NEW: The SCHNEEBERGER Corvus NGB 4’500, the CNC grinding machine with 4.5m (177”) travel.

The latest addition to the J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG product range is designed for large grinding jobs. With years of know-how in the construction of traveling column machines and their diverse range of applications, there had to be a natural evolution: A machine even bigger and even stronger than the four smaller Corvus sisters.

5-axis CNC grinding of parts over 4 m long is a novelty. What is otherwise only produced labor-intensively on 4-axis cylindrical or surface grinding machines can now be machined in one clamping with higher production complexity. Threads, Flutes and Profiles require 5-axis technology.

The experts of SCHNEEBERGER grinding technology and their preferred CAD/CAM software Qg1, have experience in 5-axis grinding - regardless of part size. The 3D representation of parts, grinding processes and machine simulation are scalable. Well-known features such as 3D import, automatic calculation of form wheels and clearance grinding are also in demand for large-part production.

Specifications of the new Corvus NGB 4’500:

• Center distance and max tool length 5.1m/200”, diameters up to 600mm/23.5” and up to 7t max weight.
• A T-slotted tool table of 6.7m/263.7” length
• Chucking options for large tools such as A-axis, support bearings with 4jaw chucks, magnetic plates and steady rests.
• Work travel: X 4500mm, Y 400mm, Z 400mm, A, B, and C 360° each.

Proven technology for the Corvus type machine:

• Corvus conform a solid machine design. Adapted to the new dimensions results in 44 ton of the most advanced machine designs.
• Perfect machine kinematics for every application: Swiveling spindle axis as version B- or C-axis.
• Dynamic and precision: Linear motor (optional) and high precision direct scale feedback.
• Large selection of wheel spindle power with continues power from S1 to 30kW and high frequency spindles up to 60’000RPM
• A-axis direct drive motor with 1200Nm torque.
• The Corvus NGB machine is available in in five different lengths: 850, 1’250, 2’100, 3’100, new 4’500mm in X.

Do you have the right job for the new Corvus NGB 4'500? We will be happy to advise you: Contact your nearest SCHNEEBERGER sales engineer or representative.