MANDELLI THUNDER 500 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Mandelli THUNDER 500 is a horizontal machining center designed for high-performance precision manufacturing. It features a **19.690" x 19.690" table** optimized for stable work support and flexible production. The machine's horizontal spindle utilizes an **HSK 63-A taper**, delivering a top speed of **14,000 RPM** (optional up to 24,000 RPM) supported by a powerful **50.5 HP motor** with an optional upgrade to 54 HP, enabling efficient machining of a variety of materials. The ATC (automatic tool changer) system accommodates up to **80 tools**, with an option to expand to 480 tools, facilitating complex multi-tool operations with minimal downtime. Tool change times are rapid, with a chip-to-chip time of **3.8 seconds** and a tool change time of **1.8 seconds**. For versatile batch operations, it includes a standard pallet changer with two pallets. The machine operates on **4 axes** with travel capacities of **27.560"** on X, Y, and Z axes, allowing for substantial workpiece dimensions with rapid feed rates and traverse speeds of up to **2,362 inches per minute**, and a full 360° rotation on the B axis for complex angular machining. The combination of robust spindle power, high-speed tool changing, extended tool magazine capacity, and multi-axis control makes the Mandelli THUNDER 500 suitable for demanding horizontal machining applications requiring precision, speed, and efficiency. This machining center is often CNC-controlled by advanced systems such as Siemens or Fanuc, ensuring user-friendly and adaptable manufacturing control environments.