GLS-1500LY - High Speed Turning Center

Max Swing Diameter : Ø 22"

Max Turning Diameter : Ø 15.35"

Max Turning Length : 13" / 24.8"

Chuck Size : Ø 6" / 8"

Bar Capacity : Ø 2" / 2.5"

Spindle Nose : A2-5 / A2-6

Spindle Motor Output ( cont. / 30 min. ) : 15 / 20 HP

X / Y axes travel :90" / 2.75" = ± 1.38"

Z-axis travel : 13" / 24.8"

X / Z / Y axes rapids : 1,181 / 1,181 / 393 IPM

HIGH SPEED CNC TURNING CENTERS

With the latest machine tools technology and precision turning performance, GOODWAY brings you the new GLS-1500 series high speed CNC turning center. Using 2 types of bed combined with super rigidity, high speed turning capability and compact size provides you with super efficiency cutting power. The GLS-1500 series equipped with an optional live tooling turret, Y-axis and sub-spindle can work on turning, milling, drilling tasks at the same time to increase the output capacity with high end value to meet your needs of today and tomorrow.

30˚ slant-bed design provides smooth chip disposal and easier operator access.

Steel way covers and special steel wipers molded with industrial strength rubber are used for durability.

Fully enclosed splashguards keep chips and coolant contained for a safe clean working environment.

The auto lubrication system delivers metered amounts of lubrication to the slide ways, ball screws, and vital components. Distribution is automatically shut off during idling to prevent waste.

Z-axis carriage manual locks onto the tailstock base and moves it to the desired position with precision accuracy.

The extension of the shaft can be controlled by program, which makes it easier to insert the center into the center hole.

Large 100L separate type coolant tank provides optimal heat dispersion and lower coolant temperature, which will help extend coolant life.

Compact structure and cover design minimizes factory space usage which increases efficiency.

MAXIMUM STRENGTH CONSTRUCTION

Major structural components have been combined into one solid platform. The low center of gravity 30˚ slant bed design provides the most rigid foundation possible for the headstock, turret, and tailstock.

Built to withstand years and years of rigorous high production turning, the heavily ribbed, one-piece, thermally balanced bed and casting parts are of "MEEHANITE" casting. The 30 degrees true slant bed design further provides superior support for the headstock, turret, and tailstock, thus, creating the rigidity needed for long-term high precision turning and efficient chip removal.

By using Finite Element Analysis ( FEA ), optimal reinforce ribbings are directly cast into the one-piece bed structure. Mechanical rigidity has been increased by more than 20% when compared to conventional designs. The GLS-1500 series is capable of performing heavy-duty turning and maintaining long-term high-precision accuracy. More rigidity also means extended tool life.

C3 class hardened and precision ground ball screws ensure the highest accuracy and durability possible.

X & Z axes utilize high performance linear guide way design which provides high precision high speed and low abrasion advantages.

ULTIMATE TURNING POWER

The heavily ribbed, one-piece thermally balanced headstock and heat dispensing fins evenly dispense heat to reduce deformation, therefore, increasing machining accuracy.

Standard rigid tapping feature provides high-speed precision tapping without the use of floating tap holders. Set-up is easier and depth of thread more accurate, permitting maximum productivity for tapping operations.

The precision direct belt drive system provides greater spindle control, flexibility and serviceability. Pulley ratios fine tune the motor's maximum RPM to match the spindle's maximum RPM, which result in full output at the lowest RPM possible.

GLS-1500 models are available with built-in spindle motors, which eliminate traditional belts and pulleys. This advanced system provides faster spindle response, reduces vibration and power loss, which translate to faster cycle times, higher accuracy, and lowers maintenance costs.

ADVANCED TURRET TECHNOLOGY

A high-speed servo motor indexing system provides the 10 or 12-station turret with a 0.2 sec. indexing time. Large diameter high precision curvic couplings and hydraulic clamping are used to enhance tool indexing accuracy and turret disk rigidity.

The curvic couplings provide a large contact area and are designed with an auto-clean feature not seen on traditional couplings.

Optional 24-tool turret and gang type turret are available to provide you with more machining flexibility.

Optional 24-station Turret

Optional Gang Type Turret

LIVE TOOLING TURRET

Live tooling and C-axis control capabilities on the GLS-1500 series allow the machine to perform multiple tasks on a work-piece, such as turning, milling, drilling and tapping. This eliminates manpower and cycle time, while reducing accuracy lost, which will occur if the part is moved from one machine to another.

GOODWAY live tooling turret utilizes advanced servo indexing technology to achieve 0.2 second indexing time for adjacent stations and 0.5 second for stations at the opposite end of the disk.

With the latest technology, live tooling is driven by an AC servo motor to provide ample power, in the form of torque. Now, even the toughest of jobs may be tackled without a sweat.

BACK-END MACHINING CAPABILITY

A 5" chuck size sub-spindle driven by a powerful 5.5 kW ( 7 HP, 5 min. ) built-in type FANUC motor ( Integrated Motor ) for back-end machining is available on the GLS-1500L series.

The Z2-axis movement of the sub-spindle is applied with high performance linear guide way design which provides high speed high precision and low abrasion advantages.

Automatic part transfer of work-piece from main spindle to sub-spindle saves manpower and cycle time, while reducing accuracy lost, which will occur if manually handling the part from machine to machine.

A1.
Main spindle machining of front-end.

A2.
Part transfer to sub-spindle.

A3.
Sub-spindle machining of back-end.

B1.
Main spindle machining of front-end.

B2.
Bar pull-out & part cut-off with main & sub spindles synchronization.

B3.
Sub-spindle machining of back-end.

With Ø 32 mm ( 1.25" ) bar capacity, the sub-spindle configuration is also ideal for machining long work-pieces such as small diameter shafts. Both ends of the work-piece can be supported by the main and sub spindles, allowing the middle section(s) to be accurately machined.

C1.
Main spindle machining of front-section.

C2.
Pull-out & machining of mid-section(s) with main & sub spindles supporting work-piece.

C3.
Sub-spindle machining of back-section.

Y-AXIS MACHINING CAPABILITY

Y-axis control further enhances multi-tasking live tooling capabilities and improves various machining precision. High precision grooving and X-axis off-center drilling are enabled.

On Y-axis equipped machines, the turret is mounted on a secondary 30 degrees wedge saddle on top of the X-axis slide. Both X & Y axes have extra wide linear guide ways to provides maximum strength.

Grooving with Y-axis control produces grooves with higher accuracy.

MACHINING PERFORMANCE

Turning Capability

Machining Capability