Zimmermann Inc Corp., whose US headquarters are located in Michigan, has announced their FZ40 Compact, built on the companys FZ33 Compact, which is designed for machining workpieces made of titanium, steel and cast iron.
The machine features a VH60 two-axis milling head with spindle power of 63 kW, spindle speed of 15,000 rpm and torque of 300 Nm. It also provides a larger cross-slide and a vertical slide specifically designed for machining tool steel.
The base plate has also been strengthened, with the aim of holding workpieces weighing as much as 16 metric tons. Eight additional mounting elements are also provided for greater stability.