CLX 550 TC
Universal turning new defined
Max. workpiece diameter
21.7 in.
Max. workpiece length
63 in.
Max. bar diameter
4 in.
Max. X-axis travel
34.3 in.
Max. Y-axis travel
10.6 in.
Max. Z-axis travel
63 in.
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
Highlights
The B-axis factor - added value compared to any turret lathe
- Shortest set-up times thanks to automatic tool change with 30 or optionally 60 tools
- Eliminates the need for angular tools: B-axis with + -120 ° swivel angle and 0.001 ° resolution
- Minimized downtime due to multitools and sister tools
6-sided complete machining by main- and optional counter spindle
- Highest positioning accuracy and performance thanks to integrated spindle drives up to 4,000 rpm and 720 Nm as well as integrated C-axis (0.001 °)
- No driven tool holder necessary, thanks to the compactMASTER turn-mill spindle with 12,000 rpm and 90 Nm
- Optimally matched work space for workpieces up to Ø550mm x 1,600 mm
Perfect automation capability
- Multijob: No tool setup when producing different workpieces
- Sister tools reduce machine downtime and ensure more process reliability
- Robo2Go Turning up to 35 kg and Robo2Go Max up to 210 kg load capacity or bar loader with pick-up device
Lines and packages - secure your special prices
Use our pre-specified equipment lines and option packages
- BASIC - The basic version contains basic equipment with which you can get started right away
- COMPLETE easy - thanks to counter spindle and important options, it is the perfect entry to complete machining.
- COMPLETE plus - more tools, more technology, more options for maximum flexibility
Sample applications
Automation
Standard automation and customized solutions in VERTICO design
Automation is a key element of digital production. Every DMG MORI machine can be upgraded with standard automation or with a customized automation solution for flexible manufacturing systems:
Robo2Go Turning
Flexible workpiece handling for small to medium batch sizes
- One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants, setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Robo2Go Turning, robot payload 12, 25 or 35 kg
- Rapid changeover from chuck to shaft parts
- Robo2Go Vision, robot payload 35 kg
- Robust 3D camera recognition, ideal for multi-job function
Highlights
One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants.
- Integrated in the machine control operation via CELOS APP: No need to change your NC programs!
- Intuitive usability thanks to dialog-guided software
- Creation of the process through predefined program modules via drag & drop: No robot programming knowledge necessary
- Setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
Robo2Go Turning
- Rapid changeover from chuck to shaft part storage
- Handling of shafts ø 20 – 170 mm and chuck parts ø 20 – 175 mm
- Three versions for all requirements: Robot payload 12 / 25 / 35 kg
- Stacking magazine
Robo2Go Drawer Storage
The storage expantion for your Robo2Go Turning
- 300 % higher capacity compared to standard
- Main time-parallel setup of the workpiece storage
- Multijob per drawer and within a drawer possible in the standard system
- Job management of all jobs via the Robo2Go Jobs app
Robo2Go Vision
- Robust 3D camera recognition, ideal for multijob function
- Infeed and outfeed of raw and finished parts by pallet
- Cylindrical chuck parts of ø 25 – 175 mm
Details
Robo2Go Turning – Load capacity 12, 25 and 35 kg
Standard automation but flexible to suit your workpieces
Robo2Go Max
Flexible workpiece handling up to 115 kg
- One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants, setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Strongest version for 210 kg payload and 115 kg workpiece weight
- Handling of workpieces ø 40 to ø 400 mm as standard
- Fast supply and removal of raw material and finished parts using pallets or workpiece trolleys
- Free access to control and tool magazine
Highlights
One app for uniform control of all Robo2Go variants.
- Integrated in the machine control operation via CELOS APP: No need to change your NC programs!
- Intuitive usability thanks to dialog-guided software
- Creation of the process through predefined program modules via drag & drop: No robot programming knowledge necessary
- Setting up a new workpiece < 5 minutes
- Strongest version for 210 kg payload and 115 kg workpiece weight
- Handling of workpieces ø 40 to ø 400 mm as standard
- Fast infeed and outfeed of part-machined and finished parts by means of pallet or workpiece trolley
Details
Strongest version for 210 kg payload
Free accessibility to the machine and the automation
MATRIS
Flexible modular robot system for ≥ 1 machine
- Modular concept with standardized peripheral devices, e. g. washing, measuring or marking
- 80 % shorter setup time due to modular and standardized peripherals and robot programs
- Flexible adaptation to system changes including after installation
- Simple and easy operation via the MATRIS control system without programming
Highlights
Highlights - Workpiece Handling
- Handling of workpieces up to ø 200 × 200 mm, 1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg
- Stacking magazine:
- 14, 20 and 26 pallets: ø 150 × 120 mm, max. 35 kg per pallet
- 10 and 20 pallets: ø 200 × 200 mm, max. 75 kg per pallet
- Loading of oversized tooling in case of vertical machining center
- Available for 13 series, e. g. NLX, NTX, NHX, DMU, NMV, eVo, etc.
