SCM TECH Z5 5200 CNC woodworking center

SCM TECH Z5 5200 CNC woodworking center was built in 2015 in Italy by SCM Group S.p.a. This extremely efficient machine is used for precision machining of wood and wood-based materials (chipboard, plywood, etc.). It enables a number of complex operations to be performed, such as vertical drilling, horizontal drilling, grooving with a saw blade along the X axis and standard milling.

The machining process is performed in 5 axes by means of a work head located inside a movable machining station. It consists of a boring head with vertical/horizontal spindles and integrated blade and electro-spindle with automatic tool exchange system. The machining station moves over a work table with suction cups that ensure secure holding of the workpiece during machining. On the inner base of the work table, in turn, there is a device designed for easy shavings removal. Each axis is driven by high-powered, brushless digital motors, achieving excellent dynamic movements combined with high process reliability. Movement in the X,Y,Z axes is carried out using linear guides and preloaded helical gears.

The SCM TECH Z5 5200 is also extremely easy to operate. The machine has an advanced control system with Xilog Maestro 3D design software and AlphaCAM CAD/CAM software. This solution makes it possible to create even the most advanced machining programmes with just a few mouse clicks. All this makes the offered SCM TECH Z5-52 woodworking center an excellent choice for the production of furniture components and wood structural elements.

Technical specifications of the SCM TECH Z5 5200 CNC machining center

General data

• number of axes: 5 (X,Y,Z,A,C)
• feed in the X/Y axis: 5714/1892 mm
• A axis rotational range: unlimited
• C axis rotation range: ± 200°
• vectorial speed in the X,Y axis: 84 m/min
• number of work tables: 8
• number of suction cups on each work table: 2+16
• number of stops on each work table: 2 rows
• 16-position tool magazine on carriage in X axis
• 10-position tool magazine on the machine body
• vacuum pump capacity: 250 m3/h

F18 boring head

• number of vertical spindles: 12 (10 in X axis, 2 in Y axis)
• number of horizontal spindles: 6 (4 in X axis, 2 in Y axis)
• integrated blade in the X axis
• blade diameter: 120 mm
• blade speed: 6000 rpm
• drive power: 2.2 kW

PRISMA KS electro-spindle

• tool holder: HSK F 63
• infinitely variable speed adjustment via inverter
• maximum rotational speed: 24000 rpm
• minimum rotational speed: 1500 rpm
• drive power (S1): 11 kW
• liquid cooling system with heat exchanger

Equipment of the TECH Z5 machining center

• 3D design software: Xilog Maestro

– parametric, graphic and ISO programming
– import of DXF and ASCII files
– linear and circular interpolation in three directions, with linear interpolation in space and helical interpolation in selected direction
– graphic editor
– automatic optimisation of drilling and tool change cycles
– possibility to change the start of a component in order to machine parts with special shapes or profiles
– interface in user language (I – GB – F – D – E)
– graphical configuration of the machining head
– double override for adjusting the positioning speed of the machining station
– selection of machining speed
– management of SCM CNC – JERK function for dynamic acceleration/deceleration control

• CAD/CAM software AlphaCAM with ROUTOCAM interface
• PC computer (Windows XP, 15″ LCD monitor, keyboard)
• automatic tool exchange system
• vacuum pump
• shavings extraction
• digital brushless motors in all axes
• linear guides and helical gears in the X,Y,Z axis
• portable control unit (pendant)
• automatic central lubrication system
• waste and dust extraction protection
• protective cabin with “bumpers” safety system
• electrical cabinet integrated into the body of the machine
• TELESOLVE – teleservice via internet
• SCM netline – possibility to combine SCM production systems into a comprehensive production control system