<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20240929/1727615464122128.png" title="1727615464122128.png" alt="3.png"/></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">With the introduction of FZU22,&nbsp;Zimmermann&nbsp;has added a 5-axis portal milling machine for the machining of various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials.&nbsp; Aluminum, plastic, wood and other substrates can be processed, plus the machine is ideal for the finishing of carbon fiber reinforced and other composite materials.&nbsp; The overhead gantry provides precise production of models and molded parts.&nbsp; The standard machine includes a toolchanger for 24 tools and a CNC from Siemens or Heidenhain for full motion control and tracking.&nbsp; A specially developed 5-axis milling head with 15kW spindle is suitable for machining contours and tight pockets in large molds.&nbsp;<br/>“With this new machine, being introduced in our booth at IMTS to the North American market, Zimmermann enters a new arena, that is, the lighter weight machining applications for large structures at an economical price,” says&nbsp;Zimmermann Inc.&nbsp;President Cornelius Kiesel. “Our recent acquisition of a company in Germany allows us to partner with a reliable source for this type of machine, enhanced by the unique features which have made Zimmermann a standard in the aerospace and large mold market segments.”&nbsp;<br/>The FZU22 boasts a substantial working range, from 71”-98” in the X-axis, 118”-138” in the Y-axis and 49” in the Z-axis.&nbsp; A feed rate of 2756 ipm in the X- and Y-axes is standard while the acceleration on the machine is max. 118-197 in/sec2.&nbsp; With a compact footprint of 11’ x 15’, the machine fits in the corner of any shop.&nbsp; ISO 230-2 accuracy is provided.&nbsp; A choice of milling heads is offered on the machine to suit a variety of applications.&nbsp;<br/>Optional equipment is offered on the FZU22, including touch probe, tool measuring system, work area cover, tool changer, chip conveyor, mist/dust extraction system, minimum quantity lubrication and a vacuum system.&nbsp;<br/>The machine to be displayed at IMTS also features an ultrasonic system for cutting aerospace insulation.&nbsp;</span></p>