Shimada
After designing and producing Asia’s first 6 spindle Automatic, Shimada has become Japan’s leading manufacturer of cam-less CNC 6 & 8 Spindle Automatics and 2-Spindle Indexers.
The Automatics can be configured with up to two CNC slides, bar-loaders capable of feeding up to 32mm stock, and numerous optional and customized features which can further reduce the cycle times of so many of today’s large quantity runs. By combining the accuracy of CNC and the ease of the cam-less operation, part set-up can usually be accomplished in less than three hours.
The 2-Spindle Indexer offers the “load while machining” capability on a CNC lathe with 10” chucks, a geared headstock, and a robust, milling optional, twelve station turret.
Twin Spindle Lathes6-Spindle Bar Machines6-Spindle Lathes8-Spindle Lathes
The 2 SI-6/8 2-Spindle 1NC Lathe was developed from the architecture of “reducing idle time to the utmost limit.”
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- Collet chuck, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ chucks
- Loading with one spindle while processing with the other. Chip to Chip time “2 seconds.” Spindle index time “0.9 seconds.”
- This design, with the chucking position outside the machine, leads to easy manual loading/unloading and chuck exchange
- Simultaneous processing of the front and back side of workpieces with one machine
This lathe is optimal for the following types of work:
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- Tasks that need a short cycle time and a long loading time
- Task with a short cycle time (work with a large loading time to cycle time ratio)
- Tasks with a big difference between the 1st and 2nd process cycle times
- Task that requires a large amount of time for chucking under manual loading condition
| 2SI-6/8 Twin Spindle CNC Lathe | ||||
| Model | 2SI-6 | 2SI-8 | 2SI-10 | 2SI-10 12″ Chuck |
| Turning Capability | ||||
| Max. Turning Diameter | 160mm (6″) | 200mm (8″) | 310mm (12″) | 310mm (12″) |
| Max. Turning Length | 120mm (5″) | 120mm (5″) | 200mm (5″) | 200mm (5″) |
| Spindle | ||||
| No. of Spindles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Chuck Capability | 6″ | 8″ | 10″ | 12″ |
| Max. Spindle RPM | 6000 | 3500 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Motor | 10/7.5kw | 10/7.5kw | 15/11kw | 15/11kw |
| Tool Holder | ||||
| Type of Tool Holder | Turret | Turret | Turret | Turret |
| No. of Attachable Tools | 8 or 12 | 8 or 12 | 8 or 12 | 8 or 12 |
| X-Axis Stroke | 120mm (5″) | 120mm (5″) | 170mm (7″) | 170mm (7″) |
| Z-Axis Stroke | 170mm (7″) | 170mm (7″) | 225mm (9″) | 225mm (9″) |
| Rapid Feed Rate | 20m/min (66′) | 20m/min (66′) | 15m/min (49′) | 15m/min (49′) |
| Control Unit | FANUC | FANUC | FANUC | FANUC |
| Machine Size | ||||
| Floor to Spindle Center | 960mm (38″) | 960mm (38″) | 1100mm (43″) | 1100mm (43″) |
| Machine Height | 1800mm (71″) | 1800mm (71″) | 1700mm (70″) | 1700mm (70″) |
| Floor Space | 1900×1600mm (75×63″) | 1900×1600mm (75×63″) | 2450×2200mm (96×87″) | 2450×2200mm (96×87″) |
| Machine Weight | 3600kg (7937 lbs) | 3800kg (8378 lbs) | 5000kg (11,023 lbs) | 5000kg (11,023 lbs) |
Turning bar material is considered time- and space-consuming. Shimada challenges that belief with high-speed turning using 6 spindles.
