NEW SMTCL HMC63H Horizontal Machining Centre

NEW SMTCL HMC63H Horizontal Machining Centre

The SMTCL HMC63H is a high-precision, high-efficiency horizontal machining centre designed for productive multi-face machining of precision box-type, housing-type and prismatic components.

As part of SMTCL’s HMC-H Series, the HMC63H combines a rigid T-shaped machine structure, heavy-duty roller linear guideways, precision ballscrew feed systems, a high-torque geared spindle and a dual-pallet rotary worktable.

The machine is designed for applications requiring a strong combination of:

• High precision

• High stability

• High machining efficiency

• High spindle torque

• Multi-face machining capability

• Reliable batch production

• Automation integration

Typical applications include automotive components, gearbox housings, pump and valve components, precision housings and other high-value engineering parts.


HMC63H Key Specifications

Worktable

• Worktable size: 630 × 630 mm

• Maximum table load: 1200 kg

• Number of pallets: 2

• Pallet exchange time: approximately 14 seconds

• Standard B-axis indexing: 1° × 360°

• Optional high-precision rotary table: 0.001° indexing

• Maximum workpiece swing diameter: Ø1000 mm

• Maximum workpiece height: 1000 mm


Axis Travels

• X-axis travel: 1000 mm

• Y-axis travel: 900 mm

• Z-axis travel: 900 mm


Spindle Position Relative to Worktable

• Minimum distance from spindle nose to worktable centre: 100 mm

• Maximum distance from spindle nose to worktable centre: 1000 mm

• Minimum distance from spindle centre to worktable surface: 100 mm

• Maximum distance from spindle centre to worktable surface: 1000 mm


Mechanical Spindle

• Spindle taper: BT50

• Maximum spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Main motor power: 18.5 / 22 kW

• Spindle output torque: 605 / 718 Nm

• Two-step geared spindle transmission

• Large-diameter spindle bearing arrangement

The mechanical spindle is designed to provide a useful combination of spindle speed and high cutting torque for both efficient machining and heavier cutting operations.


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 power: 30 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: approximately 623 Nm

• Spindle taper: BBT50


This option is suitable where higher-speed machining is more important while retaining substantial spindle torque.


Tool Magazine

Standard configuration:

• 40-tool ATC

Available options:

• 60 tools

• 90 tools

• 120 tools

Tool capacity:

• Maximum tool length: 500 mm

• Maximum tool weight: 25 kg

• Maximum tool diameter with full adjacent tools: Ø125 mm

• Maximum tool diameter with adjacent positions empty: Ø250 mm

• Tool-to-tool change time: approximately 3.5 seconds


Feed Performance

• Maximum cutting feed: 1–30,000 mm/min

• Rapid traverse X/Y/Z: 30 m/min


Positioning Accuracy

Standard X/Y/Z positioning accuracy:

• Approximately 0.010 mm

With grating scales:

• Approximately 0.008 mm

B-axis positioning accuracy:

• Approximately 8 arc-seconds


Repeat Positioning Accuracy

Standard X/Y/Z repeat positioning accuracy:

• Approximately 0.008 mm

With grating scales:

• Approximately 0.005 mm

B-axis repeat positioning accuracy:

• Approximately 3 arc-seconds


CNC Control

Standard catalogue control:

• FANUC 0i-MF Plus


Machine Dimensions

• Approximate overall dimensions:
5200 × 4000 × 3500 mm

• Approximate required floor space:
7000 × 5250 mm

Final installation dimensions should be confirmed against the selected guarding, chip-management and automation configuration.


HMC-H Series Positioning

The HMC-H Series is positioned as SMTCL’s high-precision horizontal machining-centre platform.

The manufacturer highlights three main priorities:

• High precision

• High rigidity and stability

• High production efficiency


The HMC-H platform is particularly suited to high-value components where machining accuracy, process stability and repeatable batch production are important.


T-Shaped Machine Structure

The HMC63H uses an overall T-shaped machine structure.

This architecture supports:

• High rigidity

• Stable axis geometry

• Good load distribution

• Strong multi-face machining capability

• Reliable production performance


The horizontal arrangement is particularly suitable for box-type and housing-type components.


Heavy-Duty Roller Linear Guideways

The H Series uses heavy-duty roller linear guideways.

The manufacturer identifies:

• Strong load-bearing capacity

• High accuracy

• High stability


The X-axis guideway mounting surface uses a large-span, low-centre-of-gravity design.

This helps improve:

• Machine rigidity

• Dynamic stability

• Resistance to cutting load

• Machining consistency


Precision Ballscrew Feed System

The HMC63H uses precision ballscrews with a carefully arranged bearing system.

