Events
2023 Great Lakes Machinery Open House
When: Thursday, May 4th 2023
Where: Great Lakes Machinery Inc. – 4 Lancaster Pkwy, Lancaster NY 14086
Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Great Lakes Machinery is gearing up for their 2023 Open House where there will be 7 machines under power and running live demos. Booth’s also by multiple other vendors will be on display. Register today!
Booth's On Display
True 5-Axis Milling Machines
Hermle provides true 5-axis milling and best-in-class service, which we believe is paramount for your success. Hermle’s hand-selected network of trusted suppliers ensures that every Hermle machine is built to last and is made out of the highest quality materials. Keeping in mind world-class dynamics, Hermle’s carefully honed and detailed process results in nimble, powerful and exceptionally precise machines that are up to any task and deliver a life-time of winning results.
Better.Parts.Faster
Index and Traub brands offer multi-spindle and turn-mill centers designed to help customers achieve constant improvement and long-term growth. The worlds leading supplier in Multi-Spindle Technology owning more than 70% of the market share
From the screen to the machine.
We can program your parts, design your fixtures, and optimize your processes. With almost 20 years of experience at the forefront of advanced part programming, fixture design, and training, you will not find a better partner to bid on new jobs or optimize your existing processes for improved profitability.
Machine's Under Power
Kitamura HX-300iG / 400
Specifications
Pallet Size: 305mm x 305mm (12” x 12”)
Travel: 18.1” x 20.1” x 22.0”
Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM Option)
Spindle Taper: CAT-40 / Big Plus
Tool Storage Capacity: 50 (Field Expandable to 100/150/200)
Tool Change: 1.3 seconds
Rapid Feed (X,Y,Z): 2,362 IPM
Rapid Feed (B): 54,000 deg/min. (150 RPM)
Features
• Amazingly small footprint saves on valuable floor space
• Positioning Accuracy: ±0.000079” Full Stroke, Repeatability: ±0.000039”
• Ultra high speed rapid feed rates of 2,362ipm
• High Speed 4th axis rotary table, Integral Motor Driven 54,000deg/min (150rpm) rapids
• 2-Station APC is automation ready and field expandable up to 8 pallets for unmanned operation potential
• High power, high-speed processing Arumatik-Mi CNC with 67 million pulse encoder technology
• Powerful 15,000rpm, 30HP, dual contact spindle – Optional 20,000rpm spindle speed Available
• Ballscrew Cooling and Linear Scale Feedback in all axes
• The ability to add 400mm tables in the field as an option
Kitamura MedCenter 5AX
Specifications
Table Size: 6.7” Diameter
Travels: 10” x 13” x 13”
A-Axis: -120 ~ +120 degrees
Spindle Speed: 30,000 RPM / HSK-E40
Tools: 40 Tools (120 Option)
Rapids (X/Y/Z): 2,362 IPM (X/Y) / 1,969 (Z)
Features
• Ideal for ultra-high precision simultaneous 5-axis machining of small medical parts, micro machining
• Positioning Accuracy: ±0.000079” Full Stroke, Repeatability: ±0.000039”
• Compact design fits within a 4′ x 7′ footprint
• Powerful high speed 30,000rpm HSK-E40 25HP Direct Drive Spindle
• 40 tool, fixed pot ATC with maximum tool weight of 4.4Lbs
• High accuracy package – Linear & rotary scales, 67 million pulse encoder technology, 16mm pitch ballscrews
• Optional 12-station APC available (11″ x 11″ (280 x 280mm) table)
Kitamura MyCenter 4XV
Specifications
Travels (X/Y/Z): 40.2” x 20.1” x 20.1”
Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM / Built In
Tools: 40 Tools
Taper: 40 Taper / Big Plus
Rapids (X/Y/Z): 2,047 IPM (X/Y) / 1,890 (Z)
Way Construction: Linear Guide
Features
• 40 Tool Standard ATC
• Large work envelope within a uniquely compact design
• Heavily ribbed stiff cast Meehanite C-Frame construction
• #40, 41HP, high speed 15,000rpm built-in spindle offers high speeds and heavy duty cutting capabilities
• Standard scraper type chip conveyor can be installed on either the right or left-hand side of the machine
Eurotech TA 30YS
Specifications
Main Spindle / Sub-Spindle Chuck Size: 12” / 8”
Bar Capacity: 3.23”
Main/Sub Spindle Speed: 3,500 RPM / 4,500 RPM
Main / Sub-Spindle Motor: 56 HP / 18.8 HP
Swing over Bed: 29.92””
Max Turning Length: 25.2”
Live Tool: 12,000 RPM / 15.5 HP
Features
• Sub-Spindle / Single Turret with Y-Axis (4.73” Y-Axis Stroke) and a 56 HP Main Spindle Motor
• All Direct Drive. No belts used in spindles, turret, axis motors and encoders. NO LAG
• 12,000 RPM / 15.5 HP Live Tooling
• 12 Station or 15 Station Turret
• 1G Acceleration
• 70% Heavier (Machine weight: 16,280 lbs.) than the competitors
• Wide Box Ways on all axes to include the Y-axis. Heated and ground to tolerances.
