CNC complete machining centre for series production

HK-CON’s turning and machining centre is suitable for the complete CNC machining of complex turned and milled components for the automotive industry, hydraulics, fluid technology, drive technology, energy technology, agricultural machinery and general mechanical engineering.

Its flexible machine configuration enables a wide range of workpieces to be manufactured economically, precisely and automatically in series production.

Increasing demands for precision, productivity and quality require modern manufacturing concepts. HK-CON’s turning and machining centre was specifically developed for the cost-effective series production of complex turned and milled components.

The combination of two work spindles, four tool turrets and flexible axis configurations enables the machining of demanding geometries in a single machine. Multiple tools can work simultaneously on a workpiece, significantly reducing machining time.

For complex workpieces, the workpiece is automatically transferred from the main spindle to the counter spindle. All machining operations are carried out without manual re-clamping.

Benefits

• Highest dimensional and positional accuracy
• No re-clamping errors
• Complete 6-sided machining
• Maximum process reliability

Both spindles operate independently and machine workpieces or identical machining operations in parallel.

Benefits

• Higher output
• Shorter cycle times
• Optimal machine utilisation
• Ideal for high-volume production

The centrepiece of the system is its four independently operating tool turrets.

Simultaneous machining allows turning, drilling, milling and thread cutting to be carried out in parallel. The high tool capacity reduces tool changes and ensures maximum machine availability.

Productivity benefits

• Simultaneous machining with up to four tools
• Significantly reduced cycle times
• High tool capacity
• Short set-up times
• High process stability
• Cost-effective series production, even for complex components

Machining area with radially arranged tool turrets (left) and main spindle chuck (right).

Thanks to the combination of X, Y, Z, B and C axes, demanding components can be fully machined.

Possible machining operations

• Surface machining
• Contour machining
• Hole patterns
• Angled drilling
• Milling operations
• Thread cutting
• Gear cutting
• Precision fits

Complete machining reduces handling requirements and increases repeatability throughout series production.

HK-CON chuck (left), mandrel with stop and air pressure monitoring (right)

The machining centre is suitable for a wide range of complex workpieces:

• Brake discs
• Clutch housings
• Differential housings
• Gearbox housings
• Bearing housings
• Flanges
• Axle housings
• Rotor discs
• Flywheels
• Gears
• Hydraulic components
• Pump housings
• Drive shafts
• Pistons

Automotive
Transmission, chassis and drivetrain components

Hydraulics and fluid technology
Pump housings, valve components and precision parts.

Mechanical engineering
Complex turned and milled components for series production

Energy and drive technology
Rotors, flanges and housing components

Agricultural machinery
Robust drivetrain and structural components

General industrial applications
Precision components for high-volume production and consistent, repeatable quality

The machining centre can be fully automated to ensure maximum productivity.

Possible automation solutions

• Gantry loaders
• Loading gantries
• Industrial robots
• Bar loaders
• Conveyor technology
• Pallet systems
• Workpiece handling

The system can be integrated into automated production lines and is designed for cost-effective round-the-clock operation.

Loading hopper with step conveyor for bar machining

Portal loader loading

Robot-loaded

Gripper on the loading and unloading gantry

Conveyor belt – separation and alignment (left), conveyor belt (right)

Probe for quality assurance

Optional measurement and monitoring systems ensure stable processes and consistent production quality.

Expansion options

• In-process measurement
• Tool breakage detection
• Vibration monitoring
• Laser marking
• Grinding spindle
• Gear cutting
• Automatic process monitoring

This enables faults to be detected at an early stage and minimises scrap.

HK-CON develops and manufactures the main spindles in-house. This enables torque, speed and dynamic performance to be optimally tailored to the specific application.

Customised clamping solutions enable the safe machining of complex and challenging workpieces.

Advantages

• Greater precision
• Greater process reliability
• Maximum component flexibility
• Process monitoring directly at the clamping device
• Long-term supply of spare parts

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The digital twin enables programmes, toolpaths and machining strategies to be validated before production begins.

Benefits

• Faster commissioning
• Shorter start-up times
• Less waste
• Collision avoidance
• Optimised cycle times
• Higher OEE
• Training of operating staff whilst production is running

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Download the comprehensive machine brochure to find detailed information on machining strategies, workpiece examples, automation concepts, technical specifications and the capabilities of the Digital Twin.

Contents of the brochure

• Machine design and machining concept
• 4-tool turret technology
• 2-spindle concept
• Workpiece examples
• Automation solutions
• Clamping technology and spindle technology
• Technical data
• Digital Twin