CTX beta 1250 4A
Compact high productive turning centre with TWIN-concept for 4 axes complete machining
Highlights
4-axis production turning with 2 turrets and counter spindle as standard
- Two 12-fold VDI 40 star turrets with 4,000 rpm, 11.3 kW and 28 Nm
- Optional Direct Drive turret with 10,000 rpm and TRIFIX precision quick-change system for highest accuracy
- Main and counter spindle with 5,000 rpm, 48 kW and 360 Nm.
Patented TWIN concept for parallel processing with 2 tool carriers
- Optimal work space utilization by working space concept with two turrets and cross stroke* of the counter-spindle tailstock combination *
- Y-axis on both turrets (up ± 60 mm, down * ± 40 mm) for the complete machining of bars, shafts and chuck parts
- Rotating diameter up to 340 mm at 1200 mm turning length
Accuracy
Highest durability due to glass scales in both X-axes
- Maximum thermal stability due to water-cooled spindle motors
Application Examples
Automation
Standard automation and customised solutions in the VERTICO design
Automation is a key element of digital production. Every DMG MORI machine can be upgraded with standard automation or with a customised automation solution for flexible manufacturing systems:
Flexible workpiece handling for small to medium batch sizes
- One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants, setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Robo2Go Turning, robot payload 12, 25 or 35 kg
- Rapid changeover from chuck to shaft parts
- Robo2Go Vision, robot payload 35 kg
- Robust 3D camera recognition, ideal for multi-job function
- Integrated in the machine control operation via CELOS APP: No need to change your NC programs!
- Intuitive usability thanks to dialog-guided software
- Creation of the process through predefined program modules via drag & drop: No robot programming knowledge necessary
- Setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Rapid changeover from chuck to shaft part storage
- Handling of shafts ø 20 – 170 mm and chuck parts ø 20 – 175 mm
- Three versions for all requirements: Robot payload 12 / 25 / 35 kg
- Stacking magazine
The storage expantion for your Robo2Go Turning
- 300 % higher capacity compared to standard
- Main time-parallel setup of the workpiece storage
- Multijob per drawer and within a drawer possible in the standard system
- Job management of all jobs via the Robo2Go Jobs app
- Robust 3D camera recognition, ideal for multijob function
- Infeed and outfeed of raw and finished parts by pallet
- Cylindrical chuck parts of ø 25 – 175 mm
Flexible workpiece handling up to 115 kg
- One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants, setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Strongest version for 210 kg payload and 115 kg workpiece weight
- Handling of workpieces ø 40 to ø 400 mm as standard
- Fast supply and removal of raw material and finished parts using pallets or workpiece trolleys
- Free access to control and tool magazine
- Integrated in the machine control operation via CELOS APP: No need to change your NC programs!
- Intuitive usability thanks to dialog-guided software
- Creation of the process through predefined program modules via drag & drop: No robot programming knowledge necessary
- Setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Strongest version for 210 kg payload and 115 kg workpiece weight
- Handling of workpieces ø 40 to ø 400 mm as standard
- Fast infeed and outfeed of part-machined and finished parts by means of pallet or workpiece trolley
GX 35 / 60 T - The gantry loader for the CTX beta (TC) 4A and CTX gamma TC
- Handling of workpieces up to ø 450 × 500 mm and weighing up to 60 kg
- Modular stocker system for chuck parts and shafts, e.g. stacking magazin with up to 40 pallets for chuck parts
- Combinable with various kinds of automatic peripheral equipment (washing, measuring, marking, etc.)
- Easy programming and setup due to integration into the machine control
- Full part management by the machine control
Highlights GX 35 T / GX 60 T
- Handling of workpieces up to a diameter of 450 mm, a length of 500 mm and a weight up to 60 kg
- Easy programming and setup due to integration into the machine control
- Full part management by the machine control
- Modular stocker system for chuck parts and shafts
- Easy maintenance due to optimized cover system
- Integrated functions: Washing, measurement, engraving possible
Holistic automation on the shop floor
- Collaborative automation solution with free layout design
- Omnidirectional movement for minimal space requirements (turning radius 0m)
- Basis for additional tasks, e.g. B. tool handling, chip disposal, etc.
