FlexDrill CNC introduces TRD family of vertical machining centers

FlexDrill CNC (Wapakoneta, OH, US) recently introduced the TRD family of vertical machining centers which drills, mills, taps and bevels large or long parts in a single set-up.  Alternately, the long open bed, coupled with the movable safety light curtain, allows multiple set-ups, so that while the TRD is machining one part, another is being loaded (or offloaded). The open design provides unrestricted access for loading and unloading. With a 2-ft bed width and lengths from 10 to 80 ft, The TRD is well-suited for machining of long products like tube, or pipe, and cutting keyways.

The TRD features a monoblock welded steel frame with high rigidity and a t-slot machine bed. Spindle taper of CT or BT 40 are available, in speeds from 2000 to 6000 RPM, with a max torque capability of 184 ft/lbs. The product line features maximum travel rate of 1181 in/min along the x axis, 984 in/min along the y axis and 165 in/min along the z axis.  Spindle nose to table distance from 8.75" to 24.75".

Standard unit runs on 480V and includes mobile light-curtain safety barriers, frame with chip conveyor and t-slotted table, flood coolant pump and tank, and automatic tool calibrator.  The 12" color touch screen is water-resistant. Oversized double hung precision linear guideways are said to ensure smooth and precise movement on all axes. All moving parts are self-lubricating on all axes. A programmable servo motor drives the spindle, while a 10-compartment automatic tool change is said to ensure capacity for varied applications.

Control on the FlexDrill CNC is simple, with conversational and ISO G&M-code programming for versatile 3 axis CNC machining along with an optional 4^th axis.  Equipped with a color touch screen control, 40 GB of program storage, and 50 programmable zero points. Programs can be loaded through USB or through and ethernet connection.