NEW SMTCL HMC100Q Horizontal Machining Centre

NEW SMTCL HMC100Q Horizontal Machining Centre

The SMTCL HMC100Q is a large general-purpose horizontal machining centre designed for efficient multi-face machining of large box-type, housing-type and prismatic components.

As the largest model in SMTCL’s HMC-Q Series, the HMC100Q combines a large 1000 × 1000 mm pallet, 3000 kg table load, substantial axis travel, high-torque BT50 spindle and flexible tooling options.

The HMC-Q Series is designed for industries including:

• Automotive components

• General machinery

• Engineering machinery

• Pump and valve manufacturing

• Gearbox and reducer manufacturing

The machine supports:

• Milling

• Boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Reaming

• Hole-system machining

• Multi-face machining

• General production machining


HMC100Q Key Specifications

Worktable

• Worktable size: 1000 × 1000 mm

• Maximum worktable load: 3000 kg

• Standard minimum indexing: 1°

• Optional minimum indexing: 0.001°

• Rotary table speed: approximately 5.5 rpm

• Maximum workpiece swing diameter: approximately Ø1500 mm

• Maximum workpiece height: approximately 1500 mm


Axis Travels

• X-axis travel: 1800 mm

• Y-axis travel: 1350 mm

• Z-axis travel: 1350 mm


Mechanical Spindle

• Spindle taper: BT50

• Maximum spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Main motor power: 18.5 / 22 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: approximately 871 Nm

• Two-speed geared spindle transmission

The standard mechanical spindle is designed to cover a broad machining range from general high-speed machining through to higher-torque cutting.


Optional Motor Spindle

A higher-speed motor spindle is available for applications requiring increased spindle speed.

Optional motor spindle specification:

• Maximum spindle speed: 10,000 rpm

• Spindle output power: 30 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: approximately 623 Nm

• Spindle taper: BBT50

This option is suitable where higher spindle speed is more important than the maximum torque of the standard geared spindle.


Tool Magazine

Standard / optional tool magazine capacities:

• 40 tools

• 60 tools

Tool capacity:

• Maximum tool length: 500 mm

• Maximum tool weight: 25 kg

• Tool change time: approximately 5.5 seconds

The HMC-Q platform uses automatic tool changing with tool pre-selection to reduce non-cutting time.


High-Capacity Worktable

The HMC100Q provides a:

• 1000 × 1000 mm pallet

with

• 3000 kg maximum load

This makes it suitable for substantially larger fixtures and workpieces than the smaller HMC50Q, HMC63Q and HMC80Q platforms.


Maximum Workpiece Envelope

The HMC100Q supports a representative workpiece envelope of approximately:

• Ø1500 mm maximum diameter

• 1500 mm maximum height

This provides useful capacity for:

• Large gearbox housings

• Large reducer housings

• Pump bodies

• Valve bodies

• Machine housings

• Engineering machinery components

• Large prismatic components


General-Purpose HMC-Q Positioning

The HMC-Q Series is positioned by the manufacturer as a general-purpose horizontal machining-centre platform.

Its design priorities include:

• Strong versatility

• Wide machining range

• Compact layout

• Stable machining

• Flexible spindle configurations

• Flexible tool-magazine configurations

• Broad industrial applicability

The Q Series is intended for customers requiring a practical balance between workpiece capacity, machining performance and overall investment.


Inverted T-Shaped Structure

The HMC-Q Series uses an inverted T-shaped structure.

For HMC50Q, HMC63Q and HMC80Q, the bed is an integral casting.

The HMC100Q uses a:

• Split-bed structure

This allows the larger HMC100Q platform to maintain the required machine size and travel while retaining the general Q-Series architecture.


High-Stability Structure

The HMC-Q Series incorporates structural features intended to improve machining stability.

These include:

• Inverted T-shaped machine architecture

• Integrated Y-axis motor-base and column casting

• Thermally symmetrical spindle housing

The thermally symmetrical spindle housing helps reduce thermal distortion during extended machining.


High Machining Capability

The HMC100Q uses a geared spindle box.

Unlike HMC50Q, which uses synchronous belt drive, HMC63Q, HMC80Q and HMC100Q use:

• Two-speed gear transmission

This provides a broader balance between:

• Higher spindle speed

and

• Higher spindle torque

The arrangement is particularly useful for larger components requiring both roughing and finishing operations.


Large-Span Spindle Bearing Arrangement

The HMC-Q mechanical spindle uses a large-span bearing arrangement.

