- Any component requiring periodic service are easy accessible
- Replacement items e.g. filters, wipers etc are easy to access
- Machine components require service are simply to access and repair
- Safe working areas for maintenance personal e.g. platforms and attach point are provided
- Condition based machine monitoring to predict future component failure
LX 021
A comprehensive integrated solution from one source – from the machining system via the specially developed CAM system through to the integration of process monitoring systems
Machining of all types of blade with one jig thanks to an innovative and flexible fixture concept
The optimisation of unit costs for ready-to-install blades thanks to an integral machining concept for pre and postprocessing in a clamping position
Turbine blade machining center
The LX series was specifically designed for the high-precision, efficient five-axis machining of turbine blades. This ultra-modern machining platform is the result of decades of experience in the development of machine tools, CAM systems and special tools combined with our in-house expertise in the prototype and series production of turbine blades.
Innovative Solutions
- Full subspindle
- Horizontal / vertical
positioning / machining - Max. rpm: 4,000 1/min
- identical to mainspindle
- The rotary axes are directly driven by state-of-the-art torque motors
- Guarantees the most precise positioning
- High torque even at low speed
- Highest possible rigidity for maximum dynamics
- Power transmission free of backlash and extended service intervals
- No mechanical component wear
- Driven tip station with controllable torque
Process analyses and stability evaluations can be made easily with integrated sensors and evaluation routines. Collision damage is significantly reduced thanks to rapid crash detection and machine stop. This is an excellent addition to Starrag’s simulation solutions to avoid expensive machine downtime. The balancing quality of all tools and the state of the spindle bearings are automatically monitored.
- Thermo-symmetrical design
- Elements of cast design
- Extremely stable and low vibration
- Optimized using the FE method
- Compact design for complete transport and low space requirement
- High running and positioning accuracy
- Short positioning and start-up times thanks to high acceleration
- emission extractor
- handheld unit
- compresser temperature cooling unit
- remote diagnosis
- warm up program
- energy efficiency
- Swarf conveyor
- Generous swarf openings and angled areas
- Integrated washing system with workpiece shower
- Suited for either wet or dry machining
- Water cooled High Torque motor spindle
- Hybrid spindle bearings with oil/air lubrication
- Spindle taper DIN 69893 HSK-A40
- Technical Data: Power at 100% duty 13 kW
- Torque at 100% duty 12.5 Nm up to 10’000rpm
- Max. speed 30,000 rpm
- Spindle interlock
- Autom. Pallet Changer with 70 Pockets Palletmagazine
- Barfeeder Solutiions for a compleltly automated and manless production
- Disk magazine with 30 tool pockets (standard) Extendable up to 90 tool pockets (2 additional Disks)
- Double Gripper Tool Change System
- Tool Taper HSK-A40
The special work-piece geometries create specific demands on the clamping fixtures. Starrag has in-house specialists who develop individual clamping concepts to meet the specific requirement of blade machining. Starrag offers the following advantages:
- A single adapter design solution for all LX machine sizes using vices (at the hub) and hydraulic clamping jaws (at the shroud)
- Clamping jaws can be implemented in a flexible way both for raw and for premachined surfaces
- Geometric deviations between multiple fixtures can be stored in the control system. Measuring of blanks can therefore often be eliminated
- Various clamping units on a retaking unit available
One key factor to lowest tool cost and highest productivity is the right process cooling selection. On the LX machines offers all state-ofthe- art through-spindle cooling options:
- High pressure coolant (water-based or oil)
Of course external cooling with coolant is possible too. With these options, breakthroughs in tool life can be achieved, leading to the lowest overall cost.
- Measurement of the workpiece for highes precision
- Tactile tool measurement
- Contour fidelity during high-speed machining through look-ahead feature and dynamic preselection
- Drive parameter adjustment depending on the machining
- Control behavior and NC path planning are developed and optimized in great detail to achieve the perfect combination of geometrical accuracy, surface quality and of course productivity.
- Depending on the required application, the machine can be optimally configured using five settings: roughing, pre-finishing, fast finishing, finishing and super finishing.
Everything from simply part storage to most complex flexible manufacturing systems – even of the largest machines. The Starrag Group makes Industry 4.0 a reality. Read more
Technical Data
Max. distance between centers | inch | 15.7 |
Swing Diameter | inch | 7.9 |
X-Axis | inch | 15.7 |
Y-Axis | inch | 7.9 |
Z-Axis | inch | 16.1 |
A-Axis (Root Station) | degree | 360 endless |
AA-Axis (Tip Station) | degree | 360 endless |
Swivel B-Axis | degree | -45 / +95 |
Linear Axes X Y Z | ipm | 1968.5 |
Rotary Axis A | rpm | 400 (4000) |
Rotary Axis B | rpm | 60 |
Max. Speed | rpm | 30,000 (40,000) |
Power at 100% Duty | hp | 28.5 |
Torque at 100% Duty | lbf-ft | 14.8 |
Tool Taper | HSK-A40 (HSK-T40) |
Max. Tool Weight | lbs | 2.6 |
Max. Tool Diameter | inch | 3.1 |
Max. Tool Length | inch | 5.9 |
Tool Deposits / max. Number of Tools | 30 / 60 / 90 | |
Tool Chance Time Double Gripper | sec | 1.5 |
Max. Workpiece Diameter | inch | 6.2 |
Total weight (part and fixture) | lbs | 44 |
Workpiece Change Time | sec | approx. 30 |
Linear Axes P | inch | 0.00016 |
Linear Axes Ps | inch | 0.00007 |
Rotary Axes P | sec | 6.0 |
Rotary Axes Ps | sec | 4.0 |
Weight | lbs | 14,110 |
Lenght x Width x Height | inch | 196 x 118 x 110 |
Safety Concept | CE-compliant |
CNC Control | Siemens |