Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
© Fraunhofer IPT

© Fraunhofer IPT

Our machine park for high-performance machining – infrastructure for innovation

In our shop floor, we manufacture prototypes, develop and optimize manufacturing processes, and actively promote high-performance digital machining. Through contract research and publicly funded projects, companies gain access to our infrastructure and expertise. In this way, we work with industry to create practical solutions that accelerate the transfer of research results into industrial applications. 

Mikron HPM 800U

5-axis milling-turning machining center

© Georg Fischer AG
Tool spindle (HSK-A63)
Max. spindle speed 20,000  1/min
Max. power 39 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 800 mm
Max. workpiece weight 600 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 60/60/60 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 60  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +91°/-121°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <8 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-400

 

Further features & digital equipment
Internal cooling (70 bar)
ToolscopeData Acquisition
All rotary axes with direct drives
gemineersData Acquisition
Siemens Industrial Edge
3D Form Inspect
OPC-UA output

DMG DMU 65 FD monoBLOCK

5-axis milling-turning machining center

© DMG Mori AG
Tool spindle (HSK-A63)
Max. spindle speed 20,000  1/min
Max. power (100% / 40% ED) 25/35 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 650 mm
Max. workpiece weight 600 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 40/40/40 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 1000  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +/-120°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <6 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-400

 

Further features & digital equipment
Internal cooling (80 bar)
TCC -Tool Control Center
Integrated cycles for power skiving
Renishaw SPRINT - OSP60
gemineers Data Acquisition
eM machines Liquid mate
JanitzaElectrical Consumption Measurement
DMG Mori Adaptive Coolant Flow

Hermle C42 MT

5-axis milling-turning machining center

© Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG
Tool spindle (HSK-T63)
Max. spindle speed 18,000  1/min
Max. power (100% / 20% ED) 25/42 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 800 mm
Max. workpiece weight 700 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 45/45/40 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 800  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +/-130°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <5 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-400

 

Further features & digital equipment
Internal cooling (80 bar)
Thermal Stabilizer System for all axis
All rotary axes with direct drives
Renishaw SPRINT - OSP60
gemineersData Acquisition, ToolscopeData Acquisition
Will-Fill system for coolant condition monitoring and control
External Electric Cabinet with Sensory: 11x Acceleration, 11x Acoustic Emission, 3x FPGA Processing Units

Makino D500

5-axis milling machining center

© Makino Furaisu Seisakujo
Tool spindle (HSK-T63)
Max. spindle speed 20,000  1/min
Max. power (30min/contin.) 18.5/15 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 650 mm
Max. workpiece weight 350 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 48/40/50 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 50  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +30°/-120°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <1,5 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: FANUC 31i

 

Further features & digital equipment
IFM Air Consumption sensor
Thermal Stabilizer System for all axis
gemineers Data Acquisition
Internal cooling (70 bar)
3D Form Inspect

Alzmetall GX 1000/5-FDT

5-axis milling-turning machining center

© Alzmetall GmbH & Co. KG
Tool spindle (HSK-A63)
Max. spindle speed 18,000  1/min
Max. power 25 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 930 mm
Max. workpiece weight 250 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 60/60/60 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 1100  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +/-140°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <7 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK 840D pl
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-300

 

Further features & digital equipment
Internal cooling (70 bar)
All rotary axes with direct drives
3D Form Inspect

Grob 552T

5-axis milling-turning machining center

© Grob-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
Tool spindle (HSK-A63)
Max. spindle speed 14,500  1/min
Max. power (100% / 40%) 50/58 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 950 mm
Max. workpiece weight 600 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 65/50/80 m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 800  1/min
Swivel axis range inA-axis +45°/-185°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <6 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200

 

Further features & digital equipment
Renishaw Sprint OSP60
Thermal Stabilizer System for all axis
Horizontal design for chip fall
Power skiving
gemineers Data Acquisition
Siemens SENTRON Power Monitoring
RotoClear 4k interior Monitoring
LiquidTool Coolant Analysis

Weingärtner mpmc 1000 L - 3000

Modular inclined bed turning and milling machine

© Weingärtner Maschinenbau GmbH
Main spindle / Counter spindle
Max. spindle speed 1,600 / 2,400  1/min
Max. power 88 / 64 kW
Max. torque 7,706 / 1,300  Nm

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece diameter 1000 mm
Max. workpiece length 3000 mm
Max. workpiece weight 3000 kg

 

Milling spindle (CaptoC8)
Max. spindle speed 14,000 m/min
Max. power 70 kW
Max. torque 430 Nm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
PLC: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200

 

Further features & digital equipment
Renishaw Sprint OSP60
Thermal Stabilizer System for all axis
LiquidTool Coolant Analysis
Power skiving
gemineers Data Acquisition
Siemens SENTRON Power Monitoring
Internal cooling (80 bar)
Tool magazine for 60 tools

Makino iQ500

3-axis micro milling machining center

© Makino Furaisu Seisakujo
Tool spindle (HSK-E32)
Max. spindle speed 400 – 45,000  1/min

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece dimensions 755x500x300  mm
Max. workpiece weight 300 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 16/16/8 m/min
Travel path (X/Y/Z) 600/500/300  mm

 

Machine Controller
NC: FANUC 31i, Pro 6

 

Further features & digital equipment
gemineers Data Acquisition
BIG Air Turbinespindle 80,000  1/min
OPC-UA output
Mirror Surface finish

KERN Micro

5-axis micro milling machining center

© Kern Microtechnik GmbH
Tool spindle (HSK 40)
Max. spindle speed 42,000  1/min
Max. power 15 kW

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece dimensions 350 mm
Max. workpiece weight 50 kg

 

Machine axes data
Max. linear axis speed (X/Y/Z) 30/30/30  m/min
Max. revolution in C-axis 600/500/300  mm
Swivel axis range in A-axis +45°/-185°
Swivel axis range in C-axis endless °
3-axis positioning accuracy <3 μm

 

Machine Controller
NC: Heidenhain iTNC530

 

Further features & digital equipment
Machine-integrated component measurement
80 bar high-pressure pump for internal cooling
Direct drive on all rotary axes

Walter Helitronic Vision 400

High-performance tool grinding machine

© Walter Maschinenbau GmbH
Tool spindle (SK 50)
Max. spindle speed 10,500  1/min
Max. power 24 kW
Max. grinding wheel diameter 254 mm

 

Workpiece range
Max. workpiece length - peripheral 350 mm
Max. workpiece length - face 250 mm
Max. workpiece weight 50 kg

 

Machine Controller
NC: FANUC 31i

 

Further features & digital equipment
Data link to the HelicheckPlus measuring machine
integrated erosion unit for eroding tools
Steady rest insert for workpiece support
HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO grinding software
Extension by 6-axis CNC handling robot possible

Walter Helicheck Plus

4-axis CNC measuring machine for complete measurement of cutting tools

© Walter Maschinenbau GmbH
Measurable tools
Range of tool diameter 200 mm
Max. tool length 300 mm
Max. tool weight 25 kg

 

Measuring accuracy
Repeatability <1 μm
Measurement resolution 0.25 μm

 

Measurement system
Optical system with four permanently installed CCD cameras

Fraunhofer IPT Basic test rig

Highly dynamic linear test rig for systematic machinability investigations

© Fraunhofer IPT
Measurable tools
Range of tool diameter 200 mm
Max. tool length 300 mm
Max. tool weight 25 kg

 

Measuring accuracy
Repeatability <1 μm
Measurement resolution 0.25 μm

 

Measurement system
Optical system with four permanently installed CCD cameras