This helps improve:

• Spindle rigidity

• Load capacity

• Cutting stability

• Heavy-duty machining capability


High-Torque BT50 Spindle

The HMC100Q standard spindle provides:

• BT50 taper

• 6000 rpm

• 18.5 / 22 kW

• Approximately 871 Nm maximum torque

This makes the HMC100Q the highest-torque standard mechanical-spindle model in the current HMC-Q range.


Optional 10,000 rpm Motor Spindle

For customers requiring greater spindle speed, the HMC100Q can be configured with:

• 10,000 rpm motor spindle

• 30 kW output power

• Approximately 623 Nm maximum torque

• BBT50 taper

This configuration is particularly suitable for applications requiring:

• Higher-speed milling

• Improved finishing performance

• Faster machining of lighter materials

• Higher spindle acceleration


High-Precision Rotary Worktable

The HMC100Q is standardly equipped with:

• 1° indexing rotary worktable

Optional:

• 0.001° rotary worktable

The high-precision rotary table allows machining of multiple faces and angular features with fewer workpiece setups.


Benefits include:

• Reduced re-clamping

• Improved datum consistency

• Better bore-to-face relationships

• Improved multi-face productivity

• Greater fixture flexibility


Worktable Positioning

The manufacturer highlights:

• Accurate and reliable positioning

• High-precision rotary worktable

• Optional exchange worktable

• Optional hydraulic fixture interface


The rotary-table system can therefore be configured for both general jobbing and more production-oriented machining.


Typical Machining Operations

The HMC100Q can perform:

• Face milling

• Shoulder milling

• Boring

• Precision boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Reaming

• Pocket machining

• Hole-system machining

• Multi-face machining

• Large prismatic-component machining


Representative Cutting Performance

Manufacturer reference cutting tests use HT250 cast iron.

Representative HMC100Q examples include:


Face Milling

• Tool: Ø80 face mill

• Spindle speed: approximately 1035 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 2607 mm/min

• Cutting depth / width: approximately 4 / 64 mm

• Material removal rate: approximately 667 cm³/min


Drilling

• Tool: Ø60 U-drill

• Spindle speed: approximately 1061 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 138 mm/min

• Material removal rate: approximately 585 cm³/min


Tapping

• Tool: M42 × 4.5 cutting tap

• Spindle speed: approximately 100 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 450 mm/min


These values are manufacturer reference tests only.

Actual machining performance depends on:

• Workpiece material

• Tooling

• Coolant

• Workholding

• Cutting parameters

• Machine configuration

• Environmental conditions


Typical Industries

The manufacturer identifies HMC-Q applications including:

• Automotive components

• Engineering machinery

• General machinery

• Reducer industry

• Pump and valve industry


Typical Workpieces

Typical HMC100Q workpieces may include:

• Large gearbox housings

• Reducer housings

• Pump bodies

• Valve bodies

• Transmission housings

• Bearing housings

• Engineering machinery housings

• Machine bases

• Large prismatic components

• Large box-type components


Why Consider the HMC100Q?

The HMC100Q is particularly attractive where the customer needs a large horizontal machining centre with substantial workpiece capacity and broad general-purpose capability.

Key reasons to consider the HMC100Q include:

• 1000 × 1000 mm pallet

• 3000 kg pallet load

• X/Y/Z travels of 1800 / 1350 / 1350 mm

• Maximum workpiece approximately Ø1500 × 1500 mm

• BT50 spindle

• 6000 rpm standard mechanical spindle

• 18.5 / 22 kW spindle motor

• Up to approximately 871 Nm torque

• Optional 10,000 rpm / 30 kW motor spindle

• 40 / 60-tool magazine choices

• Standard 1° B-axis indexing

• Optional 0.001° rotary table

• High-rigidity geared spindle

• Broad multi-face machining capability

• Strong general-purpose production capability


HMC100Q Compared with HMC80Q

HMC80Q

• Worktable: 800 × 800 mm

• Worktable load: 2000 kg

• Maximum workpiece: approximately Ø1350 × 1200 mm

• Spindle: BT50

• Spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Main motor power: 15 / 18.5 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: 713 Nm

• Tool magazine: 24 / 40 tools


HMC100Q

• Worktable: 1000 × 1000 mm

• Worktable load: 3000 kg

• Maximum workpiece: approximately Ø1500 × 1500 mm

• Spindle: BT50

• Spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Main motor power: 18.5 / 22 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: 871 Nm

• Tool magazine: 40 / 60 tools


Choose HMC80Q when:

• An 800 mm pallet is sufficient

• Workpiece load remains below 2000 kg

• A smaller machine footprint is preferred


Choose HMC100Q when:

• Larger workpieces are common

• 3000 kg pallet capacity is required

• Greater fixture size is needed

• Higher spindle torque is beneficial

• A larger tool magazine is useful


HMC100Q Compared with HMC100H

The HMC100Q and HMC100H should not be treated as simple lower-grade and higher-grade versions of the same machine.

