Y-axis Milling, Drilling, Tapping Attachment
Fives has introduced a new Y-axis attachment for the company’s Giddings & Lewis vertical turning centers. The attachment enables off-centerline turning, drilling, milling, and tapping and combines with the existing C-axis head with table and X and Z axes motions.
The attachment allows for singlesetup processing of numerous parts.
The C-axis head provides ±45 degrees of rotation, creating a machining range of Y-axis features of plus or minus the VTC table radius. The continuous- power, 29-HP attachment has a maximum spindle speed of 2,200 RPM and continuous torque of 645 ft.-lbs. It can be loaded manually or automatically via the machine’s automatic toolchanger.
A live spindle accommodates standard Kennametal KM80™ and Sandvik Coromant Capto® C8 tooling. Coolant delivery via external nozzles on the face of the attachment or through-the-spindle coolant is provided.
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