CTX 450
High accuracy universal turning centers for medium-size parts
Max. workpiece diameter
480 mm
Max. workpiece length
800 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
102 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
310 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
130 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
825 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
Fanuc
Highlights
Machining of workpieces up to Ø 480 mm max.turning diameter and up to max.800 mm turning length
- Increased Y axis capability with +/- 65 mm stroke
- Main spindle A2-8“ as integrated spindle ISM80, with hollow cylinder Ø 80 mm; drive rating 25 / 32kW (100/40% DC), 4000 rpm
- Modular system with expansion levels from universal turning to complete machining in all sizes
Complete machining by optional counter spindle and star turret
- Counter spindle as integrated spindle motor ISM 65 as standard, partially hollow Ø 65 mm, rating 13/14 KW (100%-40%ED), 5500 rpm
- High Precision Turrets ready for 50 bar coolant pressure, with air/oil lubrication, 100% Duty cycle in milling
- Optional DirectDrive turret drive with up to 10,000 rpm and drive rating 10/11 kW (100%-40%ED)for highest surface accuracy
Innovative solutions for production increasing and optimized energy efficiency
- Ready for automation with intergrated shaft unloading device and interface for Robo2Go and Matris Light
- High energy savings thanks to use of synchron (IPM) motors and hydraulic pumps with inverter control
Maximum stability and long-term accuracy
- Dynamic and precise C-axis control by measuring system on front bearings
- Maximum thermal stability thanks to water-cooled, integrated spindle motors
- Unrivalled long-term precision with direct measuring systems in the X-axis and Y-axis as standard
Application Examples
Automation
Standard automation and customised solutions in the VERTICO design
Automation is a key element of digital production. Every DMG MORI machine can be upgraded with standard automation or with a customised 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
AMR 2000
Holistic automation on the shop floor
- Collaborative automation solution with free layout design
- Omnidirectional movement for minimal space requirements (turning radius 0m)
- Basis for additional tasks, e.g. B. tool handling, chip disposal, etc.
- Material transport from Euro pallets 1,200 x 800 mm
- Maximum transport weight of up to 2,000 kg
- Security based on Sick and Siemens technology
Highlights
AMR 2000 Material
- Autonomous transport of material pallets
- Load capacity up to 2000 kg
- Compact and manoeuvrable
- Integration into existing processes
AMR 2000 chips
- Autonomous transport of chip trolleys
- Automatic pick-up order from the DMGMORI master computer
- Integration into existing material processes
- Extension of machine tool autonomy over the night or weekend
- Fleet ready
AMR 2000 tool handling
- Tool identification in the standard
- Quick installation of the automation system
- Reliable technology with proven components
- Integration into existing production possible
- Max. tool dimensions ø 280 / 400 mm
- Max. tool weight 30 kg
- Transport weight 720 kg (24× 30 kg)
- Maximum number of tools: 24 pcs
Control & Software
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.
gearSKIVING 2.0
- Straight and helical external or internal spur gears and splines
- Arrow teeth with tooth offset Turn-mill machines
- Ball-shaped toothing by mathematical transformation of the 6th virtual axis
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Internal toothing without angular head possible
- Short processing times, 10 x faster than shaping
- Synchronization and tool path controlled by the Cycle
Left : Inside gear profile machining. / Right : Outside gear profile machining.
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.
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.
Retraction Cycle
- By pushing the associated key the X- axis and the Y-axis travel to the positive end-positions for external machining
- Ideally suited to prepare the work space for set-up and alternatively also as an emergency rescue function.
Highlights
Customer Benefits
Functionality - Selection of the cycle by pressing the associated key on the operating panel
- Easy operation when setting up multi - channel machinery
- Possibilty of a fast response during external machining as a rescue function
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.
Chip Breaking
- Oscillating movement of the feed axis results in air cutting, which leads to effective chip size reduction
- For external longitudinal turning of internal and external diameters, facing, drilling and grooving*
- Integrated safety function checks plausibility of parameter entries
* For inclined surfaces, a step pattern results because the feed can only be oscillated in one axis at a time.
Highlights
Customer benefits
Before the actual machining, the machining status can be checked by using a graphic
- The chip length can be practically determined by the cycle and is independent of the material
- No more process interruptions, as chip balls are avoided
- Easy setting on the HMI with high operating safety
Left: The oscillation can be set with the simplest parameter inputs / Right: Simply activate it by ON / OFF in the HMI
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
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
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
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.
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
Keyway Broaching
- Structured input parameters for the groove geometry, the tool and the machining strategy
- Inner and outer grooves in any position and number freely adjustable
- Easy compensation of tool displacement + Calculation of residual strokes based on selected machining strategy
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- High flexibility in the production of any groove geometries with standard tools on standard machines
- Reliable alternative when pushing with driven tools is no longer an economical or technological solution
- Advantages of rigid machine guidance for better groove quality
Left: Input mask for inside and outside grooves according to DIN with standard tools. / Right: Input parameters of the process strategy: Compensation of tool displacement
Service & Training
Downloads & Technical Data
Work Area
Max. X-axis stroke
310 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
130 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
825 mm
Workpiece
Max. workpiece diameter
480 mm
Max. workpiece length
800 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
102 mm
Configurator
Configure your new CTX 450
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