Limitless processing possibilities with the FORMAT-4 boring unit

The drilling head with 18 drilling spindles. 12 vertical drilling spindles, 32 mm distance between spindles: each can be used individually

6 horizontal drilling spindles, spaced at 32 mm: 4 in the X and 2 in the Y axis, each can be used individually

Integrated slot cutter in the X-axis

Inverter controlled motor up to 7,500 rpm

Highlight: The complete working field can be covered by the drilling head for vertical and horizontal drilling

F4®Integrate - The pioneering CNC software

A well-rounded workflow to reach your goal profitably, no matter in which sector - F4®Integrate makes it possible. Our collected experiences combined with those of our customers result in a very efficient CAD/CAM all-round system with which even single pieces can be profitably processed. The 3D component & machine simulator helps prototyping and with preparing quotations. The clearly arranged 3D-guided tool database leaves nothing to be desired even when it comes to complex profile tools. F4Create, the CAD/CAM system offers a variety of helpful functions to make the calculation of the tool path as simple and powerful as possible. F4®Integrate is based on G-code, so external industry programmes can be easily connected and the transfer of the programmes smoothly organised

lightPos - LED vacuum pods positioning - revolutionary, easy and precise

lightPos:

Precision (+/-1mm)

Clearly arranged (immediately visible at a glance on the entire working area)

Self-explanatory (continuously different colours of the clamping devices in the software, on the clamping device and in the positioned area on the console)

Suitable for pendulum operation

Display of machine status during operation of the machine

Variable position controlled extraction hood

The extraction hood positions itself fully automatically to the workpiece height which significantly reduces the dust and noise emissions

Mechanical axis lock system

The mechanical locking of the C and A axes increases the service life of the spindle and at the same time improves the surface finish of the finished component

Row Stops

The solid cylinder stops allow flexible component referencing of small, medium and large workpieces on the work area

Maintenance opening

For quick access to change the drill or maintenance work, the hood can be easily opened on all CNC machining centres

Intuitive touch-screen control on 24" monitor

The advanced and intuitive touch-screen control concept guarantees maximum user friendliness. The clearly structured and self-explanatory user interface allows you to operate the machine with ease and ensures maximum productivity. The machine controls are clearly displayed graphically and various programmes, set-points and commands can be executed quickly, easily and accurately at the touch of a button

The main spindle: 5 axes - no restrictions

The powerful 5 axes spindle with 12 or optionally 15 kW motor guarantees excellent results whilst milling, drilling and sawing at any angle. The special liquid cooling and high quality ceramic bearings ensure durable precision and incredible smoothness regardless of the material. An inverter regulates the speed and can be set at any speed up to 24.000 rpm

Indivual drill head configuration

For cabinet manufacturing or as an all-rounder, you can decide which drilling head configuration is the right one for you. Choose between a drilling head with only vertical spindles or one with spindles and a grooving saw for vertical and horizontal processing. Inverter controlled motor up to 7,500 rpm

Rotary tool changer, mounted to the outrigger

The rotary tool changer with 18 tool positions is mounted at the back of the outrigger and moves with the outrigger along the X axis. The 18 position rotating tool changer, keeps tooling changing times to the bare minimum. This makes the Format4 even more productive!

Linear guides

X-axis guiding system: Positioning is carried out by recirculating ball bearings running along hardened and polished linear guides. The X-axis is positioned via a cambered rack and pinion gear.

Y- and Z-axis guiding system: Positioning is carried out by recirculating ball bearings running along hardened and polished linear guides. The Y- and Z-axis is positioned by a polished recirculating ball spindle.

Automatic centralised lubrication system

The lubrication is applied as and when required to the guide carriages of the X, Y and Z axis as well as the bearing spindles in Y and Z. Lubrication is carried out automatically after a preset time

Secure workpiece support – precise results

A variety of vacuum pad shapes guarantee secure clamping of every conceivable workpiece form and shape

Positioning display of consoles and vacuum pods

The workpiece, consoles and vacuum pods are all displayed in the CNC board simultaneously. This guarantees, that the workpiece is securely positioned and that there can be no collision between the tool and vacuum pod. The exact position of the vacuum pods on the consoles is shown accurately using a laser

Workpiece fence for veneered surfaces

Additional to the workpiece cylinder stops; separate stops are available to assist in the processing of veneered surfaces with an overhang of veneer or laminate

Chip conveyor (Optional)

The profit H350 ensures a clean workshop without time consuming machine cleaning with the chip conveyor.

Chip conveyor for waste pieces and residual chips and dust: For the removal of offcuts and chips from the machine chassis (right hand side). At the end of the conveyor belt they are separated using a separating slide and then extracted. The offcuts are collected in a container

Workpiece feeding rails

Loading supports assist in the simple loading and unloading of large or heavy workpieces. A major advantage is that they enable you to operate the machining centre alone

Length measurement system (Optional)

Setting the parametres of your tools made easy: every tool length is stored in the tool database accurately to one hundredth of a millimetre

Panel activation

Specially designed for use with compressed air controlled frame clamp systems, this function offers new possibilities and enormous clamping strength when it comes to the processing of solid wood. The ability to be able to deactivate the consoles individually makes it possible to remove waste material without having to release the vacuum holding the workpiece. This ensures that the workpiece stays in exactly the right position for the next working process (inner profiles etc)

12 position linear tool changer

The 12-fold linear tool changer on the left side of the machine base-frame allows the storage of up to 3 units. In addition, the frontmost unit storage position can be used as a pick-up station for hard-to-reach tool changing stations. An optional cover protects the high-precision HSK tool-receiving socket from dust and chips