NEW SMTCL TK65 Series CNC Horizontal Milling and Boring Machine

NEW SMTCL TK65 Series CNC Horizontal Milling and Boring Machine

The SMTCL TK65 Series is a high-rigidity CNC horizontal milling and boring machine range designed for heavy cutting and precision machining of medium to large industrial components.

The Series is particularly suited to box-type, housing-type, base-type and structural components requiring accurate milling, boring, drilling and tapping operations.

Typical industries include:

• Engineering machinery

• General machinery

• Pump and valve manufacturing

• Wind power

• Diesel engine manufacturing

• Compressor manufacturing

• Injection moulding machinery

• Heavy industrial equipment

The TK65 Series is designed around high rigidity, high spindle torque and flexible machine configuration, making it suitable for both heavy material removal and precision hole-system machining.


Current TK65 Series

The current core TK65 range includes:

• TK6511B

• TK6513

• TK6516

The broader manufacturer catalogue also includes related configurations such as:

• TK(H)6511B

• TK(H)P6511B

• TK(H)6513

• TK(H)P6513

• TK(H)6516

• TK(H)P6516

The exact headstock, facing-head, worktable and CNC configuration should be confirmed according to the intended machining process.


TK65 Series Key Specifications


TK6511B

• Worktable size: 1000 × 1250 mm

• Maximum worktable load: 5 tonnes

• X-axis travel: 2000–3000 mm

• Y-axis travel: 1500 / 2000 mm

• Z-axis travel: 1200 / 2000 mm

• W-axis spindle travel: 550 mm

• Maximum spindle speed: 2500 rpm

• Maximum spindle torque: 1300 / 1600 Nm

• Main spindle power: 19.5 / 23.4 kW

• Boring spindle diameter: Ø110 mm


TK6513

• Worktable size: 1400 × 1600 mm

• Maximum worktable load: 10 tonnes

• X-axis travel: 2000–4000 mm

• Y-axis travel: 1600–3000 mm

• Z-axis travel: 1600 / 2000 mm

• W-axis spindle travel: 800 mm

• Maximum spindle speed: 2000 rpm

• Maximum spindle torque: 2500 / 3000 Nm

• Main spindle power: 25 / 30 kW

• Boring spindle diameter: Ø130 mm


TK6516

• Worktable size: 1600 × 1800 mm

• Maximum worktable load: 10 tonnes

• X-axis travel: 3000–4000 mm

• Y-axis travel: 2000–3000 mm

• Z-axis travel: 2000 mm

• W-axis spindle travel: 1000 mm

• Maximum spindle speed: 1500 rpm

• Maximum spindle torque: 3300 / 4000 Nm

• Main spindle power: 41 / 49.2 kW

• Boring spindle diameter: Ø160 mm


Series Performance Range

Across the current TK65 range:

• Boring spindle diameter: Ø110 / Ø130 / Ø160 mm

• Maximum spindle speed: up to 2500 rpm

• Maximum spindle torque: up to 4000 Nm

• Main spindle power: up to 49.2 kW

• X-axis travel: up to 4000 mm

• Y-axis travel: up to 3000 mm

• Z-axis travel: up to 2000 mm

• W-axis spindle travel: up to 1000 mm

• Standard-class worktable load: up to 10 tonnes on current core models

Final specification depends on the selected model and machine configuration.


Heavy-Cutting Product Positioning

The TK65 Series is designed specifically around high-rigidity and high-torque machining.

The manufacturer positions the machine for heavy-cutting applications where:

• Large castings are common

• Large box-type components require multiple machining operations

• Precision hole systems must be machined accurately

• Large boring tools are required

• High spindle torque is important

• Stable cutting under load is required


T-Shaped Machine Layout

The TK65 Series uses a:

• T-shaped machine layout

with a:

• Single-column side-hanging headstock

This architecture provides a stable platform for:

• Horizontal boring

• Milling

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Precision hole machining

• Large-component multi-process machining


High-Strength Cast-Iron Structure

Major machine components use:

• High-strength cast iron

• Resin-sand casting process

The manufacturer highlights:

• Strong structural stability

• Good vibration damping

• High shock resistance

• Long-term machining stability


The machine bed, column, worktable and headstock are structurally analysed to optimise rigidity and load distribution.


High-Rigidity Mechanical Spindle

The spindle group is manufactured from high-quality alloy steel.