- Material transport from Euro pallets 1,200 x 800 mm
- Maximum transport weight of up to 2,000 kg
- Security based on Sick and Siemens technology
- Autonomous transport of material pallets
- Load capacity up to 2000 kg
- Compact and manoeuvrable
- Integration into existing processes
- Autonomous transport of chip trolleys
- Automatic pick-up order from the DMGMORI master computer
- Integration into existing material processes
- Extension of machine tool autonomy over the night or weekend
- Fleet ready
- Tool identification in the standard
- Quick installation of the automation system
- Reliable technology with proven components
- Integration into existing production possible
- Max. tool dimensions ø 280 / 400 mm
- Max. tool weight 30 kg
- Transport weight 720 kg (24× 30 kg)
- Maximum number of tools: 24 pcs
Control & Software
CELOS
Integrated digitization of the DMG MORI machines & the shop floor:
- CELOS Machine: APP-based user interface with access to all production-related information
- CELOS Manufacturing: 27 CELOS APPs for the optimal preparation & processing of orders
- Digital Factory: Continuous digital workflows from planning to production & service
- For straight external and internal gears with shoulder (interference contours)
- Toothing modules between 0.3 – 1.5 with quality 8 according to DIN 3961
- Up to module 2 on CTX gamma TC*
*Quality and machining time depending on tool and workpiece
- High flexibility in the production of gears, where other processes such as gear hobbing or gear skiving are not are not geometrically possible
- Clearly structured input masks for easy adjustment of the process
- Centring tip mounted on the turret
- Centring tip data is saved directly in the tool memory
- For fixed and spring-loaded centring tips
- Easy operation for positioning the centring tip
- Position-locking the turret leads to increased process safety
- Pressing force of the tip is variable, programmable and monitorable
Turning
- Measurement and correction of the position of turning and Pivot axes (C4, C3, B)
- Sag compensation possible
- Can be used in combination with standard probes from customers (recommended Renishaw, Blum)
Milling
- Toolkit for checking and correcting the kinematic accuracy of 4- and 5-axis machine configuration
- All head variations and table axes
- Reliable re-calibration of the machine before a highly precise processing
- Continuous documentation of machine accuracy
- No rejected parts due to unknown Geometric-deviations
- Periodic recalibration of the machine with comprehensive documentation
- Highest kinematic accuracy in self-regulation
- Hydraulically operated steady rest to support long and slim components
- Expansion of the possibility of using multi-channel machines
- The cycle allows both approaching to and retraction from the steady rest
- Hydraulically operated steady rest in the tool table
- Position-locking the turret leads to increased process safety
- Fix the steady rest position, to position and shape tolerances to comply with the program after reboot
- Process-oriented adjustment of the feed rate n relation to the table loading
- Minimization of machining time with maximization of the component quality
- NEW: Now also available for CTX TC. Ideal machining result with the highest machine dynamics*
*without consideration of feed weight
- Application especially for multi-channel machines for time analysis of the production process and as a basis for the cycle time optimization
- Individual zoom in to view minute details for cycle time optimization
- Histogram up to three channels
- Provides the basis for cycle time optimization by graphical inputs
- Save / Load the recorded data to compare individual optimized steps
- Higher stability due to optimal force transmission in thelongitudinal direction of the tool holder
- Generation of tool feed in the Y-direction for parting off components at a push of a button
- Compatible with the standard cycle CYCLE92 (Part off cycle), so that the operator can program as usual (ShopTurn and DIN / ISO)
- Up to three times higher productivity possible (3x feed) with simultaneously improved chip control
- Reduced noise level and higher surface quality through more tool stability
- Less material loss due to reduction of the parting width
- Programming of the gearing parameters via dialog input
- For spur gear, helical gear and worm gear
- Gear cutters and disk cutters can be used
- Maximized tool life by shifting of the cutter
- Achievable quality ≤ DIN 7
