proLIGHT TM 3000 Turning Center

The pioneer in CNC training and prototyping, the proLIGHT 3000 provides exceptional quality at an affordable price.

Features

 

 

Standard Features

 

 

Cast iron machine base

 

 

Built-in chip tray

 

 

Gortite® way covers

 

 

Precision-ground steel table

 

 

Digital spindle speed display

 

 

Automatic tool turret capability

 

 

Linear motion system:

 

 

Zero backlash ball screws

 

 

¾" (19.05 mm) precision-ground and hardened shaft

 

Wipers on all slides

 

 

Low-friction linear bearings

 

 

Easily accessible oil ports

 

 

4" (102 mm) 3-jaw self-centering chuck

 

Safety Features

 

 

Transparent safety shield with interlock switch

 

Emergency Stop switch on front panel

 

Emergency Stop on keyboard

 

 

End of travel limit switches and stops on each axis

 

Keylock on electronic control box

 

 

Computer System Requirements
(Computer not included)

 

Power

Pentium P120

 

Intl

Windows 98/2000/NT 4.0

 

230 VAC (+5%/-10%), 50-60 Hz, 8A

64 MB RAM

 

USA

5 MB available HD space

 

115 VAC (+5%/-10%), 50-60 Hz, 15A

CD-ROM

 

 

Serial port

 

 

Parallel port

 

 

An available PCI slot

 

 

VGA graphics controller and monitor

 

 

A Windows-compatible mouse

 

 

Machine Specifications:

 

 

Axis Travel

 

 

X Axis

4"(102 mm)

 

Z Axis

10(254 mm)

 

Swing over bed

6" (152 mm)

 

Swing over cross slide

3.9" (99 mm)

 

Work Area

 

 

Table Size

11.5" x 7" (292 mm x 178 mm)

 

Table load capacity

100 lbs.(45 kg)

 

Spindle

 

 

Motor

1 hp 746W, DC permanent magnet

 

Speed

Low: 0-1,200 rpm

 

 

High: 0-3,600 rpm

 

Nose

Threaded 2.25-8 UN-2A-RH

 

Taper

R8

 

5C collet capacity

Up to 1 1/16" (25 mm)

 

Tailstock (Optional)

 

 

Taper

Morse #1

 

Stroke

1.5" (38 mm)

 

Center distance

9" (229 mm)

 

Axis Drive Motors

 

 

Linear Feed Rate

0.1 _ 25 ipm (2 _ 635 mm/min)

 

Circular Feed Rate

0.1 _ 18 ipm (2 _ 457 mm/min)

 

Rapid Feed Rate

50 ipm (1270 mm/min)

 

Stepper Motors

150 oz. in. (105 Ncm), 200 step/rev

Accuracy

 

 

Ballscrew

0.001"/ft (0.025 mm/300mm)

 

Repeatability

0.0005" (0.0127 mm)

 

Resolution

0.00025" (0.00635 mm)

 

Dimensions

 

 

Width

36" (914 mm)

 

Depth

22" (559 mm)

 

Height

24" (610 mm)

 

Weight (approximate)

245 lbs. (111 kg)

 

Shipping weight

315 lbs. (143 kg)

 

Interface

 

 

PCI connections to PC

 

Robotic interface with TTL/IO

 

Optically isolated AC outputs

 

Available Accessories

 

Machine Configurations

 

proLIGHT 3000; 115V, 60 Hz

 

proLIGHT 3000 with Tailstock, 115V

 

proLIGHT 3000; 230V, 50 - 60 Hz

 

proLIGHT 3000 with Tailstock, 230V

 

Factory Installed Options

 

Pneumatic Shield Opener

 

Air Chuck Robotic Interface

 

Automatic Tool Turret w/Tool Turret Tooling Package

 

Accessories

 

Turning Center Collet Closer

 

Mobile Workstation w/Storage Cabinet

 

Machinable Wax Turning Stock

 

Portable Air Compressor

 

spectraCAM Turning Software

 

Tooling

 

Quick Change Tooling Package for Turning Center

 

Quick Change Tool Post and Profiling Tool

 

Additional Tool Turret Tooling Package

 

5C Collet Set

 

5C 3" (76 mm) 3-jaw chuck