Description
The Department of the Air Force is seeking a 3-axis milling machine for the Altus AFB Fabrication Flight. The machine must meet specific requirements, including table dimensions, spindle nose to table distance, and travel rating. The machine must also have various options such as high intensity lighting, chip auger, and programmable coolant nozzle. The goal of this acquisition is to keep pace with the evolution of future aircraft construction designs and legacy airframes.
Some key features of the required machine include:
• Table dimensions: 52" X 19.5" with a max load of 1750 lb
• Spindle nose to table distance: 4.2"-29.2"
• Electronic thermal compensation
• 30 Hp vector drive, 12000 RPM, 89ft-lb 2000 RPM
• 40 taper spindle
• Travel rating: 1400 IPM rapids for X, Y, and Z axis'
• Max machine footprint: 125"L x 93"D x 122" H