Tongtai CT Series – 5-Axis Built-in Trunnion Table Vertical Machining Centers

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Tongtai CT Series – 5-Axis Built-in Trunnion Table Vertical Machining Centers

Tongtai CT Series high-speed, high-accuracy 5-axis trunnion table machining centers are engineered for complex machining of mold, die, aerospace and medical parts.

X, Y, and Z axis travels are 15.7″ x 20.1″ x 20.1″ (398 mm x 510 mm x 510 mm) respectively. A 20 hp, 15,000 rpm direct drive spindle provides both low end torque and high speed finishing ability via high/low winding switching. Both Big Plus 40 taper or HSK-63A toolholding is available. A 20,000 rpm integral spindle is optional.

Rapid traverse rates are 1,417 inch/min (36 m/min) in X and Y and 1,181inch/min (30 m/min) in Z. Linear axes have 45mm (1.77″) – dia. roller-type guideways, and tilt and rotary axes employ a zero backlash roller gear mechanism. Large diameter 40mm (1.57″) in X and Y and 45mm (1.77″) in Z double anchored and pre-tensioned ballscrews with least increment input of .0001mm/ .00001″ provide positioning accuracy of +/-0.00012″ (0.00304 mm) and repeatability of 0.0001″ (0.00254 mm).

Heavy Meehanite castings provide rigidity and strength.

The trunnion table’s patented roller gear drive acts as a gear. With zero backlash, roller gear drive delivers accuracy of +/- 15 arc seconds and repeatability of +/- 10 arc seconds utilizing the standard encoders. The addition of optional rotary scales enhances positioning and repeatability to only +/- 3 arc seconds. A rotary union for hydraulic supply for fixtures is optional. The standard 30 tool automatic tool changer performs changes in 2.0 seconds with average chip to chip time of 3.6 seconds. Optional are 40 and 60 tool capacity are optional.

Standard features includes dual rear-discharge screw-type chip conveyors, a 200 gallon coolant system and full machine enclosure. Controller choices include the Fanuc OiM-F for 4+1 applications or the Heidenhain iTNC-640 for full 5-axis applications. The Fanuc 31iM-B5 is also available for applications requiring simultaneous 5-axis contouring.

