Eclipse 12-100
Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machine

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The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 is an advanced rotary transfer machine engineered for precision, flexibility, and efficiency in high-volume part production. With its modular, toolspindle design and zero-degree toolspindle units, the Eclipse 12-100 delivers smooth, simultaneous multi-operation machining for complex parts across a wide range of materials.

Spindle speeds up to 12,000 RPM
Equipped with up to 18 tool spindles for versatile operations
Designed for fast cycle times and superior surface finishes

12,000 RPM | 12 Horizontal Stations | 18 Tool Spindles | Compact Design

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Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine Technical Specifications

The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine offers a range of advanced technical features designed to maximize efficiency and precision in demanding manufacturing environments. It comes equipped with a 12-station horizontal position setup and a maximum work-holding capacity of 100mm (chuck), ensuring that it can handle even the most complex parts with ease.Each tool spindle module features 3-axis or 4-axis capabilities, all-electric servo spindles, and precision components like heavy-duty linear guideways and large bearing diameters, which provide smoother cutting at higher speeds. With a FANUC 30iB CNC control system, complete with a 15″ touch screen operator interface, and quick-change Hainbuch collet systems, this machine minimizes downtime and allows for rapid setup adjustments. The 0.9-second table index time and hydraulically actuated Hirth Ring indexing system offer exceptional repeatability and accuracy.This machine is ideal for companies looking to implement Industry 4.0-ready equipment, offering high machining flexibility and multiple options for vertical tool spindle units. Whether you’re producing small or large batches, the Eclipse 12-100 ensures top-tier performance in even the most demanding applications. Read the technical specifications below for a detailed overview of this machine’s capabilities. To learn more or to get your custom quote today, contact us and discover how the Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine can elevate your operations.

The Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine is packed with cutting-edge features that enhance precision, efficiency, and flexibility, making it an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking advanced production capabilities.

Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Base: Equipped with 12 horizontal positions and a 100mm chuck work-holding capacity, ensuring stability and durability.
Optional Vertical Tool Spindles: Can be configured with up to five vertical tool spindle units, offering flexibility for various machining tasks.
FANUC 30iB CNC Control: Integrated with a user-friendly touch screen operator pendant interface for precise control and easy operation.
Hirth Ring Indexing Table: Provides exceptional indexing accuracy and repeatability, with a fast table index time of 0.9 seconds.
Quick-Change Clamping Systems: Features Hainbuch collet and chuck table clamping systems, designed for rapid tool changeovers.
Vertical Sliding Cut-Off Saw: Includes a vertical sliding saw module for efficient cut-off operations.
Electric 3- and 4-Axis Tool Spindles: Standard all-electric spindles ensure smooth and precise machining, reducing operational complexities.
Simultaneous Multi-Station Machining: Enables loading and unloading at station one while machining on the remaining 11 stations occurs simultaneously, making it ideal for medium to high production runs that require complex cuts and operations with tight tolerances.

The Eclipse 12-100 is designed with Industry 4.0 principles in mind, supporting interoperability, information transparency, technical assistance, and decentralized decision-making, ensuring your operations are future-proof and ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

ECLIPSE 12-100 Index Table: The Eclipse 12-100 features an index table with a quick 0.9-second indexing time. The hydraulic actuated rotation provides seamless lift and down functionality, and the servo hydraulic system offers a single or double index function, ensuring precise and efficient movements.

Horizontal Collet Platform: Equipped with 12 hydraulically actuated Hainbuch stationary Quick Change clamping devices, the horizontal collet platform can handle up to 65mm maximum clamping capacity. Its hexagon draw-type clamping geometry ensures superior stability during operations. An optional HB45 collet is available for Ø 40mm applications.

Horizontal Chuck Platform: The horizontal chuck platform utilizes 12 hydraulically actuated Hainbuch Quick Change two or three-jaw chuck systems. This configuration offers a 100mm maximum clamping capacity, allowing for reliable and fast part changes with minimal downtime.

