Kuraki KH-50 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1987 Kuraki KH-50 is a horizontally-oriented machining center engineered for precision metalworking operations with advanced spindle technology and comprehensive automation features. This machine is equipped with a Fanuc 11M CNC control system, providing both internal RS-232-C connectivity and remote manual pulse generator (MPG) capability for flexible operational control. The KH-50 features a robust 60-station automatic tool changer that facilitates rapid tool changes and minimizes nonproductive cycle time, enabling efficient multi-operation sequences without manual intervention. The twin pallet changer system allows continuous production workflow, permitting simultaneous workpiece setup on one pallet while machining operations proceed on another, significantly enhancing throughput and machine utilization rates. Rigid tapping functionality enables synchronized spindle and feed axis motion for precision thread cutting operations without requiring a floating tap holder, improving thread quality and repeatability. The dual chip auger system, positioned at both front and back locations, ensures effective chip evacuation and machine cleanliness during extended cutting cycles, critical for maintaining spindle alignment and reducing downtime associated with chip-related blockages. The KH-50's design incorporates Kuraki's advanced engineering principles, including hand-scraped ways, large-diameter bearings, and precision spindle construction for superior rigidity and accuracy. The machine utilizes a full B-axis rotary table with 0.001-degree indexing precision and double-pinion gear drive architecture, enabling multi-axis capability for complex component geometries. This configuration represents a capable mid-range horizontal machining center suitable for aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial applications requiring dependable performance and dimensional consistency.