TWINFLEX MD

Four spindles, two station CNC machining center

Two machining stations acting independently of each other are accommodated in one machine. This enables all conceivable machining configurations. If both units work in the same station, loading and unloading takes place in the other independently of cycle times. Thus idle time to the carriage traverse times and the tool changeover times are reduced.

In the TWINFLEX MD, dynamic linear motors guarantee fast movement in all three linear axes. They work precisely without any erratic movements. As a result of their simple mechanical construction, critical machine parts require less maintenance and have longer life cycles.

Further advantages of the TWINFLEX MD:

• It brings the advantages of traditional machining centers and transfer systems together into a single machine.
  
  
• Complete five axes machining of your workpiece in only one clamping position. Optimum orientation of the workpieces and tools, extremely fast tool changeovers and rapid traversing of the units combine to produce short cycle times.
  
  
• The free fall of chips in the interior of the hermetically sealed workspace provides easy discharge of chips, reduces thermal loading and provides an excellently suited environment for dry machining or machining with minimal lubrication.
  
  
• High degree of flexibility in the machining of cubic workpieces up
  to a size of 300 x 300 x 300 mm. In many cases it is only necessary to select a new CNC program for workpiece modifications, and the
  manufacturing of part families and variations, without any modification of the machine.
  
  
• Optimum access for setting up and operating the machine. Automated loading and unloading, in parallel with prime cycle time as well as very fast tool and workpiece changeovers mean that idle times are minimized. For your machining requirements this results in a high level of availability and productivity.
  
  
• The swivel arm of the standard loading system is one of the special features of our TWINFLEX MD package automation. This is enhanced by the part specific gripper.  The loading function and control of the loading process are integrated into the machine control system of the TWINFLEX MD. This enables easy operation and good compatibility with the machine processes.
  
  
• In two-spindle operation the TWINFLEX MD can be fitted with either a single or dual clamp settings per swivel bridge. Four-spindle operation enables a two or four-clamp settings per swivel bridge - for very high numbers of your workpiece parts.
  
  
• The TWINFLEX MD features static and dynamic rigidity. The unique in-process adjustment of active correction of X, Y and Z-axis during operation of the machine, produces very high accuracy and workpiece quality.

Options of the TWINFLEX MD

The TWINFLEX MD follows a modular construction in accordance with the building block principle. The basic system is offered as a package and can be expanded with optional equipment.

• Coolant system (internal coolant supply at 15 - 80 bar)
  
  
• Chip conveyor (scraper conveyor or steel plate conveyor)
  
  
• Loading equipment (standard gantry / robots)
  
  
• Electro-hydraulic clamping fixtures / jaw chucks
  
  
• Exhaust system
  
  
• Tool breakage control
  
  
• GE Fanuc control system
  
  
• Modem for remote diagnostics
  
  
• Automatic tool magazine stocking
  
  
• Minimal lubrication
  
  
• Drip pan
  
  
• Safety package for dry machining of light metals
  
  
• Cleaning of cones
  
  
• Measuring hea
  
  
• Tropical protection
  
  
• Increased power at 30 kW