GF Machining Liechti Turbomill 2000gx

The GF Machining Solutions Liechti Turbomill 2000gx is a large-format 5-axis blade machining center with a 2,000 mm workzone designed for the largest turbine blades in aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) production. With a recommended part diameter of 700 mm, the 2000gx handles oversized LP turbine blades, large IGT first-stage blading, and steam turbine components that exceed the capacity of 1,400 mm-class machines.

The gx designation represents Liechti's extended-capacity platform with the proven g-technology foundation — featuring 2g acceleration capability for high-dynamic simultaneous 5-axis blade profiling. The 2,000 mm workzone positions this machine at the top of the Turbomill range for single-spindle configurations alongside the 2600gx, serving the growing demand for larger, more efficient turbine blade designs.

The spindle delivers 20,000 RPM through an HSK-A63 interface with 60 kW (80 hp) continuous power and 200 Nm torque — the most powerful single-spindle configuration in the standard Turbomill family, scaled for heavy material removal on large superalloy blade blanks where stock removal volumes are significantly higher than on medium-sized blades.

Turbosoft+ CAM provides optimized strategies for large airfoil surfaces with extended chord lengths, complex root forms, and full shroud machining. The Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl control manages smooth simultaneous 5-axis interpolation across the full 2,000 mm travel. High-pressure through-spindle coolant at 80 bar ensures consistent chip evacuation across the extended cutting envelope.