The manufacturer identifies processes including:

• Multiple heat treatments

• Nitriding

• Precision grinding

• Polishing

The result is intended to provide:

• High spindle accuracy

• Strong spindle rigidity

• Stable heavy-cutting capability


Precision Gear-Driven Spindle

The TK65 spindle is driven through:

• Precision gear-group transmission

This provides:

• Smooth operation

• Strong torque transmission

• High mechanical rigidity

• Good heavy-cutting performance


As the model size increases, spindle torque increases substantially:

• TK6511B: up to approximately 1600 Nm

• TK6513: up to approximately 3000 Nm

• TK6516: up to approximately 4000 Nm


Integrated Steel-Inserted Guideways

A defining structural feature of TK65 is the use of:

• Integrated steel-inserted guideways on X axis

• Integrated steel-inserted guideways on Y axis

• Integrated steel-inserted guideways on Z axis

These guideways are designed to provide:

• High rigidity

• Strong load capacity

• Stable heavy cutting

• High positioning stability

• Good long-term accuracy retention


The manufacturer specifically identifies this guideway arrangement as suitable for heavy-load cutting.


Axis Drive System

The TK65 feed structure uses:

X Axis

• Servo motor

• Reduction gearbox

• Ballscrew drive


Y Axis

• Servo motor

• Direct ballscrew drive


Z Axis

• Servo motor

• Reduction gearbox

• Ballscrew drive


B Axis

• Double worm gear and worm rotary-table system

This classic B-axis arrangement provides stable worktable rotation and positioning for multi-face machining.


Ballscrew Pre-Tensioning

The ballscrews use pre-tensioning technology.

This helps reduce deformation caused by heat during extended machining.

Benefits include:

• Improved transmission accuracy

• More stable positioning

• Reduced thermal influence


Auxiliary Support for Long Ballscrews

Long-travel ballscrews use auxiliary support structures.

This helps reduce:

• Ballscrew sag

• Long-axis deformation

• Transmission error

This is particularly important on machines with X-axis travels extending to 3000 or 4000 mm.


Forced Oil Cooling

The headstock is equipped with an oil cooler as part of the manufacturer’s standard machine concept.

This helps control:

• Headstock temperature

• Spindle thermal growth

• Long-cycle machining stability


Optional spindle temperature compensation can further reduce thermal influence where higher accuracy is required.


Flexible Headstock Configurations

The TK/PBC platform is designed around modular headstock options.

Manufacturer-listed concepts include:


Standard Headstock

Designed for:

• High rigidity

• High torque

• General heavy cutting


Fixed Facing Head

Designed to increase process capability for:

• Large-diameter boring

• Facing

• Turning-type machining functions


High-Speed Headstock

Designed for:

• Higher spindle speed

• High-accuracy machining


Square-Ram Headstock

Designed to expand:

• Heavy-cutting range

• Deep machining capability

• Structural support under load


Final headstock availability depends on the selected TK65 model.


TKP Facing-Head Configurations

The TKP variants are associated with facing-head capability within the broader TK family.

Examples include:

• TKP6511B

• TKP6513

• TKP6516

The facing-head configuration can extend machining capability for large circular features and selected turning/facing operations.

The exact U-axis travel, facing-head diameter and supplied configuration should be confirmed for the selected machine before quotation.


Flexible Rotary Worktable Configurations

The broader TK/PBC platform supports multiple worktable concepts including:

• Conventional worm-gear rotary table

• High-load static worktable

• Double-motor-drive high-accuracy rotary worktable


The optional double-drive rotary worktable is designed to provide:

• Faster rotation

• Large load capability

• High rigidity

• Smooth movement

• High positioning accuracy


The correct table should be selected according to:

• Workpiece weight

• Fixture design

• Indexing requirement

• Accuracy requirement

• Production process


High Accuracy and High Rigidity

The manufacturer applies controlled machining, assembly and inspection processes throughout machine production.

Key machine concepts include:

• High-rigidity mechanical spindle

• Integrated steel-inserted guideways

• Ballscrew pre-tensioning

• Long-ballscrew auxiliary support

• Forced oil cooling

• High-accuracy rotary-table options

• Precision manufacturing of key components


High Stability

Machine stability is supported by:

• Finite-element structural analysis

• High-quality basic castings

• Resin-sand casting

• Aging treatment

• Optimised rib structure

• Controlled assembly processes

• Comprehensive inspection


The manufacturer reports:

• More than 100 process inspection and control items

• More than 120 final inspection items

These measures are intended to support stable and repeatable machine accuracy.


