GIDDINGS & LEWIS FTR 5000 HORIZONTAL BORING MILLS

Specifications & Market Value

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Equipment Overview

Year of manufacture
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Technical Description

The GIDDINGS & LEWIS FTR 5000 HORIZONTAL BORING MILL is a robust CNC-controlled machine, featuring a SIEMENS control system. It is equipped with a substantial 7.1-inch spindle powered by a 100.0 HP motor, capable of reaching speeds up to 3,500 RPM, although typical spindle speeds range up to 1500 rpm with two or four-speed options. The machine boasts large travel capacities, including a 629.9 to 630-inch X-Horizontal Travel of the Column, a 197.0-inch Y-Vertical Travel of the Head, and a Z-Spindle Travel of 49.2 inches. An extended reach is provided by a collinear ram (Z-Ram travel around 49 inches) and a W-Spindle travel of 59 inches. Designed for rigidity and thermal stability, it utilizes a single-piece cast iron bed and column construction. The machine supports high-volume manufacturing with tool capacities available for 60, 90, or 120 tools, handling a maximum tool weight of 50 kg (110 lb). Optional features include chip conveyors, various probes, industrial cameras, and contouring heads, making it suitable for demanding machining operations.

Technical Attributes

Max Spindle Speed
3,500.00
X-Axis Travel
629.90 ''
Spindle Power
100.0 HP
Y-Axis Travel
197.00 ''
Stroke Length
59.00 ''
Spindle Diameter
7.10 ''
Z-Axis Travel
49.20 ''

Category

  1. MACHINING
  2. → BORING MILLS
  3. → HORIZONTAL BORING MILLS

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