NEW SMTCL HMC63Q Horizontal Machining Centre

NEW SMTCL HMC63Q Horizontal Machining Centre

The SMTCL HMC63Q is a versatile general-purpose horizontal machining centre designed for efficient multi-face machining of medium-sized box-type, housing-type and prismatic components.

As part of SMTCL’s HMC-Q Series, the HMC63Q combines an inverted T-shaped machine structure, heavy-duty roller linear guideways, precision pre-tensioned ballscrews, a high-torque geared spindle and a high-precision rotary worktable.

The HMC-Q Series is designed for industries including:

• Automotive components

• General machinery

• Engineering machinery

• Gearbox and reducer manufacturing

• Pump and valve manufacturing

The HMC63Q supports:

• Milling

• Boring

• Precision boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Reaming

• Hole-system machining

• Multi-face machining

• General production machining


HMC63Q Key Specifications

Worktable

• Worktable size: 630 × 630 mm

• Maximum worktable load: 1200 kg

• Standard number of worktables: 1

• Optional exchange worktable: Available

• Standard minimum B-axis indexing: 1°

• Optional B-axis indexing: 0.001°

• Rotary table speed: approximately 16 rpm

• Maximum workpiece swing diameter: approximately Ø1100 mm

• Maximum workpiece height: approximately 1100 mm


Axis Travels

• X-axis travel: 1000 mm

• Y-axis travel: 900 mm

• Z-axis travel: 900 mm


Spindle-to-Worktable Range

Distance from spindle end to worktable centre:

• Maximum: 1050 mm

• Minimum: 150 mm


Distance from spindle centre to worktable surface:

• Maximum: 900 mm

• Minimum: 0 mm


Mechanical Spindle

• Spindle taper: BT50

• Maximum spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Main motor power: 15 / 18.5 kW

• Spindle output torque: 433 / 713 Nm

• Two-speed geared spindle transmission

The standard mechanical spindle provides a strong combination of spindle torque and speed for general-purpose machining ranging from precision finishing to heavier boring and milling.


Optional Motor Spindle

For applications requiring greater spindle speed, an optional motor spindle is available.

Optional 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-speed milling and faster finishing performance are more important.


Tool Magazine

Standard capacity:

• 24 tools

Optional capacity:

• 40 tools

Tool capacity:

• Maximum tool length: 450 mm

• Maximum tool weight: 18 kg

• Maximum tool diameter with adjacent tools fitted: Ø110 mm

• Maximum tool diameter with adjacent stations empty: Ø220 mm

• Tool-to-tool change time: approximately 4.3 seconds


Feed Performance

• Maximum cutting feed X/Y/Z: 1–24,000 mm/min

• Rapid traverse X/Y/Z: 24 m/min


Positioning Accuracy

• X/Y/Z positioning accuracy: approximately 0.010 mm

• B-axis positioning accuracy: approximately 10 arc-seconds


Repeat Positioning Accuracy

• X/Y/Z repeat positioning accuracy: approximately 0.006 mm

• B-axis repeat positioning accuracy: approximately 3 arc-seconds


Machine Dimensions

• Approximate overall dimensions:
3700 × 3000 × 3250 mm

• Approximate required floor space:
4500 × 4300 mm

Final installation space should be confirmed according to chip-removal, guarding, pallet and automation configuration.


HMC-Q Series Positioning

The HMC-Q Series is SMTCL’s general-purpose horizontal machining-centre platform.

The manufacturer highlights:

• Strong versatility

• Wide machining range

• Compact design

• High-stability structure

• Strong machining capability

• Multiple spindle configurations

• Flexible tool-magazine options

• Advanced intelligent functions

The HMC63Q therefore sits between the compact HMC50Q and the larger HMC80Q / HMC100Q platforms.


Inverted T-Shaped Machine Structure

The HMC63Q uses an inverted T-shaped integral cast bed.

Unlike the larger HMC100Q, which uses a split-bed arrangement, the HMC63Q uses a monolithic bed structure.

