EPIC HF 45-12

The Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 rotary transfer machine is highly versatile and well-suited for a wide array of precision machining applications across various industries. In the automotive sector, it excels at producing components such as ABS and brake system parts, fuel system components, electrical parts, engine components, and steering system elements. In plumbing and HVAC applications, the machine efficiently manufactures hydraulic fittings, HVAC valve castings, faucet bodies, and gas valves. The EPIC HF 45-12 is also ideal for electrical and power tool production, including electrical wire connectors, switch bodies, power tool housings, and appliance housings. In the aerospace and defense industries, it can be used for machining fuse bodies and instrument housings. Additionally, the machine's versatility extends to general manufacturing, where it produces hardware components and precision metal parts up to six inches in length. With its capability for high-precision metal cutting and handling various stock sizes—such as up to 1.75 inches round, 1.5 inches hex, and 1.25 inches square—the EPIC HF 45-12 can produce complete parts from bar stock, castings, forgings, or cold-formed blanks while eliminating the need for secondary operations. Its modular design allows for up to 18 tools to cut simultaneously, providing exceptional flexibility and productivity for a diverse range of precision machining needs across these industries.

The FANUC 30i-B control system enhances the performance of the EPIC HF 45-12 by providing enhanced functionality and superior performance. It supports Fanuc G-code programming, the most widely-used control language in the world, and offers ease of use and reliability through Hydromat's HMI software. This control system is widely recognized and trusted in the industry, ensuring reliable performance and extending the potential of the machine's capabilities into the future. Contact our specialist for more technical details.

The Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 rotary transfer machine is capable of machining a wide range of materials. While the search results don't provide an exhaustive list of specific materials, we can infer the following based on the machine's capabilities and typical applications: Metals: The machine is designed for precision metal cutting, making it suitable for machining various metals commonly used in manufacturing. This likely includes: Steel Aluminum Brass Copper Stainless steel Titanium Alloys: Given its use in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing, the machine can likely handle various metal alloys. Bar stock: The machine can process bar stock up to 1.75 inches round, 1.5 inches hex, and 1.25 inches square. Castings and forgings: The EPIC HF 45-12 can produce complete parts from castings and forgings. Cold-formed blanks: The machine is capable of working with cold-formed blanks. The Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 is designed to handle "all components and all material types within its work envelope". This versatility, combined with its rigidity and precision, makes it suitable for machining a broad spectrum of materials used in industries such as automotive, plumbing, aerospace, and general manufacturing. The specific material choice would depend on the particular application and component being produced.

The modular toolspindle system on the Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 improves productivity in several key ways: Quick-change capability: The system features quick-change presettable tool heads, allowing for fast and easy tool changes. This significantly reduces setup and changeover times between different jobs or parts. Easy maintenance: The modular design allows for easy maintenance and replacement of individual components rather than entire tool assemblies. This reduces downtime for repairs or tool changes. Flexibility: The modular nature of the system provides flexibility to configure the machine for different machining operations and part types. Tools can be easily swapped or rearranged to optimize the machining process for each specific job. Offline tool presetting: Tools can be preset offline while the machine continues running. This allows for seamless tool changes without interrupting production. Increased uptime: With faster setups and tool changes, the machine spends more time actively cutting, thereby increasing overall productivity and utilization. Precision and repeatability: The modular system, combined with the precision ground Hirth ring, ensures accuracy and reliability from station-to-station, repeating within 0.0002". This high level of precision reduces errors and rework. By enabling faster setups, reducing downtime, increasing flexibility, and maintaining high precision, the modular toolspindle system significantly contributes to the overall productivity and efficiency of the Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 rotary transfer machine. Did you download Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 brochure ?

The Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 rotary transfer machine is well-suited for machining a wide variety of precision components across different industries. Typical components ideally suited for machining on this machine include: Automotive parts: ABS and brake system components Fuel system parts Electrical components Engine components Steering system parts Plumbing and HVAC components: Hydraulic fittings HVAC valve castings Faucet bodies Gas valves and connectors Electrical and power tool parts: Electrical wire connectors Switch bodies Power tool housings Appliance housings Defense and aerospace components: Fuse bodies Instrument housings General hardware components The Hydromat EPIC HF 45-12 is capable of producing complete parts from bar stock, castings, forgings, or cold-formed blanks. Its versatility and precision make it ideal for machining a wide range of components that require high accuracy and efficiency in production. The machine's ability to handle various material types and stock sizes (up to 1.75" round, 1.5" hex, 1.25" square, and 6" in length) further expands its application across multiple industries.