Soraluce FX 12000

New Soraluce FX 12000 machines typically price between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000 depending on configuration, including spindle options, tool magazine capacity, table type, and automation level. Foundation engineering and installation can add $100,000-$300,000 depending on site conditions. Soraluce offers financing and leasing options through their parent company, the Danobat Group.

DAS (Dynamics Active Stabiliser) is Soraluce's patented active vibration damping system. Accelerometers in the ram detect chatter onset, and active actuators generate counteracting forces to cancel the vibration. Soraluce claims up to 300% improvement in dynamic stiffness at the tool point. This is particularly valuable on floor-type machines where the ram extends far from the column, creating long lever arms prone to vibration under heavy cutting loads.

Both are large floor-type 5-axis milling-boring centers targeting similar applications. The Pama Speedram series offers comparable travels and spindle configurations with a strong presence in the energy and heavy industry sectors. The Soraluce FX 12000 differentiates with DAS active damping technology and Soraluce's modular configuration options. Pama has a longer history in very large boring operations. Both are excellent machines — the choice often comes down to regional service support and specific application requirements.

Yes, the FX 12000 is classified as a milling-boring center. The W-axis ram travel of 800 mm provides the reach needed for boring operations inside large housings and castings. The HSK-A100 spindle and 1,196 Nm torque support both facing and boring heads. For dedicated heavy boring with very long bar extensions, Soraluce offers specific boring spindle configurations.

At approximately 65,000 kg machine weight plus workpieces up to 40,000 kg, the FX 12000 requires a reinforced concrete foundation engineered for the specific floor loading and dynamic cutting forces. Soraluce provides detailed foundation drawings during the sales process. Typical requirements include 600-1,000 mm thick reinforced concrete with isolation from surrounding floor vibration. Foundation engineering should be started 6-12 months before planned installation.

The FX 12000 can machine aerospace aluminum effectively, particularly large structural components like wing ribs and bulkheads. However, the 6,000 RPM spindle speed is moderate for aluminum high-speed machining strategies that often run at 20,000+ RPM on dedicated aluminum platforms. For heavy roughing of large aluminum billets, the FX 12000's torque and rigidity are well-suited. For high-speed finishing, shops may want to evaluate higher-RPM spindle options or consider a dedicated aluminum finishing machine.