Forest-Liné Flexiax

Product catalog summary

Overview
Fives specializes in designing compact 5-axis machining centers for roughing and finishing complex parts made from hard materials. These centers are available as milling or mill-turn machining centers, offering high stiffness, accuracy, and torque, along with secure processing capabilities.

Key Features

High torque electrical spindle
High pressure and flowrate coolant processing
Available in stand-alone or FMS configurations

Forest-Liné Flexiax Machining Centers

Horizontal spindle with moving vertical table
Vertical spindle with mobile horizontal table

Specifications

Work area (Pallet): Ø 1.6 m
Load capacity: 5,000 kg
Strokes (X/Y/Z): 1.95 m / 2 m / 1 m
Strokes (C/A): N x 360° / ± 110°
Spindle: Electrospindle HS5
Power: 105 kW
Torque: 1,000 Nm
Speed: 10,000 rpm

Design and Performance

Rigid construction for enhanced performance
Patented "constant overhang ram" for high stiffness and accuracy
High-pressure, high-flow coolant system for increased speed and productivity
High chip removal capability

Process Security and Adaptability

3D-model for simulation software
Automatic Tool Changer with tool management
Direct measuring system and part touch probe
Spindle expansion compensation and tool breakage control
Adaptive control and power monitoring

Additional Features

CNC: Siemens 840D sl / HEIDENHAIN iTNC
Eco design and CE certification
2-year full warranty

Pallet System
The table is equipped with "zero point" systems and automatic pallet systems with shuttle, allowing easy switching from milling to turning mode. In turning mode, the spindle holder can be equipped with an automatic effector changing device.

References
Notable clients include Airbus, Snecma, Figeac-Aero, General Electric, DCNS, Mecachrome, and Sabca.

Catalog excerpts

MATERIAL REMOVAL Forest-Liné Flexiax Focusing on innovation in roughing and finishing hard material complex parts, Fives designs dedicated extra compact 5-axis machining centers. • • • • • • Milling center or mill turn machining center High stiffness and accuracy High torque electrical spindle High pressure and flowrate coolant processing Secure process Stand-alone or FMS configuration Vertical spindle Mobile horizontal table Horizontal spindle Moving ve

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Relying on technological mastery and expertise in manufacturing 5-axis machining centers, Forest-Line Flexiax integrates all parameters to process hard materials machining. Modern, robust and precise, Forest-Line Flexiax is specifically adapted to the working of hard materials. — Rigid construction for enhanced performance — Patented "constant overhang ram” to ensure high stiffness and accuracy — High-torque, high-powered 5-axis electro spindle — High-pressure, high-flow coolant system for increased speed and productivity — High chip removal To meet requirements in titanium and hard material...

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