Description
Introducing Sodick’s new 5-axis K4HL flat rigid linear motor CNC small hole drilling machine. This cutting-edge machine has been developed specifically to conquer applications that require the high-speed drilling of thousands of small, high-precision holes, often found in the aerospace, medical and electronics industries.
Features
- Rigid Linear Motor Drives (X, Y, Z axis)
- Automatic Electrode Feeder (AEF)
- Water Deionizer System
- W Axis (Programmable Electrode Guide Height)
- Dielectric Chiller
- LAN Connection
- Automatic Break Through Detection
- Diffuser Shaped Hole Drilling
Options
- SPK-E Controller (up to 8 Axis)
- Automatic Tool Changer (18 Positions)
- Programmable Guide Changer (8 Station)
- Automatic Electrode Feeder Changer (9 Stations)
- Integrated Part Probe
- Integrated A/B Axis Table
Specifications
| X-Axis Travel | 15.75" (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 11.81" (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 19.69" (500 mm) |
| W axis travel | 15.75" (400 mm) |
| Table dimensions w d | 29.52" x 25.59" (750 x 650 mm) |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 1102.31 lb. (500 kg.) |
| Machine Body Dimensions Width | 59.06" x 90.55" x 118.11" (1,500 x 2,300 x 3,000 mm) |
Sodick’s automatic electrode feeder (AEF) comes standard on the K4HL. Electrodes are automatically advanced into the chuck prior to drilling, and are ejected into the storage container once exhausted. Additional options include the automatic electrode feeder changer (AEF-C) which expands the K4HL’s capacity further. In addition, the automatic lower guide changer (LGC) enables complete flexibility for parts with multiple holes of varying diameters. The rotary table (A/B) and part probe options are available for further customization.
K4HL is equipped with a penetration detection function as standard. Since the penetration of hollow-shaped workpieces such as turbine blades is automatically detected and machining is stopped, unnecessary machining after penetration can be prevented and unnecessary machining feed can be eliminated, so machining time can be shortened. is. De-ionized water is used as the processing liquid.
We have newly developed a “SPK power supply” specializing in fine hole machining. Optimal servo control enables high-speed, high-quality hole drilling for difficult-to-cut materials such as titanium alloys / nickel alloys in addition to iron / cemented carbide / copper / aluminum / brass. The automatic programming software “LN Assist” supports program creation with simple operations using an interactive input method. Continuous machining of multiple holes is possible by including the operation of optional devices such as AEF-C, ATC, and LGC, can be easily programmed.
LN Assist comes standard on all K4HL small hole EDMs, offering a simplified graphics interface for easy operation. With capability for automatic calculations and macro functions, operators can manage complex cutting layouts and create their own programs regardless of skill level. Once setup is complete, the assist software can position cutting locations and coordinate settings.
