FUT

Horizontal machining centre FUT – versatile milling of complex workpieces

The horizontal machining centre FUT is designed for machining geometrically complex workpieces, with particular emphasis on part shape complexity and demanding cutting conditions. The machine is suitable for both conventional milling operations and high‑speed machining (HSC) and is widely used in toolmaking, mould manufacturing and other demanding engineering applications.

The FUT machining centre is built on a robust structural concept featuring separate longitudinal and cross beds arranged in a T‑shape configuration, providing high rigidity and long‑term stability. The longitudinal slide (sledge) moves along the fixed bed in the X axis. The upper surface of this longitudinal slide is equipped with a positioning rotary table, enabling flexible workpiece clamping and multi‑side machining.

The machine column moves in the cross direction along the Z axis, while the headstock travels vertically along the column guideways in the Y axis. Depending on the machine configuration, an additional W axis extension can be provided, further expanding the working envelope and technological capabilities of the machine.

A key advantage of the horizontal machining centre FUT is its high technological versatility, particularly due to the wide selection of available milling and spindle attachments. This allows optimal adaptation of the machine to specific machining operations by selecting the most suitable spindle head. As a result, maximum utilization of cutting conditions, efficient use of the working area and high productivity are achieved. During rough machining operations, the machine can fully exploit high cutting power and torque, especially when equipped with mechanically driven spindle heads.

In its standard configuration, the FUT machining centre is designed to operate under ambient conditions corresponding to IE 33 according to ČSN EN 60721‑3‑3, with recommended ambient air temperatures ranging from +15 °C to +35 °C and air pressure above 90 kPa. To achieve optimal machining accuracy, operation under stable climatic conditions with limited temperature fluctuations is recommended.

The machine design emphasizes a modern, optimized solution of the machine bed and column, ensuring long‑term precision and reliability. Additional features include linear roller guideways in the linear axes, rapid feeds up to 30 m/min, thermal stabilization of the headstock and interchangeable spindle heads, automatic exchange of spindle heads and tools, axial tool cooling, and spindles with speeds of 4 000 rpm (optionally 6 000 rpm) delivering high torque for demanding machining tasks.

The FUT machining centre is designed for installation on a flat foundation, ensuring accurate positioning and proper load distribution.

The horizontal machining centre FUT is supplied as a new machine, including transportation, professional installation, operator training and complete warranty and post‑warranty technical support.