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VPC U - Gantry machining centre

The VPC U with 1-axis tilting head and rotary table for full machining of workpieces in one single clamping
The VPC U with 1-axis tilting head and rotary table for full machining of workpieces in one single clamping
The VPC U is ideal for 5-side processing of large workpieces thanks to its big swivel range and high table load
The VPC U is ideal for 5-side processing of large workpieces thanks to its big swivel range and high table load
VPC DASK with double-axis tilting head for highly dynamic 5-axis machining
VPC DASK with double-axis tilting head for highly dynamic 5-axis machining
orkspaces with up to 3400 mm in X and 2200 mm in Y cater for plenty of room to swing through bulky workpieces
orkspaces with up to 3400 mm in X and 2200 mm in Y cater for plenty of room to swing through bulky workpieces
Side-mounted tool magazine can be individually extended with various tool chains
Side-mounted tool magazine can be individually extended with various tool chains
The separate clamping unit for turning tools provides for utmost stability and avoids further stress on the main spindle bearing
The separate clamping unit for turning tools provides for utmost stability and avoids further stress on the main spindle bearing

The portal machining centre VPC-U displays its entire strength in 5-side machining of workpieces with its tilting spindle and the rotary table integrated into machine bed. The spindle swivels around the Y-axis while the NC-rotary table turns the workpiece into the right position in line with the specifications. The complete machine table consists of a combination of fixed tables and rotary table that is set higher than the fixed tables for the horizontal machining.

 

  • Main design

    Main design

    • Extremely rigid, static and dynamically well balanced ground frame construction
    • Spacious and easily accessible machine tables
    • Direct measuring systems for X/Y/Z axes
    • Cover according to current machinery directives
    • Ideal for crane loading by the open covering over the work area
    • Machine transport in one single piece
    • Optimal accessibility for all maintenance and service requirements

     

    In addition, the VPC-U can be flexibly extended, for example:

    • Through spindle coolant with filter system
    • Chip conveyor in slat-band belt, scraper belt or magnetic belt versions
    • Controllers either from Heidenhain or Siemens
    • Construction possible with additional rotary tables with horizontal rotation axis on fixed machine table
    • Automatic doors
    • Clamping systems – hydraulic, pneumatic, magnetic or manual
    • Touch probes and tool touch probe systems
    • Active power monitoring, collision monitoring and complete process monitoring
    • Tool identification systems
    • Laser breakage control with tool measurement
    • Remote maintenance

  • Guideways and drives

    Guideways and drives

    • Clever combination of sliding and roller guideways for high dynamics, stiffness and absorption
    • Guiding built upon manually scraped or grinded surface
    • Optimal guiding by extremely large guidance ratio
    • Real gantry drive in the Y-axis with corresponding individual drive, guideway and direct measuring system for both portal sides
    • Drives and guideways are protected
    • Ball screws in all linear axes

  • Tool changing system

    Tool changing system

    • Simple and very robust stationary placed tool changer
    • Magazine protected in rear part of machine
    • Stationary tool changer layout allows for long tool chains without any negative effect on machine dynamics and precision
    • Fixed location coded tool management for better operator monitoring
    • Simultaneous tool pre-selection by double gripping system
    • Support of various tool holding systems such as SK, BT, HSK, CAPTO
    • Magazine placement possible during machining

  • Tilting spindle

    Tilting spindle

    • 1-axis tilting spindle swivelling around the Y-axis (B-axis)
    • stepless positioning or interpolating
    • Tilting range 0° to -100°

  • Rotary table

    Rotary table

    • Continuous turning NC-rotary table around the Z-axis
    • Integrated in machine bed
    • Hydraulic clamping

  • Technical data

    Technical data

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  • Product brochure

    Product brochure

    For more information about our VPC U please have a look at the brochure. Click here to open or download the brochure as pdf file.

  • Examples of use

    Examples of use