The Schüco AF 510 5-axis CNC machine is a flexible complete package that can be used for almost every fabrication task within metal construction.
With powerful drive and motor technology, the machine delivers maximum CNC performance and provides significant benefits for processing larger cross-sections while cutting at the same time. Schüco AF 510 is replacing its predecessor model Schüco AF 500 and stands out with new, additional features for efficient, economical and CO2-reduced profile machining.
The Schüco AF 510 CNC machine enables efficient six-sided processing. Thanks to the absolute position-measuring systems, the axes no longer need to be referenced. Clamps, which can be operated individually and permit simultaneous processing in groups, help to reduce set-up and production times. During alternating operation, the automatic positioning of the clamps and the uncomplicated insertion of the profiles help to simplify operation. Precise production is achieved through the pressure sensors in the clamps and a speed adjustment, which depends on the spindle load.
Efficient fabrication
The Schüco AF 510 CNC machine impresses with a high-performance spindle, meaning it also delivers optimal performance in the V8 range. At the same time, the design and the control unit have also been modernised. This is because the previous operating concept has been completely optimised as well as simplified. New, high-quality and more age-resistant bumpers mean photoelectric barriers and safety saws are no longer needed. The new swarf extractor also simplifies the reliable cleaning of the system during operation and at the end of the shift. An extraction unit can also be installed.
Tight inner side corners and service hatches with quick-release locks and adjustable hinges ensure that the machine remains clean and can be serviced, even in areas that are difficult to reach. A sensor-controlled pressure monitor indicates whether a profile is tensioned or not. The broken tool check can therefore be conducted quickly and easily. With a function for monitoring vibration, a high-performance 22 kW spindle and new spindle cooling system, the Schüco AF 510 machine is also ideal for Industry 4.0. Thanks to the new adjustable feet with fine-pitch thread, the machine can now also be set up even faster and with more precision.
Long-term benefits
The Schüco AF 510 CNC machine impresses with its intelligent energy recovery. When using the brakes for the CNC axes, the kinetic energy of the axes is converted into electrical energy, which prevents it from escaping as heat. In doing so, the drive motors function as generators for the conversion to electrical energy. The frequency converter regulates the recovery of this energy, meaning that any unused power can be utilised elsewhere or can be fed back into the network. In addition, liquid cooling is used, which consumes less power compared to machines with conventional air cooling.
