BARDONS & OLIVER INC. 2SC-500/650 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Bardons & Oliver Inc. 2SC-500/650 Horizontal Machining Center is a robust CNC lathe designed for heavy-duty turning applications on large chucker-style parts. It features a main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 15.000", a turning length up to 20.500", and a chuck diameter of 15.000", accommodating bar diameters up to 5.000". The machine includes a sub spindle with the same maximum turning diameter of 15.000", both spindles capable of operating at speeds up to 3,000 RPM with 54 HP motors, providing strong cutting performance. It supports a turret-style primary tool carrier with up to 15 turning tools and 6 rotary tools, the latter powered by a 10 HP motor at 2,000 RPM. The unit operates on a two-axis system (X and Z), with travel distances of 7.750" and 12.000", respectively, and rapid traverse and maximum feed rates of 400 inches per minute on both axes. Only one tool can cut simultaneously, emphasizing precision and control in machining processes. The spindle housing incorporates advanced polymer composite construction to enhance thermal stability and vibration damping. This machining center supports automated loading with an automatic magazine and bar loader for bars up to 6.50" diameter by 72" length. Adjustable spindle housing alignment ensures facing cuts within 0.0002" tolerance over 12 inches, highlighting its precision in high-volume and heavy material turning operations. This model exemplifies ruggedness and thermal stability, suitable for large, complex parts requiring high accuracy and flexibility in tool configurations.