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TECH INNOVATION

Latest trends in Millturn technologies &

enhanced productivity

of 15kg. For shaft parts, a workpiece
diameter of 100mm and a workpiece
length of 300mm is possible.
WFL currently has over 20 different
MILLTURN models available: With turning
lengths from 1000 to 14000 mm and
turning diameters from 520 to 2000
mm, an extensive range of workpieces
can be machined completely. Almost
all MILLTURN models are also available
as counter spindle variants (with the
identification – G).

The fusion of production hall and
M20 MILLTURN – Achieving maximum flexibility & performance with smart machining.
office
FL specializes in providing front of the machine. The working area With the new “iControl” process
complete machining solutions is perfectly illuminated, thanks to ultra- monitoring system, WFL gives the
Wand has developed its most efficient and bright LED lights. A clearly future machine operator a whole bundle
technologically advanced MILLTURN yet visible LED strip at the bottom of the of functions to ensure reliable and
that meets the demands of customers sliding door displays the machine status. economical production, particularly in
for fully-automated complete machining The M20 is available with a tailstock series production. On the one hand, the
solutions. The M20 MILLTURN is or counter spindle and features dynamic machine and tools should be used with
positioned at customer segments looking and powerful drives. The turning-boring- maximum productivity; on the other
for a compact and powerful complete milling unit with integrated spindle motor hand, the process should run as stably
machining solution to offer special and a B-axis with torque motor are entirely and reliably as possible. The software
technologies and features in addition to new features. The turning output of up package that WFL provides for this is
existing WFL machines. to 44kW means even hard-to-machine
materials can be handled with ease. The
Mllturn – Some Design Aspects milling spindle with up to 25kW and
The aim when developing the M20 was 20,000rpm is ideally equipped for all
to introduce a particularly robust machine machining tasks.
with the highest possible long-term Another key benefit of the machine is
accuracy. The machine frame is made the possibility of easily integrating a wide
from spheroidal graphite iron, ensuring range of automation options. Depending
optimal stability plus outstanding on the customer’s requirements,
damping properties. This also means articulated robots, gantry loaders or The iControl intelligent process
heavy roughing cuts can be made without an integrated production cell with the monitoring system from WFL protects
compromise. associated peripheral equipment can machines during autonomous
The most ground-breaking aspect, be implemented. The newly integrated production. Complex, intelligent
monitoring options offer comprehensive
however, is the machine’s new design. production cell ‘intCELL’ is fitted on the safety during production. iControl
The continuous toughened-glass front right-hand side of the machine. follows a multilevel monitoring logic to
features an integrated performance data The M20’s integrated loading feature is respond when collision limits or process
display and a touch panel for conveniently designed for chuck parts with a diameter limits are exceeded or if there are
operating the tool magazine from the of up to 300mm and a workpiece weight significant, rapid changes in force.

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