Weeke CNC Nested Based Routing Machine Model …

1 Tech Spec MS32028 May 5, 2016 Weeke CNC Nested Based Routing Machine Model vantage 34 M with S/C Tech Weeke Bohrsysteme GmbH and Stiles Shop Solutions Division of Stiles Machinery Inc., are pleased to present the vantage Series of CNC Routing machines. vantage is a new high performance concept in Nested Based Manufacturing. The vantage Machines are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Weeke s ISO-9001 certified facility in Herzebrock, Germany. vantage is designed and built for the world market using a combination of proven market intelligence from the United States and successful Machine design and construction concepts and methods that Weeke has refined over their 60 year history.

2 Components not built under the Weeke roof are purchased from high quality suppliers of world class industrial components. vantage 34 M Core Technology Machine Bed with S/C Tech Inside Construction with S/C Tech The vantage 34 M CNC Routers incorporate a vibration and impulse damping technology that combines welded steel I-beam construction with a cast composite core. The basic shape and strength of the Machine comes from the steel main structure. The composite core provides vibration damping characteristics similar to those of gray cast iron.

3 The rapid dissipation of induced and resonant vibrations assures high quality machining of parts, improved tool life and extended Machine life. High Acceleration with S/C Tech The most important aspect of S/C Tech is the high performance that may be achieved with the vantage 34 M. The vantage 34 M acceleration rates are up to 7 times faster than those of other machines. High speeds and high acceleration rates induce large stresses on a Machine . S/C Tech permits the vantage 34 M to operate more quickly, efficiently and reliably than others in its class.

4 High Performance with S/C Tech High acceleration rates are very important in extending tool life and achieving consistent cut quality at high machining speeds. The faster a Machine accelerates, the sooner the tool is operating at its rated feedrate and RPM. Long acceleration times translate into more friction between the tool and the machined material. This friction quickly wears out tooling. Features molded into the S/C Tech composite core enhance air flow and efficiency of the vacuum hold-down system.

5 Solid vacuum holding power is important for accurate machining of parts and minimization of scrap. S/C Tech Means State-of-the-art Machine Design The vantage 34 M combines state-of-the-art Machine design, construction and control technologies to take Nested Based Manufacturing to a new level of productivity for the small shop. Tech Spec MS32028 May 5, 2016 vantage 34 M Configuration Working Table The vantage 34 M provides a work table size of 61 x 122 . This permits easy loading of up to 5x10 panels. The worktable surface is a machined grid or matrix that is produced directly on the vantage 34 M at the Weeke factory.

6 This table is produced at the accuracy of the Machine and fixtures may be repeatably and reliably removed and repositioned on the worktable. Parts Location The vantage 34 M is equipped with pneumatic reference pins for single parts and full sheet location. Four pins are located on the front left corner of the Machine table for referencing smaller single parts. Loading full sheets is simply a matter of pushing the sheet to the location pins to the rear of the Machine table. Bridge The vantage 34 M bridge is a built-up weldment with engineered-in internal support plates with superior, rigid support for Weeke s innovative and flexible machining head design.

7 The bridge is driven by a pair of servomotors and hardened helical gears on a pair of helical tracks and linear guides that provide maximum thrust and eliminate the effects of backlash. The pair of servo motors is precisely and continuously synchronized through the motion control software in the vantage 34 M control system. Routing System The vantage 34 M is fitted with a low maintenance electrospindle with ceramic bearings. The tooling interface on the electrospindle is HSK-F63 standard. The spindle is cooled with forced air from an independent electric fan.

8 Automatic Tool Changing A 10-position tool magazine is located at the rightmost end of the Machine . Eight positions are dedicated to tool storage. One position holds a phantom tool used during drilling operations. Another position called the Tool Pickup position is located toward the front of the Machine . This position is optically interlocked and is the site where the operator loads tools that are then to be stored in any of the other eight tool positions. Tools of up to 135mm in diameter may be accommodated by the system.

9 Tool change times are from 8 to 12 seconds from chip-to-chip depending upon the Machine condition at tool change time. Drilling System The vantage 34 M incorporates Weeke s unique 7500 RPM drilling block with integrated locking mechanism. Weeke s patented locking mechanism assures drilling depth even in dense or inconsistent materials. The boring gear box is driven by a frequency controlled kW motor which provides programmable drilling spindle speeds of 1500 to 7500 RPM to accommodate varieties of materials and boring bits.

10 The drilling head on the vantage 34 M contains seven (7) vertical drilling spindles on 32mm centers for line drilling and drilling for other hardware. Tech Spec MS32028 May 5, 2016 Vacuum System A 600 cuM/Hr vacuum pump from Becker is included with the vantage 34 M. This pump has proved to be a reliable component of the Weeke machines and provides a high degree of flexibility for a variety of material types. The pump is wired directly to the main Machine power cabinet eliminating the need for separate electrical disconnect.