Shimada Production Master Twin

Model 2SI-6 and 8

2 Indexing Spindles CNC lathe
Zero downtime for work loading

The newest model from Shimada 2SI-6 and 8 offer unique combination of 2 main spindles and One 8 or 12 station tool turret controlled by Fanuc controller. It offers you combined advantages of multiple spindle productivity, accuracy repeatability-flexbility of single spindle CNC lathe, optimum cost performance in a nice package.

It allows you to machine;
a) Same part on each spindle
b) Two different part on each respective spindle
c) Front and Back Side of the same part


2 Indexing Spindles With 6" and 8" chuck capability

Each spindle is alternately indexed to the machining and loading position. At the end of cycle operation, the spindle magazine indexes 180 deg,. indexing the spindle with a new part to a machining position and the spindle with a finished part to the unloading/loading position.

Note: Turn Mill tools are available on VDI turret

Spindle Magazine Indexing by Curvic Coupling

520mm diameter precision Curvic Coupling is used to index the magazine drum. It insures reliable indexing and long life of indexing accuracy and repeatability.

Rugged Square guideways

The guideways are hand scraped, hardened and precision ground.

Options for Automatic run

An auto-loader (Robot) can be installed easily, because the spindle at the loading position is outside the machine cover. Thus, it presents no complicated interface

3 axis Gantry Loader 2 axis Gantry Loader
Robot with Rotary stocker Robot with Rotary stocker
Robot with In & Out conveyor Robot with Pusher and Bowl Feeder

Machine specifications;

2SI-6 2SI-8
Range Max. turning dia. 160mm 160mm
Max. turning length 120mm 120mm
Main spindle Number of spindles 2 2
Chuck size 6" 8"
Spindle motor 7.5/5.5HP 10/7.5HP
Spindle rpm 40-4,000 35-3,500
Constant surface speed Std Std
Tool turret Number of tool station 12 8
X-axis travel 120mm 120mm
Z-axis travel 170mm 170mm
Rapid feed rate 12m/min 12m/min
Weight and dimensions Floor to spindle center 960mm 960mm
Floor space 1900x1600mm 1900x1600mm
Wieght 3,600kgs 3,800kgs

Note: Turn Mill tools are available on VDI turret

Control specifications;

Model Fanuc 21-TB
Number of simultaneously controlled axes 2 axes
Command increment 0.001mm
Over-ride 0-150% in 10% increment
Sequence Fanuc PMC RA-1
Tape length 40m
Chamfering corner R Standard
Single block Standard
Machine lock Standard
Dry Run Standard
Memory protection key Standard
Single fixed cycle Standard
Constant surface speed Standard
Thread cutting Standard

Standard accessories Mechanical options NC options
Cutting coolant equipment Turn mill + C axis Tool nose radius compensation
Total splash guard Spindle orientation for Elbo Extra tape memory length
Foot switch Power tool Multiple canned repetitive cylce (G76)
Tool life control by work counter High pressure coolant Graphic display
Auto door Chip conveyor (Hinge type) Direct input of dimensions
Hyd. Power chuck & cylinder Chip conveyor (Magnet type) Others
Standard turret or VDI turret Tool setter
Spindle orientation for loading position 10/7.5HP spindle servo motor
O.D tool holders (4 pcs) Air blow
Tools in a box Auto loader/unloader
Fanuc Robot
Gantry loader
Special machine color
Tail stock
I.D tool holder
O.D tool holder
Transformer (20KVA)
Tool set-up (turn key)
Installation by engineer

Other products: SC-6E, SC-6EH, CN-660, SS-8, B6-27, B6-27NC

Shimada Machinery Co., Ltd