Gantry-Style Plate Processing
Dual Drill Spindles Increase Productivity by Over 40%!
The Ficep Gemini plate processing line with its unique secondary axis for each spindle enhances the productivity by over 40% when compared to single spindle plate processor. The sub axis, in conjunction with the second spindle, is like having two plate drilling systems in the same footprint and with the same operator.
Holes do not have to be aligned to engage the second spindle as each one operates totally independently so both spindles are fully operational simultaneously. When you consider the 40% productivity increase for relatively little additional cost, this is why users are constantly opting for the dual spindle advantage!
- Process plate up to 8', 10', 12' or 20' in width.
- Twin beam construction supports the drill spindles on both sides for added rigidity. The spindles are not mounted outside of the frame.
- Gantry system eliminates lost time when loading or unloading the table regardless of the part sizes.
- Irregular shaped remnants can be effectively processed as the stock material is stationary.
- Maximum material utilization since it is not necessary to clamp the material for positioning.
- High performance 6,000 RPM spindle with a ball screw feed
- The system can be provided with two drilling spindles and multiple torches for increased productivity.
- Secondary "X Axis" permits hole patterns to be generated without having to reposition the gantry.
- Optional automatic chip evacuation.
- Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting systems.
- Oxy-fuel and plasma beveling heads available
- Guaranteed accuracy with rack and pinion positioning and measuring systems.
- Irregular stock plates or drops can remain on the table and utilized later without having to unload the drop only to return it to the table later.
- Since the material clamp is internal to the Gemini, the entire stock can be used to minimize scrap.
- Guaranteed accuracy regardless of rust and mill scale
- Automatic tool changer for up to 24/48 tools
Specifications
|
Model |
Plate Width |
Plate Length (Min.) |
Max. Thickness Drilling |
Tools |
Spindle Sub-Axis |
Plasma |
Oxy/Fuel |
Bevel Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G25 SP |
8' |
20' |
3" |
6 |
Yes |
1 |
1, 2 or 3 |
1 |
|
G32 SP |
126" |
20' |
3" |
6 |
Yes |
1 |
1, 2 or 3 |
1 |
|
G25 HPE |
8' |
20' |
3" |
8/24 |
Yes |
1 |
1, 2 or 3 |
1 |
|
G32 HPE |
126" |
20' |
3" |
8/24 |
Yes |
1 |
1, 2 or 3 |
1 |
|
G36 HD |
141" |
20' |
5" |
24/48 |
Yes |
1(2) |
1, 2 or 3 |
1(2) |
|
G36 XD |
141" |
20' |
12" |
16/32 |
Yes |
1(2) |
1, 2 or 3 |
1(2) |
The ENERGY for Heavy Duty Plate Milling and Drilling
The ENERGY has been developed to address large heavy plate applications where aggressive milling and drilling is required like in the case of firms manufacturing wind towers. This gantry style CNC plate processor features two fully independent spindles with programmable spacing that are driven by 81 horsepower drives to address the heaviest plate milling applications. This makes the ENERGY ideal for different weld prep applications as shown below.
An automatic tool changer addresses the tooling requirements for each spindle in conjunction with 50 taper tool holders. The bed features magnetic holding devices to keep plate loading and unloading times at a minimum. It is not necessary to precisely align a stock plate to a reference point as the ENERGY incorporates precise probing.
The system quickly locates all the required surfaces so the independent spindles can adjust as required to accurately produce the required milling or drilling applications.
ENERGY Specifications
|
Plate thickness min. |
1/4" |
|---|---|
|
Plate thickness max. |
2-3/8" |
|
Plate width min. (one spindle) |
4" |
|
Plate width max. (both spindles) |
21-3/4" |
|
Plate width max. |
10' |
|
Plate length (extendable) |
40' |
|
Maximum drill diameter |
3-1/4" |
|
Maximum milling tool diameter |
11-3/4" |
|
Spindle RPM's |
5,000 |
|
Spindle HP |
81 |
|
X and Y axis max. feed FPM |
98 |
|
Z axis max. feed FPM |
65 |
Kronos CNC Plate Processing System
Kronos CNC Plate Processing Systems as a Stand Alone System or in Tandem with the Gemini
The Kronos CNC plasma/oxy-fuel cutting table was developed as a companion to the Gemini product line to address those applications where an enhanced throughput is required in the same footprint.
The Kronos is designed to run on the same longitudinal rails as the Gemini and to also share the same cutting table. The addition of the Kronos to the Gemini can occur during the original installation or it can easily be added in the future as both units have their own independent CNC control.
The powerful software permits both the Kronos and the Gemini to operate simultaneously within the same machine footprint. This powerful combination enables the simultaneous functions of cutting and drilling, milling, tapping, countersinking or counter boring with only one operator.
AUTOMATIC GANTRY CNC THERMAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR PLANTE - KRONOS
|
|
KR25SP |
KR32SP |
KR36SP |
KR25HP |
KR32HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plate size |
8' x 20' |
10' x 20' |
141" x 20' |
8' x 20' |
10' x 20' |
|
Plate thickness (plasma) |
3" |
3" |
3" |
3" |
3" |
|
Plasma torches (max.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
Plasma torches bevel (max.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
Plate thickness with oxy |
6" |
6" |
6" |
6" |
6" |
|
Oxy-fuel torches (max.) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Drilling heads (max.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Drilling tools per head |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Drilling diameter (max.) |
1-9/16" |
1-9/16" |
1-9/16" |
1-9/16" |
1-9/16" |
|
Spindle power (HP) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
Machine weight (lbs.) |
5,510 |
6,170 |
6,610 |
5,510 |
6,170 |
AUTOMATIC GANTRY CNC THERMAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR PLANTE - KRONOS
|
|
KR36HP |
KR153PC |
KR204PC |
KR206PC |
KR208PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plate size |
141' x 20' |
59" x 10' |
78" x 157" |
78" x 20' |
78" x 315" |
|
Plate thickness (plasma) |
3" |
2-1/2" |
2-1/2" |
2-1/2" |
2-1/2" |
|
Plasma torches (max.) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Plasma torches bevel (max.) |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Plate thickness with oxy |
6" |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Oxy-fuel torches (max.) |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Drilling heads (max.) |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Drilling tools per head |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Drilling diameter (max.) |
1-9/16" |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Spindle power (HP) |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Machine weight (lbs.) |
6,610 |
8,820 |
11,025 |
16,535 |
22,045 |