- Turning is possible up to a maximum diameter of 16mm (.63″), 27mm (1.06″) and 32mm (1.26″)
- Three NC slides can be mounted
- Saves space, energy, and manpower
- Integrated spindle motors are available for spindle stopping and C-Axis positioning, as well as constant surface footage
Chucking Mechanism
Tooling Zone
| B6 Series Cam-Less 6-Spindle Automatic Bar Machine with Optional CNC Slides | ||||
| Model | B6-16 | B6-27 | B6-32 | ISM B6-27 with Integrated spindle motors |
| Spindle | ||||
| No. of Spindles | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Spindle Diameter | 55 mm (2.2″) | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm (2.8″) | 80mm (3.15″) |
| Max. Spindle Speed | 5,000rpm | 3,000rpm | 3,000rpm | 5,000rpm |
| C axis Control | N/A | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Motor | 11kw (14.7hp) | 11kw (14.7hp) | 11kw (14.7hp) | 6kw (8.0hp) |
| Numnber of Motors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Bar Capability | ||||
| Max. Bar Diameter | 16mm (0.63″) | 27mm (1.06″) | 32mm (1.26″) | 27mm (1.06″) |
| Max. Feed Length | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm(4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) |
| Max. Bar Length | 3.3 M (130″) Option : 4.3 M (170″) | 3.3M (130″) Option : 4.3M (170″) | 3.3M (130″) Option : 4.3M (170″) | 3.3M (134″) Option : 4M (157″) |
| End Tool Slide | ||||
| Drive System | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC servo | Camless Hydraulic Option : NC Servo | Camless Hydraulic Option : NC Servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC Servo |
| Tool Diameter | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) |
| Stroke | 250mm (9.84″) | 250mm (9.84″) | 250mm (9.84″) | 250mm (9.84″) |
| Back Spindle (Option) | ||||
| Drive System | NC servo | NC Servo | NC Servo | NC servo |
| Max. Stroke | 150mm (5.9″) | 150mm (5.9″) | 150mm (5.9″) | 150mm (5.9″) |
| Max. Collet Chuck Diameter | 16mm (0.63″) | 25mm (1.0″) | 32mm (1.25″) | 25mm (1.0) |
| Base Machine Weight | 4,800kgs. (10,600lbs.) | 5,200kgs. (11,500lbs.) | 5,600kgs. (12,400lbs.) | 9,000 kgs. (19,800lbs.) |
End Tool Slide
SLIDES
| Cross Slides | Without NC | 1 NC Slide | 2NC Slides | 3 NC Slides |
| Drive system | Camless-Hydraulic | Camless-Hydraulic | Camless-Hydraulic | Camless-Hydraulic |
| Stroke -Pos. 1 | 25mm (1.0″) for cutt-off | 25mm(1.0″) for cut-off | 25mm(1.0″) for cut-off | 25mm(1.0″) for cut-off |
| -Pos. 2 | 40mm (1.6″) | 40mm (1.6″) | 40mm (1.6″) | 40mm (1.6″) |
| -Pos. 3 | 40mm (1.6″) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| -Pos. 4 | 25mm (1.0″) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| -Pos. 5 | 25mm (1.0″) | 25mm (1.0″) | N/A | N/A |
| -Pos. 6 | 25mm (1.0″) | 25mm (1.0″) | 25mm(1.0″) | N/A |
| NC Slides | ||||
| -Pos. 4 X-Axis Stroke | N/A | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) |
| -Pos. 4 Z-Axis Stroke | N/A | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm (4.7″) |
| -Pos. 5 X-Axis Stroke | N/A | N/A | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm (2.8″) |
| -Pos. 5 Z-Axis Stroke | N/A | N/A | 60mm (2.4″) | 60mm (2.4″) |
| -Pos. 6 X-Axis Stroke | N/A | N/A | N/A | 50mm (2.0″) |
| -Pos. 6 Z-Axis Stroke | N/A | N/A | N/A | 50mm (2.0″) |
Shimada was the first in the world to develop and produce a CNC 6-Spindle Automatic Lathe.
- Rough machining is conducted at positions with no NC slide, and finishing is conducted at the NC position.
- A processing speed that is approximately four times that of general purpose NC lathes.
- High precision processing is realized through the use of a divided structure that utilizes NC slide cutting and curvic coupling (optional).
