Gears by The Gear Works - Just Installed: Large CNC Turning and Milling Center

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Just Installed: Large CNC Turning and Milling Center

The Gear Works is pleased to announce its latest acquisition and installation of world class machining technology: 72" Giddings and Lewis Vertical Turning & Milling Center. Now, large parts can be turned, milled, drilled, tapped, and inspected in one efficient set-up by utilizing multiple on-board machining functions, such as the 25 H.P. live milling spindle and 12 station tool changer.

A 20 ton overhead crane provides part access to the 80,000 Lb. G&L Turning/Milling center

G&L Turning/Milling center
A 75 H.P. table drive, a 66" independent 4-jaw chuck, and a robust rail head ram provide agressive turning capability.

Full-contour milling, slotting, drilling and tapping is accomplished with a 25 H.P. live milling spindle with ANSI #60 taper tools using a NumeriPath CNC control. C-axis rotary accuracy is +/- 5.0 arc seconds.

In-process inspection with the NumeriProbe
In-process inspection can be performed with the NumeriProbe System, which uses a Renishaw MP-3 electronic probe.

Machine Specifications:

Maximum swing: 78" (4" above chuck)

Maximum height under rail: 70"

Maximum ram travel: 38"

Maximum table speed: 280 RPM

Maximum spindle speed: 2,200 RPM

Foundation weight:: 92,000 Lbs.

Other Special Features:

12 station automatic tool carousel
Automatic rail leveling device
Chip removal conveyer
Through spindle coolant
250 gallon Cyclone coolant filter system

This investment is another example of The Gear Works' commitment to ongoing improvement of it's manufacturing capabilities in order to provide maximum productivity, precision and customer satisfaction.

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