- Gear profile modifications easy to handle
- Use of regrinded tools
- Error prevention by monitoring (e. g. wrong axis cross angle, or wrong turning speed, or turning direction)
- Productive complete processing
- Cost-effective gear cutting on standard machine with standard tools
- Flexible for different gear geometries
- Quality inspection in the process
- Program creation based on blank drawings and gear data
- Optimization of workpiece orientation e.g. after heat treatment
- Interface for coordinate measuring device (Klingenberg, Leitz, Zeiss)
- Easy handling of non-circular parts
- Intuitive user interface for polygons / oval turning
- Making the required geometries with possibilities of simple fine-tuning
- Possiblity of fine tuning of the geometric parameters (long / short Semi-axis and bearing angle)
- Machining can be combined with main spindle or counter spindle
- In combination with the Gildemeister structure programming, A safe and fast reboot of the machining program after an interruption
- Easy program operation especially with multiple spindles or tool magazine
- Displays the process status of the workpiece
- Display of the detailed status on the controller
- Enter remarks automatically by the GILDEMEISTER structure programming.
- Safe re-entry into the program by the press of a button instead of searching for a specific block.
- Structured approach with more than 20 standard programs and more than 200 processing variants incl. automation (bar processing, robot / portal loading, ...)
- Display of the program status with additional markers (EPS) for the sub-programs.
- Prevention of damage due to tool breakage or tool overload
- Sensorless with automated learning of load limits
- For turning, milling and drilling (up to 3 mm diameter)
- NEW: User interface on CELOS SideScreen
- NEW: Powerful algorithm for efficient monitoring after the first workpiece
- Protection Package: Perfect supplement to MPC Lathes. Price advantage (approx. 40%)
- Save the monitoring limits for each tool and every cutting edge in the program
- Perfect combination of 6-sided complete machining and tailstock function
- Automatically load and unload a tailstock centre into the chuck of the main spindle or counter spindle via the milling spindle and into the mgazine
- Support of long and slender workpieces on the main spindle thanks to the synchronous counter spindle tip
- Higher component accuracy due to automatic change without opening the door (heat flow constant)
- Position-locking the spindle with the tip leads to increased process safety
- NEW: On-Point Threading - Position oriented thread production
- Free definition of contours, pitches and gears possible
- Creation of large transmission threads, which can not be manufactured by simple thread chasing
- Trapezoidal, buttress and knuckle thread easily programmable at the machine
- Screw conveyor with any profile geometry
- Ball screw nut with cross holes simple to realize
Highlights
- Producing profiles with undercut due to the profile splitting option.
- Applying standard tools and tool holder for left and right sided machining of the flanks
- Surface quality of Ra 0,3 an CrNi-Alloys possible
- Superposition of the turning movement by additional X- and Y-traverses
- Applicable for turning and milling
- Eccentric geometries easy to manufacture
- Exact axis coupling and synchronization in the background
- Easy to operate through three parameters and without additional sensors
- Avoiding vibrations by means adaptation of the speed
- Application for the main spindle and counter spindle, or for milling machines with FD tables with Direct Drive
- No manual intervention by the operator
- Identical repeatability for all components
- Increased process safety for special applications by avoiding vibrations. example, When using long thin drills or for milling parts with critical clamping
- Straight and helical external or internal spur gears and splines
- Arrow teeth with tooth offset Turn-mill machines
- Ball-shaped toothing by mathematical transformation of the 6th virtual axis
- By pushing the associated key the X- axis and the Y-axis travel to the positive end-positions for external machining
- Ideally suited to prepare the work space for set-up and alternatively also as an emergency rescue function.
- Easy operation when setting up multi - channel machinery
- Possibilty of a fast response during external machining as a rescue function
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