HMC100Q

Positioning:

• General-purpose HMC

Focus:

• Broad versatility

• Wide machining range

• General machinery

• Engineering machinery

• Pumps and valves

• General production


HMC100H

Positioning:

• High-precision / high-efficiency HMC

Focus:

• Higher precision

• Higher production stability

• Higher-efficiency precision machining

• More demanding production applications


The Q Series is the broader general-purpose platform.

The H Series is the precision / efficiency-oriented platform.


HMC-Q Series Selection Guide

HMC50Q

Best suited for:

• Smaller components

• Compact production

• General engineering


HMC63Q

Best suited for:

• Medium-size box-type components

• General automotive and industrial work


HMC80Q

Best suited for:

• Larger housings

• Heavier fixtures

• Larger general engineering components


HMC100Q

Best suited for:

• Large prismatic components

• Large gearbox housings

• Large pump and valve bodies

• Larger engineering machinery components

• Workpieces requiring 3000 kg table capacity


Standard Configuration

The HMC-Q catalogue identifies typical standard features including:

• Mechanical spindle

• Rotary worktable

• Automatic tool changer

• Tool pre-selection

• Intelligent inspection and maintenance scheduling

• Tool-magazine management

• Automatic data backup


Optional Configuration

Manufacturer-listed options include:

• 10,000 rpm motor spindle

• 0.001° rotary worktable

• Exchange worktable

• Hydraulic fixture interface

• Servo tool magazine

• Intelligent spindle load control


Final compatibility depends on the selected configuration.


Advanced Intelligent Functions

The HMC-Q platform includes several intelligent operating functions.


Intelligent Inspection and Maintenance Plan

The control can support scheduled maintenance items including:

• Daily inspection

• Weekly inspection

• Monthly inspection

• 1500-hour inspection

• 3000-hour inspection


Tool Magazine Management and Signal Diagnostics

Functions include:

• One-click tool-magazine initialization

• Tool-change point teaching

• Large-tool setup

• Fixed-point tool change

• Signal diagnostics


Automatic Data Backup

Machine parameters, offset data and SRAM package information can be backed up automatically to reduce the risk of data loss.


Optional Intelligent Spindle Load Control

The machine can automatically adjust feed rate according to:

• Spindle load

• Spindle temperature

This can help:

• Protect tools

• Reduce excessive spindle loading

• Improve production efficiency

• Reduce machining cycle time


Machine Selection and Configuration

The correct HMC100Q configuration should be selected according to the actual workpiece and production process.

Please provide:

• Maximum workpiece length

• Maximum workpiece width

• Maximum workpiece height

• Maximum workpiece weight

• Workpiece material

• Drawing or 3D model

• Required machining faces

• Milling requirements

• Boring requirements

• Drilling requirements

• Tapping requirements

• Hole-system requirements

• Required tolerances

• Surface finish requirements

• Batch size

• Required spindle speed

• Required spindle torque

• Tool magazine requirement

• Workholding requirement

• B-axis positioning requirement

• Pallet-exchange requirement

• Hydraulic fixture requirement

• Through-spindle coolant requirement

• Tool measurement requirement

• Workpiece measurement requirement

• Automation requirement

MachineryPLUS can assist with selecting the correct HMC100Q configuration according to the actual component and production requirement.


Configuration Before Quotation

The following should be confirmed before final quotation:

• Standard mechanical spindle or optional motor spindle

• 6000 rpm or 10,000 rpm spindle configuration

• 40 or 60-tool magazine

• Standard 1° B-axis or optional 0.001° rotary table

• CNC control system

• Exchange pallet requirement

• Hydraulic fixture interface

• Coolant system

• Through-spindle coolant

• Workpiece probing

• Tool measurement

• Chip-management system

• Automation interface

• Foundation

• Installation requirements

• Site electrical requirements

Final technical parameters should be confirmed against the selected machine configuration.


Complete Your Machine Setup

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• CNC machine selection

• Face mills

• Shoulder milling cutters

• Indexable end mills

• Boring tools

• Fine boring systems

• Boring bars

• Indexable drills

• Reaming tools

• Threading tools

• BT50 / BBT50 tool holders

• Tombstone fixtures

• Hydraulic workholding

• Zero-point clamping

• Tool measurement

• Workpiece measurement

• Coolant systems

• Chip management

• Tool management

• Pallet systems

• Automation

• Integrated manufacturing solutions


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