SHIBAURA MACHINE CO. BSF-150 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Shibaura Machine Co. BSF-150 Horizontal Machining Center features a robust horizontal spindle with a CAT #50 taper, delivering up to 2,000 RPM and 50 HP (30-minute rating) for heavy-duty machining. The main table measures 472" by 130", with an optional smaller table size of 157.5" by 126", supporting an exceptionally high maximum workpiece weight of up to 999,999 lbs, accommodating large and heavy parts. It offers 4-axis machining with an optional 5th axis, featuring travel distances of 177.2" (expandable to 472.4") on the X-axis, 98.4" (up to 157.5" opt) on the Y-axis, and 29.5" on the Z-axis, all with a maximum feed rate of 158 IPM and rapid traverse up to 398 IPM. The B-axis provides full 360° rotary capability. Tooling options include a standard single tool carrier with expansions up to 90 tools and optional pallet changers supporting up to 2 pallets for enhanced automation. The machine supports optional indexing rotary and support tables, increasing versatility for complex machining tasks. This machining center emphasizes rigidity, high precision, and flexible configurations suitable for large-scale, complex part manufacturing in heavy industries. The high feed rates combined with substantial table size and load capacity make it optimized for both heavy boring and milling applications, maintaining accuracy and productivity for large workpieces.