Do you really think so
Geof?
I'm planning a horizontal cell for my shop. Two machines both 630mm horizontal 50 taper machines. One will be a box way machine with big plus 50 taper and 50hp. 8k spindle and the other will be a 50hp roller guide machine with 20k spindle. We do a LOT of nasty to cut stuff. We are getting into more aluminum in some assemblies that need to go as ship sets.
20k and faster has a LOT to recommend. Faster cycle times....All those balanced toolholders stay in that one machine anyway. I LIKE the idea of 180 tools in a machine. |