Description
Maximum Performance • High speed 6,000 rpm spindle • Rigid MEEHANITE casting base • 712 inch per minute rapid traverse speed
GT mini PLUS allows you to use shop floor space efficiently, its footprint measures only 50” x 42”. The compact size becomes a great advantage when you need to organize machines to into production cells.
5C collets are most commonly used with GT mini PLUS. 5C collets are widely available, and they are designed for close tolerance holding of round, square and hex bar stocks in inch or metric sizes (up to 1.06” bar capacity). However, GT mini PLUS can also make use of these other workholding options: • “Dead-length” 5C collet—for zero part movement in Z axis • 5C step chuck—for gripping larger parts while using the same 5C drawbar • 4” hydraulic 3-jaw chuck—the traditional workholding choice on lathes
Platform for High Production Gang-type tooling on the GT mini PLUS offers increased accuracy and speed over turret-based designs. The tools stay fixed on the gang tool table and tool changes are carried out directly by x and z-axis motion at rapid traverse speeds. There is no time lost to turret indexing. Gang tool layout is proven to reduce cycle times while maintaining rigidity and superior surface finish. GT mini PLUS comes with a standard tooling package for the gang tool table at no extra cost.
Heavy Machine Base + FANUC Precision = Real Machining Power Part Handling Automation A variety of bar feeders are available directly from Cubic, the GT mini PLUS even comes with interface for DH-65 barfeeder pre-wired. For automating secondary operation loading, an optional rear part loader can be ordered. GT mini PLUS also has parts catcher to remove finished parts. A generous complement of M-codes are provided for calling these automation features from within CNC programs. GT mini PLUS outperforms many machines in the same class by virtue of its mechanical advantages. The gray cast iron base affords superior vibration dampening, allowing faster, deeper cuts while maintaining maximum accuracy and longer tool life. The machine structure’s optimized design ensures overall rigidity and stability under high acceleration while keeping thermal expansion in check. The P4-class precision ground ballscrews on X and Z axes are driven by FANUC AC digital servos. GT mini PLUS features FANUC 0i-Mate CNC, which sets the gold standard in reliability. The widespread adoption of FANUC has the added benefit of shortening training ti