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Volumetric Accuracy Concept
The XS machine introduces the concept of volumetric accuracy, which measures the precision of the tool center and vector throughout the entire working envelope. This extends beyond traditional positioning and repeatability metrics, ensuring comprehensive spatial accuracy.
Background and Technological Evolution
Since its inception in 1996, the XS machine has undergone five major technological upgrades focusing on structural design, kinematics, and thermal stability. These continuous improvements aim to enhance overall machine performance and reliability.
Work Envelope and Performance Capabilities
The XS offers a large, configurable work envelope suitable for both roughing and finishing operations. It delivers high dynamic performance and unique precision without operational limits, supporting versatile machining tasks.
Thermal Management and Patented Accuracy Solutions
Patented thermal management systems maintain machine accuracy despite environmental temperature fluctuations. This ensures continuous and absolute reliability of the tool vector and center accuracy during operation.
Twin Torque Motors Technology
The machine employs innovative Twin Torque Motors providing direct drive transmission on gantry axes. This technology delivers high thrust, rapid dynamic response, and feed rates up to 100 m/min (3937 ipm), significantly enhancing machine dynamics and productivity.
Structural Rigidity and Materials
The structure is engineered using advanced analysis software and constructed from steel alloys, offering superior rigidity at equal mass compared to cast iron. The gantry is a single-piece element designed for high resistance to flexion and torsion. Slideways are made of forged hardened steel integrated into the ram with internal cooling to maintain thermal equilibrium.
Spindle and Milling Heads
- Orthogonal milling head with direct drive, 0.001° indexing, spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm.
- Milling heads with continuous 0.001° indexing, spindle speeds up to 5,000 rpm.
- Extended spindle heads with speeds up to 5,000 rpm.
- 5-axis milling heads featuring torque motors and automatic spindle change, speeds from 7,000 to 24,000 rpm.
- 5-axis geared milling heads with mechanical transmission, spindle speeds up to 6,000 rpm.
Versatility and Applications
The XS machine supports automatic head and spindle changers, enabling flexible configurations for diverse machining needs. It can process heavy-duty materials such as steel, titanium, and Inconel, as well as softer materials like aluminum, composites, and resins. Typical applications include mould & die manufacturing, aerospace, and general machining.
Accessories
- Automatic head change systems
- Camera monitoring systems
- Retractable roof for work area protection
- Automatic spindle changers
Modular Versions and Configurations
The XS is designed with a modular structural concept allowing multiple configurations, including Multiarea, Duplex, Twin, and Automated Cell versions, to meet various production requirements.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Travel ranges vary by configuration: X-axis from 2000 to over 6000 mm (78 to >236 inches), Y-axis from 2500 to 9000 mm (98 to 365 inches), Z-axis from 1500 to 2500 mm (59 to 98 inches).
- Continuous NC positioning on rotational axes.
- Patented thermal-geometric stability solutions ensure consistent accuracy.
- Tables available in variable widths and lengths.
- Automatic tool changers with capacities ranging from 40 to 80 tools, with options up to 250 tools.
- Feed rates up to 100,000 mm/min (3935 inches/min), with other parameters up to 40,000 mm/min (1575 inches/min).
Note: Some specific numerical values were incomplete in the source document.
Machine Models and Variants
Models such as DIAMOND linear 30, ML-120, and ML-200 are referenced, featuring different working dimensions and tilt capabilities (THS - TILT, THS 100). These models support various working area sizes and tooling configurations.
Layout and Design Considerations
The XS machine emphasizes modularity and scalability, offering options for larger working areas and customized layouts to accommodate diverse industrial applications.
Manufacturer and Contact Information
Manufacturer: PARPAS SpA, Cadoneghe, Italy, with subsidiaries in Germany (PARPAS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH) and North America (PARPAS AMERICA CORPORATION and PARPAS AMERICA INC.). Contact details including phone, fax, and email are provided for customer support and inquiries.
Notes and Disclaimers
All technical data and specifications are indicative and subject to change without notice, allowing the manufacturer to update product features and parameters as needed.
Catalog excerpts
PRECISIONE VOLUMETRICA • VOLUMETRIC ACCURACY • VOLUMETRISCHE GENAUIGKEIT • PRECISION VOLUMETRI
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Punto di Riferimento La XS ha cambiato i termini della precisione, ha introdotto la precisione volumetrica: non solo precisione di posizionamento e ripetibilità, ma precisione del centro e vettore utensile nello spazio ed in tutto il campo operativo della macchina. Point of reference The XS has modified the accuracy terminology, it has introduced the volumetric accuracy: not only positioning and repeatability accuracy, but accuracy of the tool centre and vector in the space within the full work envelope of the machine. 3 Referenzpunkt Die XS Maschine hat den Begriff der Genauigkeit neu definiert:...