The design is intended to reduce:

• Ballscrew heat

• Bearing heat

• Thermal deformation


This contributes to:

• Improved positioning accuracy

• Stable feed performance

• Better long-cycle machining consistency


Integral Double-Wall Column

The column uses a double-wall structure.

The Y-axis motor seat and column are integrally cast.

This helps improve:

• Structural stiffness

• Y-axis stability

• Positioning consistency

• Long-term machine accuracy


Thermally Symmetrical Spindle Box

The HMC-H spindle box uses a thermally symmetrical structure.

This helps improve control of thermal deformation during sustained machining.

The H Series spindle box also uses a two-step gear transmission.

This allows the machine to support:

• Higher-speed machining

• High-torque cutting

• Broad machining applications


High-Rigidity Worktable

The HMC63H uses a 630 × 630 mm dual-pallet worktable system.

Key characteristics include:

• 1200 kg pallet capacity

• Standard 1° indexing

• Optional 0.001° rotary positioning

• Four large positioning cones

• Air-tightness detection

The four large positioning cones increase worktable rigidity and help provide accurate, reliable positioning.


Dual-Pallet System

The standard machine includes:

• Two pallets

This allows one pallet to be loaded or unloaded while the other is used for machining.

Benefits include:

• Reduced machine idle time

• Faster workpiece changeover

• Improved production efficiency

• Better suitability for batch production


Pallet exchange time is approximately:

• 14 seconds


Optional 0.001° CNC Rotary Table

For applications requiring continuous or fine angular positioning, an optional CNC rotary worktable is available.

Optional minimum indexing:

• 0.001°

This can support:

• Complex multi-angle machining

• Precision bore patterns

• Angular features

• Reduced re-clamping

• More flexible multi-face machining


Tool Magazine Flexibility

The HMC63H can be configured with:

• 40-tool magazine

• 60-tool magazine

• 90-tool magazine

• 120-tool magazine


The manufacturer uses a precision chain-type tool magazine and automatic tool-changing mechanism.

Key features include:

• Tool pre-selection

• Rapid tool changing

• Cam-type tool-change mechanism

• Support for long and large-diameter tools

• Optional servo-driven tool magazine


This allows the machine to be configured for either general production or more complex multi-tool components.


High Production Efficiency

The HMC63H combines several features intended to reduce non-cutting time:

• Dual-pallet system

• 30 m/min rapid traverse

• 3.5-second tool-to-tool change

• Pre-selection tool function

• Multi-capacity ATC options

• Automation interface


This makes the machine particularly appropriate for repeated production of complex multi-face components.


Typical Machining Operations

The HMC63H can support:

• Milling

• Face milling

• Boring

• Precision boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Reaming

• Pocket machining

• Hole-system machining

• Multi-face machining


The horizontal configuration is especially useful where several related faces and bores must maintain accurate positional relationships.


Typical Industries

The manufacturer identifies HMC-H applications including:

• Automotive

• Aerospace

• Defence / military-related manufacturing

The broader machine is also suitable for:

• Pump and valve manufacturing

• General engineering

• Precision machinery

• Gearbox and transmission manufacturing


Typical Workpieces

Manufacturer-documented examples include:

• Steering knuckle – casting

• Gearbox – aluminium

• Bridge case – steel

• Pump cover – steel

• Triplet component – steel

• Housing / shell – aluminium


Other suitable components may include:

• Gearbox housings

• Reducer housings

• Pump bodies

• Valve bodies

• Hydraulic manifolds

• Bearing housings

• Transmission housings

• Precision box-type components


Why Consider the HMC63H?

The HMC63H is particularly attractive where a customer requires high-precision multi-face machining combined with meaningful spindle torque and production efficiency.

Key reasons to consider the HMC63H include:

• 630 × 630 mm pallet

• 1200 kg pallet capacity

• Dual-pallet system

• X/Y/Z travels of 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• Ø1000 mm maximum workpiece swing

• 1000 mm maximum workpiece height

• BT50 spindle

• 6000 rpm mechanical spindle

• 18.5 / 22 kW spindle motor

• Up to approximately 718 Nm spindle torque

• Optional 10,000 rpm / 30 kW motor spindle

• 30 m/min rapid traverse

• 40-tool standard ATC

• 60 / 90 / 120-tool magazine options

• 1° standard B-axis indexing

• Optional 0.001° CNC rotary table

• Heavy-duty roller guideways

• Precision ballscrew system

• Thermally symmetrical geared spindle box

• High precision and production stability


HMC63H Compared with HMC50H

HMC50H

• Worktable: 500 × 500 mm

• Table load: 600 kg

• Travel: 800 / 700 / 800 mm

• Maximum workpiece swing: Ø700 mm

• Maximum workpiece height: 800 mm

• Spindle: BT50, 6000 rpm

• Main motor: 11 / 15 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: 490 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 30 m/min


