Doosan's Two-spindle Vmc To Double Capacity

Doosan Machine Tools has introduced the DMP 500/2SP to its line of vertical machining centres.

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Equipped with 2 spindles and 2 automatic tool changers (ATCs), this model is designed for production job shops and high-volume parts manufacturers. Compared to single-spindle machining centres, the system doubles productivity by machining 2 parts simultaneously, reducing work loading, unloading and idle time. For reduced set-up time, the right spindle features a W-axis adjustment of 20 mm (0.8”), allowing quick compensation for any variability in fixture heights between spindles.

Direct-drive, 12,000-rpm spindles with 87 foot-pounds of torque are standard, and 8,000-rpm spindles with 211 foot-pounds of torque are optional. The load capacity is 1,763 lbs, and the table size is 47” * 20.5”, easily accommodating a variety of workpieces and fixtures. With the 20.5” Y-axis stroke, it offers a machining space well-suited for a range of parts. Dual 24-tool capacity magazines are standard, and