HEID S-500-1 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The HEID S-500-1 is a horizontal machining center designed for heavy-duty turning and milling operations. It features a main spindle capable of handling a maximum turning diameter of 22.0 inches and a maximum turning length of 168.58 inches, supported by a 15-inch diameter chuck with a maximum swing of 31.5 inches. The spindle operates at up to 2,800 RPM with a robust 71 HP motor, enabling high-power machining. The machine uses a turret-style primary tool carrier, supporting up to 12 turning tools and six rotary tools, with the rotary tools powered by a 20 HP motor running at 2,500 RPM. It supports simultaneous cutting with one tool and operates on a standard 2-axis configuration, optionally upgradeable to 3 axes. The X-axis travel is 17.87 inches, the Y-axis rapid traverse rate is 393 inches per minute (ipm), and the Z-axis travel reaches up to 50.47 inches, extendable to 168.58 inches as an option, with a rapid traverse speed of 393 ipm for both axes. This combination of features provides versatility for complex parts with significant length, high spindle power for heavy cuts, and fast feed rates for efficient material removal, making it suitable for large-scale, precision machining tasks in industries such as aerospace and heavy machinery manufacturing.