Zimmerman Inc. (Wixom, MI) announced the FZU22, a 5-axis portal milling machine for the machining of various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials.
Aluminum, plastic, wood and other substrates can be processed, plus the machine is ideal for the finishing of carbon fiber reinforced and other composite materials.
Features:
- 5-axis milling head with 15kW spindle
- Overhead gantry for precise production of models and molded parts
- Toolchanger for 24 tools
- CNC from Siemens or Heidenhain for full motion control and tracking
- Working range of 71”-98” in X-axis, 118”-138” in Y-axis and 49” in Z-axis
- Feed rate of 2756 ipm in X- and Y-axes is standard
- Acceleration on machine is max. 118-197 in/sec2
- Compact footprint of 11’ x 15’
- ISO 230-2 accuracy
- Choice of milling heads
Optional equipment is offered on the FZU22, including touch probe, tool measuring system, work area cover, tool changer, chip conveyor, mist/dust extraction system, minimum quantity lubrication and a vacuum system.
The machine to be displayed at IMTS also features an ultrasonic system for cutting aerospace insulation.