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Gantry Machining Center

The gantry machining center is a CNC machine tool with the Z-axis of the spindle set perpendicularly to the worktable. It features a door-type frame structure composed of two columns and a top beam, which has high rigidity and is suitable for processing large and complex workpieces in fields such as aerospace and shipbuilding. Its main structure includes a rectangular worktable, a lifting crossbeam, and a ram system. It is equipped with turret or chain-type tool magazines and can expand its processing capabilities through accessories such as right-angle heads.
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Product Introduction

Machine Tool Features

 1. Bed – Worktable

 Major components including the bed, worktable, column, crossbeam, saddle, and spindle headstock are manufactured using high-strength cast iron and resin sand casting technology. These components are optimized through 3D CAD software, featuring rationally arranged ribs to enhance rigidity and strength. The machine adopts a fixed-bed gantry framework. The column and crossbeam form an integrated structure, while the worktable moves along the X-axis on the bed. The columns are fixed at both ends of the bed, and the spindle headstock moves vertically along the Z-axis on the crossbeam mounted between the columns.

 Bed Guideways: Utilize imported heavy-duty linear roller guides, ensuring excellent accuracy retention, high sensitivity and precision of the worktable, and superior servo drive performance. They offer high load capacity, excellent vibration damping during cutting, which improves overall machine performance, enhances precision and its long-term stability, and extends machine service life.

 X-Axis Drive: A servo motor, connected via a planetary reducer (for X-axis models over 3 meters), drives a pre-tensioned ball screw. This mechanism moves the worktable back and forth on the bed, providing X-axis feed motion. The screw pre-tensioning increases the stiffness of the screw assembly.

 

2. Crossbeam

 The crossbeam guideways employ a vertically crossed layout, providing excellent mechanical properties. This design significantly improves cutting accuracy and rigidity, ensures sufficient bending and torsional stiffness of the crossbeam, enabling the machine to handle heavy-duty cutting operations.

 Crossbeam Guideways: Utilize imported heavy-duty linear roller guides, known for their excellent accuracy retention. They are suitable for high-power cutting and ensure stable operation.

 Y-Axis Drive: A servo motor drives a ball screw, which moves the saddle left and right along the crossbeam, providing Y-axis feed motion.

 

3. Spindle Headstock

 The spindle headstock adopts a ram structure with linear guides. The Z-axis utilizes four guideways, providing excellent vibration absorption and ensuring stable cutting during operation.

 Z-Axis Drive: A servo motor drives a ball screw, which moves the spindle headstock up and down on the saddle, providing Z-axis feed motion. The Z-axis servo motor is equipped with an automatic brake that engages during power loss, locking the motor shaft to prevent movement.

Spindle Assembly: Manufactured by a specialized Taiwanese factory, ensuring high precision and performance. Tool clamping is achieved via disc springs on the spindle applying tension through a four-finger claw mechanism onto the pull stud of the tool holder, securing the tool tightly within the spindle taper.The machine features a spindle orientation function.

 

 

4. Pneumatic System

 Primarily used for tool clamping/unclamping, spindle center through-air, and spindle nose seal air blast.

 

5. Machine Protection

 X-axis bed guideways are protected by stainless steel telescopic covers.

 Y-axis crossbeam guideways are protected by bellows-type covers.

 The entire machine is fully enclosed to contain chips and coolant splash, ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment for the operator.

 

6. Lubrication System

 Bearings for all three axes are lubricated with grease.

All ball screw assemblies are lubricated automatically with oil.

Guideways for all three axes have automatic lubrication points. Lubricant is distributed to the guideway pairs, with the lubrication cycle automatically controlled by the CNC system.

 

7. Balancing System

 Utilizes a nitrogen-over-oil balancing cylinder to ensure stable movement of the spindle headstock. A hydraulic cylinder is used for tool unclamping, while disc springs provide the clamping force for the automatic tool clamping device.