Vertical Chuck Platform: The Eclipse Vertical Indexing Chuck machine uses hydraulically actuated, self-centering two or three-jaw chucks or custom clamp fixtures. This ensures maximum accuracy and part clamping rigidity, providing precise part positioning for complex multi-axis machining. The system is designed to maintain overall part quality and meet strict statistical capability requirements, making it ideal for advanced manufacturing operations.

ECLIPSE 55/250 3-Axis Toolspindle Module

This module features a direct drive spindle motor equipped with Ø 55mm front bearings, providing robust support for precise operations. It boasts a 250mm Z-axis stroke, along with an 80mm X-axis and 100mm Y-axis CNC slide stroke for versatile movement.

Powered by a FANUC servo motor that delivers either 8,000 or 12,000 rpm, the module is well-suited for high-speed machining. The HSK-C50 tool holder interface ensures secure and efficient tool handling, with an optional coolant-fed system available to maintain optimal cutting conditions.

ECLIPSE 55/250 4-Axis Profile Toolspindle Module

This 4-axis module incorporates a belt-driven spindle with Ø 55mm front bearings and a 250mm Z-axis stroke for smooth and accurate operation. The CNC-controlled 80mm X(1)-axis and 100mm Y-axis strokes provide precise tool movement. Powered by a FANUC servo motor, this module also includes a flange spindle designed for mounting a dynamic profile turning head, featuring a 30mm X(2)-axis stroke. Additionally, the Ø 160mm profiling head offers single or dual slide configurations, capable of reaching speeds up to 5,000 rpm for advanced profiling tasks.

Hydromat Inc. engineers have designed a revolutionary cut-off saw featuring bar and workpiece spacing before blade retraction, ensuring precise, accurate cuts. Powered by a two-speed drive motor with belt reduction, it delivers high accuracy with minimal wear.

ECLIPSE Cut-Off Saw Module

The ECLIPSE Cut-Off Saw Module offers vertical slide motion to prevent blade damage and operates with a 3-axis, direct drive dual winding servo spindle motor. It features a 360mm carbide-tipped saw blade, 80mm Y-axis, and 135mm Z-axis strokes. With speeds up to 6,000 rpm and a 15 kW (20 HP) Fanuc Dual Winding Motor, the saw’s 4:1 drive reduction covers all cutting materials. High-pressure coolant nozzles ensure chip clearance, and the large clamping flanges eliminate the need for vibration dampening pads.

Bar Stock Loading System

The Eclipse 12-100 offers flexible bar feeder options, including standard or bundle bar feeders, depending on specific applications and production requirements.

The bar-fed collet version of the Eclipse 12-100 supports a maximum workpiece diameter of 65mm (2.5”) and accommodates workpieces up to 180mm (7”) in length, with 127mm (5”) of material extending outside the collet for efficient loading and machining.

Fanuc 12,000 RPM Dual Winding Servo Motor POWER & TORQUE

The Fanuc 12,000 RPM Dual Winding Servo Motor provides high-speed and low-speed power and torque capabilities, delivering up to 9 kW of power and optimized torque for continuous and 30-minute cycles, ensuring maximum efficiency and adaptability for a wide range of machining tasks.

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How Can the Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Improve Your Manufacturing Process?

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The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine significantly improves manufacturing efficiency with its robust 2-meter cast iron frame, ensuring superior stability and machining precision. Equipped with 12 tool spindle modules offering 3-axis or 4-axis capabilities, the machine allows for simultaneous multi-station machining, enhancing throughput. Its six-sided machining capability, paired with robot load/unload systems, increases operational versatility.

By eliminating secondary operations, the Eclipse 12-100 streamlines production from barstock, castings, or forgings, reducing material waste. The advanced all-electric servo spindles ensure precision and repeatability, while integrated chip management and coolant systems further optimize machine performance and productivity. To learn more or get a custom quote, contact us today and discover how the Hydromat EPIC HF Indexing Chuck Rotary Transfer Machine can transform your operations.

Why Choose Hydromat Rotary Transfer machines?

