Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Concept

The new Eclipse concept is a unique 12 station Rotary Transfer machine, a ground up re-design of the famous Hydromat concept with all new components. The machine has a heavy casting mounted on a frame of sturdy, welded, steel construction. The machine casting is 2m in diameter, nearly twice as large as the traditional 12 station Hydromat machine. This new ductile iron casting is designed for the use of semi-permanent tool spindles, each having 3-axis capability as standard; eliminating the need to change tool spindle sizes for different cutting processes or adding 3-axis flanges for that capability. The new Eclipse features all electric servo spindles and slides. No hydraulics are needed for tool spindle motion as in previous Hydromat machines. These new technologies along with the beefier base yield better accuracy and repeatability. The bar fed collet version of the Eclipse 12-100 has a maximum workpiece diameter of 65mm (2.5”) and features a maximum workpiece length of 180mm (7”) with 127mm (5”) of material outside the collet. The Eclipse will also be available in an Indexing Chuck version that will feature a table with vertical chucks capable of 360° rotation of the workpiece. This system is ideal for mid to high-volume, precision production of irregular-shaped castings or forgings and is designed with the flexibility to easily accommodate families of parts.