The DS1500/450C machining center features two machining systems:
The 1200mm diameter U-axis contour-head has three tool pocket positions on the 450mm travel u-axis slide, suited for small to large diameter turning operations, using the same tool. It can also perform virtually any type of turning operation – spherical or tapered turning, as well as boring, back facing, and single point thread-cutting using standard boring or threading tools.
The high speed spindle, located below the contour-head, is used for milling, drilling, tapping, and other machining center operations. For high speed boring and turning applications the high speed milling spindle incorporates a CNC controlled differential system, for programming tool changeable contour-heads.
During turning operations the tool works just as a lathe, utilizing constant surface speed to obtain optimum tool life and metal removal. The U-axis contour head is locked in place anytime the milling spindle is in use.
| X | 3,700 mm | 145.67" |
| Y | 2,400 mm | 94.488" |
| Z | 2,200 mm | 86.614" |
| Power | 37 kW | 49.6 hp |
| RPM | 2,000 RPM | 2,000 RPM |
| # ATC | 40 | 40 |
| # Axis | 4 | 4 |