The super-heavyweight machining centres are the XYZ 2010 HD, XYZ 2510 HD and XYZ 3010 HD, which have X-axis travels from 2,000mm through to 3,000mm, with all three having 1,000mm Y-axis and 800mm Z-axis movement. Machine rigidity and excellent vibration damping is provided courtesy of a solid Meehanite casting with box slideways, with six guideways alone on the Y-axis to provide total support for the machine table.

Adding to their machining capability is the standard 8,000rpm spindle which has 30hp (23kW) of power available on a continuous basis, with 36hp and 56hp available for 30 minutes and 2.5 minutes (in every 10 minute period) respectively, when more power is required.

Control on these super-heavyweight machines is provided by the Siemens 828D Shopmill system with 15-inch touchscreen fitted as standard. In addition to the standard specification across the range, users have a series of options such as 4- and 5-axis attachments and on-machine tool and workpiece probing.

XYZ’s four-machine travelling column range features X-axis travels of 4,000, 6,000, 8,000, and 10,000mm with Y- and Z- axis travels of 800mm and 600mm (800 option) respectively, with all axes using linear rail technology.

The standard continuous 15hp spindle has a speed range of 60 - 8,000rpm with power available up to 38hp (28.5kW) for short periods of heavy-duty cutting. Both rapid traverse and cutting feed rates are a maximum of 24m/minute in all axes, with the X-axis controlled by a backlash-free gearbox combined with a Gudel (Swiss-made) high precision gear rack.

Ranging in weight from 22,000kg to 32,000kg the TCM range from XYZ is truly heavyweight, while providing the agility required for the machining of highly complex components often found in the aerospace sector.

When it comes to turning, XYZ has an extensive range of XL and Oil Country lathes. The XL series ranges from the XL 780 with 780mm swing over the bed and 3,000mm between centre distance to the XL 2200 with 2,200mm swing and up to 12,000mm between centres. Across the range the headstock features a gearbox with precision ground gears for quiet and precise power transmission, and high-precision taper roller bearings for added accuracy, and spindle rigidity.

Spindles range from 43hp (32kW) on the XL 780, through to 94hp (70kW), with spindle speeds from 4 - 1,300rpm with up to three gear ranges dependant on machine. All machines in the XL series feature solid ribbed cast construction bed with a wide vee and flatbed ways, which again add to the machine’s stability under heavy cuts.

The XYZ Oil Country lathe features a swing over the bed of 1,100mm with a 3,000mm between centre distance as standard, although this can be specified between 1,500mm and 16,000mm to suit specific customer needs. Spindle bore is 420mm as standard, with larger diameters available.

The spindle is rated at 85hp (63.3kW) continuous and when specified with the 420mm spindle bore comes with three gear ranges taking spindle speeds from 5 to 250rpm. Components weighing up to 1,000kg can be machined using just the chuck for support; this rises to 4,000kg when the tailstock is applied, and 7,000kg can be machined when the chuck, tailstock and steady are used in combination.

Nigel Atherton, managing director, XYZ Machine Tools says: “XYZ has always supported machining across the size range and our large capacity machines are ideal for applications in aerospace, oil and gas, and power generation.

“A number of these large capacity machines are held in stock at our Devon headquarters ready for quick delivery, with the reassurance that machines are subjected to rigorous testing procedures prior to delivery to the customer.”

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