Typical Machining Operations

The TK65 Series can support:

• Heavy milling

• Face milling

• Boring

• Precision boring

• Drilling

• Tapping

• Threading

• Hole-system machining

• Large-hole machining

• Multi-face machining

• Large-component machining


Typical Workpieces

The TK65 Series is particularly suitable for:

• Gearbox housings

• Pump housings

• Valve bodies

• Diesel engine blocks

• Compressor housings

• Engineering machinery structures

• Machine bases

• Injection moulding machine components

• Large castings

• Large box-type components

• Housing-type components

• Base-type components


Manufacturer-Documented Applications


Pump and Valve Industry

Representative model:

• TKP6513

Typical materials:

• Ductile cast iron

• Alloy steel

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Boring

• Drilling

• Tapping


Engineering Machinery

Representative model:

• TK6513 × 2

Typical material:

• Q345

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Boring

• Drilling

• Tapping


Wind Power

Representative model:

• TK6513

Typical material:

• QT400

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Boring


Diesel Engine

Representative model:

• TKP6516

Typical materials:

• Gray cast iron

• Ductile cast iron

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Threading

• Drilling

• Tapping


Compressor

Representative model:

• TK6513

Typical material:

• Ductile cast iron

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Threading

• Drilling

• Tapping


Injection Moulding Machinery

Representative model:

• TK6513

Typical material:

• QT450-10

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Threading

• Drilling

• Tapping


Mould / Formwork Applications

Representative model:

• TK6516

Typical material:

• P20 mould steel

Typical processes:

• Milling

• Drilling

• Tapping


Why Consider the TK65 Series?

The TK65 is a strong choice where the application requires a conventional high-rigidity horizontal boring and milling platform with substantial spindle torque.

Key reasons to consider the TK65 include:

• Heavy-cutting machine architecture

• T-shaped layout

• Single-column side-hanging headstock

• Ø110 / Ø130 / Ø160 mm boring spindle options

• Up to 2500 rpm spindle speed

• Up to 4000 Nm spindle torque

• Up to 49.2 kW spindle power

• X-axis travel up to 4000 mm

• Y-axis travel up to 3000 mm

• Z-axis travel up to 2000 mm

• W-axis spindle travel up to 1000 mm

• Worktable sizes up to 1600 × 1800 mm on the current core range

• Integrated steel-inserted X/Y/Z guideways

• Precision gear-driven spindle

• High-strength cast-iron structure

• Ballscrew pre-tensioning

• Headstock oil cooling

• Flexible worktable options

• Facing-head configurations available within the wider TK family

• Suitable for heavy industrial components


TK6511B vs TK6513 vs TK6516

TK6511B

• Ø110 mm spindle

• 1000 × 1250 mm table

• 5-tonne table load

• X up to 3000 mm

• Y up to 2000 mm

• Z up to 2000 mm

• W 550 mm

• 2500 rpm

• Up to 1600 Nm

• Up to 23.4 kW


Best suited for:

• Medium industrial housings

• Smaller engineering machinery components

• Applications requiring higher spindle speed

• Components within the 5-tonne table class


TK6513

• Ø130 mm spindle

• 1400 × 1600 mm table

• 10-tonne table load

• X up to 4000 mm

• Y up to 3000 mm

• Z up to 2000 mm

• W 800 mm

• 2000 rpm

• Up to 3000 Nm

• Up to 30 kW


Best suited for:

• Larger gearboxes

• Pump and valve housings

• Engineering machinery

• Wind-power components

• Diesel-engine and compressor components

• Applications requiring a strong balance of size and torque


TK6516

• Ø160 mm spindle

• 1600 × 1800 mm table

• 10-tonne table load

• X up to 4000 mm

• Y up to 3000 mm

• Z 2000 mm

• W 1000 mm

• 1500 rpm

• Up to 4000 Nm

• Up to 49.2 kW


Best suited for:

• Large heavy components

• Larger precision holes

• Deep boring

• Larger cutters

• Higher material-removal requirements

• Heavy engineering applications


The progression through the TK65 range is therefore not simply a larger table.

