Our gantry machining centers have five standard configurations and simultaneously provide two versions: linear guides and box ways, with a total of fourteen initial versions to choose from.
| Standard configuration | Unit | GMC2016C | GMC2016B | GMC2516C | GMC2516B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worktable size | mm | 2200*1400 | 2200*1400 | 2700*1400 | 2700*1400 |
| Gantry width | mm | 1650 | 1650 | 1650 | 1650 |
| T-slot (width x quantity x pitch) | mm | 7*22-170 | 7*22-170 | 7*22-170 | 7*22-170 |
| Max. table load | kg | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 2200*1950*800 | 2200*1950*800 | 2500*1950*800 | 2500*1950*800 |
| Spindle nose to table surface | mm | 100-900 | 100-900 | 100-900 | 100-900 |
| Spindle taper | BT40 | BT50 | BT40 | BT50 | |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 8000 | 6000 | 8000 | 6000 |
| Spindle cutting feed rate | m | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| X/Y/Z axis rapid feed | 18/18/18 | 12/12/12 | 18/18/18 | 12/12/12 | |
| Tool capacity | 24T | 24T | 24T | 24T | |
| Tool change time (T-to-T) | s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Spindle motor | kw | 15 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| X/Y/Z axis motors | kw | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 4.5/4.5/4.5 |
| Positioning | mm | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 |
| Repositioning accuracy | mm | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 |
| Power requirement | kVA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 6750*3850*3650 | 6750*3850*3650 | 7800*3850*3650 | 7800*3850*3650 |
| Machine weight | T | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Standard configuration | Unit | GMC3016C | GMC3016B | GMC3020C | GMC3020B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worktable size | mm | 3200*1400 | 3200*1400 | 3200*1800 | 3200*1800 |
| Gantry width | mm | 1650 | 1650 | 2000 | 2000 |
| T-slot (width x quantity x pitch) | mm | 7*22-170 | 7*22-170 | 9*22-200 | 9*22-200 |
| Max. table load | kg | 7000 | 7000 | 8500 | 8500 |
| X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 3200*1950*800 | 3200*1950*800 | 3200*2300*1000 | 3200*2300*1000 |
| Spindle nose to table surface | mm | 100-900 | 100-900 | 250*1250 | 250*1250 |
| Spindle taper | BT40 | BT50 | BT50 | BT50 | |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 8000 | 6000 | 8000 | 6000 |
| Spindle cutting feed rate | m | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| X/Y/Z axis rapid feed | m | 15/15/15 | 12/12/12 | 15/15/15 | 12/12/12 |
| Tool capacity | 24T | 24T | 24T | 24T | |
| Tool change time (T-to-T) | s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Spindle motor | kw | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 22 |
| X/Y/Z axis motors | kw | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 4.5/4.5/4.5 | 7/4.5/4.5 |
| Positioning | mm | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 |
| Repositioning accuracy | mm | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 |
| Power requirement | kVA | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 8200*3850*3650 | 8200*3850*3650 | 8250*4130*3950 | 8250*4130*3950 |
| Machine weight | T | 23 | 23 | 28 | 28 |
| Standard configuration | Unit | GMC4024C | GMC4024B | GMC4030C | GMC4030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worktable size | mm | 4000*2000 | 4000*2000 | 5000*2500 | 5000*2500 |
| Gantry width | mm | 2400 | 2400 | 3000 | 3000 |
| T-slot (width x quantity x pitch) | mm | 9*22-200 | 9*22-200 | 9*28-250 | 9*28-250 |
| Max. table load | kg | 14000 | 14000 | 22000 | 22000 |
| X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 4200*2800*1000 | 4200*2800*1000 | 5200*3400*1000 | 5200*3400*1000 |
| Spindle nose to table surface | mm | 250-1250 | 250-1250 | 250-1250 | 250-1250 |
| Spindle taper | BT40 | BT50 | BT40 | BT50 | |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 8000 | 6000 | 8000 | 6000 |
| Spindle cutting feed rate | m | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| X/Y/Z axis rapid feed | 15/15/15 | 12/12/12 | 15/15/15 | 12/12/12 | |
| Tool capacity | 24T | 24T | 24T | 24T | |
| Tool change time (T-to-T) | s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Spindle motor | kw | 18.5 | 22 | 18.5 | 26 |
| X/Y/Z axis motors | kw | 7/4.5/4.5 | 7/4.5/4.5 | 7/4.5/4.5 | 7/4.5/4.5 |
| Positioning | mm | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 | ±0.015 |
| Repositioning accuracy | mm | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 | ±0.003/300 |
| Power requirement | kVA | 60 | 60 | 80 | 80 |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 10800*4800*4350 | 10800*4800*4350 | 10800*5200*4350 | 10800*5200*4350 |
| Machine weight | T | 33 | 33 | 38 | 38 |
| Standard configuration | Unit | GMC6032 |
|---|---|---|
| Worktable size | mm | 6000*2500 |
| Gantry width | mm | 3200 |
| T-slot (width x quantity x pitch) | mm | 9*28-250 |
| Max. table load | kg | 28000 |
| X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 6000*3200*1250 |
| Spindle nose to table surface | mm | 250-1500 |
