The "Skipper 100" is a flexible Boring Center that uses an innovative panel handling system. The tools are fixed, allowing the panels to move on an air floatation table in an easy & fast way. In this way panels with different dimensions can be machined without interruption. The machine can work the panel from above and below at the same time and can produce (2) identical or mirrored panels per cycle with no difficulty.
The "Skipper 100" can also machine porous materials since the pieces are held with grippers directly managed by the numerical control. It can even process small pieces and carry out "through" machining.
"Skipper 100" is the ideal machine both for outside contractors and for big companies that have chosen to dedicate it for specific series production. The machine reaches its highest potential when integrated in a system with automatic up-and-down loading, emphasizing practicality and speed. The machine is an ideal solution for furniture producers and medium sized companies with boring requirements.
One of the Skipper 100's main characteristics is shifting from (1) working cycle to another quickly, even when producing a single lot. Production of a unique lot becomes as practical and fast as series production. The machine setup is done without downtime, ensuring maximum productivity. Transforming costs are reduced, logistics are simplified and recycling is eliminated, all with good optimization of space.
"Skipper 100" Will improve your level of customer satisfaction, with the further advantage of granting customization and special parts easily and inexpensively. To start machining you only need the work program in the machine. No setup, no adjustments, no trial runs are needed. With a panel mix of medium to high variability, "Skipper 100" can produce over 300% of what is possible on conventional machining centers of equivalent cost, all with reduction of transforming costs.
"Skipper 100" can activate in real time up to (82) tools and reach movement speeds of 90 MPM in total safety, providing an unmatched working capacity.
"Skipper 100" has (4) operating modes, at each cycle it can change automatically from: top machining to bottom machining, to top & bottom machining together, either on (1 or 2) stacked panels. In addition to increasing productivity and flexibility, it greatly simplifies the machining processes and opens new opportunities for furniture design and construction.
Max. workable dimensions 118" x 39" x 2.3", min. workable dimension: 3-1/2" x 2.7" x 3/8"; max. workpiece height: 60 mm; automatic in- & outfeed transfer (Robot ready); (2) boring blocks with (29) vertical spindles and (10) horizontal each; (1) top & (1) bottom electro spindle 3.5 kW each; (1) top & (1) bottom (independent) saw unit in the X-axis, saw blade dia. 150 mm. - All driven by the "XP600" control.
Complete with: Sound enclosure and complete set of safety fences.
You can view the video of the machine running here:
