ELHA SMX 5224 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The ELHA SMX 5224 is a horizontal 5-axis special machining center engineered for precision titanium and heavy-duty material machining, including Inconel and aerospace alloys. This ultra-robust machine features a 37 kW (50.6 hp) high-performance milling drive with HSK-A 125 tooling, delivering maximum spindle speeds of 4,000 RPM. The machine offers substantial work envelope capabilities with X-axis travel of 98.425 inches, Y-axis travel of 45.276 inches, and Z-axis travel of 39.37 inches, accommodating diverse component sizes from chassis parts to large structural assemblies. Its defining feature is the 3,000 mm × 1,000 mm swivel bridge with integrated 1,000 mm rotary table, enabling complex multi-axis operations. The machine incorporates a hydrostatic guided Z-axis ram with exceptional vibration absorption and stabilization characteristics, combined with a composite-material base construction to achieve record-setting metal cutting capacities and superior surface finish qualities. Weighing 70,000 kg (154,324 pounds), the SMX 5224 requires a space assignment of 11.8 × 7.9 × 4.8 meters, reflecting its substantial industrial footprint. CNC control provides automated precision and repeatability for demanding aerospace and automotive applications. This generation of ELHA machining centers represents a significant advancement in large horizontal machining technology, combining dimensional capacity with exceptional rigidity and dynamic performance for heavy-duty production environments.