 

 8. Cooling System

 The spindle ram features external tool coolant capability at its nose. Coolant is typically non-corrosive, such as emulsion or light mineral oil.

 

9. Chip Removal System

 Chips generated on the worktable are conveyed by screw conveyors on both sides of the bed to a front-mounted chain-type conveyor.

 

10. Electrical Cabinet Heat Exchanger

 The sealed heat exchanger prevents air exchange between inside and outside the cabinet, effectively blocking moisture, oil mist, and dust. It is compact, lightweight, and requires simple maintenance.

Electrical Cabinet Air Conditioner (Optional): A dedicated cabinet cooler (air conditioner) can be installed based on external environmental conditions. It features electronic temperature control (±1°C), maintaining a constant temperature inside the cabinet, controlling heat, and providing dehumidification to extend the lifespan of electronic components.

 

11. Tool Magazine Structure (Standard)

 The machine is equipped with a reliable Taiwanese-made 24-tool arm-type (disc cam type) tool changer, offering short tool change times.

Chain-Type Tool Magazine (Optional): Offers a 40-tool capacity. It features a double-arm automatic tool changer with a cam-driven mechanism, motor-driven for speed and stability. It includes a large-capacity tool pot storage, driven by a motor and cylindrical cam positioning mechanism for high stability.

 

12. Spindle Oil Chiller (Optional)

 An optional constant-temperature controlled oil chiller prevents thermal growth of the spindle from affecting machining accuracy. It improves machining precision and efficiency, prevents spindle center shift or thermal deformation, extends machine life, stabilizes oil pressure, prevents oil chattering, and operates with low noise.

 

13. Machine Quality Control

 Quality control is implemented through standardized production processes and professional attention to detail. From casting machining to final assembly, every step follows strict, professional standards. Every assembly procedure, every hand scraping operation, and even the tightening of each screw reflects professional manufacturing capability. A product quality management system and a problem responsibility system are in place, ensuring each machine meets leading market standards.

 

Specifications:

Category

Item

Specification

Worktable

Table Size

2200 mm x 1300 mm

Maximum Table Load

3 Tons (3,000 kg)

Working Range

X-Axis Travel

2000 mm

Y-Axis Travel

1600 mm

Z-Axis Travel

700 mm

Gantry Width

1650 mm

Spindle

Speed Range

8000 rpm

Maximum Spindle Motor Power

15 kW

Spindle Nose to Table Min./Max. Distance

65 - 765 mm

Spindle Taper

BT40 / Cat 40 (with 150mm pull stud)

Servo System

3 Axis Motor Torque

35 / 18 / 18 Nm

Feed System

Rapid Traverse

X-Axis: 18 m/min

Y-Axis: 18 m/min

Z-Axis: 18 m/min

Maximum Cutting Feed Rate

10000 mm/min

Accuracy

Positioning Accuracy

X-Axis: ±0.005/300mm

Y-Axis: ±0.005/300mm

Z-Axis: ±0.005/300mm

Repeatability

X-Axis: ±0.005mm

Y-Axis: ±0.005mm

Z-Axis: ±0.005mm

Tooling

Max. Tool Diameter (Adjacent/No Adjacent Tool)

Ø150 mm / Ø250 mm

Max. Tool Length

350 mm

Max. Tool Weight

20 kg

Tool-to-Tool Change Time

3.5 sec

Utilities

Air Pressure Requirement

5 - 7 kgf/cm² (approx. 0.49 - 0.69 MPa)

Overall Dimensions

Machine Dimensions (L x W x H)

5850 mm x 3570 mm x 3400 mm

 

Main Components List:

No.

