GTmini PLUS Cubic Machinery's Gang Tools Lathe
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The GTmini PLUS by Cubic Machinery is a high-performance gang tools lathe, engineered for precision machining in small part production. Compact yet powerful, it features a 6,000 RPM spindle and a 5 HP motor, making it ideal for a variety of operations in high-mix, low-volume production environments. The machine supports a turning diameter of 60mm (2.36 inches) and a turning length of 110mm (4.33 inches), ensuring flexibility for diverse machining tasks. With rapid traverse speeds of 18 m/min and minimal setup times, the GTmini PLUS boosts productivity while maintaining precision.
- Max Turning Diameter: 60mm (2.36 inches)
- Bar Capacity: 27mm (1.06 inches)
- Spindle speeds up to 6,000 RPM
- Compact design with a 1200 x 1000mm footprint
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GTmini PLUS Lathe Technical Specifications
The GTmini PLUS Lathe is designed for precision and high efficiency in small-part production. It features a 5 HP spindle motor with speeds up to 6,000 RPM, providing ample power for a variety of machining tasks. The machine offers a max turning diameter of 60mm (2.36″) and a turning length of 110mm (4.33″), making it ideal for intricate parts. With rapid traverse speeds of 18 m/min and a rigid Meehanite casting base, the GTmini PLUS ensures both fast production and stable, precise machining. It operates on a 64-bit Fanuc Oi-Mate CNC platform. To learn more or to get your custom quote today, contact us and discover how the Cubic gang tool lathes can elevate your operations.Capacity:
- Max. Turning Diameter: 60mm (2.36″)
- Max. Turning Length: 110mm (4.33″)
- Swing over Cross Slide: 120mm (4.72″)
- X Axis Travel: 233mm (9.20″)
- Z Axis Travel: 147mm (5.75″) with part catcher, 170mm (6.69″) without
Work Holding:
- Spindle Bore: 34mm (1.34″)
- Bar Capacity: 27mm (1.0625″)
- Spindle Nose: 85mm (3.35″)
- Hydraulic Chuck: 101.6mm (4″)
Performance:
- Spindle Motor: 3.72 kilowatt (5 HP)
- Spindle Speed: 100 – 6,000 RPM
- Rapid Traverse: 18 m/min (712 IPM)
Precision:
- CNC Platform: 64-bit Fanuc Oi-Mate EZ Motion, optional FANUC 0i-Mate
- Minimum Input Unit: 0.001mm (0.0001″)
Tooling:
- Max. OD Tool: 5/8″
- Max. Boring Bar: 3/4″
Dimension & Weight:
- Floor Space: 1200 x 1000mm (48″ x 40″)
- Height: 1500mm (59″)
- Net Weight: 1,058 kg (2,332 lbs)
Electrical Requirement:
- Standard: 220V 3ph
- Optional: 440V 3ph
Warranty:
- CNC Control: 2 years
- Machine Parts & Labor: 1 year
Minimum Footprint
The GTmini PLUS maximizes shop floor efficiency with its compact footprint, measuring just 48”x40”. This small size is ideal for organizing production cells without compromising space.
Maximum Performance
- High speed 6,000 rpm spindle
- Rigid MEEHANITE casting base
- 712 inch per minute rapid traverse
Superior Precision
- FANUC
5HP Spindle Motor
New spindle motor is 66% more powerful than GT mini
Increased X-Axis Travel
The slant bed design of the GTmini PLUS provides an additional 2.7 inches of X-axis travel, allowing more tools on the gang-tool table, enhancing setup efficiency.
Full-Featured Operation
The revamped operation panel includes convenient features such as an MPG handwheel and dry run button. The ergonomic layout of buttons and switches improves usability in all modes of operation.
Platform for High Production
The GTmini PLUS gang-type tooling offers superior accuracy and speed over turret-based designs. Fixed tools on the gang tool plate improve positioning accuracy and eliminate time lost to turret indexing. This setup reduces cycle times while maintaining rigidity and delivering excellent surface finishes. A standard tooling package is included at no additional cost.
Part Handling Automation
The GTmini PLUS supports various bar feeders, including the DH-65 barfeeder interface, which comes pre-wired. For second operations, an optional automatic rear part loader moves finished parts out of the machine, controlled by an extensive set of M-codes.
Complete Package
These features and more are included in the standard configuration at no extra charge:
- 5C collet nose
- Parts catcher
- Hydraulic chucking system
- Coolant system
- Micro-computer controlled lubrication unit
- Standard package of tool holders
- Foot switch for chuck activation•
- PC-card slot next to screen for program storage
Extensive Workholding
The GTmini PLUS commonly uses 5C collets, ideal for precise holding of round, square, and hex bar stocks, with a bar capacity of up to 1.06 inches. Additional workholding options are also available.
Heavy Machine Base + FANUC Precision
The GTmini PLUS features a slant bed design that increases X-axis travel by 2.7 inches without expanding the machine’s footprint. This allows for more tools on the gang-tool table, simplifying setups and increasing flexibility.
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Discover the power of the GTmini PLUS Lathe by Cubic Machinery! Download our brochure to learn about its features and specifications. If you have questions or need more info, just submit your request, and our team will help you. Elevate your production with the GTmini PLUS Lathe !
How Can the GTmini PLUS Lathe Improve Your Manufacturing Process?
Process
The GTmini PLUS Lathe stands as a transformative addition to any manufacturing floor, offering a suite of features that streamline production and enhance efficiency. Its compact design, occupying a mere 48”x40” of floor space, allows for optimal use of your workshop area. The machine boasts a powerful new spindle motor, delivering a 66% increase in power over its predecessor, which translates to robust performance even during demanding tasks. The innovative slant bed design not only contributes to a larger X-axis travel—adding an extra 2.7 inches—but it does so without expanding the machine’s footprint. Operators will appreciate the user-friendly operation panel, now featuring an MPG handwheel and a dry run button for improved control and ease of use.
