Biesse "Skipper 100" Feed Through Machining Center (2-Head), Year: 2007

A flexible "Top & Bottom" Machining Center that uses an innovative panel handling system.

Maximum workable part size on X-axis is 118" (3,000 mm), Y-axis is 39.4" (1,000 mm),

max. part thickness of 2.4" (60 mm); min. workable part size on X-axis is 3.5" (90 mm), Y-axis is 2.7" (70 mm).

Positioning Speed: "X" axis 394 FPM (120 MPM), "Y" axis 295 FPM (MPM), "Z" axis 98 FPM (30 MPM).

Automatic LH in-feed table, automatic RH out-feed transfer conveyor with belts, both in-feed & out-feed are "robot ready".

(1) Top mounted boring block, 4.2 HP (3 kW), 4,000 RPM, (29) vertical spindles,

(19) spindles in "X" & (10) spindles in "Y"; (12) horizontal spindles, (4+4) spindles in "X" & (2+2) spindles in "Y".

(1) Bottom mounted boring block, 4.2 HP (3 kW), 4,000 RPM, (29) vertical spindles,

(19) spindles in "X" & (10) spindles in "Y"; (12) horizontal spindles, (4+4) spindles in "X" & (2+2) spindles in "Y".

(2) Top mounted 4.8 HP (3.5 kW) electro spindle, 1,000 - 12,000 RPM with RH/LH rotation;

HSK D-50 adaptors for manual tool change, ERC-32 tool holders & RC-32 collets.

(2) Bottom mounted 4.8 HP (3.5 kW) electro spindle. 1,000 - 12,000 RPM with RH/LH rotation;

HSK D-50 adaptors for manual tool change, ERC-32 tool holders & RC-32 collets.

BIESSE "XP 600" Controller, MS-Windows based technology,

32-bit Pentium - 400 MHz processor; 20 GB hard drive.

15" Color monitor; international keyboard, soft-touch keypad & industrial mouse;

RS-232 serial ports, USB ports; (1) CD ROM drive; all mounted in a separate control console.

Biesse "WORKS" operating system for real-time multitask processing; programs can be transferred

via diskette or downloaded by wire.

Complete with: Pneumatic part clamping; motorized in-feed & out-feed transfer conveyors;

Built-in 1,500 W air conditioner for constant temperature & dust-free environment;

Universal transformer for voltages from 220 - 660 volts, 50/60 Hz, 3-Phase;

 Sound enclosure and complete set of safety fences/devices.

The tools are fixed, allowing the panels to move on an air flotation table in an easy & fast way;

panels with different dimensions can be machined without interruption;

the machine can work the panel from above & below at the same time

and can produce (2) identical or mirrored panels per cycle with no difficulty.

Skipper 100" can activate in real-time up to (82) tools and reach movement speeds

of 394 FPM (120 MPM) in total safety, providing an unmatched working capacity.