These ‘hybrid’ machining centers are built for high-speed graphite milling, hard milling, small hole drilling, and micro milling.
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These ‘hybrid’ machining centers are built for high-speed graphite milling, hard milling, small hole drilling, and micro milling.
Why purchase two high-end vertical milling machines—one for graphite and another for hard milling—when you can get both from one machine?
Spanning four different models—each with the same high-rigidity, bridge-type “monoblock” structure that allows for high-speed, high-precision machining—the HC series hybrid vertical milling machines combine industry-leading graphite milling with hard milling capabilities.
The result is a dual-purpose VMC solution that’s accurate, fast, reliable, and, best of all, durable—and more than versatile enough to be useful in a wide variety of situations.
ENGINEERED FOR ACCURACY
- All HC series machines have been designed to deliver industry-leading accuracy, reliably and consistently. From advanced dust collection and prevention technologies that make graphite milling less prone to defects and errors to a unique “monoblock” casting that keeps the entire machine rigid under operation, these machines are the answer for any job that needs to be done right the first time.
ONE INVESTMENT, TWICE THE FUNCTIONALITY
- With access to multiple milling capabilities all in one single machine, you can handle more jobs more economically than ever before. Hard milling? Graphite? The HC series gives you multiple machines in one, increasing production efficiency and reducing your costs overall.
FLEXIBLE, FUTURE-FRIENDLY DESIGN
- Automation is your shop’s ticket to new levels of efficiency and profitability, and the HC series is more than ready to get you there. This machine is highly configurable, allowing you to create the processes you need to get and stay ahead of the game through less costly, more productive operation.
CAPABILITIES:
- Hard milling and graphite milling capabilities through “super hybrid concept” design
- Enhanced accuracy via a high-rigidity, bridge-type monoblock structure with a minimized distance between the guide surface and spindle center
- High repeatability thanks to the high-rigidity bed with ideal rib distribution
- High-speed direct hard milling through dry (or optional semi-dry) oil-mist systems
- Ideal machine for high-speed milling, drilling, and tapping
- Wide RPM ranges and long spindle operating lifetime
- Easy, intuitive programming and operation via on-board CNC controller
COMPONENTS:
- Highly rigid structure
- High-rigidity HSK-E25 and HSK-E40 tool holders (6x more clamping power than previous)
- Z axis balance cylinder(s) HC-435 II has 1 the rest of the models have 2
- Roller pack linear motion ways
- Automatic lubrication system for ball screws and LM guides
- 1” column riser with space for tool mounting systems
- Fully sealed enclosure
- Amano PIE/15 for the HC-435 II and PIE/30 for the HC-548EX, HC-658 II and HC-878, dust collection system
- Standard automatic tool changers (ATC) (HC-435 II: 20 position, HC-548EX: 12 position, HC-658 II & HC-878: 30 position)
- Dual swing-arm tool changer with 5 sec. “T to T” time
- Blum laser for tool measurement (mounted off the table)
USER INTERFACE:
- (HC-435 II, HC-658 II, HC-878) Fanuc 31i-B5 Super High-Speed Processor and Al Contour Control II – A “NANO CNC System” with Intelligent Velocity Control, NANO Interpolation, NANO Smoothing, and an expanded look-ahead of 1,000 blocks