Highlights - Pallet Handling
- Ideal for the flexible production of 50 to 200 workpieces / day
- Space-saving pallet handling for up to 40 pallets
- 400 × 400 mm pallet size
- 150 kg transfer weight (workpiece and pallet)
- Integration of secondary processes such as deburring or marking possible
- Available for the CMX 50 U, CMX 70 U, DMU 50, DMU 65 monoBLOCK, CMX 600 V, CMX 800 V, CMX 1100 V
Control & software
FreeTurn
- For shop-floor programming with easier integration in the NC-program.
- Easy tool definition in for the NC-program due to the integrated tool library
- Possibility to define the adjusting angle (kappa) for each cutting edge and each operation to achieve the best machining results
* Simultaneous movement of Kappa must be programmed with CAM
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Possible saving of different tools and related tool changing time
- For roughing and finishing, profile turning, external cylindrical and face turning operations with optimized cutting force direction
Left: Easy selection of the FreeTurn Tool via integrated library / Right: Easy tool definition for shop-floor programming on the machine
gearHOBBING
- Programming of the gearing parameters via dialog input
- For spur gear, helical gear and worm gear
- Gear cutters and disk cutters can be used
- Maximized tool life by shifting of the cutter
- Achievable quality ≤ DIN 7
Highlights
Customer benefits
- Gear profile modifications easy to handle
- Use of regrinded tools
- Error prevention by monitoring (e. g. wrong axis cross angle, or wrong turning speed, or turning direction)
Left : Dialogue-supported input of all necesary gearing data. / Right : Input of the gearing paramters by single tooth or single groove milling.
Interpolation turning 2.0 – turning recessing cycle
- With interpolation turning, the tool cutter follows a circular movement, where the cutter is always oriented towards the center Of the circle.
- Possible for external and internal machining
- Synchronization and tool path controlled by the cycle
- NEW: in version 2.0 complex turning contours are possible (currently only available on the DMU 50, other machine types will follow)
Highlights
Customer benefits
- Easy manufacturing of sealing surfaces where milling operation might not be possible.
- Complete component processing in one clamping possible
- Reduced investment costs for tools
Excentric turning and milling
- Superposition of the turning movement by additional X- and Y-traverses
- Applicable for turning and milling
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Eccentric geometries easy to manufacture
- Exact axis coupling and synchronization in the background
Left : Enter the parameters for the position of the external workpiece area. / Right : Graphical representation of the position within the workpiece.
Easy Tool Monitor 2.0
- Prevention of damage due to tool breakage or tool overload
- Sensorless with automated learning of load limits
- For turning, milling and drilling (up to 3 mm diameter)
- NEW: User interface on CELOS SideScreen
- NEW: Powerful algorithm for efficient monitoring after the first workpiece
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Protection Package: Perfect supplement to MPC Lathes. Price advantage (approx. 40%)
- Save the monitoring limits for each tool and every cutting edge in the program
Left : LIVE status display in CELOS Sidescreen; current, set process values. / Right : Easy operation of the monitoring parameters in the tool table.
Multi Threading 2.0
- NEW: On-Point Threading - Position oriented thread production
- Free definition of contours, pitches and gears possible
- Creation of large transmission threads, which can not be manufactured by simple thread chasing
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Trapezoidal, buttress and knuckle thread easily programmable at the machine
- Screw conveyor with any profile geometry
- Ball screw nut with cross holes simple to realize
Left : Input of the parameter for thread length, position pf the thread and the distance of the retract movement. / Right : Parameters for thread shaping, e.g. profie height, pitch diameter, etc.
Multi threading 2.0 Pro
Highlights
- Producing profiles with undercut due to the profile splitting option.
- Applying standard tools and tool holder for left and right sided machining of the flanks
- Surface quality of Ra 0,3 an CrNi-Alloys possible
Polygon- / Oval-Turning
- Easy handling of non-circular parts
- Intuitive user interface for polygons / oval turning
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Making the required geometries with possibilities of simple fine-tuning
- Possiblity of fine tuning of the geometric parameters (long / short Semi-axis and bearing angle)
- Machining can be combined with main spindle or counter spindle
Left : Pre-position and support position in X and Z-axis can be directly entered over the surface. / Right : Monitoring of the support position via a defined Position window.
gearBROACHING
- Broaching of internal and external splines with dialogue guided programming
- One-Tooth up to 4-theeth cutting tools with clear tool definition for easy setup.
