TaglineHigh-precision multi-task transfer center
OverviewThe Bumotec 1000/C neo is a horizontal transfer machine designed to produce prismatic parts from round or profiled bar stock. This compact generation reduces footprint by approximately 30%, simplifies production setup and part handling, and improves energy efficiency and cycle times through upgraded ergonomics, HMI and motor technology.
Applications- Luxury goods: Developed with watchmaking specialists for efficient machining of gold, platinum, titanium, stainless steel and other precious materials.
- Medtech: Suited for orthopedic implants, surgical instruments and dental components.
- Micromechanics & aerospace: Provides precision and robustness for micromechanical and aerospace components.
Machine design - Axis configurationStable in production with minimal operator intervention, the 1000/C neo offers high productivity and flexible automation.
- Production from bars or blanks
- Up to 90 tool positions
- Peripherals supported: high-pressure units, chip conveyors and bar feeders
Configuration options (summary)- R - Counter spindle: Two-position sub-spindle (horizontal and vertical)
- P - Vice: Retaking unit with 1 to 3 positions (option -P/PRM)
- RP - Combined counter spindle: Retaking unit for machining a sixth face (milling only)
- PRM - Vice (multiple secondary operations): Retaking unit with 1 to 3 positions (option -P/PRM)
Features / Point of excellence no. 1Up to 40% improvement in cycle time depending on the part. Sectioning sequence time: 7 s (-30%). Machining sequence time: 10 s (-51%).
- Electrospindle, max. 25,000 rpm
- Spindles equipped with accelerometer for condition monitoring
- Filtration system designed to operate without machine downtime
- Spindles with power measurement to optimise cutting conditions
- Pickup arms with short-stroke clamps
- XYZ slides with linear guides to increase feed rates
- More rigid HSK32 tool holder
Technical specifications- Model family: Bumotec 1000/C neo
- Machine type: Horizontal transfer multi-task center for prismatic parts from round or profiled bar stock
- Footprint reduction: approx. 30% vs previous generation
- Cycle time improvement: up to 20% through ergonomics/HMI/motor updates; up to 40% depending on part
- Sectioning sequence time: 7 s (-30%)
- Machining sequence time: 10 s (-51%)
- Electrospindle max. speed: 25,000 rpm
- Tooling capacity: up to 90 tools; tool holder: HSK32
- Spindle monitoring: accelerometer and power measurement
- Motion: XYZ slides with linear guides for increased feed rates
- Workpiece handling: pickup arms with short-stroke clamps; two-position sub-spindle option
- Options/peripherals: high-pressure equipment, chip conveyors, bar stock loaders