ECX Series

The Best of Both Worlds
INNOVATIVE SINGLE-SPINDLE AUTOMATIC

Schütte ECX Series - The best of both worlds

THE ECX FLEXIBLE AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVEDecreasing batch sizes due to the individualisation of products andjust-in-time production present industrial manufacturing with newchallenges in competition. With its new ECX series, Schütte offers
the perfect solution to this: a highly productive, new single-spindle
automatic for batch sizes that are below the practical or economic
application limit for multi-spindle automatics. The ECX is perfectly
suitable for the complete machining of complex workpieces in medium
batches sizes and with new materials. It combines the flexibility
and simple handling of single-spindle automatics with the productivityof multi-spindle automatics and thus closes the gap between the twoworlds.

Opposed spindle housing

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The machine concept
one main spindle
one opposed spindle
six tool units
freely accessible machining area
integrated parts handling system

Machining area!

The next stage of productivity –the solution for medium batch sizes

Uniquely productive
parallel machining with up to six tools(four for the main spindle and two forthe opposed spindle)
chip-to-chip time = 0 seconds: follow-up
tools can be changed and prepositioned
parallel to the productive timeshorter part-production times with output
two to three times higher than with conventional opposed spindle machines with threeturrets

Uniquely flexible
simple conversion and retrofitting thanks
to modular structure of the tool/turret units
fast installation of stationary or driven tools
without additional adjustment operations
through precise set-up interface
economic production of even small batch
sizes, e.g. when starting up production
thanks to short set-up times

Tried-and-tested technology from Schütte
optimum damping properties through hydrostatic bearings, high process stability and low tool wear
free machining area (lines and guides outside the material removal area), free falling chips, internalcooling lubricant supply directly to the cutting edgeenergy efficiency thanks to integrated cooling system with connection option to customer‘s cooling
unit or active cooler
maximum stability and rigidity through self-supporting frame structure, three-point installation
workpiece discharge for robust parts, optional handling system for shock-sensitive workpieces
optional tool monitoring

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Schütte ECX Series - The best of both worlds

Main spindle housing

Axial machining

4Parts discharge via chuteHandling system

ONE SPINDLE – FULL POWER

The unique and completely new machine concept of the ECX is based on established components andfunctional units and puts the philosophy of parallel machining and reduction of non-production times
consistently into practice. The optional interface system ensures the fast and precise replacement of
individual devices and the modular structure guarantees simple conversion or retrofitting.

Main spindle

Opposed spindle

up to four 3-axis tool/turret units for any type or combination of stationary or driven tools

up to two 3-axis tool/turret units for any type or
combination of stationary or driven tools

shortest possible switching and change times of tool
turret through highly dynamic torque motor

modular handling system that meets all
requirements:

kinematic axis coupling of the turret axis with the main
spindle, which makes usage as a fully-fledged Y-axis
possible
efficient material removal thanks to fast and precise
clamping of the turret axis

• super fast ejection of insensitive parts• removal from the opposed spindle anddepositing or transfer of shock-sensitive
finished parts to an external handlingsystem (e.g. robot cell with measurementand sorting function)5

Schütte ECX Series - The best of both worlds

SOFTWARE SICS: EASY AND INTUITIVE

The established SICS software supports machineusers with the configuration, programming andproduction with the machine. The familiar SICS
software modules are also available here and makea step-by-step entry to Industry 4.0 applications
possible.
SICS.Connect: communication interface
based on OPC UA for digitisation solutions
from Schütte and open for further customerprovided applications
SICS.Workstation: option for creating
projects in job engineering and carrying out
machine configuration and programming
SICS.Simulation: fully integrated simulation
solution with which programs can alreadybe executed, checked and optimised at theworkstation

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TECHNICAL DATA

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Main spindle
Spindle passage, max.

mm

EC2-4646

EC2-6565

Torque (100% duty cycle)

Nm

36/98

103/184

Rotat. speed, max.

rpm

7.000

5.000.

Output (100% duty cycle)

kW

17/46

31/56

Clamping diameter, max.

mm

EC2-4632*EC2-6565

Torque (100% duty cycle)

Nm

15

31

Rotat. speed, max.

rpm

10.0007.300

Output (100% duty cycle)

kW8Spindle stroke Z6mm

498

Rapid traverse speed

m/min

45mm

EC2-46 / EC2-65
140

Opposed spindle

Turret/tool units
Travel X1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Travel Z1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8

Nm

Rapid traverse speed X, Z

m/min

Turret circuitry/Y-axis

4

56150
30
optional

Part-off unit 5 (optional), at the main spindle
Travel X514

EC2-46 / EC2-65mm

Tool drive (optional)

80

EC2-46 / EC2-65

Rotat. speed, max.

rpm

8,500

Output (100%, 40% duty cycle)

kW7,4/12,8

Machine size, incl. control cabinet (without bar loader, cooling lubricants unit)

EC2-46 / EC2-65

Machine weightkg

9.500

Floor space requirements

m210,7* optional: use of the opposed spindle of the EC 2-65 possible

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Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co. KG
Alfred-Schütte-Allee 76
51105 Köln-Poll
Tel.: +49 221 8399-0
E-Mail: schuette@schuette.dewww.schuette.de

ECX Series – The Best of Both Worlds
INNOVATIVE SINGLE-SPINDLE AUTOMATIC

Subject to changes • Reprinting permitted subject to quoting source and prior agreement • A 972 • 01 • eng • 100 • 09/23