The design provides:

• Low centre of gravity

• Large guideway span

• Good structural rigidity

• Stable machining geometry

• Efficient chip evacuation


The manufacturer uses finite-element analysis and topology optimisation to optimise the basic machine structure and major components.


Heavy-Duty Roller Linear Guideways

All three linear axes use:

• High-rigidity heavy-duty roller linear guideways

The guide blocks provide rated load capacity in all four main acting directions.

Benefits include:

• High rigidity

• Strong load-bearing capacity

• Stable axis movement

• Good deformation resistance

• Reliable general machining performance


Precision Ballscrews on All Three Axes

The X, Y and Z axes use precision ballscrews with pre-tensioning technology.

This helps reduce the influence of ballscrew heating on transmission accuracy.

Benefits include:

• Improved positioning stability

• Reduced thermal influence

• Better deformation resistance

• Sustained machining accuracy


Portal-Style Double-Wall Column

The HMC63Q column uses a portal-style double-wall structure.

The Y-axis motor base is integrated with the column casting.

This helps improve:

• Column rigidity

• Y-axis stability

• Positioning consistency

• Long-term machining accuracy


Thermally Symmetrical Spindle Housing

The spindle box uses a thermally symmetrical structural design.

This helps improve control of thermal deformation and supports stable machining during long production cycles.


Two-Speed Geared Spindle

Unlike HMC50Q, which uses synchronous-belt spindle drive, the HMC63Q uses a:

• Two-speed geared spindle system

This allows the machine to cover a broader range from higher-speed machining to higher-torque cutting.

The large-span spindle bearing arrangement also improves spindle rigidity.


Strong Machining Capability

The HMC63Q standard spindle provides:

• BT50

• 6000 rpm

• 15 / 18.5 kW

• 433 / 713 Nm torque

This combination makes the machine suitable for:

• General milling

• Precision boring

• Higher-load boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Multi-face machining


High-Precision Rotary Worktable

The HMC63Q is standardly equipped with a:

• 1° indexing worktable

Optional:

• 0.001° rotary worktable

• Exchange worktable

• Hydraulic fixture interface

The rotary table is designed for accurate and reliable positioning.


Benefits include:

• Multi-face machining in one setup

• Reduced re-clamping

• Better datum consistency

• More accurate bore-to-face relationships

• Greater fixture flexibility


Maximum Workpiece Envelope

The HMC63Q supports a representative maximum workpiece envelope of approximately:

• Ø1100 mm maximum diameter

• 1100 mm maximum height

Combined with the:

• 630 × 630 mm worktable

• 1200 kg load capacity

this gives the HMC63Q useful capacity for medium-sized housings and industrial components.


Typical Machining Operations

The HMC63Q can support:

• Face milling

• Shoulder milling

• Pocket milling

• Boring

• Precision boring

• Drilling

• Reaming

• Tapping

• Hole-system machining

• Multi-face machining


The horizontal layout is particularly effective where related faces and holes need to maintain accurate positional relationships.


Manufacturer Reference Cutting Performance

The manufacturer provides reference cutting tests using HT250 cast iron.


Face Milling

• Tool: Ø80 face mill

• Spindle speed: approximately 1074 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 2192 mm/min

• Cutting depth / width: approximately 3.8 / 64 mm

• Material removal rate: approximately 533 cm³/min


U-Drilling

• Tool: Ø50 U-drill

• Spindle speed: approximately 1019 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 173 mm/min

• Material removal rate: approximately 510 cm³/min


Tapping

• Tool: M36 × 4 cutting tap

• Spindle speed: approximately 133 rpm

• Feed rate: approximately 532 mm/min


These figures are manufacturer reference tests only.

