Sugino Machine India sells products and provides after-sales service throughout India from its three bases in Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Mumbai. This article introduces its new product 『GIGAFEEDER』, a large-size parts machining center that has been on the market since June 2023.
A machining center ideal for machining large aluminum die-cast parts with space-saving and large machining area
GIGAFEEDER is a large-parts machining center that can be equipped with up to six spindles and is based on Sugino Machine's drilling/tapping unit “SELFEEDER”. Developed for the purpose of cutting large EV parts (aluminum frame parts and battery trays), this single machine can perform drilling, tapping, and even milling using cutters and end mills.
【[Features of the large-size parts machining center “GIGAFEEDER”】
✔ Achieves space savings while having a wide machining area that can accommodate large EV parts
The standard four horizontal spindles have a machining area of 1,850 mm on the X axis, 1,450 mm on the Y axis, and 350 mm on the Z axis, suitable for machining large EV parts. Compared to large-size machining centers, which require workpieces to be placed horizontally for machining, the installation space is significantly smaller, contributing to space savings on production lines.
▲ Internal image of GIGAFEEDER equipped with four spindles
▲Comparison of installation space with large-size machining centers
✔ Overwhelming productivity achieved through simultaneous machining with up to 6 spindles
✔ Various module configurations enable optimum line layouts to match the conditions
The module configuration can be changed to best suit the cycle time, conveyance system, and production line layout required by each factory. Even if the parts to be produced change in the future, by re-combining the modules, the equipment can be easily converted, making it a versatile and highly flexible.
Leave the machining of large EV parts to GIGAFEEDER!
Currently, most manufacturing sites for large EV parts use a combination of large-size machining centers and robots. However, there are probably many workplaces that have some issues, such as installation costs, machining accuracy, and installation space. The GIGAFEEDER can solve all of these problems at once. Furthermore, even if the parts to be machined change in the future, a single unit of this highly versatile equipment can flexibly accommodate such changes.
GIGAFEEDER
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Large-size machining center
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Robot machining equipment
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| Machining accuracy | 〇 Ensure machining accuracy with orthogonal axes |
◎ Accuracy can be achieved easily, but in the case of aluminum die-casting, there are cases of excessive quality. |
△ Difficulty in orthogonal motion. There is also a problem with the accuracy of the horizontal drawing machining. |
| Number of units required | 6 | 26 | 30 |
| Cost | ◎ | △ | ◯ |
| Installation space | Small | Large | Large |
There are almost no similar machining centers around the world that specialize in cutting large EV parts, making the GIGAFEEDER a highly unique product. Since its launch, the number of inquiries from customers in India has been steadily increasing. Specifications can be arranged to suit the workpiece and conditions, so please feel free to contact us.