- (HC-548EX) Fanuc 31i-B5 Super High-Speed Processor and Al Contour Control II – A “NANO CNC System” with Intelligent Velocity Control, NANO Interpolation, and NANO Smoothing
- Super PC III Function (3-Mode Operation) “Machining Condition Selection,” which allows a range of 1-3 for speed/accuracy settings
MACHINE SPECS
| Modal | HC-435 II | HC-548EX | HC-658 II | HC-878 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Travels: X x Y x Z in (mm) | 16.0 x 13.0 x 7.9 | 18.1 x 14.1 x 10.2 (460 x 360 x 260) | 23.6 x 19.6 x 15.7 (600 x 500 x 400) | 33.5 x 29.5 x 16.0 (850 x 750 x 400) |
| Spindle Speed | 3,000 ~ 36,000 RPM | 200 ~ 32,000 RPM | 200 ~ 32,000 RPM | 200 ~ 32,000 RPM |
| Spindle HP | 5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Spindle Lubrication | Grease Packed | Grease Packed | Grease Packed | Grease Packed |
| Tool Changer Size | 20 Position Standard | 12 Position Standard | 30 Position Standard | 30 Position Standard |
| Positioning Accuracy/Repeatability: in (μm) | ±0.000040/±0.000012 (±1.0/±0.3) | ±0.0001/±0.00004 (±2.5/±1.0) | ±0.000060/±0.000020 (±1.5/±0.5) | ±0.000120/±0.000040 (±3.0/±1.0) |
| Table Work Area X x Y: in (mm) | 23.6 x 13.0 (600 x 330) | 23.6 x 14.1 (600 x 360) | 30.0 x 20.0 (760 x 500) | 37.4 x 29.5 (950 x 750) |
| Table to Spindle Nose Distance: in (mm) | 7.0 ~ 14.9 (175 ~ 380) | 5.9 ~ 16.1 (150 ~ 400) | 7.8 ~ 23.6 (200 ~ 600) | 8.8 ~ 24.6 (225 ~ 625) |
| Max. Workpiece Weight: lb (kg) | 220 (100) | 440 (200) | 440 (200) | 440 (200) |
| Coolant Tank Capacity: gal (L) | None | None | None | None |
| Table Height from Floor: in (mm) | 29.5 (750) | 31.5 (800) | 31.5 (800) | 31.5 (800) |
| Actual Measured Circularity (2.0″ dia. @8 IPM): in (μm) | 0.000039 (1.0) | 0.0001 (2.5) | 0.000078 (2.0) | 0.000098 (2.5) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-E25 | HSK-E40 | HSK-E40 | HSK-E40 |
| Spindle Air Purge | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Blast through Spindle | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Oil Mist with Collector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Linear Scales X, Y, Z – axes | Heidenhain 0.000002mm Standard | Heidenhain 0.00001mm Standard | Heidenhain 0.00001mm Standard | Heidenhain 0.00001mm Standard |
| Rapid Traverse Speed: in/min. (m/min.) | 590 (15.0) | 1181 (30) | 787 (20) | 787 (20) |
| Cutting Speed (Normal Mode): in/min. (mm/min.) | 0.04 – 394 (1 ~ 10,000) | 0.01 -315 (0.25 ~ 8,000) | 0.01 -315 (0.25 ~ 8,000) | 0.01 -315 (0.25 ~ 8,000) |
| Cutting Speed (GR Super PC Mode): in/min. (m/min.) | 590 (1.5) | 1181 (30) | 787 (20) | 787 (20) |
| Dust Collection System | Amano PiE-15 Standard | Amano PiE-30 Standard | Amano PiE-30 Standard | Amano PiE-30 Standard |
| Machine Weight: lb (kg) | 5500 (2500) | 8,830 (4,000) | 12,100 (5,490) | 15,500 (7,030) |
| Machine Height: in (mm) | 85.4 (2170) | 98.4 (2,500) | 113 (2,870) | 115.5 (2,935) |
| Required Floor Space [Machine Unit]: in (mm) | 51.2 x 73.5 (1300 x 1867) | 78.7 x 108.7 (2,000 x 2,760) | 118 x 118 (3,000 x 3,000) | 134 x 134 (3,400 x 3,400) |
| Control Unit | Fanuc 31i-A5 Super High-Speed Processor and AI Contour Control II | Fanuc 31i-A5 Super High-Speed Processor and AI Contour Control II | Fanuc 31i-A5 Super High-Speed Processor and AI Contour Control II | Fanuc 31i-B5 with RISC Processor |
| Power Requirements KVA | 200 ~ 220V 12.5KVA | 200 ~ 220V 22KVA | 200 ~ 220V 22KVA | 200 ~ 220V 22KVA |
| Air Supply | 14.1 cu.ft./min @72 psi | 21 cu.ft./min @ 72 psi | 21 cu.ft./min @ 72 psi | 26.5 cu.ft./min @ 72 psi |
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