The new CNC drilling and milling processing center is designed for comprehensive 6-sided processing. It is designed for both single-piece and series production. It impresses with its speed and precision—both in workpiece handling and in machining. The high dynamics achieved through innovative clamping technology with two pairs of clamps that pass each other are HOMAG’s perfect answer to the demand for greater efficiency.
Speed, combined with comprehensive machining solutions, is the key to winning customers and gaining a foothold in production. The DRILLTEQ H-610 embodies exactly this. Drilling units for machining the top and bottom surfaces, swiveling slot saws, a dowel unit, and a C-axis with a unit interface for milling and drilling operations ensure a wide range of extensive application possibilities. Similar to other machines in HOMAG’s DRILLTEQ series, workpieces are held securely in place during machining using two collets.
A new feature is a second pair of collets that allows for the preparation of another workpiece in parallel with machining, ensuring high processing speeds and minimizing workpiece changeover times. With each loading, the new workpiece is standardized and measured for width, length, and thickness. This virtually eliminates the possibility of operator error. Depending on customer requirements, the machine can be loaded manually or integrated into a highly automated, interlinked production line. The new design of this machine saves resources and time while ensuring highly efficient and fast production.
Caution in the passing lane
The high dynamic performance of this machine is achieved through an innovative design featuring two pairs of clamps that pass each other. To make this possible, one pair of clamps swings backward while the other swings downward during the passing maneuver. The resulting second clamping capability eliminates all waiting times, as a second workpiece can be loaded and measured while the current machining operation is in progress. This allows for simultaneous drilling and preparation. The result is optimized production with no waiting times and higher throughput than comparable models on the market. Consistent dimensional accuracy is ensured by the high rigidity of the clamping collets and their motion mechanism.
The machine can be loaded with up to four workpieces
The innovative clamping technology allows for up to four workpieces to be in circulation at any given time. While the first processed workpiece is being removed, additional workpieces are in preparation or production. While a second workpiece is being processed in the machine, the third workpiece is already being fed through the timing belt conveyors and fully clamped and measured, awaiting its turn for processing. The fourth workpiece can already be loaded and only needs to be called into the machine by pressing the start button.
Automatic inspection of workpieces
Each workpiece is inspected immediately upon being loaded into the machine. This serves to ensure process reliability, simply supported by sensor technology. After the workpiece is placed on the belt conveyor, its dimensional accuracy is determined. In this process, cams push the workpiece against the stops in the collets. This determines the correct width during the loading process.
During the subsequent clamping in the collets, the thickness of the workpiece is simply checked. During the final loading, the length of the workpiece is measured before the first machining operation. The stop on the left side serves here as a reference and zero edge. The measurement of the three values is performed automatically during loading, without any waiting time. The data determined for each workpiece is directly compared with the data stored in the program. Incorrect loading is thus virtually eliminated, as the machine flags deviations outside the tolerance range. This measurement saves time, enhances process reliability, and saves money by preventing machining errors on the workpieces.
Wide selection of spindles and drilling gears
To meet individual requirements, customers have access to two different drilling units with up to 112 drilling spindles for machining the top and bottom surfaces. These are supplemented by two slot saws. The Weldon quick-change system ensures simple, reliable insertion or replacement of the drills. Combined with the automatic spindle clamping, this guarantees an exact drilling depth. No matter how deep, consistent quality is maintained with high repeatability.
3-tool changer for double-sided processing – maximum flexibility at the touch of a button
The C-axis available in this series allows for the mounting of tools and machining units. This is a major advantage in terms of versatility and adaptability for production. As a result, extensive tasks such as sawing, milling, and drilling for traditional furniture manufacturing can be easily carried out. A 4-position linear tool changer is available for machining the underside, enabling a wide variety of milling operations. Two tool changers provide high tool-changing capacity, capable of loading both milling tools and/or units into the upper machining spindle. An 11-position changer is permanently mounted, supporting a traveling 8-position changer to achieve short changeover times during machining.
The tool-changing concept offers significant added value by boosting efficiency and ensuring process reliability. Using the system, tools can be easily transferred from the “toolManager” tool management system to the tooling setup with a simple tap of the finger.
Dowel technology for a secure connection
Traditional wooden dowels are still widely used in furniture manufacturing and remain very popular. On the DRILLTEQ H-610, the mechanism for this system is located on the rear of the machine to save space. The machine can process either traditional white glue dowels or pre-glued dowels using water. A fill level monitor automatically informs the machine operator when new dowels need to be added to ensure continuous production. The dowel unit available in the machine allows dowels to be driven into the defined position, including variable insertion depths.
Safety system with light barrier, safety fence, and anti-climbing protection
The safety of the machine operator, in harmony with the machine, is clearly the top priority. It should be easy to use and virtually invisible—so unobtrusive that it blends seamlessly into the workflow. Here, HOMAG relies on a combination of a laser safety light curtain, a safety fence, and anti-climbing protection. If the lasers detect movement or entry into this area, the machine stops. The program is not terminated, but merely paused. Once the person leaves this area, the DRILLTEQ H-610 resumes machining. In this way, the highest safety standards and maximum cycle rates merge into a productive unit.
Automation options ranging from stand-alone systems to production lines
The customisable configuration of this machine also offers flexibility in terms of integration. Whether loaded manually, assisted by a hedgehog buffer, or via a longitudinal conveyor for continuous operation, this machine can be integrated into everything from highly automated small-batch production to industrial manufacturing.
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