Machines with C-axis

[Nyn]

Hi everyone,

I was looking for information about machines with C-axis installed, but i didn't find any useful information, seems to me like rare machines. Can someone give me some advice in where to look? I would like to know the working principle of these turn banks/milling machines with C-axis.


i mean machines like this (with an indexed spindle):

YouTube- GTV-27 Gang-Tool Lathe Eastec Demo

YouTube- GTV-27 Gang-Tool Lathe Eastec Demo

[crabbass]

If you think this is cool, check out the "multitasking machines" with c and b axis. They don't stop there, adding turrets, sub-spindles, etc. Stama makes some really cool turn-mills, also check out the more conventional platforms like those from Mazak, Mori-seiki, DMG, Okuma, etc.

The possibilities are endless!!!!

[Nyn]

Originally Posted by crabbass If you think this is cool, check out the "multitasking machines" with c and b axis. They don't stop there, adding turrets, sub-spindles, etc. Stama makes some really cool turn-mills, also check out the more conventional platforms like those from Mazak, Mori-seiki, DMG, Okuma, etc. The possibilities are endless!!!!

And where can i find educational information about this C-axis ? How it function with the other x-,y-,z-axis of your mill, with what kind of motor tractions it works...

can someone give me educational links or books, would be great!

[yohudi]

Originally Posted by Nyn And where can i find educational information about this C-axis ? How it function with the other x-,y-,z-axis of your mill, with what kind of motor tractions it works... can someone give me educational links or books, would be great!

Hi there,

think you might find these of some use...

http://www.cnc-toolkit.com/cnc_machines.html

http://www.numeryx.com/cnc/5axes.htm

http://www.doughtydrive.com/

You should check the 'demos' section of the doughtydrive website... there are some good videos of these drives running a range of rotary axis configurations...

hope this helps

Danny

[Nyn]

Thx allot