HMC63H

• Worktable: 630 × 630 mm

• Table load: 1200 kg

• Travel: 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• Maximum workpiece swing: Ø1000 mm

• Maximum workpiece height: 1000 mm

• Spindle: BT50, 6000 rpm

• Main motor: 18.5 / 22 kW

• Maximum spindle torque: 718 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 30 m/min


Choose HMC50H where:

• Components fit comfortably within the 500 mm pallet platform

• Lower workpiece mass is expected

• More compact machine size is important


Choose HMC63H where:

• Larger workpieces are common

• Higher pallet load is required

• Greater axis travel is beneficial

• Higher spindle torque is needed


HMC63H Compared with HMC80H

HMC63H

• Pallet: 630 × 630 mm

• Load: 1200 kg

• XYZ: 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• Maximum workpiece: Ø1000 × 1000 mm

• Spindle: 6000 rpm

• Power: 18.5 / 22 kW

• Torque: 605 / 718 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 30 m/min


HMC80H

• Pallet: 800 × 800 mm

• Load: 2000 kg

• XYZ: 1350 / 1100 / 1100 mm

• Maximum workpiece: Ø1250 × 1200 mm

• Spindle: 6000 rpm

• Power: 22 / 26 kW

• Torque: 718 / 851 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 24 m/min


Choose HMC63H where:

• 630 mm pallet capacity is sufficient

• Higher rapid traverse is useful

• Workpieces remain within the Ø1000 × 1000 mm envelope


Choose HMC80H where:

• Larger and heavier components are common

• 2000 kg table capacity is required

• Greater X/Y/Z travel is necessary

• Higher spindle torque is beneficial


HMC-H vs HMC-S

The H and S platforms have different priorities.


HMC-H

Focus:

• High precision

• High efficiency

• High stability

• Heavy-duty roller linear guideways

• Broad production capability


HMC-S

Focus:

• Heavy-duty cutting

• High rigidity

• High metal-removal rates

• Hardened steel guideways

• Castings and steel components requiring substantial stock removal


The HMC63H should therefore not be positioned simply as a lighter version of HMC63S.

HMC63H is the precision / efficiency-oriented machine.

HMC63S is the heavy-cutting-oriented machine.


Automation Capability

The HMC-H platform is designed for automation integration.

Possible configurations include:

• Dual-pallet production

• Multi-pallet systems

• Linear pallet systems

• Automated material handling

• Robot integration

• Flexible manufacturing systems

• Automatic production lines


The machine includes an automation interface and can be integrated into different production systems according to the required level of automation.


Operator and Maintenance Functions

The manufacturer also provides intelligent operating functions including:

• Pallet-status display

• Pallet-position monitoring

• Tool-magazine management

• Tool-change point teaching

• Automation status monitoring

• Automatic data backup

• Maintenance planning

Optional:

• Spindle intelligent load control


These functions are intended to improve:

• Ease of operation

• Maintenance planning

• Automation integration

• Production reliability


Standard Configuration

Typical standard catalogue configuration includes:

• FANUC 0i-MF Plus CNC system

• 6000 rpm mechanical spindle

• BT50 spindle taper

• 40-tool magazine

• Dual-pallet system

• 1° positioning worktable

• Spindle taper-hole cleaning

• Spindle air curtain


Optional Configuration

Manufacturer-listed options include:

• Grating scales

• 10,000 rpm motor spindle

• 60-tool magazine

• 90-tool magazine

• 120-tool magazine

• Hydraulic fixture interface

• Through-spindle coolant

• Water gun

• Tool detection device

• Spray cooling

• Automatic door

• CNC indexing worktable

Final compatibility depends on the selected configuration.


Machine Selection and Configuration

The correct HMC63H 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

• Coolant requirement

• Through-spindle coolant requirement

• Tool measurement requirement

• Workpiece measurement requirement

• Automation requirement

MachineryPLUS can assist with selecting the correct HMC63H configuration according to the actual component and production requirement.


Configuration Before Quotation

The following should be confirmed before final quotation:

• Mechanical spindle or motor spindle

• 6000 rpm or 10,000 rpm spindle configuration

• 40 / 60 / 90 / 120-tool magazine

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

• CNC system

• Grating scales

• Hydraulic fixture interface

• Through-spindle coolant

• Tool detection

• Workpiece probing

• Automatic door

• Automation interface

• Pallet automation

• Chip-management system

• Foundation

• Installation requirements

• Site electrical requirements

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


Complete Your Machine Setup

A horizontal machining centre is only one part of the complete manufacturing system.

MachineryPLUS can also assist with:

• 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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