The EMCO UMill 2500 is a highly advanced 5-axis gantry milling machine designed for simultaneous milling and turning operations on large and complex workpieces. Combining extensive axis travels, powerful spindle technology and advanced Siemens or Heidenhain control systems, the UMill 2500 delivers exceptional machining precision, flexibility and productivity for demanding aerospace, mould and die and heavy industrial manufacturing applications.
Equipment
The UMill 2500 is equipped as a universal 5-axis machining centre capable of simultaneous milling and turning operations. The machine features a spacious gantry design with wide axis travels, large machine openings for simplified loading and unloading and high-speed feed rates up to 60 m/min for highly dynamic machining performance.
Technical Data
Work Area
- Travel in X/Y/Z: 1800 / 2500 / 1250 mm
- Axes feed rate: 60 m/min
- Maximum table load:
- Rotary table milling operation: 10000 kg
- Milling and turning operation: 6000 kg
Highlights
The UMill 2500 combines advanced 5-axis simultaneous machining capability with a high-torque spindle delivering up to 600 Nm (S1) for heavy-duty milling applications. The machine features a universal milling head with 15° undercut capability and a high-performance rotary table designed for combined milling and turning operations.
The spacious work envelope supports machining of components up to Ø2500 mm diameter and 1250 mm height, while the machine’s optimised gantry design provides large axis travels with reduced overall workshop dimensions.
Wide machine openings simplify loading, unloading and workpiece access, while high feed rates of 60 m/min provide exceptional productivity and dynamic machining performance.
Tool Magazine with up to 203 Positions
The external tool magazine system is mounted outside the work area and separated from the machine base for improved accessibility and cleanliness. Magazine configurations are available with HSK63A and HSK100A/T tooling interfaces, including customer-specific configurations and optional tool management and monitoring systems.
Milling Head with Electrospindle
The compact electrospindle milling head provides high dynamic performance for simultaneous machining applications in combination with the NC rotary table. A wide range of optional tooling solutions is available, including interchangeable angle heads and internal coolant systems up to 80 bar.
Rotary Table
The integrated rotary table with torque motor technology supports simultaneous positioning and combined milling and turning operations. The table is designed to support workpiece weights up to 6000 kg for turning operations and 10000 kg for milling applications.
Overall Dimensions & Work Space
The UMill 2500 combines a spacious and highly accessible machining envelope with an optimised gantry structure suitable for large and complex 5-axis machining applications.
Application Cases
Mould & Die Manufacturing
The machine is ideal for precision mould and die applications requiring complex multi-axis machining and exceptional surface quality.
Aircraft Engine Casing
The UMill 2500 supports machining of large aerospace components including aircraft engine casings with complex geometries and demanding tolerance requirements.
Impeller Machining
The machine delivers high-precision simultaneous 5-axis machining performance for impellers and advanced turbine components.
Aircraft Structural Components
The spacious work area and dynamic machining capability make the machine highly suitable for milling large aircraft structural components and aerospace assemblies.
Milling Heads
Simultaneous Milling Head with High-Speed Spindle
The high-speed spindle version features 15° undercut capability with power outputs of 45 / 58 kW (S1/S6), torque up to 372 Nm and spindle speeds up to 12000 rpm for highly dynamic simultaneous machining applications.
Simultaneous Milling Head with Mechanical Spindle
The mechanical spindle version provides exceptional rigidity and high torque performance with outputs of 38 / 48 kW (S1/S6), torque up to 750 Nm and spindle speeds up to 6000 rpm for heavy-duty machining operations.
Software & Control
Sinumerik ONE with Operate
The Siemens Sinumerik ONE CNC system combines advanced machining performance with smart manufacturing integration, digital twin technology and highly efficient networking capabilities for modern production environments.
Integrated EMCONNECT functionality allows seamless switching between machine controls and digital production applications while displaying all relevant production data through a full-screen or sidebar interface.
The system delivers exceptional CNC performance, reduced commissioning times through virtual preparation and seamless integration into digital manufacturing workflows using integrated SIMATIC S7-1500F PLC technology.
Heidenhain TNC 640 HSCI
The Heidenhain TNC 640 HSCI control system provides an intuitive and interactive programming environment designed for efficient workshop programming and operation. The control supports both conversational and DIN/ISO programming standards for maximum flexibility and ease of use.
EMCONNECT – Digital Process Assistant
EMCONNECT provides centralised access to machine data, operating modes and production systems through an intuitive 22-inch multi-touch dashboard interface designed to improve productivity, efficiency and workflow management.
The familiar CNC control environment remains unchanged while operators gain immediate access to machine status information, operating modes and production-relevant data through a touchscreen-optimised interface.