The GTmini PLUS Lathe also excels in reducing downtime, with a swift part-to-part loading time of just 3 seconds, thereby boosting productivity. Its gang-type tooling system outperforms traditional turret-based setups in both accuracy and speed, ensuring high-quality machining and quicker cycle times. The machine’s compatibility with various bar feeders, including a pre-wired interface for the DH-65, allows for seamless automation integration. Additionally, its flexible collet system, primarily using 5C collets and capable of accommodating 5C step chucks, enhances its versatility in handling different part sizes. By integrating the GTmini PLUS Lathe into your operations, you can expect not only to meet but exceed production goals with higher precision, speed, and flexibility, driving your business towards greater productivity and increased profitability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the GTmini PLUS Lathe
FAQ
The GTmini PLUS Lathe is a compact, high-precision gang tools lathe designed for small-part production. With a 5 HP spindle motor and speeds up to 6,000 RPM, it handles parts with a turning diameter of 60mm (2.36″) and a turning length of 110mm (4.33″) efficiently. Its slant bed design and expanded X-axis travel provide added flexibility, while maintaining a small footprint for space optimization.
To better understand the GTmini PLUS and its features, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, feel free to contact our experts for personalized support!
Can you provide examples of parts that benefit most from the GTmini PLUS's gang tooling?
The GTmini PLUS’s gang tooling system excels in producing small precision components like fasteners, electronics parts, and medical devices, as well as high-volume automotive and plumbing fixtures. Its ability to maintain tight tolerances (0.0001″) and quick part-to-part loading (3 seconds) makes it ideal for manufacturing hydraulic fittings and electrical connectors in aerospace applications. Additionally, the machine is well-suited for secondary operations and small batch production of custom parts due to its quick setup and tooling changes. Overall, the GTmini PLUS enhances productivity by reducing cycle times, improving accuracy, and offering flexibility for various machining needs.
What are the benefits of using a 5C collet over other workholding options?
5C collets are the preferred workholding option for the GTmini PLUS due to their versatility, precision, and quick setup capabilities. They can accommodate various shapes and sizes of stock up to 1.06″ in diameter, providing excellent concentricity and close tolerance holding. Their wide availability, compatibility with standard equipment, and cost-effectiveness make them a practical choice for most applications. The compact design of 5C collets allows for better tool clearance in gang-tooling setups, while their quick-change nature reduces downtime between operations. Although the GTmini PLUS supports other workholding options like dead-length collets, step chucks, and hydraulic chucks for specific needs, standard 5C collets offer an optimal balance of precision, versatility, and ease of use for most machining tasks on this lathe.
How does the GTmini PLUS compare to other small footprint lathes on the market?
The GTmini PLUS stands out among small footprint lathes in several key areas:
- Compact size: With a footprint of only 50″ x 42″, the GTmini PLUS is exceptionally space-efficient, making it ideal for shops with limited floor space or those looking to organize machines into production cells
- Powerful spindle: It features a high-speed 6,000 RPM spindle with 5 HP, which is 66% more powerful than its predecessor, the GT mini. This allows for superior part finishes and faster machining
- Gang tooling system: Unlike turret-based designs, the GTmini PLUS uses a gang tooling layout, which offers increased accuracy and speed. This system reduces cycle times by eliminating turret indexing time and allows for better positioning accuracy
- Precision: Built on a rigid Meehanite casting base, the GTmini PLUS can hold tolerances of 0.0001″, making it suitable for high-precision work
- Automation-ready: The machine comes pre-wired for bar feeders and offers options for rear part loaders, making it easy to integrate into automated production lines
- Versatility: While primarily using 5C collets, it can accommodate other workholding options like dead-length collets, step chucks, and hydraulic chucks, offering flexibility for various machining needs
- Control system: The GTmini PLUS features a FANUC 0i-Mate CNC, which is known for its reliability and widespread industry adoption, potentially reducing training time for operators
- Rapid traverse: With a 712 inch per minute rapid traverse speed, the GTmini PLUS can quickly move between cuts, reducing non-cutting time
Compared to other small lathes, the GTmini PLUS offers a combination of compact size, high power, precision, and automation readiness that makes it particularly well-suited for small parts machining and high-volume production in space-constrained environments.
Which industries benefit most from the GTmini PLUS Gang Tool?
The GTmini PLUS Gang Tool lathe is particularly beneficial for several industries that require high-precision, small parts manufacturing in a compact footprint. The industries that benefit most include:
- Automotive: The machine’s ability to produce small, precise components like fasteners, fittings, and valve parts with tight tolerances (0.0001″) makes it ideal for automotive manufacturing.
- Electronics: The high-speed 6,000 RPM spindle and quick tool changes are well-suited for producing small connectors, pins, and housings used in electronic devices.
- Medical devices: The GTmini PLUS’s precision and compact size are advantageous for manufacturing small implant components and surgical instrument parts.
- Aerospace: The machine’s accuracy and speed are valuable for producing small hydraulic fittings and electrical connectors used in aerospace applications.
- Plumbing: The lathe is efficient for manufacturing small valves, couplings, and fittings for plumbing fixtures.
- Job shops: The machine’s versatility, quick setup, and small footprint make it ideal for job shops that handle a variety of small parts and frequent changeovers.
These industries benefit from the GTmini PLUS’s compact size (50″ x 42″ footprint), high-speed spindle, gang tooling system for reduced cycle times, and automation-ready features. The machine’s ability to maintain tight tolerances while offering quick part-to-part loading times (as low as 3 seconds) makes it particularly valuable for high-volume production of small, precise components.
