KIWA KH-4500 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2017 Kiwa KH-4500 Horizontal Machining Center is a high-performance CNC machine designed for precision and heavy-duty machining tasks. It features a powerful 35 HP spindle motor with a CAT 50 taper, capable of spinning at speeds up to 15,000 RPM, enabling high-speed cutting and efficient material removal. The KH-4500 offers generous travel ranges with 29.5 inches on both X and Y axes and 31.5 inches on the Z axis, allowing machining of large workpieces. Its dual pallets each measure 17.7 x 17.7 inches and can support loads up to 2,200 lbs, facilitating efficient part changeover and increased productivity. Equipped with a 60-tool magazine, the machine can handle tools up to 4.9 inches in diameter, 17.7 inches in length, and weighing as much as 44 lbs, providing versatility for various machining operations. The rapid traverse rate of 2,362 IPM across X, Y, and Z axes and a cutting feed rate of 1,181 IPM enable fast, precise movements and high throughput. The Fanuc 31i-MB5 control ensures advanced programmability and smooth operation. Additional features include a coolant-through-spindle system delivering 1,000 PSI for tool cooling and chip evacuation, a chip conveyor for automated chip management, a full 4th axis for rotary machining, and a high-speed automatic tool changer with tool-to-tool change times of 1.3 seconds. The machine has dimensions of 216 x 130 x 118 inches and weighs 33,000 lbs, requiring 50 KVA power supply. This combination of performance, rigidity, and automation makes the KH-4500 suitable for complex and high-volume production environments.