- Max. turning diameter is 60mm (2.36″).
- Collet chuck or 5 inch hydraulic chuck.
- Saves space, energy, and manpower.
- A maximum of three NC slides can be mounted.
End Tool Slide – The largest (55mm) tool-installing hole in its class.
Wide Tooling Zone and Chip Floor – Rigid box construction.
| CN660 CNC 6-Spindle Automatic Lathe | ||||
| Model | Without NC Slide | 1 NC slide | 2 NC slides | 3 NC slides |
| Spindle | ||||
| Mumber of Spindles | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Spindle Diamter | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm (2.8″) |
| Max. Spindle Speed | 3,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm |
| Motor | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option :7.5kw (10hp) 11kw (14.7hp) | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option :7.5kw (10hp) 11kw (14.7hp) | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option : 7.5kw (10hp) 11kw (14.7hp) | 5.5kw (7.4hp) option : 7.5kw (10hp) 11kw (14.7 hp) |
| Turning Capacity | ||||
| Collet Size (dia.) | 60mm (2.4″) | 60mm (2.4″) | 60mm (2.4″) | 60mm (2.4″) |
| Hydraulic Chuck Size | 5″ | 5″ | 5″ | 5″ |
| Max. Turning Length | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) |
| End Tool Slide | ||||
| Drive System | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC Servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC Servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC servo |
| Tool Diameter | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) |
| Stroke | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) |
| NC Slides | ||||
| Number of Axes | 0 | Two Axes | Four axes | Six axes |
| X-axis Stroke | N/A | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm/70mm (4.7″/2.8″) | 120mm/70mm/50mm (4.7″/2.8″/2.0″) |
| Z-axis Stroke | N/A | 120mm (4.7″) | 120mm/60mm (4.7″/2.4″) | 120mm/60mm/50mm (4.7″/2.4″/2.0″) |
| Base Machine Weight | 3,500kgs.(7,800lbs.) | 3,800kgs. (8,500lbs.) | 4,300ks.(9,500lbs.) | 4,500kgs. (10,000lbs.) |
Features:
- Rough machining is conducted at positions with no NC slide, and finishing is conducted at the NC position.
- A processing speed that is approximately five times that of general purpose NC lathes.
- Max. turning diameter is 60mm (2.36″).
- Collet chuck or 4 inch hydraulic chuck.
- Saves space, energy, and manpower.
- Many different usages are possible, such as front side processing?inversion?back side processing and two-piece simultaneous insertion/emission.
| SS-8 CNC 8-Spindle Automatic Lathe | |||
| Model | Without NC Slide | 1 NC Slide | 2 NC Slides |
| Spindle | |||
| Mumber of Spindles | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Spindle Diamter | 55 mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) |
| Max. Spindle Speed | 3,500 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 3,500 rpm |
| Motor | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option :7.5kw (10hp) | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option :7.5kw (10hp) | 5.5kw (7.4hp) Option : 7.5kw (10hp) |
| Turning Capacity | |||
| Collet Size (dia.) | 32mm (1.26″) | 32mm (1.26″) | 32mm (1.26″) |
| Hydraulic Chuck Size | 4 “ | 4″ | 4″ |
| Max. Turning Length | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) |
| End Tool Slide | |||
| Drive System | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC Servo | Camless-Hydraulic Option : NC Servo |
| Number of tools available | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Tool Diameter | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) | 55mm (2.2″) |
| Stroke | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) | 200mm (7.8″) |
| NC Slides | |||
| Number of Axes | 0 | Two axes | Four axes |
| X-axis Stroke | N/A | 70mm (2.8″) | 70mm/70mm (2.8″/2.8″) |
| Z-axis Stroke | N/A | 60mm (2.4″) | 60mm/60mm (2.4″/2.4″) |
| Base Machine Weight | 3,100kgs.(6,900lbs.) | 4,000kgs.(9,000lbs.) | 4,300ks.(9,700lbs.) |