| Spindle taper | BT50 | |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 6000 |
| Spindle cutting feed rate | m | 10 |
| X/Y/Z axis rapid feed | 12/12/1212 | |
| Tool capacity | 24T | |
| Tool change time (T-to-T) | s | 4.5 |
| Spindle motor | kw | 22 |
| X/Y/Z axis motors | kw | 7/4.5/4.5 |
| Positioning | mm | ±0.015 |
| Repositioning accuracy | mm | ±0.003/300 |
| Power requirement | kVA | 60 |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 14560*5600*4800 |
| Machine weight | T | 48 |
| Standard configuration | Unit | GMC8032 |
|---|---|---|
| Worktable size | mm | 6000*2500 |
| Gantry width | mm | 3200 |
| T-slot (width x quantity x pitch) | mm | 9*28-250 |
| Max. table load | kg | 28000 |
| X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 6000*3200*1250 |
| Spindle nose to table surface | mm | 250-1500 |
| Spindle taper | BT50 | |
| Spindle speed | rpm | 6000 |
| Spindle cutting feed rate | m | 10 |
| X/Y/Z axis rapid feed | 12/12/1212 | |
| Tool capacity | 24T | |
| Tool change time (T-to-T) | s | 4.5 |
| Spindle motor | kw | 22 |
| X/Y/Z axis motors | kw | 7/4.5/4.5 |
| Positioning | mm | ±0.008 |
| Repositioning accuracy | mm | ±0.003/300 |
| Power requirement | kVA | 60 |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 14560*5600*4800 |
| Machine weight | T | 48 |
For Socay Industrial gantry machining centers, the core is not only “large”, but more importantly, possessing high rigidity, high stability, high precision, high efficiency, and long-term precision retention. Socay maintains comprehensive optimization in the structural design, spindle performance, transmission system, thermal stability, control system, and automation of the GMC series.
How to choose the right Gantry Machining Center?
Workpiece information:
1. Maximum workpiece size: Length × Width × Height
2. Maximum weight
3.Material:Aluminum/Steel/Cast iron
4. Machining process: Rough machining/Finishing/Drilling/Milling
5. Required accuracy
6. Production volume
7. Required CNC system
What are the main parameters when selecting a Gantry Machining Center?
1.X/Y/Z travel
Determines machining range.
Example:
Small gantry: X: 2000-3000 mm
Medium: X: 4000-6000 mm
Large: X: 8000 mm+
2. Table size
Important factors:
Workpiece size
Number of setups
Fixture space
3. Table load capacity
Need to consider:
Workpiece weight
Fixture weight
Cutting force
4. Spindle power and torque
Heavy cutting requires:
High torque spindle
Strong spindle structure
What spindle specifications are suitable for gantry machining centers?
Spindle power Common:15/18.5/22/30/37Kw
Spindle taper BT40 Suitable for: General machining/Aluminum parts
Spindle taper BT50 Suitable for: Heavy cutting/Steel molds/Large cutters/
Spindle taper HSK Suitable for: High-speed precision machining
Is a high-speed spindle necessary for a Gantry Machining Center?
It depends on the application.
Mold machining:
Recommended:12000-20000 rpm
Advantages: Better surface finish/Smaller cutting tools
Heavy steel machining Recommended:3000-8000 rpm
Advantages: Higher torque/Strong cutting capability
High speed is not always better. The spindle should match: Material/Tool size/Cutting process
What is the difference between a moving table and a moving gantry structure?
Moving Table Type Advantages:
1. High rigidity
2. Simple structure
3. Good accuracy
Suitable for: Medium-size machines
Moving Gantry Type Advantages:
1. Large machining range
2. Smaller footprint
3. Suitable for long workpieces
Suitable for: Large molds and aerospace parts
Why is machine rigidity important for gantry machining centers?
Large parts usually require:
1. Large cutting tools
2. High cutting force
3. Long machining time
Insufficient rigidity causes:
1.Vibration
2. Poor surface finish
3. Tool breakage
4. Lower accuracy
A rigid structure provides:
1. Stable cutting
2. Better accuracy
3. Longer machine life
Can a Gantry Machining Center perform 5-axis machining?
Yes.
A Gantry Machining Center can be equipped with:
1. Rotary table
2. Tilting rotary head
3. Universal milling head
5-axis configuration: X + Y + Z + A + C
Applications:
1. Aerospace parts
2. Complex molds
3.Impellers
4. Turbine components
Advantages:
1. Machine complex surfaces
2. Reduce setups
3. Improve accuracy
What maintenance does a Gantry Machining Center require?
Daily:
1. Check lubrication system
2. Clean chips
3. Check coolant
Weekly:
1. Check guideway condition
2. Inspect spindle operation
Monthly:
1. Check accuracy
2. Check electrical system
Proper maintenance ensures:
1. Long service life
2. Stable accuracy
3. Reduced downtime
Why choose our Gantry Machining Center?
Professional advantages:
1. Heavy-duty cast iron structure
2. Optimized gantry design
3. Excellent vibration damping
4. High torque spindle system
5. Precision transmission components
6. Stable long-term accuracy
7. Customized solutions
Vertical Machining Center
Horizontal Machining Center
Gantry Machining Center
5-Axis Machining Center
CNC Milling Machine
Tapping Center
CNC lathes
High-Speed Machining Center
Profile Machining Center
Graphite Machining Center
