Profile machining center takes productivity to next level

Those who want to remain competitive must work quickly and accurately. In times where it remains difficult to find suitable technical staff, one must also pay even more attention to ergonomics and safety for operators. As a leading manufacturer of profile processing machines, elumatec offers a suitable solution for every application. With the SBZ 125/85, the machine builder introduces a closed cab system with a wide working range and 5 CNC axes, which further stands out among other things due to dynamic pendulum operation, autonomous clamping adjustment, a new technology for faster tool changes and a rotary operating console.

"We keep our finger on the pulse for new trends. For example, our customers provide the ideal input for the development of new solutions or the optimization of existing machines," Bas Ladestein, managing director of elumatec Benelux BV, immediately drops in. "We now offer a broad portfolio of high-quality machines, one by one characterized by a number of innovative features. One by one, these systems are tailored to the needs of the users - industrial profile workers, but also small fabricators. This makes the machining of profiles in aluminum, plastic and thin-walled steel even more profitable."

Closed cabin model

A good example of that vision is profile machining center SBZ 125/85, which is related to the successful model SBZ 122/75. This closed cab system has a machining range of 8245 mm on the X axis, 300 mm on the Y axis and 230 mm on the Z axis. This system includes 5 CNC axes, a water-cooled 7 kW milling spindle with a speed of up to 20000 rpm and an automatic magazine with 12 tool positions. To prevent damage, all operations such as sawing, milling, drilling and tapping are performed on a stationary clamped profile. 

Ladestein continued, "Such machines with cabs are popular because they block chips and reduce noise. This cab also eliminates the need to install other safety systems, such as fences, around the machine. This keeps the footprint down. A flexibly programmable laser with three-zone layout provides access protection."

Working quickly, efficiently and accurately

The elumatec team has also paid great attention to optimizing efficiency, ergonomics and speed. Thanks to its dynamic pendulum operation, this machine can machine profiles on one side while the operator enters new profiles on the other. This significantly increases the machining speed. In addition, long workpieces that extend beyond the center of the SBZ 125/85 can still be machined. 

"The new rotatable control console simplifies the operator's task. It was designed as a rotating column with a height-adjustable screen and provides an unobstructed view, which improves safety. Furthermore, an innovative technology reduces tool change times, resulting in faster set-up and increased flexibility," adds Bas Ladestein. "The adjustment of the clamps for clamping profiles was also simplified and optimized. Sliding material clamps on the Y axis improve ergonomics when inserting profiles. The clamp switches automatically between loading and machining position. The workpiece thus moves to the center of the machine before machining. In this position, it can then be machined optimally by the tools. The machine can also be changed to other profile widths and shapes quickly and without tools. Optionally, a tension conveyor can be integrated. Coarse chips and profile parts thus immediately fall into a bin, keeping 'the interior' of the machine clean."

These features make profile machining center SBZ 125/85 another important addition to the elumatec portfolio, eluCloud Ready for the requirements of Industry 4.0.