Standard Configuration

Specification / Name

Origin / Brand

1

Control System

SYNTEC 22MA-4 (All-in-One)

Taiwan / SYNTEC

2

Mechanical Spindle

Belt-driven, BT40-Ø150

Taiwan / Okada

3

X-Axis Ball Screw

R50-12

Taiwan / HIWIN

4

Y-Axis Ball Screw

R50-12

Taiwan / HIWIN

5

Z-Axis Ball Screw

R50-12

Taiwan / HIWIN

6

X-Axis Linear Guideway

45mm Heavy-Duty Roller Guide, 8 Blocks

Taiwan / HIWIN

7

Y-Axis Linear Guideway

45mm Heavy-Duty Roller Guide, 4 Blocks

Taiwan / HIWIN

8

Z-Axis Linear Guideway

Turcite-B coated Heavy-Duty Hard Guideway

Machine Tool Matched

9

Three-Axis Screw Bearings

X: 4072; Y/Z: 3062

Japan / NSK or NACHI

10

Screw Pre-tension Nut

YSR

Taiwan / Yinsh

11

Z-Axis Balancing System

Balancing System

Wuxi / Huajin

12

Centralized Auto Lubrication System

Volumetric Type

Hegu

13

Pneumatic System

-

Taiwan / AirTAC

14

Lighting System

Work Lamp

Guangdong

15

Tool Clamping Cylinder

Boost Type

Taiwan / AirTAC

16

Electrical Cabinet Heat Exchanger

Circulation Type

Taiwan-funded

17

Inner Guard (Telescopic Cover)

Steel Helmet Telescopic Type

Zhongxin Heavy Industry

18

Full Enclosure

Full Enclosure (Factory Color)

Zhongxin Heavy Industry

19

Chip Removal System

Two-Screw One-Chain Conveyor

Zhongxin Heavy Industry

20

Oil Chiller*

-

Taiwan-funded (Optional)

21

Disc-Type Tool Magazine

24-Tool, Arm Type

Taiwan / Okada or Shoulun

Note: In case of component shortage, it will be replaced with a substitute of the same specification, same or higher grade, and equivalent brand. * denotes optional item.

 

Standard Machining Functions Introduction:

No.

Function (English)

Description

1

Number of Control Paths

1

2

Maximum Total Controlled Axes (Servo + Spindle)

6

Maximum Controlled Servo Axes

5

Maximum Controlled Spindles

1

3

Simultaneously Controlled Axes

4

4

Display Unit

10.4" Color LED

5

Servo HRV Control

High-speed, high-precision servo control

6

Program Capacity

512K (1280m)

7

I/O Link i

1024 / 1024

8

Automatic Data Backup

Backup of machine tool data

9

Memory Card Edit/Run

DNC / Online Machining

10

Program Folder Management

Functions for using macro programs and machining programs

11

FSSB High-Speed Rigid Tapping

Reduces rigid tapping time and error

12

Intelligent Backlash Compensation

Backlash compensation

13

PMC Axis Control

Used when tool magazine is a servo-driven type

14

Data Transmission via Embedded Ethernet

Data transmission function via Ethernet

15

USB to CF Card Program Transfer

Data transmission function

16

Servo Guide Mate

Servo optimization

17

Spindle Intelligent Load Meter

Monitors spindle current and other statuses

18

AI Contour Control

Optimal speed and acceleration control with look-ahead

19

Smooth Tolerance Control

Determines appropriate machining speed via commanded tolerance

20

Intelligent Overlap

Reduces part machining cycle time

21

Spindle HRV Control

High-speed, high-precision servo control

22

Inch/Metric Conversion

Conversion of machine tool units

23

HRV2 Control

High-speed, high-precision servo control

24

HRV3 Control

High-speed, high-precision servo control

25

SYNTEC 22MA-4 All-in-One

Servo tuning for high-speed, high-precision machining in a short time

26

Flexible Feed Gear

Arbitrary DMR

27

Least Command Increment (0.0001mm, 0.0001deg, 0.00001 inch)

Minimum system unit

28

Mirror Image

For each axis

29

Rigid Tapping Retract

Rigid tapping retract

30

Buffer Register

System data buffer

31

Positioning (Spindle Orientation)