- Compensation parameters for tool holder deviation in X-direction
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Fast process setup with safer programming
- High flexibility while process adaption and corrections
- Internal and external gears up to module 4*
* on CTX beta TC up to Module 2 I on CTX gamma TC up to Module 4 I depending on workpiece and cutting tool dimensions
Left: Parameterized clear definition of cutting tools / Right: Compensation for tool holder deviation in X-direction
Counter spindle tip
- Perfect combination of 6-sided complete machining and tailstock function
- Automatically load and unload a tailstock centre into the chuck of the main spindle or counter spindle via the milling spindle and into the mgazine
- Support of long and slender workpieces on the main spindle thanks to the synchronous counter spindle tip
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Higher component accuracy due to automatic change without opening the door (heat flow constant)
- Position-locking the spindle with the tip leads to increased process safety
Left : Automatic changed centering tip. / Right : Parameter Input Mask: Control Cleaning, changing tip and control coolant
MPC 2.0 – Machine Protection Control
- Vibration monitoring in the process
- Rapid shutdown in case of a crash
- Manual retraction even in swiveled machining plane
- NEW: Torque monitoring
- New: Recommended with Protection Package for CTX TC machines
Highlights
Customer Benefits
MPC Graph: aktuelle und angelernte Prozesswerte. / MPC Diagnostics: Lagerzustand, Anzahl von Stoß und Crash.
- Avoiding tool breakage
- Increase in machine availability
- Damage reduction
Control of program status
- In combination with the Gildemeister structure programming, A safe and fast reboot of the machining program after an interruption
- Easy program operation especially with multiple spindles or tool magazine
- Displays the process status of the workpiece
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Display of the detailed status on the controller
- Enter remarks automatically by the GILDEMEISTER structure programming.
- Safe re-entry into the program by the press of a button instead of searching for a specific block.
GILDEMEISTER Structural Program
- Structured approach with more than 20 standard programs and more than 200 processing variants incl. automation (bar processing, robot / portal loading, ...)
- Display of the program status with additional markers (EPS) for the sub-programs.
Left : HMI with markers status. / Right : Clear program structure.
Alternating speed
- Easy to operate through three parameters and without additional sensors
- Avoiding vibrations by means adaptation of the speed
- Application for the main spindle and counter spindle, or for milling machines with FD tables with Direct Drive
Highlights
Customer Benefits
Input of parameters for speed set-point, differential speed and revolution frequency
- No manual intervention by the operator
- Identical repeatability for all components
- Increased process safety for special applications by avoiding vibrations. example, When using long thin drills or for milling parts with critical clamping
Runtime Monitor
- Application especially for multi-channel machines for time analysis of the production process and as a basis for the cycle time optimization
- Individual zoom in to view minute details for cycle time optimization
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Histogram up to three channels
- Provides the basis for cycle time optimization by graphical inputs
- Save / Load the recorded data to compare individual optimized steps
Left : Histogram shows the program runtime of up to three channels directly on the control. / Rights : Recording of primary and auxiliary processing time, program pause and the time waiting for tool changing.
autoCHUCK 2.0
- Automatic optimization of servo drives parameters for Main- and Sub-Spindle
- Reduction of Setup time
- Optimization of machining result
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Setup Time reduction
- Automatic determination of parameters independent from machine operator experience
- saving the setting in NC-program for more quality assurancet
Left: Simplified usability of measuring and parameter setting procedure / Right: Local saving of parameter in NC-program
Y-Axis Parting
- Higher stability due to optimal force transmission in thelongitudinal direction of the tool holder
- Generation of tool feed in the Y-direction for parting off components at a push of a button
- Compatible with the standard cycle CYCLE92 (Part off cycle), so that the operator can program as usual (ShopTurn and DIN / ISO)
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Up to three times higher productivity possible (3x feed) with simultaneously improved chip control
- Reduced noise level and higher surface quality through more tool stability
- Less material loss due to reduction of the parting width
Left : Operator mask for switching on the Y-axis parting cycle on turret and turn-mill machines. / Right : CoroCut® QD for Y-axis parting cutting tool technology developed by Sandvik Coromant.
Service & training
Downloads & Technical Data
Clearance
Max. X-axis travel
34.3 in.
Max. Y-axis travel
10.6 in.
Max. Z-axis travel
63 in.
Workpiece
Max. workpiece diameter
21.7 in.
Max. workpiece length
63 in.
Max. bar diameter
4 in.