Stand Alone
Multiple Spindle Drilling Lines

Ficep Corporation produces five different models of stand-alone CNC controlled multi spindle drilling lines for the fabrication of structural steel.  Here are some of the basic design features that are resident in the Ficep multiple spindle drill line systems.

Measuring

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• Rack and pinion positioning and measuring achieves an accuracy level that is second to none.
• The positioning accuracy is not effected by rust, scale, ice or snow on the section
• Automatic stock length measuring before the section is processed
• The positive rack and pinion system does not require calibration for changes in material type or conditions.

Drill Spindles

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• Ball screw spindle feed with uniform feed rate for exceptional tool life and the ability to:
  • Mill for slotted holes
  • Countersink
  • Tap
  • Scribing
• Spindle speeds up to 3,000 RPM to maximize the utilization of carbide tools for drilling rates 4-6 times that of typical oil hole drills.
• The drill spindle and head feed as one unit for maximum ridigity
• Coolant through the spindle or external coolant capability per the program
• The Ficep drill spindle like today's machining centers employs a spindle drive which eliminates the need for internal gears to reduce maintenance cost.

Tool Changer

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• Automatic tool changing on each spindle
• Can accommodate typically 6 different tools
• When different hole sizes are required in a section or from one section to the next, the tool is changed per the program
• Eliminates operator error
• Laser measuring system measures the tool length automatically
• When the drill requires replacement the software automatically changes the tool to a re-sharpened drill of the same diameter.
• The full range of spindle speeds is available for any tool that is loaded into the magazine.
• The software automatically changes the required feeds and speeds based upon the tool that is loaded into the spindle.
• The fixed spindle design, ball screw feed and synchronization of the spindle feed and speed permits not just drilling but also
  • Scribing
  • Milling for slotted holes
  • Countersinking
  • Tapping

Control

All of the Ficep CNC lines feature a PC based CNC control with proprietary Ficep engineered software to ideally match the application of the drilling line with the CNC control.

• Local serviceability of the PC
• Low maintenance cost due to the utilization of a standard PC platform
• The Ficep software eliminates the requirement for additional hardware such as third party axis control boards, PLC hardware and encoder switching boards

The Ficep PC based control is provided with the proprietary Ficep software for remote diagnostics through a phone connection.

803 DZ

803 DX

1003 DZ

Number of spindles

3

3

3

Horsepower per spindle

12 HP

7.5 HP

12 HP

Spindle speed range

180 - 1000 RPM

180 - 800 RPM

180 - 1000 RPM

Scribing on four sides

Yes

Yes

Yes

Maximum hole size

1-9/16"

1-1/4"

1-9/16"

Maximum section depth

31-1/2"

31-1/2"

40"

Number of drill heads

3

3

3

Diameters per head with tool changer

6

1

6

1202 DZ

1203 DJ

2003 DJ

Number of spindles

2

3

3

Horsepower per spindle

15 HP

24 HP

24 HP

Spindle speed range

180 -2500 RPM

180 - 3,000 RPM

180 - 3,000 RPM

Scribing on four sides

Yes

Yes

Yes

Maximum hole size

2"

2"

2"

Maximum section depth

48"

48"

78-3/4"

Number of drill heads

2

3

3

Diameters per head with tool changer

6

6

6