Apec GFmachining center 5-axis

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5-Axis High Speed Gantry Machining Center
Two-axis head with direct drive motor
Rapid traverse 60 m/min
Spindle Speed 24,000 RPM
5 axis simultaneous
U-frame structure

Product line monitoring system(TLM) is able to do real-time monitoring and analyze the production efficiency. The uptime could be optimized.
Technical application center APEC has established technical application center in several markets to provide outstanding application support and machinìng solutions to our customers.

High-end machine planning
Production analysis
Factory planning
We offer high-performance aerospace machines and whole plant planning to efficiently produce virtually any aircraft components and cope with different materials

Training program
Training program including 5-axis programming, process level up, 5-axis operation, machine maintenance, tool & jig planning etc. could be provided. Turnkey solutions With TURNKEY by APEC, we offer not only the best 5-axis machining center to meet customers production needs, but also all the necessary support to ensure that the production runs smoothly. Job study, time & cost study, production plan, preparation for start-up, work piece quality etc. are all considered to provide the best manufacturing solution.

High Speed Gantry Machining Center
* Gantry type structure could save up 50% workíng area compared with conventional double column type machining center. With 24,000 rpm high speed and high accuracy built-in spindle. The full enclosed loop structural design could increase the cutting rigidity and stability significantly.

The ram of Z-axis, made of ductile cast iron with appropriate damping feature, supplies high anti-bending strength and stable cutting condition for large Z-axis ranges. Double column and driving at center of mass design has increased the working stability. Linear guides on both side walls are designed with optimized span to ensure the excellent dynamic and static rigidity. Thanks to B and C axis with direct-drive motors and simultaneous function, high speed 5-axis the machining accuracy of sculptured surface could be improved.

U-shape structure could reduce the force flow from the cutting force point to the feeding force point compared with classic portal machine. Because of the short force flow, stiffness and stability could be increased and high dynamic behavior could be realized.
U-shape structure can be completely shipped with one container without disassembly. Rework time could be reduced when installing the machine.
Double ball screws in Z axis and twin servo motor driving provide high dynamic and stable cutting accuracy. X/Y axis of Maglev series are driven by linear motor. The advantages of linear motor include no backlash, no wear out, high accuracy, rapid feedrate, high acceleration, and maintenance-free for longer service life. Gantry type machine with fixedtable (Y-axis travel above 3000mm) could offer more table load. The same dynamic behavior could be ensured though with different weight loadìng.

High speed, High accuracy linear motor
• Non-contact type, no backlash, no wear out.
• Simple structure, maintenance free, long life.
• 100% direct-transmitted power, without loss.
Benefit
• Best dynamic / static rigidity.

X/Y-axis - Twin pinion with double driving power
GF series is a 5-axis machine with gantry driven technology in cross rail movement. High quality Rack and Pinion system is applied in X-axis and Y-axis transmission with each two preloaded servo motors. Through this driving technology, high machining quality is expected. Z-axis - Twin pinion with double driving power. In order to achieve the best response in Z-axis movement, not only hydraulic balancing compensation has been applied, the principle of drive in the gravity center must be also remained. Twin Ball Screws drive with master-slave control has achieved the requirement on that. Y-axis linear motor Linear motors provide no backlash, no wear out, high accuracy, rapid federate and acceleration, simple structure and maintenance-fee for long service life

Thermal expansion prevention strategy
The temperature variation is always a challenge for big machine tools. The expansion of material is difficult to be compensated with software. The strategy to prevent the thernal expansion is concerned in cross rail and side wall design of GF series. It makes components of machine well protected and also ensures long term mechanism stability.
Swiveling axis - Twin direct torque motors. The driving system for tilting head is mounted with two symmetric direct drive motors through a strong forked structure. The feature is obviously dynamic, high precision, backlash and vibration free without mechanism transmission.

FEM analysis is integrated with 3D CAD structure design, and the dynamic feature is also concerned such as structure stability, heat symmetrization design, geometry accuracy and high speed characteristic. With excellent technical analysis and long term experience in gantry machine design, the maximum machine precision and performance are guaranteed.

Magic Vertical Slider
In order to achieve large working space for GF series to carry out flexible manufacturing, the stroke of Z-direction has been upgraded up to 1500 mm. In this condition, the rigidity of ram becomes a very critical issue especially as the travel over 1000 mm. A complete innovative structure design has been created through FEM analysis. Not only the structure design is optimized but also the high strength material ductile cast iron is integrated to totally bring the powerful built-in spindle ability in to play.
By means of the innovation of GF series vertical slider, about 34% stiffness is raised compare with other conventional design and also 18% mass less. The obvious innovation improvement makes large component machining with excellent performance and high accuracy come true.

