Pneumatic drilling unit GD40

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Overview
Designed for structural steel fabrication in AISC-compliant environments, the GD40 Drill is a compact drill unit engineered for mounting on the Element 500 gantry. Its narrow profile and multi-process capability allow drilling, tapping, countersinking, counterboring, cutting (plasma or oxyfuel) and marking in a single setup, reducing plate handling and floor space requirements.

Features and Benefits

• Reduces or eliminates secondary operations by combining multiple machining processes in one setup.
• Suhner drill spindle with CAT 40 taper; maximum drilling diameter 1-9/16" (40 mm) in mild steel depending on variant.
• Thread tapping, counter-boring and counter-sinking capabilities for complete hole preparation.
• Pneumatic draw bar for fast, fully automated tool changes; optional stationary tool changer/storage unit (12-tool capacity) with expandable storage and flexible mounting.
• Servo-controlled part hold-down clamp detects the work surface and applies downward clamping force to stabilize material during processing.
• Integrated air blast for chip clearance in the processing area.
• Dedicated Y-axis motor provides absolute positioning of the drill carriage and automatic parking away from the cutting area when idle.
• Y-axis carriage clamping system secures the drill carriage during drilling operations.
• Automatic tool measurement saves setup time and improves depth accuracy by removing manual measurement errors.
• MQL lubrication system supplies lubrication through the drilling tool and/or via an external nozzle.

Process Controls
The 64-bit Global Connect control running Windows 11 offers an 18.5" touch-screen interface and intuitive setup for drilling tools. Integrated OmniWin CAD/CAM functionality streamlines programming, planning and operator training.

Featured on
Element 500

Technical specifications

• Model: GD40 Drill Unit
• Spindle: Suhner drill spindle with CAT 40 taper
• Maximum drilling diameter: 1-9/16" (40 mm) in mild steel (variant dependent)
• Processes: Drilling, thread tapping, counter-boring, counter-sinking, cutting (plasma or oxyfuel), marking
• Tool change: Pneumatic draw bar; optional stationary tool changer/storage unit (12-tool capacity); expandable storage
• Clamping: Servo-controlled part hold-down clamp; Y-axis carriage clamping system
• Positioning: Dedicated Y-axis motor with absolute positioning and automatic parking
• Chip removal: Integrated air blast
• Tool measurement: Automatic tool measurement
• Lubrication: MQL lubrication system
• Control: 64-bit Global Connect control running Windows 11; 18.5" touch screen; OmniWin CAD/CAM integration
• Integration: Designed for mounting on Element 500 gantry