FIVES GIDDINGS & LEWIS HMC 1600 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Fives Giddings & Lewis HMC 1600 is a powerful horizontal machining center designed for high-precision, heavy-duty machining applications. It features a large work table measuring 63.0" x 49.2" (optional 63.0" x 63.0") capable of supporting workpieces up to 15,432 lbs, enabling machining of substantial components. The machine operates on 4 axes, with optional expansion to 5 axes, providing flexible machining capabilities. Its horizontal spindle delivers up to 24,000 RPM and 80 HP (30-minute rating), offering high-speed and high-torque performance essential for advanced milling and boring tasks. The HMC 1600 incorporates an automatic tool changer (ATC) and a standard dual-pallet changer system, with options for up to 4 pallets, maximizing throughput and reducing cycle time through automated part loading and unloading. Axis travels include up to 106.3" in X (130.0" optional), 71.0" in Y (82.7" optional), and 80.7" in Z, paired with consistent rapid feed rates and traverse speeds of 1,378 inches per minute, ensuring fast, accurate positioning. Constructed with a robust, one-piece modular cast bridge and hydrostatic table for enhanced rigidity and vibration damping, the HMC 1600 maintains exceptional machining stability and precision under heavy loads. It comes equipped with CNC controls compatible with Fanuc or Siemens systems and supports various tooling and auxiliary options such as high-pressure coolant, programmable boring bars, and contouring heads. This combination of large capacity, precision, and automation makes the Giddings & Lewis HMC 1600 ideal for aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial manufacturing sectors requiring reliable, high-performance horizontal machining solutions.