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SH500SHARP HORIZONTAL
MACHINING CENTERS
MODEL SH-500

 


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STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES::
  • Travel X, Y, Z axis: 28” x 25” x 25”
  • 15/20 hp Fanuc Spindle Motor
  • Fanuc “i” Series High Torque “Direct Drive” High/Low Spindle Motor
  • 10,000 rpm High Performance “ Direct Drive” Spindle w/ Chiller – CAT 40
  • Fanuc 0i-MC Control
  • 400 Tool Offsets
  • 48 Work Coordinates
  • 400 Registered Part Program Storage
  • Fanuc Macro “B”
  • Fanuc High Speed Skip Function
  • Spare “M” Functions (4 sets)
  • Fanuc Auto-Measure System (X, Y, Z)
  • M30 Auto Power Off
  • Two Gigabyte Flash Drive
  • Remote Jog Handle
  • Fanuc Digital Drive System
  • 40 Pocket Automatic Tool Changer
  • Dual Chip Auger System
  • Automatic Pallet Changer w/0.001 Degree Positioning Rotary Table
  • Roll Out Coolant Tank
  • CE Rated Electrics
  • Halogen Work Light
  • Rigid Tapping
  • Manual Guide Computer Assist Programming ( Oi manual guide Oi )
  • “LM” Linear Guide Ways (X,Y,Z)
  • Certified MEEHANITE Casting
  • Transformer 45KVA
  • C-3 Grade Precision Ball Screws
  • Two Year Parts Warranty
  • Large working area and easily accessible of 19.7” 19.7 “
  • Multi-tasking with built-in 4 th index/rotary table and auto pallet changer
  • Stand-alone or integrated with Pallet Cell FMS system
  • Massive column, fully ribbed, induction, hardened and solid boxed in linear guide design with certified Meehanite casting
  • Roller type Linear Guide Ways are mounted on the boxed way design casting enclosed within individual zone to eliminate thermal issues
  • Super high load capacity, high rigidity and high motion accuracy
  • High precision ground ballscrew are pre-loaded & double anchored to provide both high accuracy and volume manufacturing capacities needed for large and small parts
  • Optional ballscrew cooling system is available
  • The next generation rigid fully captured spindle allows cutting lengths up to 16” without vibration
  • High pressure coolant through spindle with Grundfos Pumps and Micron Filtration system are standard
  • Automatic Pallet Changer utilizes a true 4 position precision ground core location system with an accuracy of 0.00002” repeatability
  • Automated multiple pallet system ( AMPS) is available for high production and /or lights out operation
  • A wide range of “Automatic Tool Changer” ( ATC) options from 40 to 120 tools. Tool to tool change time is 2.4 sec ( 1.6 sec, option) and chip to chip, 6 sec. ( 3.5 sec, option).
  • Standard telescopic heavy-duty stainless way covers with a deep slope for fast chip evacuation and longevity.

SPECIFICATIONS:
 
  SH-500
Travel Size (x, y, z) (displayed in inches) 28.3”x 25.6”x 25.6”
Pallet Size (displayed in inches) 19.7”x19.7”
Spindle Center to Pallet Top 3.9" to 29.5"
Spindle Nose to Table Center 5.9”- 31.5”
Floor To Table 31.5”
Spindle Speed (direct drive) 10,000 (rpm)
Taper CAT- 40
Spindle Motor (hp) 15/20 hp
Standard Torque 450 ft-lb @ 1,100 rpm
Automatic Tool Changer  
Tool Capacity 40 Tools
ATC Type Arm
Tool Diameter 3.75"
Tool Diameter (w/o adjacent tool 7.5"
Max Tool Length 13.8 "
Max Tool Weight (max. lbs.) 18 lb
Selection Method Bi-Directional
Tool Change Time 2.4 sec
Tool Change Time (Servo) 1.6 sec
Chip to Chip Time 6 sec
Chip to Chip Time (Servo) 3.5 sec
FANUC systems, standard 0i-MC Control
Automatic Pallet Changer  
Pallets 2
Max Load per Pallet 1,765 lbs
Pallet Grid 24 x M16 Bolt Holes
Pallet Positioning (Servo) 0.001 Degree
Pallet Change Time 11 sec
Pallet Change Time (Servo) 6 sec
Pallet Rotation at Load Station 90 deg
Feed Rates  
Rapid Traverse (All 3 Axes) 944 ipm
Rapid Traverse (All 3 Axes - Servo) 1,889 ipm
Cutting Feed Rate (max) 393 ipm
Axis Motor (X, Y, Z, B) 9.4, 8, 5.3, 5,3 hp
Accuracy  
Positioning Accuracy +/- .0001”
Repeatability Accuracy +/- .00005”
General Power 220V / 3 phase / 60Hz, 55 KVA
Air Requirement (psi) 6 CFM @ 100 PSI
Dimensions and Weight  
Machine Dimensions 251”x 158” x 123”
Approximate Weight 28,700 Lbs
Door Opening 46.5"

STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
 
  • Travel X, Y, Z axis: 28” x 25” x 25”
  • 15/20 hp Fanuc Spindle Motor
  • Fanuc “i” Series High Torque “Direct Drive” High/Low Spindle Motor
  • 10,000 rpm High Performance “ Direct Drive” Spindle w/ Chiller – CAT 40
  • Fanuc 0i-MC Control
  • 400 Tool Offsets
  • 48 Work Coordinates
  • 400 Registered Part Program Storage
  • Fanuc Macro “B”
  • Fanuc High Speed Skip Function
  • Spare “M” Functions (4 sets)
  • Fanuc Auto-Measure System (X, Y, Z)
  • M30 Auto Power Off
  • Two Gigabyte Flash Drive
  • Remote Jog Handle
  • Fanuc Digital Drive System
  • 40 Pocket Automatic Tool Changer
  • Dual Chip Auger System
  • Automatic Pallet Changer w/0.001 Degree Positioning Rotary Table
  • Roll Out Coolant Tank
  • CE Rated Electrics
  • Halogen Work Light
  • Rigid Tapping
  • Manual Guide Computer Assist Programming ( Oi manual guide Oi )
  • “LM” Linear Guide Ways (X,Y,Z)
  • Certified MEEHANITE Casting
  • Transformer 45KVA
  • C-3 Grade Precision Ball Screws
  • Two Year Parts Warranty
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
  • Fanuc 21i-MB Control w/10.4” Color Monitor *
  • Fanuc 18i-MB Control w/10.4” Color Monitor *
  • Ai Nano Risc Board (18i-MB Control) *
  • Auto Tool Length Measure (Metrol, T6D) *
  • Renishaw OMP-60 Work Centering & Measure *
  • Coolant Through Spindle 290 PSI *
  • 60 Tool Magazine– Servo Type *
  • 90 Tool Magazine – Servo Type *
  • 120 Tool Magazine – Servo Type *
  • 6 Pallet APC Pool *
  • Full Forth 1 Degree Programmable * Rotary Table
  • 15,000 RPM Built In Spindle *
  • Oil Skimmer
  • Belt Type Chip Conveyor *
  • Foot Pedal Pneumatic Rotated Load Station *
  • Thermal Control Ball Screws (3 Axis) w/1,889 IPM Rapids *
  • Overhead Flood Coolant *
  • Servo Driven System For ATC *
  • Servo Driven System For APC *
  • CE Mark *
* Options are Factory Installed
 
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