FIVES GIDDINGS & LEWIS FT 3500 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Fives Giddings & Lewis FT 3500 is a high-precision, floor-type horizontal machining center designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. Featuring a robust cast iron base and preloaded roller guides, it delivers superior stiffness and thermal stability for accurate, heavy cuts on large, complex parts. The machine is equipped with a horizontal live spindle featuring an ANSI B5.50 #50 taper (SK 50 optional), capable of up to 4,000 RPM and a 30-minute power rating of 60 HP (74 HP optional). Its modular design allows for customization of spindle, travel, and control options to suit specific production needs. The FT 3500 supports an automatic tool changer (ATC) with a standard capacity of 60 tools (up to 120 optional), accommodating large and heavy attachments for versatile machining. The machine offers three primary axes (X, Y, Z) with extensive travel ranges: X-axis up to 473 inches (optional), Y-axis up to 137.8 inches (optional), and Z-axis up to 49.1 inches (optional), all with a maximum feed and rapid traverse rate of 787 inches per minute. This enables fast, efficient material removal and high throughput. The FT 3500 is engineered for demanding environments, supporting parts weighing up to 40,000 lbs and handling deep cuts with high-performance drive systems. Its flexible configuration, combined with advanced CNC controls, programmable boring bars, and contouring heads, makes it ideal for industries such as aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment manufacturing.