Moving from TK6511B to TK6513 and TK6516 increases:

• Boring spindle diameter

• Spindle power

• Spindle torque

• W-axis boring depth

• Worktable size

• Workpiece capacity


TK65 vs PBC m

TK65

Positioning:

• High-rigidity heavy-cutting horizontal milling and boring machine

Key focus:

• Heavy cutting

• Integrated steel-inserted X/Y/Z guideways

• Larger spindle options

• High spindle torque

• Large engineering components


PBC m

Positioning:

• General-purpose table-type horizontal milling and boring machine

Key focus:

• Broad general engineering

• Medium and large housings

• Practical general-purpose machining

• More moderate machine requirement


Choose TK65 when:

• Heavy cutting is important

• Larger spindle diameter is required

• Higher spindle torque is necessary

• Larger industrial castings dominate


Choose PBC m where:

• General-purpose machining is the priority

• The workpiece does not justify the heavier TK65 platform

• Overall machine investment and broad versatility are more important than maximum cutting rigidity


TK65 vs PBC rp

TK65

Focus:

• High-rigidity conventional horizontal boring and milling

• Heavy cutting

• Large spindle diameters

• Strong integrated guideway structure


PBC rp

Focus:

• Ram-type horizontal boring and milling

• Deep cavities

• Combined ram + boring spindle reach

• Large components requiring extended access


Choose TK65 where:

• Conventional boring-spindle architecture meets the workpiece

• Heavy cutting rigidity is the main priority


Choose PBC rp where:

• Deep cavity reach is important

• Extended ram travel provides a process advantage

• Workpiece geometry requires deeper access


Standard / Optional Equipment

The formal TK/PBC catalogue identifies equipment and options including:

• SIEMENS 828D CNC system

• FANUC 0i / 31i CNC systems

• SIEMENS ONE

• 40 / 60-tool magazine

• Spindle blowing

• Headstock oil cooler

• Pump-station oil cooler

• Centralised lubrication

• Cooling and chip-removal system

• Operator protection

• Guideway protection

• Imported ballscrews

• Imported spindle bearings

• Accessory milling head

• Adaptive control

• Tool-load abnormality detection

• Linear scales

• B-axis circular optical grating

• Spindle internal cooling

• Water gun / air gun

• Energy-saving package

• Worktable-area protection

Final option compatibility depends on the selected machine and application.


Machine Protection Options

The broader machine platform supports different protection levels including:

• Operator protection

• Worktable-area protection

• Fully enclosed worktable protection

• Full perimeter / fence protection

The correct guarding arrangement should be selected according to:

• Coolant usage

• Chip volume

• Workpiece handling

• Workshop safety requirements

• Local installation requirements


Intelligent Machine Functions

The TK/PBC platform can provide control-interface functions including:

• Intelligent maintenance reminders

• Alarm information assistance

• Machine running-state display

• Hydraulic-system status monitoring

• Oil-cooler status monitoring

• Tool-magazine monitoring

• Tool-change-point settings

• Measurement-port settings


These functions are intended to improve:

• Operation

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance planning

• Machine availability


Machine Selection and Configuration

The correct TK65 model should be selected according to the actual component and machining process.

Please provide:

• Maximum workpiece length

• Maximum workpiece width

• Maximum workpiece height

• Maximum workpiece weight

• Workpiece material

• Drawing or 3D model

• Largest bore diameter

• Deepest bore

• Milling requirements

• Boring requirements

• Drilling requirements

• Tapping requirements

• Required tolerances

• Hole-position requirements

• Surface-finish requirements

• Cutter diameter

• Required spindle speed

• Required spindle torque

• X-axis travel requirement

• Y-axis travel requirement

• Z-axis travel requirement

• W-axis spindle travel requirement

• Worktable size requirement

• Worktable load requirement

• B-axis accuracy requirement

• Facing-head requirement

• Milling-head requirement

• Tool-magazine requirement

• Coolant requirement

• Workpiece measurement requirement

• CNC control preference

MachineryPLUS can assist with selecting the correct TK6511B, TK6513 or TK6516 platform according to the actual machining requirement.


Configuration Before Quotation

The following should be confirmed before final quotation:

• TK6511B / TK6513 / TK6516 model

• Standard or TKP facing-head configuration

• X-axis travel

• Y-axis travel

• Z-axis travel

• W-axis travel

• Worktable size

• Worktable load

• CNC system

• Worktable type

• B-axis measurement system

• Linear scales

• Tool magazine

• Accessory milling head

• Spindle cooling

• Through-spindle coolant

• Chip-removal system

• Machine guarding

• Workpiece measurement

• Tool measurement

• Foundation

• Installation requirements

• Site electrical requirements

Final technical specifications depend on the selected model and machine configuration.

Manufacturer specifications may change with continued product development.


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• Custom fixtures

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• Workpiece measurement

• Coolant systems

• Chip management

• Tool management

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