CREDIT: EMCO
With the introduction of the new UMILL 1000, EMCO is strategically expanding its range of universal machining centers in the 5-axis simultaneous machining sector, thereby creating the ideal bridge between the UMILL 750 and UMILL 1500 models. The new model was developed to meet the growing demand for versatile, compact, and powerful solutions that combine milling and turning operations in a single machine, opening almost unlimited application possibilities.
As a result of the synergy between the expertise of the Italian subsidiaries EMCO, EMCO MECOF, and EMCO FAMUP, the UMILL 1000 represents a logical technical development of the proven UMILL 750. The project was developed as a concrete response to market demands for high productivity, application flexibility, and easy integration into automated production lines. The highly rigid portal structure made of cast iron and welded steel ensures optimum thermal stability and enables combined turning and milling operations on a single machine. Thanks to the 55mm roller guides on the X and Y axes and the standard direct drives in the linear axes and torque drives in the A and C axes, this universal machining center guarantees precise machining even with demanding workpieces. It offers generous travel distances (900mm in X, 1,000mm in Y and 700mm in Z), a large swivel range of the A-axis (±125°) and a load capacity of up to 1,000kg.
The motor spindle with 15,000rpm and a maximum torque of 138Nm at a power output of 38kW, standard with HSK-A63, enables effective material removal and perfect surfaces.
The tool magazine of the UMILL 1000 comes standard with 30 positions and can be expanded to 60 or 90 stations if needed, with quick change and random management to optimize time and ensure greater operating autonomy. Other magazine variants are available on request.
Despite the large travel distances, the design remains modular and compact, enabling complex workpieces with a diameter of up to 1,000mm, a height of up to 600mm and a weight of up to 1,000kg to be milled and turned reliably in a single clamping. The ergonomic design and numerous customization options of the UMILL 1000 enable easy integration of automation, optimal chip disposal management, and user-friendly maintenance – essential factors in intensive production environments for future-oriented companies.
Thanks to the standard glass scales in the linear axes and the direct position measuring systems in the rotary axes, UMILL 1000 guarantees minimal tolerances and excellent surface quality. The direct drives in the X and Y axes enable high acceleration performance (6m/s2) and fast feed speeds (50m/min), thus guaranteeing maximum precision and high dynamics.
The UMILL 1000 is available with the latest control technology from Siemens (Sinumerik ONE) or Heidenhain (TNC7). The control system is mounted on an ergonomic, forward-tilting and swiveling control panel. This solution creates optimal working conditions for the operator.
Like all EMCO machines, the UMILL 1000 is developed and manufactured entirely in Europe, using components from leading European companies that guarantee high-quality standards, long-term reliability, and tangible technological added value. This new EMCO solution is aimed at workshops and production departments focused on high value-added machining: from mold and tool making to general mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, and precision supply. The UMILL 1000 fits perfectly into environments where productivity, precision, and versatility are essential requirements.