Actual machining performance depends on:

• Workpiece material

• Tooling

• Workholding

• Coolant

• Machine configuration

• Cutting parameters

• Environmental conditions


Typical Industries

The manufacturer specifically identifies HMC-Q applications including:

• Automotive components

• Engineering machinery

• General machinery

• Reducer manufacturing

• Pump and valve manufacturing


Typical Workpieces

Typical HMC63Q workpieces may include:

• Gearbox housings

• Reducer housings

• Pump bodies

• Valve bodies

• Transmission housings

• Bearing housings

• Engineering machinery housings

• Automotive housings

• General box-type components

• Medium-sized prismatic components


Why Consider the HMC63Q?

The HMC63Q provides a useful balance between compact machine size, workpiece capacity and spindle torque.

Key reasons to consider the HMC63Q include:

• 630 × 630 mm worktable

• 1200 kg worktable load

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

• Maximum workpiece approximately Ø1100 × 1100 mm

• BT50 spindle

• 6000 rpm standard mechanical spindle

• 15 / 18.5 kW spindle motor

• Up to approximately 713 Nm spindle torque

• Optional 10,000 rpm / 30 kW motor spindle

• 24-tool standard ATC

• 40-tool magazine option

• 24 m/min rapid traverse

• Standard 1° B-axis indexing

• Optional 0.001° rotary table

• Heavy-duty roller linear guideways

• Precision pre-tensioned ballscrews

• Thermally symmetrical spindle housing

• General-purpose multi-face machining capability


HMC63Q Compared with HMC50Q

HMC50Q

• Worktable: 500 × 500 mm

• Load: 800 kg

• XYZ: 750 / 600 / 600 mm

• Maximum workpiece: approximately Ø800 × 700 mm

• Spindle: BT40

• Spindle speed: 8000 rpm

• Power: 7.5 / 11 kW

• Torque: 53 / 105 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 36 m/min

• ATC: 24 / 30 tools


HMC63Q

• Worktable: 630 × 630 mm

• Load: 1200 kg

• XYZ: 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• Maximum workpiece: approximately Ø1100 × 1100 mm

• Spindle: BT50

• Spindle speed: 6000 rpm

• Power: 15 / 18.5 kW

• Torque: 433 / 713 Nm

• Rapid traverse: 24 m/min

• ATC: 24 / 40 tools


This is a substantial step in machine capability.

HMC50Q is the compact high-speed member of the Q family.

HMC63Q moves into:

• BT50 tooling

• Two-speed gear transmission

• Much higher spindle torque

• Larger pallet load

• Larger workpiece envelope

• Significantly greater axis travel


Choose HMC50Q when:

• Workpieces are smaller

• Higher rapid traverse is useful

• BT40 tooling is sufficient

• Compact machine footprint is important


Choose HMC63Q when:

• Larger housings are common

• BT50 tooling is preferred

• Higher spindle torque is required

• 1200 kg table capacity is beneficial

• Greater travel is necessary


HMC63Q Compared with HMC80Q

HMC63Q

• Worktable: 630 × 630 mm

• Load: 1200 kg

• XYZ: 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• Maximum workpiece: Ø1100 × 1100 mm

• Spindle: BT50, 6000 rpm

• Power: 15 / 18.5 kW

• Torque: 433 / 713 Nm

• Rapid: 24 m/min

• ATC: 24 / 40 tools


HMC80Q

• Worktable: 800 × 800 mm

• Load: 2000 kg

• XYZ: 1350 / 1100 / 1100 mm

• Maximum workpiece: Ø1350 × 1200 mm

• Spindle: BT50, 6000 rpm

• Power: 15 / 18.5 kW

• Torque: 433 / 713 Nm

• Rapid: 24 m/min

• ATC: 24 / 40 tools


The HMC63Q and HMC80Q use essentially the same standard spindle package.

The main reason to move from HMC63Q to HMC80Q is therefore:

• Larger table

• Greater workpiece load

• Greater XYZ travel

• Larger workpiece envelope


Choose HMC63Q where the 630 mm table and 1200 kg capacity are sufficient.

Choose HMC80Q when workpiece size and fixture weight justify the larger platform.


