Machining center processes parts from roughing to finishing in a single setup

The HU63A-5XT 5-axis horizontal machining center from Mitsui Seiki USA is a high-precision millturn system that provides aerospace manufacturers with accurate milling and turning capabilities for complete part processing from roughing to finishing in a single setup.

The company says that this “virtually” ensures that even the most complex components are machined to spec the first time around.

The exceptionally accurate HU63A-5XT offers 900 mm X/Y/Z travels with simultaneous 5-axis machining capabilities and features a high-torque spindle delivering up to 1,081 Nm with +/-0.001 mm positioning accuracy.

Capable of machining hard-to-cut materials such as Titanium, the HU63A-5XT boasts cutting feed rates between 0.1 mm to 10,000 mm/minute in the X, Y and Z axes. Rapid traverse rates in the X axis can reach 12,000 mm/minute while the Y and Z axes travel up to 24,000 mm/minute. When combined with 2,160 degrees/minute for the A axis and 3,600 degrees/minute for the B axis, this millturn delivers unparalleled precision at considerable speeds.

This machining center, including two APCs and chip conveyor, measures 5,700 mm x 4,700 mm x 3,450 mm with pallet height ranging from 1,500 mm (APC side) to 1,480 mm (M/C side). Powered by the FANUC Series 501 iS-A controller, which is designed to work with high-speed complex multi-tasking machines such as this, the HU63A-5XT also performs drilling, boring, tapping and reaming operations offering shops a completely automated production operation in one machining powerhouse.