Drake GS: VTM-LM0 pages

Introducing ... drake gs:vtm-lm (linear motor) with servo driven ± 5° spindle hlix vertical thread mill - i A compact vertical thread mill for high production threading! Drake's new Vertical Thread Mill is the ideal machine for production thread milling on families of similar parts. Now you can thread internal and external diameters, right or left hand threads with single or multiple leads to full depth in production quantities with fast cycle times Its compact layout minimizes floor space, and with simplified manual or automatic loading and unloading, the GS:VTM-LM is easily integrated into a lean manufacturing cell environment. Check out the GS:VTM-LM's advanced features:  Cut dry or with MQL to eliminate coolant costs and parts washers. 镕 Heavy, fabricated, extremely rigid polymer/mineral filled base designed for vibration damping and cutting stability.  Drake PartSmartՙ Programming. No programming required. To run parts, all the operator does is enter part-specific variables, cutter description and process information into the menu screens and the control does the rest.  Cutter Radial In-Feed Slide (X-Axis). Horizontal slide fitted with precision preloaded linear roller ways providing high stiffness and accurate positioning. GS:VTM-LM Typical part produced on the GS:VTM-LM. Օ Workhead (C-Axis). Vertical rotating workhead employs a synchronous A.C. torque motor drive with 8-million count encoder for 6 arc second positioning. Vertical chuck simplifies manual or automated loading/unloading and chip removal.  Spindle Slide (A-Axis). Servo controlled spindle helix axis provides ± 5° helix range. Օ Cutter Spindle. Precision synchronous motor. Use both High Speed Steel or Carbide cutters. Has thru-coolant and automatic tool changer capabilities.  Feed Systems. Ballscrew positioning on Z-Axis. Linear motor controlled X-Axis. Both X and Z-axes are equipped with glass scale feedback with 0.05-micron resolution for years of multi-shift size and lead accuracy. mrnufrctuhing