Horizontal Machining Center meets large-travel demands.
May 21, 2010 -
To accommodate large-volume machining, EC-1600 features 64 x 50 x 32 in. work cube; 64 x 32 in. T-slot table that supports up to 10,000 lb parts; and 6,000 rpm, geared-head, 50-taper spindle. Fully enclosed machine also includes multiple chip augers to evacuate chips and 95 gal flood coolant system. Cast-iron construction provides rigidity and dampens vibration, and 30 hp vector drive system provides 450 lb-ft torque to spindle for heavy cutting.
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Original Press release
Haas Automation, Inc.
2800 Sturgis Ave.
Oxnard, CA, 93030
USA
Haas Expands Capacity of 50-Taper EC-1600 HMC
As the aerospace, automotive, and mold-and-die industries trend toward monolithic components and large structures, there is a growing need for large-travel machining centers. To accommodate large-volume machining, Haas Automation, Inc., has expanded the capacity of its rugged EC-1600 horizontal machining center with an additional 10 inches of Y-axis travel.
The latest generation Haas EC-1600 HMC features a generous 64" x 50" x 32" work cube - 10 more inches of Y-axis travel than before - as well as a 64" x 32" T-slot table and a powerful 6000-rpm, geared-head, 50-taper spindle. The fully enclosed machine includes multiple chip augers to evacuate chips, and a flood coolant system with 95-gallon capacity.
The EC-1600's massive cast-iron construction increases rigidity and damps vibration, and the standard T-slot table supports parts weighing up to 10,000 lb. The 50-taper geared-head spindle is powered by a 30 hp vector drive system, providing 450 ft-lb of torque for heavy cutting. A 30+1 side-mount tool changer is standard, as well as a color LCD remote jog handle, rigid tapping, 1 MB of program memory, a 15" color LCD monitor, and a USB port.
For machining all four sides of a workpiece in a single setup, an optional 5-degree indexing table is available. The indexer uses a face-gear coupler design that provides superior accuracy and extreme rigidity for off-center milling and drilling/tapping operations. With a 30" platter diameter and 10,000 lb weight capacity, the indexer easily positions very large parts to nearly any angle for machining. A full 4th-axis platter is also available for high-speed contouring and fully interpolated motion.
For high-speed machining operations, an optional 10,000-rpm 50-taper spindle (30 hp, geared-head) is available for the EC-1600. Other high-productivity options include high-speed machining software with full look-ahead, high-pressure through-spindle coolant systems, a programmable coolant nozzle, linear scales, Haas Intuitive Probing System (tool and work offset), Ethernet connectivity, and more.
Built in the USA by Haas, the EC-1600 is backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets - the most extensive system of support and service in the industry. For more information about Haas Automation and Haas products, call 800-331-6746, or visit www.HaasCNC.com.
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