Hedelius FORTE 50 Single 1120 EL

A loading opening in the right-hand side wall is what the EL suffix stands for on the Hedelius FORTE 50 Single 1120 EL. The opening is pneumatically activated and standard on this version, and the machine leaves the factory with an automation interface. Pallets or workpieces can then be brought in automatically while the front of the 3-axis travelling column machine stays open to the operator.

A fixed table suits this kind of loading. Nothing on the table moves during machining, so a pallet system or robot always meets the table in the same place. The contact surface is 1,300 x 550 mm and the fixed table takes up to 800 kg (1,764 lb). Travels are 1,120 mm (44.1 in) in X and 550 mm (21.7 in) in each of Y and Z. Hedelius describes the work area as fully enclosed, with a vertical stainless steel cover that lets chips fall clear.

Hedelius speaks of a large selection of interfaces for different automation manufacturers, so the handling system is the buyer's choice. What the page does not give for this version is a full data sheet column of its own, so figures such as weight, feed force and tool dimensions should be requested for the EL specifically.

Four spindles are shown: SK 40 / BT 40 at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW or with 183 Nm and 29 kW, HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW, and HSK A63 at 24,000 rpm with 123 Nm and 30 kW. The page names 65 tools as standard and capacities of 65 / 135 / 180 / 245 / 329 with the larger magazines, which is the reserve an unattended shift needs.