X716 Swivel Head Bed Type Universal Milling Machine
The X716 is a bed type milling machine with a universal cutter head that swivels through 360 degrees, with swivel levels that allow virtually any angle to be set. That is what lets one machine take on angled faces compound surfaces and awkward features that would otherwise need a tilting fixture or a second setup. Beca...
What This Machine Does
The X716 is a bed type milling machine with a universal cutter head that swivels through 360 degrees, with swivel levels that allow virtually any angle to be set. That is what lets one machine take on angled faces compound surfaces and awkward features that would otherwise need a tilting fixture or a second setup. Because it is a bed type machine the table sits on a rigid bed rather than a knee, and the table setup area of 2500 x 575 mm carries a load of up to 3000 kg, so heavy parts can be clamped and cut without the structure flexing under the load. The bed is cast iron chosen for rigidity and vibration damping, and the guideways are built for sustained accuracy under heavy cutting. Change-over between vertical and horizontal milling is quick. A large step guard runs the full length of the table for operator access, and an automatic central lubrication system keeps the routine maintenance load down.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Universal cutter head swivels 360 degrees with swivel levels so virtually any angle is set on the machine rather than in a fixture
- Table setup area of 2500 x 575 mm and 3000 kg table load take heavy parts without a special table
- Bed type construction avoids the knee deflection that limits how deep a knee mill can cut
- Heavy cast iron bed damps vibration so the surface finish holds through a heavy pass
- Quick change-over between vertical and horizontal milling keeps one machine covering both
- Automatic central lubrication reduces the daily maintenance routine and the risk of a missed oil point
- Step guard along the full table length gives the operator safe access to a long workpiece
Where X716 Swivel Head Bed Type Universal Milling Mach Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Knee type machines deflect under heavy cuts and limit depth of cut on large parts
- Angled faces need tilting fixtures that cost time to build and set
- Long workpieces do not fit the table travel of general purpose mills
- Switching between vertical and horizontal work usually means moving the part to another machine
- Vibration on a light structure spoils surface finish and shortens cutter life
- Manually oiling a machine with many lubrication points is skipped and the guideways wear
Who It Is For
- Machine shops handling long and heavy milling work
- Die and mould shops machining large blocks at varied angles
- Heavy fabrication plants machining weldments after stress relief
- Subcontractors taking in work too big for knee type mills
- Distributors supplying bed type milling capacity to industrial customers
Application Scenarios
- Milling long heavy workpieces that need the full 2500 mm table length
- Machining angled and compound faces using the 360 degree swivel head
- Alternating between vertical and horizontal milling on the same part
- Heavy roughing passes on castings and fabrications up to 3000 kg
- Machining die and mould blocks that need several tool orientations
- Batch milling of large components in a general machine shop
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Universal cutter head with 360 degree swivel
- Swivel levels allowing virtually any angle to be set
- Heavy rigid machine bed in cast iron for precision and low vibration
- Robust guideways for sustained accuracy and durability
- Table setup area of 2500 x 575 mm
- Table load capacity of 3000 kg
- Quick change-over from vertical to horizontal milling
- Automatic central lubrication system
- Large step guard along the entire worktable length
Specifications
| Machine type | Bed type universal milling machine with swivel head |
|---|---|
| Models | X716 |
| Table setup area | 2500 x 575 mm |
| Table load capacity | 3000 kg |
| Cutter head | Universal head with 360° swivel and swivel levels |
| Bed material | Cast iron |
| Lubrication | Automatic central lubrication system |
| Operating modes | Vertical and horizontal milling with quick change-over |
| Application | General metal cutting machine tool |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Milling
- Angular milling
- Face milling
- Slot milling
- Horizontal milling
Quality Control
- Bed and table guideway surfaces checked for flatness and bearing contact on assembly
- Head swivel checked for accurate angle setting and secure clamping at position
- Table travel checked for straightness and squareness over the full 2500 mm setup area
- Central lubrication system checked for delivery at every point before shipment
- Machine run in and test cut taken and measured before painting and packing
Customisation Options
- Tooling and arbors specified for the cutter types you run
- Supply voltage frequency and phase set for your market
- Digital readout or control options confirmed at quotation
- Manual and machine plates prepared in your working language
- Export packing and lifting arrangements set for the machine weight and your port
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| X715 bed type vertical milling machine | The X715 is a vertical bed type machine; the X716 adds the universal 360 degree swivel head and horizontal working, which is the reason to take it when angled and horizontal work is routine |
|---|---|
| X5032 knee type vertical milling machine | The knee type machine is cheaper and more flexible for small parts; the X716 has the bed rigidity and the 3000 kg table load needed for large heavy components |
| Building a tilting fixture for angled work | A fixture has to be designed made and set for each angle; the swivel head sets the angle on the machine in minutes and leaves the part clamped where it is |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the workpiece on the table within the 3000 kg load limit and check the clamping is clear of the cutter path
Step 2
Set the universal head to the required angle using the swivel levels and lock it
Step 3
Select vertical or horizontal working for the operation and change over
Step 4
Fit the cutter and set spindle speed and feed for the material and depth of cut
Step 5
Confirm the central lubrication system is running before starting the first cut
Step 6
Take a trial pass and measure before committing to the full depth on a heavy part
Step 7
Keep the table and guideways clear of chips so the guard and table travel stay free
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Questions About X716 Swivel Head Bed Type Universal Milling
How large a workpiece will the table take?
The table setup area is 2500 x 575 mm with a load capacity of 3000 kg. Send us your part dimensions and weight and we will confirm the working range before you order.
Can the head really be set to any angle?
The universal cutter head swivels 360 degrees and the swivel levels allow setting of virtually any angle, which is what makes complex and angled machining possible in one setup.
How quickly can I change from vertical to horizontal milling?
Change-over between vertical and horizontal working is designed to be quick, so both operations stay available on the same machine without moving the part.
What maintenance does the machine need?
An automatic central lubrication system feeds the lubrication points, which minimises routine maintenance. Beyond that the daily work is chip clearing and guideway cleaning.
What tooling do I need to order with the machine?
Tell us the cutters and arbors you already use and the work you will put on the machine and we will specify the tooling with the quotation.
What voltage and frequency can you build to?
Send us your supply voltage frequency and phase and the machine will be built for your market.
What are your trade and payment terms and how is it shipped?
We quote FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight. Tell us your port and we will confirm packing and lifting details for the machine weight.
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