Drake Model 12 x 45 , 5-Axis CNC Thread Grinder , 12″ Max Diameter x 45″ Max Part Length, Fanuc O-M CNC Controls, CNC dressing , wheel balancing , and much more , inspect under power in our NC Plant!
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Category: GRINDERS, THREAD, N/C & CNC
Reference Number: 4135
Description:
Drake CNC Thread Grinding Machine
Model 12-45 New 1995/2003
Control: Fanuc O-M 5-Axis CNC Controller
w/AC spindle servo drive
These machines where originally J&L thread grinders, completely stripped and remanufactured by Drake Mfg in Ohio. The machines were designed for the production grinding of several threads, taps, worms, and external grooves required for customers high accuracy parts such as power steering units, ballscrews, and thread gages.
Machine General part capacities are as follows:
Maximum outside diameter
12“
Maximum length of part
45“
Machine Ranges and Specifications:
Length between Centers
1150 mm
Maximum Thread length
500 mm
Maximum Workpiece Diameter
300 mm
Lead Range
0 to 999 mm
Lead Angle
±30°
Maximum Pitch
Module 12 mm (17 mm Optional)
Maximum Form Width
25 mm (32 mm Optional)
Wheel Spindle Power
7.5 kW (11 kW Optional)
Wheel Peripheral Speed
(vc is constant) 60 m/s
Standard Grinding Wheel Range:
-Outside Diameter
380 to 490 mm
-Width
10 to 25 mm (32 mm Optional)
-Bore
254 mm
Workhead Speed Max
300 rpm
Rapid Return Speed
10 m/min
Total Electrical Requirements 10 kVA (Up to 32 kVA)
Voltage 200-600 V
Weight 5,000 kg
Machine Dimensions:
Overall 2.3 m L x 1.9 m D x 2.2 m H
Workholding Height 1.1 m above floor
Coolant Discharge Height .6 m above floor
Minimum Coolant Requirements:
-Grind 30 lpm @ 7 bar
-Bed Wash 30 lpm @ 1-2 bar
-Total Flow 60 lpm (15 gpm)
Diamond Roll Dresser:
-Diameter 114 to 125 mm
-Width Up to 32 mm
-Bore 25.4 mm
-Bolt Circle (3 x M5 SHCS @ 120°) 44.45 mm
Equipped with The Following:
Fanuc O-M 5-Axis CNC Controller with A/C servo main spindle motor drive
Operator panel with Pendant Control
Hollow shaft servo motor on work spindle
Full Drake software package for machine operation and part selection
Integrated CNC Diamond Disc dressing unit (Rear Location)
Wheel Balancing System
Coolant System with paper filtration unit
Free Standing JIC panel houses the Controls
Dust Collection/Mist Collection unit
Trabon Lube System
Stainless Steel Guarding and full enclosure
Books and Manuals
NOTE: Please note that the Machine shares the Filtration unit with it’s sister machine which is a Drake Model 6 x 36 .We are offering out as a special package together! PLEASE INQUIRE!!
Visit our NC plant for Inspection and under power testing
For any questions contact Rich Piselli
E-mail:
rich@pisellient.com
Phone: 704.609.0766