HMC63Q Compared with HMC63H

HMC63Q and HMC63H have very similar nominal workpiece capacity, but they belong to different product platforms.


HMC63Q

Positioning:

• General-purpose horizontal machining centre

Key characteristics:

• 630 × 630 mm worktable

• 1200 kg load

• XYZ 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• BT50

• 6000 rpm

• 15 / 18.5 kW

• Up to 713 Nm

• 24 m/min rapid

• 24-tool standard ATC


HMC63H

Positioning:

• High-precision / high-efficiency horizontal machining centre

Key characteristics:

• 630 × 630 mm worktable

• 1200 kg load

• XYZ 1000 / 900 / 900 mm

• BT50

• 6000 rpm

• 18.5 / 22 kW

• Up to approximately 718 Nm

• 30 m/min rapid

• 40-tool standard ATC

• Dual-pallet production concept


The difference is therefore not simply machine size.

HMC63Q focuses on:

• General-purpose versatility

• Broad machining range

• Practical investment

HMC63H focuses more strongly on:

• Higher production efficiency

• Higher standard spindle power

• Faster axis movement

• Larger standard tool capacity

• Production-oriented pallet handling


HMC-Q Series Selection Guide

HMC50Q

Best suited for:

• Smaller components

• Compact workshops

• Higher-speed BT40 machining

• General-purpose applications


HMC63Q

Best suited for:

• Medium-sized housings

• Gearboxes and reducers

• Pumps and valves

• Components requiring BT50 and higher torque

• General industrial machining


HMC80Q

Best suited for:

• Larger housings

• Heavier fixtures

• Larger engineering components


HMC100Q

Best suited for:

• Large prismatic components

• Large gearbox housings

• Large pump and valve bodies

• Components requiring up to 3000 kg table capacity


Standard Configuration

The formal HMC-Q catalogue lists typical standard equipment including:

• FANUC 0i-MF Plus CNC system

• 1° positioning worktable

• Mechanical spindle

• Water tank

• Dual spiral chip conveyor mounted on the bed


Optional Configuration

Manufacturer-listed options include:

• Exchange worktables

• 0.001° CNC indexing worktable

• Motor spindle

• Grating scales

• Through-spindle internal coolant

• Chain-type chip conveyor

• Water gun

• Automatic door

• Hydraulic fixture interface

Final compatibility depends on the selected machine configuration.


Advanced Intelligent Functions

The HMC-Q Series includes several control and maintenance functions.


Intelligent Inspection and Maintenance Scheduling

The system can support scheduled maintenance items including:

• Daily inspections

• Weekly inspections

• Monthly inspections

• 1500-hour inspections

• 3000-hour inspections


Tool Magazine Management and Signal Diagnostics

Functions include:

• One-click tool-magazine initialization

• Tool-change point teaching

• Large-tool setup

• Fixed-point tool changes

• Signal diagnostics


Automatic Data Backup

The control can automatically back up machine parameters, offset data and SRAM-related data to support recovery in the event of data loss.


Optional Intelligent Spindle Load Control

The machine can adjust feed according to:

• Spindle load

• Spindle temperature

This is intended to help:

• Protect cutting tools

• Reduce excessive spindle loading

• Improve production efficiency

• Reduce cycle time


Machine Selection and Configuration

The correct HMC63Q 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

• B-axis positioning requirement

• Exchange pallet requirement

• Workholding requirement

• Hydraulic fixture requirement

• Through-spindle coolant requirement

• Tool measurement requirement

• Workpiece measurement requirement

• Automation requirement

MachineryPLUS can assist with selecting the correct HMC63Q 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

• 24 or 40-tool magazine

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

• Single worktable or exchange worktable configuration

• CNC control system

• Grating scales

• Hydraulic fixture interface

• Through-spindle coolant

• Tool measurement

• Workpiece probing

• Automatic door

• Chip-management system

• Automation interface

• Foundation

• Installation requirements

• Site electrical requirements

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

The manufacturer states that catalogue parameters may change with continued product development.


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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