Variety Of Processing Type Done In One -Two-axis
Automatic Attachment Head Changer
The first machine tool builder in Taiwan to develop Attachment Head Changer system. It is capable of handling a complete range of machining processes from roughing to finishing in a single set-up.
Exchange lnterface :
~ High precision position
~ High rigidity clamping system
Reliable electrical coupling interface
self-locking design to prevent attachment head from falling

High precision automatic clamping
system
Double locating side (to raise radial and axial rigidity)
Fast coupling (oil, air, water, wire, signal)
• Quick coupling device (oil, air, water, electricity, signal)
• High rigidity
• Large contact surface
• High stability
• High flatness and concentricity (~0.005mm)
• High repeatability and accuгacy(~0.003mm)
seif-locking system
When an accident occurs (power failure, hydraulic system failure, collision etc.), the self-locking system could prevent attachment head from falling.
Automatic tool changer
• lntegrate HSK63A & HSK100A tooling system
• Easily satisfy a wide range of machining requirements
• Tool rnonitoring by Eyesight system
   lntegration of roughing and finishing
• Roughing to fìnishing on one machine
• Capable of handling a complete range of machining processes

APEC 2-Axis Milling Head
Smaller interferance aгea
• Rigid structure (ductíle iron FCD600 and high stiffness rigid bearing inside)
• lnvariant A and C axis positioning and axial accuracy
(by ring brake design)
• Clean tech & environmental care (grease/oil-air)
• Wear-free torque motor in A and C axis (30 rpm)
Re-greasing lubrication system in spindle
• A/C axis with torque motor and Heidenhain high accuracy encoder

Fork Type Milling Head (FR-2C)
 High torque clamping system
• High rigidity machining, fork type structure design, dual brake and double torque motor driven system offers the best stability. Direct torque motor provides high dynamic characteristic at high speed swiveling 30rpm (reduce non-machining time and increase the production efficiency)
• Ring-type optical linear scale in B and C axis offer the best stability instead of inechanical transmission
• Rigid mechanism ensure the accurate position feedback and reduce the vibration

High Torque Fork Type Milling Head (FF-2C)
• High torque cIamping system 
High rigidity machining, fork type structure design, dual brake and double torque motor driven system offers the best stability
• Direct torque motor provides high dynamic characteristic at high speed swiveling 30 rpm
(reduce non-machining time and increase the production efficiency)
• Ring-type optical linear scale in B and C axis offer the best stability
instead of inechanical transmission
• Rigid mechanism ensure the accurate position feedback and reduce the vibration

450 Universal Milling Head (FU-21)
Smaller interferance aгea
• Rigid structure (ductile iron FCD600 and high stiffness rigid bearing inside)
• lnvariant A and C axis positionIng and axial accuracy (by ring brake design)
• Clean tech & environmentaI care (grease/oil-air)
• Wear-free torque motor in A and C axis (30 pm)
• Re-greasing Iubrication system in spindle A/C axis with torque motor and Heidenhain high accuracy encoder

Heavy Duty Vertical Milling Head (CS-NN)
High rigidity structure, resistant to heavy cutting
• Most of the working surface can be processed
with vertical HSK100A spindle.
• And in some large workpieces with large height difference can be processed

Automatic top-roof cover
Protect environment from dust & mist and provide noise attenuation
Movable design which is controlled by CNC
Workpiece could be hung by crane without obstruction
Fully enclosed machine design
Speed up to 60 m/min

High capacity chip removal system/Chip flushing system
Equipped with large volume coolant tank
Available for CTS, coolant around spindle and flushing system
Efficient chip removal system ensures the lack of chips

Touch probes for workpiece measurement
BRC radio technology
Repeatability: 0.3 um
Max. probing speed: 3 m/min
Fast determination of workpiece position
High-precision, rotationally
symmetrical measuring mechanism

Laser measuring system for tools
lmprove the manufacturing quality/Prevent tool breakage
Minimize downtime
Guarantee the proven reliability and precision
Repeatability: 0.1 um

5 axes automatic rotary center measuring & compensation system (Option)This function is an option function, which is able to measuring and calibration automatically, via run the function with touch probe and high sphericility ceramic ball, the machine will measure and calibrate the rotary center quickly and automatically. It can enhance the 5-axis machining accuracy. lt can quickly setting measuring, compensate automatically and reduce nonproductive time

Automatic detection of human body posture
Automatic anti-collision detection (on MDI mode)
"Tool monitoring (misplacement, operation error detection)"