The perfect Bed type milling machine / machines for ZECK

The Bavarian machine manufacturer ZECK is based in Scheßlitz in Upper Franconia. It is now optimizing its machine park with a new MTE Bed type milling machine / machines.

ZECK is more than just a manufacturer from Germany. The company enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide for its high-quality machines. These are used in line construction. ZECK’s complex special solutions are particularly renowned in the fields of railroad technology, overhead line construction, cable car technology, underground duct technology and antenna construction. We are therefore all the more pleased that the new MTE BT 2700 Bed type milling machine / machines are now also being used by this innovative German manufacturer.

Considerable size, light armor

The new MTE BT 2700 Bed type milling machine / machines has a travel path in the X-axis (longitudinal travel path) of 2,500 mm, in the Z-axis (vertical travel path) of 1,500 mm and in the Y-axis (transverse travel path) of 1,000 mm. A 2,700 mm long and 1,000 mm wide machine table serves as the clamping surface for the BT 2700 Bed type milling machine / machines. This can carry a transport load of 9,000 kg. Another special feature of the BT 2700: It has a rear door and two front doors. These can be opened across the entire width of the machine table. This allows the Bed type milling machine / machines to be set up and adjusted quickly and easily.

Just the right flexibility

The BT 2700 Bed type milling machine / machines is completed by an automatically indexing Milling head / heads. This can swivel to 144 positions in two axes at a rate of 2.5° per joint. This ensures the necessary flexibility. The Milling head / heads is driven by a powerful 32 kW motor from Heidenhain. This and the 3-stage gearbox give the Milling head / heads of the Bed type milling machine / machines a maximum torque of 1,520 Nm.

Maximum stability

Like all MTE Bed type milling machines / machines, the BT 2700 is characterized by its high stability and accuracy. In addition to high accuracy, the solid construction of the milling center also enables an above-average chip volume during drilling and milling. Further highlights include the BT 2700’s automatic Tool changer and the frequency-controlled cooling lubricant system.

Top usability: simply made for everyday use

We have equipped the machine’s control panel with a Heidenhain TNC 640 CNC control. A particularly practical function: this panel can be swiveled directly through the Bed type milling machine / machines. This means that the operator can simply program and work in front of or behind the machine table. An M & H Hexagon radio touch probe system is also part of the set-up. This allows the daily changing workpieces to be measured quickly and accurately. This is crucial because ZECK manufactures a wide variety of assemblies on the machine every day, which also meet a high requirement profile.
The machine concept is rounded off by the all-round cladding and a total of three chip conveyors in front of and behind the machine table. These ensure clean, efficient working.

Fast repair service thanks to spare parts warehouse in Germany

For long-time ZECK employee Christian Friedrich, who is responsible for work preparation and production planning at the company, high quality, stability and accuracy were not the only important factors when awarding the contract. It was particularly important to him that a reliable service is always available if the worst comes to the worst. Our service structures and the spare parts warehouse in Montabaur contributed to the decision in favor of the MTE Bed type milling machine / machines. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration with this renowned German manufacturer!