Specifications
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Item / ModelCT-350
Travels 
Longitudinal Travel X-Axis15.7″ (± 7.87″ from table center)
Cross Travel Y-Axis20.1″
Vertical Travel Z-Axis20.1″
Table Tilt A-Axis+30° ~  -120°
Table Rotation C-Axis360°
Spindle Nose to Table with Table in Horizontal Position1.97″ min. / 22.05″ max.
Table 
Max. Workpiece Size15″∅ x 8.66″ Tall
Table Working Surface13.77″∅ / T-slotted
Table SurfaceGround / T-slotted
# of T-slots x Width4 x 12 mm
Max. Workload on Table440 lbs.
Max. RPM (tilt/rotary)33.3 RPM / 40 RPM
Feedback System (standard)Servomotor Encoder
Feedback System (optional)Direct Mount Encoder (tilt axis) by
Heidenhain Rotary Scale
Hydraulic supply for Fixtures8 Port Rotary Union (optional)
Spindle (std. 15,000 RPM) 
Spindle Motor20 HP
Spindle Torque70 ft./lbs. at 1,500 RPM
Spindle TaperBig Plus CAT-40 / HSK-63A
Spindle Drive SystemDirect Drive
Spindle Speed0 – 15,000 RPM
Spindle BearingsCeramic with Air/Oil Mist Lubrication
Spindle (opt. 20,000 RPM) 
Spindle Motor52 HP 30 min. / 40 HP 30 min.
Spindle Torque29 ft./lbs. at 9,600 RPM
Spindle TaperHSK-63A
Spindle Drive SystemIntegral Motor
Spindle Speed0 – 20,000 RPM
Spindle BearingsCeramic with Air/Oil Mist Lubrication
Automatic Tool Changer (arm-type) 
# of Tools30 Tools (40, 60 opt.)
Tool SelectionBi-directional-Random-Fixed Address
Tool Change Time2.0 seconds Tool to Tool
Max. Tool Diameter4.33″
Max. Tool Weight17.6 lbs.
Tool TypeCAT-40 or HSK-63A (BT-40 opt.)
Max. Tool Length11.8″
Ballscrews and Axes Motors 
X – Y – Z Ballscrew DiameterX/Y 1.57″ x 10 mm Pitch
Z 1.77″ x 10 mm Pitch
Ballscrew TypeClass 3 Double Nut Pre-loaded
Ballscrew Mounting TypePre-tensioned
X – Y – Z – A – C Servo Motor HP (Fanuc)3.6 HP – 3.6 HP – 5.2 HP – 3.6 HP – 2.1 HP
Servo Motor MountingDirect Coupled
Feeds 
Rapid Traverse Rate X, Y, ZX/Y 1,417 IPM, Z 1,181 IPM
Cutting Feed Rate394 IPM
Linear Positioning Accuracy (with scales)± .00025″ (± .00012) Full Stroke
Linear Repeatability (with scales).00015″ (.0001)
Tilt / Rotary Accuracy (with scales)± 15 (± 3) Arc Seconds
Tilt / Rotary Repeatability (with scales)± 10 (± 3) Arc Seconds
General 
Coolant Tank Capacity75 Gallons
Machine Weight (base machine only)15,400 lbs.
Floor Space122″ x 85″ x 123″
Machine Power Source208/220 Volts, 3 Phase 125 Amps*
Air Source90 PSI
Standard Equipment
  • Full Machine Enclosure
  • Flood Coolant System with Programmable Air Blast
  • Air Blast for Spindle
  • Auto Lubrication with Alarm
  • Automated Chip Removal System with 2 Screw Conveyors and 1 Caterpillar Chip Conveyor
  • Halogen Work Lamp
  • Remote Handwheel
  • Heat Exchangers for Control Cabinets
  • Rigid Tapping
  • Prep for High Pressure Coolant through the Spindle
Optional Accessories
  • Tongtai TIMS Integrated Machine Management Software (front end)
  • BBT-40 Tool Changer
  • HSK-63A Taper in standard 15,000 RPM spindle
  • High Pressure Coolant through the spindle 300 PSI
  • High Pressure Coolant through the spindle 1000 PSI
  • Unist Uni-Max Cool Lubricator for near dry machining with installation
  • Auto Tool Presetter
  • Marposs VOP Optical Wireless Part Probe installed with training
  • Marposs WRP Radio Wireless Part Probe installed with training
  • Marposs ML75P Laser Tool Setter installed with training
  • Renishaw TRS2 Non-contact Laser Broken Tool Detection and installed
  • Renishaw NC4+ F145/85 3.35” Laser Tool Setter (hardware only kit)
  • Renishaw NC4+ F145/85 3.35” Laser Tool Setter installed with 2 days of training
  • Renishaw OMP-40 Part Probe for 2-D surfaces (hardware only kit)
  • Renishaw OMP-40 Part Probe installed with 2 days training
  • Renishaw OMP-400 Part Probe for 3-D surfaces (hardware only kit)
  • Renishaw OMP-400 Part Probe installed with 2 days training
  • 440/460/480 Volt Operation
  • 40 Tool ATC (upgrade from 30 tools)
  • 60 Tool ATC (upgrade from 30 tools)
  • 20,000 RPM Integral Spindle with HSK-63A taper and 52HP
  • Auto Door
  • Auto Power Off by M-Code
  • Heidenhain 3-Axis Linear Scales XYZ
  • Heidenhain high accuracy Rotary Scales for A-Axis (tilt)
  • Heidenhain high accuracy Rotary Scales for C-Axis (rotary)

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