| Make | HELLER |
| Type of machine | FST MC 160 800 E |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| Machine's weight | 125 |
| x-travel | 800 |
| y-travel | 630 |
| z-travel | 560 |
| Total power requirement | 60 |
x-travel: 800 mm
y-travel: 630 mm
z-travel: 560 mm
total power requirement: 60 kW
weight of the machine ca: 125 t
dimensions of the machine ca: m
H E L L E R (Germany)
5 Axis - CNC Controlled Horizontal Machining Centre
Model FST- MC 160 / 800 / E Year 1998
Only approx. 500 hours in operation
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Working range: Longitudinal stroke X axis 800 mm
Vertical stroke Y axis 630 mm
Cross stroke Z axis 560 mm
NC rotary table Tilting A axis 180 °
Turning B axis 360 °
Size of pallet, approx. 250 x 620 mm
Tool holder HSK 63A
Spindle speeds, infinitely variable 63 - 20,000 rpm
Feeds / quick feeds XYZ 1 - 70,000 mm/min
Spindle drive 24 kW
Total electrical load, approx. 60 kW - 400 V - 50 Hz
Weight, approx. 12,500 kg
Accessories / Special Features
5-Axis SIEMENS CNC Path Control, Model SINUMERIC 840 D, allows working
operation on 5 sides.
Workpiece handling system: Workpiece is mounted on a pallet outside the machine and is transported via a conveyor into a lifting/turning device, which brings the workpiece onto the table, where it is automatically clamped and machined.
40-position tool magazine with tool replacement door, and laser-operated tool breakage control.
Internal high pressure coolant supply, 50 bar.
Coolant preparation unit with filter and temperature control.
Oil mist exhaust.
Separate cooling aggregate for motor spindle and switch cabinet.
CO² fire extinguisher. Chip conveyor. Complete covers for the working area.
Machine comes from the design department of an car manufacturer and was only used for trials. The new price in 1998 was approx. 1.3 million DM (EUR 650,000.00). The machine is very suitable for medium-sized production series. Ideal for aluminium.