Spindle positioning function for tapping, tool change

32

Linear Interpolation

Linear machining function

33

Circular Interpolation

Circular machining function

34

Helical Interpolation

Helical machining function

35

Thread Cutting, Synchronous Feed

Thread cutting, synchronous feed

36

Rotary Axis Rollover

Rotary axis rollover

37

Chamfering/Corner R at Any Angle

Chamfering/Corner R at any angle

38

Canned Cycles for Drilling

Canned cycles for drilling

39

Dogless Reference Point Setting

Dogless reference point setting

40

Automatic Corner Override

Automatic control of feed override at corners

41

Scaling

Scaling

42

Plane Selection

G17, G18, G19

43

Programmable Mirror Image

Programmable mirror image for each axis

44

Single Block

Program execution in single blocks

45

Program Restart

Restart after temporary program interruption

46

Tool Diameter / Nose Radius Compensation

Tool parameter compensation

47

Tool Life Management

Tool life management

48

Extended Tool Life Management

Extended tool life management

49

Backlash Compensation

Machine axis backlash compensation function

50

Position Tracking

Position tracking

51

Abnormal Load Detection

Abnormal load detection for each axis

52

Position Switch

Program protection function

53

Background Editing

Program editing possible in edit mode

54

Multi-language Display Function

10 system operation interface languages

55

Self-diagnostic Function

Monitors machine tool status

56

Help Function

View system alarms

57

Nano Interpolation

Nano interpolation

58

Work Coordinate System

G52 ~ G59

59

Absolute/Incremental Command

Can be mixed within the same block

60

Fault Diagnosis

Checks current machine tool fault conditions

61

Screen Clear

Manual or automatic screen clearing

62

Power Consumption Monitoring

Monitors machine tool power consumption

 

Machine Tool Working Environment Conditions:

Three-Phase AC Power Supply: 380V ±10% ~ 15%; 50Hz ±1Hz. Main power cable: 8mm² or larger. Grounding wire: 8mm² or larger.

Ambient Temperature: 8 ~ 40 °C.

Relative Humidity: ≤ 80%.

Keep away from strong light sources, vibration sources, and heat sources. Keep away from high-frequency generators, discharge equipment, welding machines, etc., to avoid electrical interference that may cause faults in the machine's NC system.

 

Recommended Oils and Greases Chart:

Lubrication Part

Quantity

Recommended Lubricant

 

Notes

Ambient Temp. 10~40°C

Ambient Temp. 5~10°C

 

Ball Screws

Oil Lubrication

2-4 Liters

Way Oil #68

Way Oil #32

1. Check and refill daily before operation or when an alarm appears.

Grease Lubrication

0.7-0.8 Liters

Lithium Grease #000

2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

3. For grease cartridges, the brand must match the lubricator manufacturer.

Spindle & Screw Cooling Unit

Water Chiller

15-35 Liters

BASF G48 Antifreeze (No other medium allowed)

-

1. Check and refill antifreeze/oil daily before operation or when an alarm appears.

Oil Chiller

20-40 Liters

Great Wall No. 10 Spindle Oil

Great Wall No. 5 Spindle Oil

2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

Hydraulic Station

25 Liters

Hydraulic Oil HM #32

Hydraulic Oil HM #20

1. Check daily before operation; change oil annually.
2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

Booster Cylinder

0.1-0.2 Liters

Hydraulic Oil #32

Hydraulic Oil #20

1. Check daily before operation; refill when oil cup is only 1/3 full.
2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

Cutting Fluid

100-350 Liters

Select appropriate cutting fluid based on workpiece material & machining conditions (quantity based on actual tank capacity).

-

Check for ice in the tank before startup when ambient temp. is below 5°C.

4th Axis

0.8~1 Liters

Gear Oil #150

Gear Oil #100

1. Check daily before operation; change oil every 6 months.
2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

Tool Changer Arm System

7 Liters

Gear Oil #100

15W-40 Antifreeze Diesel Engine Oil

1. Check daily before operation; change oil every 2400 operating hours or 6 months.
2. Change oil grade for low temperatures.

 

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