APEC MC30200-DUAL – 5-Axis Large Scale Ultra-Long Travel High Speed Bridge Mill

The APEC MC30200-DUAL is a dual-head, 5-axis ultra-long travel bridge mill designed specifically for the aerospace industry’s largest structural components. Featuring a 20,000 mm X-axis travel, dual 2-axis milling heads, dual high-power spindles, and dual tool magazines, this machine delivers productivity gains up to 200% higher than conventional single-spindle gantry mills. With Siemens Sinumerik ONE CNC control, Heidenhain optical scales, and a rigid gantry structure supported by rack-and-pinion drives, the MC30200 ensures precision machining across oversized aerospace workpieces such as wing spars, fuselage panels, ribs, and bulkheads. Competitors like Parpas, Fidia, Zimmerman, and Fooke offer large gantry mills, but none match the dual-head innovation and proven Tier 1 adoption of the MC30200.

Benefits for Metal Cutting Manufacturers

The MC30200-DUAL provides metal cutting manufacturers with unmatched stability, rigidity, and accuracy for large-format aerospace production. Its twin-spindle configuration allows both independent and synchronized machining, reducing cycle times and doubling throughput. The high-torque spindles (60/75 kW, 24,000 RPM) excel in high material removal rate (HMRR) machining of aluminum alloys and aerospace composites. By integrating a robust counterbalance system, advanced cooling, and Heidenhain scales, the MC30200 ensures thermal stability and repeatability even during long, high-speed operations. For buyers, this series provides a turnkey solution that not only meets but exceeds aerospace Tier 1 standards, with proven installations in wing spar production lines.

Key Features

  • Ultra-Long Travel Gantry Bridge Design – 20,000 mm X-axis with dual-column structure for machining extra-large aerospace parts.
  • Dual 2-Axis Milling Heads & Dual Spindles – independent or synchronized operation for 200% increased production capacity.
  • High-Speed, High-Power Spindles – HSK63A, 24,000 RPM, 60/75 kW, 48.2/60.5 Nm torque for aggressive aluminum alloy cutting.
  • Dual Automatic Tool Changers – 20T or 30T per spindle (40–60 total) with simultaneous tool change capability.
  • Rack & Pinion Drive with Servo Preload – ensures zero backlash and high rigidity for long travel machining.
  • Heidenhain Optical Linear & Rotary Scales – delivering superior positioning and repeatability on all axes.
  • Thermal Compensation & Counterbalance System – nitrogen accumulator design stabilizes Z-axis performance at high speeds.
  • Full Enclosure with Advanced Coolant & Chip Evacuation – includes CTS (20–70 bar), oil mist collection, and oversized coolant tanks.

Ideal Cutting Applications

  • Aerospace wing spars, stringers, and ribs
  • Large fuselage panels and bulkheads
  • Structural frames and precision aerospace assemblies
  • Composite skins and aluminum alloy monolithic structures
  • Undercut and freeform surfaces requiring full 5-axis contouring
  • High-speed machining of engine components, housings, and large-format aerospace tooling

Specifications

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X-Axis

787.4″

Y-Axis

47.24″ + 47.24″

Z-Axis

27.56″

Table Size (LxW)

787.40″ x 23.62″

Rapid Traverse

XYZ=131.23’/min

Spindle Taper

HSK-63A

Spindle Speed

24,000 RPM

Spindle Power(S1/S6)

80.48 / 100.56 HP

Spindle Torque (S1/S6)

35.59 / 44.62 ft. lbs.

Recommended 2-Axis Head

Fork Type Milling Head

Swivel/Rotation Speed

B=C=30(cont)/60(max) RPM

Swivel/Rotation Torque

B=879.73 ft. lbs./ 1,461.00 C=737.56 ft. lbs./ 1,183.30 ft. lbs.

Swivel/Rotation Angle

B=±120° C=±360°

Clamping Torque

B=8,850 ft. lbs. C=8,850 ft. lbs.

Tool Shank

20T+20T pieces

Max Tool Length

13.78″

Max Tool Diameter with Adjacent Tool

Ø100″

Max. Tool Diameter without Adjacent Tool

Ø150″