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BACKGROUND PER L’ECCELLENZA • BACKGROUND TO EXCELLENCE • HINTERGRUND ZU EXZELLENZ • CONTEXTE DE L’EXCELLENCE Evoluzione della La XS è il risultato di una continua evoluzione e sviluppo tecnologico: a partire dal 1996 (1° versione gantry), sono state eseguite 5 evoluzioni prodotto che hanno coinvolto gli elementi strutturali della macchina, la cinematica e la stabilità termica. Perseguendo l’eccellenza. Bridge thermal stability OMNIA 8 structural components Patent 1 Torque Motors
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Evolution of the XS is the result of a continuous technological development: since 1 996 (first gantry version), we have 5 consecutive evolutions of the machine, from the structural elements of the machine to the kinematics arid to the thermal stability. Entwicklung der^CS Die XS ist das Ergebnis einer standigen technologischen Weiterentwicklung: seit 1 996 (erste Gantry-Frasmaschine) haben wir 5 aufeinander aufbauende Generationen der Maschine entwickelt, die jeweils enorme Verbesserungen im Aufbau, der Kinematik und der thermischen Stabilitat mit sich gebracht haben. Verfolgung der Exzellenz....
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DAL VIRTUALE AL REALE • FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL • GRENZLOSE MOGLICHKEITEN • DU VIRTUEL A LA REALITE Grande campo di lavoro, elevate prestazioni in sgrossatura, alta dinamica in finitura, precisione unica: nessun limite alla realizzazione. 6 GroBe konfigurierbare Arbeitsraume, hochste Dynamik - beeindruckende Steifigkeit, einzigartige Genauigkeit - Der Verwirklichung Ihrer Losung sind keine Grenzen gesetzt. Large work envelope, high performance in roughing operations, high dynamic in finishing operations, unique accuracy: no limits. Grande capacite d'usinage, hautes performances et ebauche, grande...
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DAL VIRTUALE AL REALE • FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL • GRENZLOSE MÖGLICHKEITEN • DU VIRTUEL A LA REALIT
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PRECISIONE BREVETTATA • PATENTED ACCURACY • PATENTIERTE GENAUIGKEIT • PRECISION BREVETEE passive thermal management
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Gestione termica Grazie a soluzioni tecnologiche brevettate la XS precisione in ambienti soggetti a variazioni termiche. Thermal management Thanks to patented technological solutions, XS delivers a continuous and absolute reliability on accuracy within environments that have temperature variations. Wärmemanagement Durch patentierte Lösungen garantiert die XS prozesssicher höchste Genauigkeiten, auch in einem thermisch variablen Umfeld. Gestion thermique Grâce à des solutions brevetées, la XS a une fiabilité continue et absolue de précision dans des environnements sujets à des variations de température...
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TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS patented high dynamic Dinamica brevettata Patented dynamic Grazie all’innovativa tecnologia TWIN TORQUE MOTORS a trasmissione diretta dell’asse gantry si ottengono grandi coppie di spinta, alta dinamica e Thanks to the innovative TWIN TORQUE MOTORS technology with direct transmission on the gantry axis, you will achieve high thrust, high dynamic and feeds up to 100 m/min (3937 ipm). Patentierte Dynamik Dynamique brevetée Dank der innovativen TWIN TORQUE MOTOREN Technologie mit direkter Leistungsübertragung auf die...
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TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS • TWIN TORQUE MOTORS
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STRUTTURA - RIGIDEZZA • STRUCTURES - RIGIDITY • AUFBAU - BIEGESTEIFIGKEIT • STRUCTURES - RIGIDITE Le strutture sono progettate con I’ausilio di potenti sistemi software di calcolo ed analisi. Al fine di oftenere un elevafo confrollo dinamico della macchina le strutture sono costruite con materiali in lega di acciaio che garantiscono maggior rigidezza a parita di massa, rispefto a materiali convenzionali come la ghisa. Le componenti strufturali macchina sono progettate ad elementi in doppia parete scatolati. Tufte le strutture subiscono un traftamento termico distensivo. Grazie al Brevefto che...
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STRUTTURA - RIGIDEZZA • STRUCTURES - RIGIDITY • AUFBAU - BIEGESTEIFIGKEIT • STRUCTURES - RIGIDITE
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Milling head with continuous 0,001 deg. indexing Spindle speed range 0-5000 rpm Universalfräskopf aut. schwenkbar, kleinste Teilung 0,001° Spindeldrehzahlbereich 0-5000 U/min mould & dies Orthogonal milling head with direct drive 0,001 deg. indexing Spindle speed range 0-20000 rpm Tête birotative avec positionnement continu de 0,001° Vitesse de la broche 0-5000 t/min. Testa ortogonale indexata direct drive 0,001° Campo di velocità del mandrino 0-20000 g/1’ Orthogonal-Fräskopf mit Motorspindel, kleinste Teilung 0,001° Spindeldrehzahlbereich 0-20000 U/min Tête à renvoi, entraînement direct, positionnement...
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Testa a 5 assi azionati da motori coppia (direct drive) Cambio mandrini automatico 5 axis milling head with torque motors (direct drive) Automatic spindle change 5 Achsen Gabelfräskopf mit Torque-Antrieben (direct drive) Aut. Spindelwechsel Tête à 5 axes continus avec moteurs-couple (entraînement direct) Changement automatique des broches PRODUZIONE AEROSPAZIALE • AEROSPACE PRODUCTION • LUFTINDUSTRIE • PRODUCTION AEROSPATIALE
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