Hydromat Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision rotary transfer machines, renowned for their advanced engineering and exceptional performance in the machining industry. Specializing in high-quality CNC machines, Hydromat produces versatile rotary transfer systems that are ideal for a variety of applications, including automotive, aerospace, and medical manufacturing. Their machines are perfect for manufacturers seeking to enhance productivity and achieve high precision in the production of complex components.AMT Machine Tools Ltd. is the Canadian distributor of Hydromat, providing customers with full access to these innovative rotary transfer machines along with comprehensive support services. Explore our Hydromat page or contact us for more information on how Hydromat’s solutions can elevate your manufacturing process.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine

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The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 Rotary Transfer Machine is an advanced, high-production machining solution designed for precision operations on medium to high-volume workpieces. This versatile machine offers 12 workstations with fully programmable CNC controls, enabling complex multi-axis machining with exceptional accuracy. With its rotary transfer technology, the Eclipse 12-100 provides simultaneous machining capabilities that significantly reduce cycle times and increase throughput. It’s ideal for industries requiring high-precision components, such as automotive, medical, and hydraulic applications. This FAQ section addresses common questions about the Eclipse 12-100’s features, capabilities, and its ability to streamline your manufacturing process. For further assistance, feel free to contact us!

What are the main advantages of the Eclipse 12-100 over traditional Hydromat machines?

The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 surpasses traditional Hydromat machines with its larger 2-meter diameter cast iron frame for enhanced stability and precision, advanced all-electric servo spindles for improved flexibility, and a FANUC 30iB CNC control system that ensures exceptional accuracy. Its capability to handle both bar-fed and blank-loaded applications with robot load/unload options increases productivity and versatility. Additionally, designed with Industry 4.0 principles, the Eclipse 12-100 offers a significant leap in precision, productivity, and flexibility for medium to high production of complex workpieces.

Can the Eclipse 12-100 handle complex parts with tight tolerances?

The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 is indeed well-equipped to handle complex parts with tight tolerances. Its 12 tool spindle modules, each with 3-axis or 4-axis capability, allow for intricate machining operations. The machine’s robust cast iron frame, heavy-duty linear guideways, and large bearing diameters provide the stability and precision needed for tight tolerances. Additionally, the advanced CNC control system with fixture mapping ensures exceptional accuracy from station to station. The ability to perform simultaneous machining on 11 stations, coupled with options for both bar-fed and blank-loaded applications, makes the Eclipse 12-100 highly versatile for producing complex, high-precision parts efficiently. Contact our specialist for more technical details.

How does the bar stock loading system work in the Eclipse 12-100?

The Eclipse 12-100’s bar stock loading system is designed for flexibility and efficiency. It can be equipped with either a standard or bundle bar feeder, accommodating bar stock up to 65mm in diameter and allowing for workpiece lengths up to 180mm. The system integrates seamlessly with the machine’s 12-station rotary transfer design, enabling loading and unloading on station one while machining occurs on the other 11 stations. This setup is complemented by hydraulically actuated Hainbuch clamping devices and a newly designed cut-off saw, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. The system’s design allows for continuous production of complex parts directly from bar stock, reducing work in progress and eliminating secondary operations.

Which industries benefit most from the Hydromat Eclipse 12-100?

The Hydromat Eclipse 12-100 rotary transfer machine is a versatile and advanced manufacturing solution suitable for a wide range of industries requiring high-precision, complex parts in medium to high production volumes.

The machine is designed for “medium to high production of complex workpieces requiring multiple operations, complex cuts and where tight tolerances are critical”.
It can produce parts complete from bar stock, castings, forgings or cold formed blanks. This versatility makes it suitable for industries like:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Medical devices
- General manufacturing
The Eclipse 12-100 supports lean manufacturing principles and competitive manufacturing at small, medium and large production quantities. This makes it applicable to a wide range of manufacturing industries.
Its ability to handle both bar-fed and blank-loaded applications, along with robot load/unload capabilities for six-sided machining, further expands its industrial applications.
The machine’s high precision and ability to handle complex parts with tight tolerances make it suitable for industries that require high-accuracy components.
Its Industry 4.0 readiness suggests it can be integrated into modern smart manufacturing environments across various sectors.

Eclipse 12-100
Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machine