• Laser compensation on all axes during construction. Including C-Axis
• TA Series Sub-Spindle torque of 292 Nm vs. approx. 50Nm on competitors
• Eurotech’s Famous Gap Elimination Ladder which saves at least 20% in your cycle time
Eurotech B438 SY2 Rapido
The Fastest and Most Capable Turning Center on the Market
Specifications
Bar Capacity: 1.49”
Main/Sub Spindle Speed: 7,000 RPM / 7,000 RPM
Main / Sub-Spindle Motor: 15 HP / 15 HP
Super-Imposed Sub-Spindle
The sub-spindle featuring a double movement (longitudinal and transversal – Z3 and X3 Axes) enables reliable and flexible machining operations.
• The Sub-Spindle can offset from the main spindle
• Elimination of interference problems between two turrets
• Simultaneous “follow up” machining using three tools thanks to the “Superimposition” function
• Possibility to use the sub-spindle as a regular tailstock to hold the component machined on the main spindle with T1 and simultaneously perform finishing with T2
Features
• Programmable Automatic Parts-Catcher
• Tool Pre Setter
• Tool Wear and Breakage Monitoring System
Eurotech TTL-66 Volar
Specifications
Bar Capacity: 2.6”
Main/Sub Spindle Speed: 4,000 RPM / 4,000 RPM
Main / Sub-Spindle Motor: 47 HP / 47 HP
Live Tooling: 12,000 RPM / 18.8 HP
Super-Imposed Sub-Spindle
The sub-spindle featuring a double movement (longitudinal and transversal – Z3 and X3 Axes) enables reliable and flexible machining operations.
• The Sub-Spindle can offset from the main spindle
• Elimination of interference problems between two turrets
• Simultaneous “follow up” machining using three tools thanks to the “Superimposition” function
• Possibility to use the sub-spindle as a regular tailstock to hold the component machined on the main spindle with T1 and simultaneously perform finishing with T2
Features
• 47 HP Integrated Main and Sub-Spindle
• 0-4,000 RPM in 1.9 seconds vs. 3.9 seconds of the competition
• No Belts. All Direct Drive
• Chillers on the Spindle Motors, Ballscrews and Turret Housing
SMEC LCV 6700
Specifications
Travels (X/Y/Z): 53.15” x 26.38” x 25.59”
Spindle Speed: 6,000 RPM / 2-Speed Gear
Tools: 30 Tools
Taper: 50 Taper / Big Plus
Table Size: 61.02” x 25.59”
Way Construction: Box Way
Features
• Fine grain one-piece Meehanite® cast iron bed
• Rigid triangular rib body structure for minimizing vibration and deformation under heavy machining
• Anti-heat displacement spindle and headstock design
• Ultra precision and high rigidity spindle bearings
• Wide induction hardened box ways
• High precision pre-tensioned large diameter ball screws for all axes
• Easy chip removal through built-in (internal) screw conveyor
• Powerful and reliable Fanuc motors and drives system
• Automatic lubrication through metered piston distribution
