3-2600 XTS EDITION with Siemens Sinumerik One control, based on our successful VHC travelling column machining centre

As with our ‘standard’ models, the swivel spindle is also the core element of the EDITION variant: 5-axis- and 5-sided machining of workpieces in a single clamping. The VHC EDITION is additionally equipped with two rotary tables:

• AXA rotary table RTA 4TF (Ø 1000 mm) integrated into the machine table
• AXA rotary table RTA 2-300 (Ø 300 mm) fixed vertically on the machine table

Traverse ranges:

X = 2600 mm / pendulum mode 2 x 1050 mm
Y =   900 mm
Z =   950 mm

The VHC travelling column machining centre with milling and turning function and Heidenhain TNC 7 control

The special feature of this machine is the separate disc magazine for CAPTO C6 tools, which moves with the travelling column. The XTS tool magazine is reserved exclusively for HSK tools and can be equipped with up to three chains of 36 tools each.

The turning tool holder for CAPTO C6 tools is mounted next to the HSK A100 main spindle. This separate clamping unit for turning tools ensures the clear orientation of the turning tools and at the same time avoids additional stress on the main spindle bearing. With the VHC FD, you can perform milling AND turning operations without time-consuming retooling.

Two different tool changing systems are used:

• Milling tools: the tool magazine comprises three individual chains, each with 36 HSK A100 tool places.
• Turning tools: a disc magazine with 16 CAPTO C6 tool places that moves with the travelling column. 

Equipped with a swivel spindle and the RTA 5 TD rotary table with 850 mm faceplate (turning operation max. 500 rpm) integrated into the machine table, the VHC is ideal for 5-sided machining.

Traverse ranges:

X = 2600 mm
Y =   900 mm
Z =   950 mm