MONFORTS KNC 1000 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The MONFORTS KNC 1000 is a horizontal machining center engineered for heavy-duty turning and milling operations on large cylindrical workpieces. The machine features a single main spindle with a 1,600 RPM maximum speed and 75 HP output, capable of accommodating workpieces up to 32 inches in diameter and 118 inches in length. The main spindle utilizes a 12-inch chuck diameter with a maximum swing of 43.3 inches, enabling comprehensive machining access around the workpiece perimeter. The machine is equipped with dual tool carrier systems: a Mutifix size D primary carrier supporting up to 4 turning and 4 rotary tools, and a DIN secondary carrier accommodating 8 turning and 8 rotary tools, allowing for flexible tool selection and changeovers. The KNC 1000 operates on a 2-axis control system with X and Z-axis movements, featuring 24.4 inches of X-axis travel and 72.8 inches of Z-axis travel. Both axes deliver identical rapid traverse and feed rates of 157 ipm, ensuring consistent machining performance across different operations. This configuration supports simultaneous single-tool cutting operations, making it suitable for production environments requiring precise boring, facing, and turning on large components such as cylinder blocks, crankshafts, and other industrial workpieces requiring significant axial and radial machining capabilities.