Quels sont les avantages d'un centre d'usinage horizontal vs vertical ?

L'architecture horizontale permet l'accès à toutes les faces de la pièce en une seule prise (avec table rotative), une évacuation naturelle des copeaux par gravité, et la palettisation pour un chargement/déchargement pendant l'usinage. Le résultat : productivité maximale et fonctionnement 24/7.

La palettisation est-elle incluse ?

Selon le modèle, la Série H est disponible en configuration table simple ou double palette. La double palette permet le chargement d'une pièce pendant que l'autre est usinée, éliminant les temps d'arrêt machine. Le temps d'échange palette est inférieur à 10 secondes.

Quels volumes de production justifient un centre horizontal ?

Un centre horizontal devient rentable dès que vous usinez des pièces multi-faces en séries de plus de 50 pièces/mois, ou dès que votre machine verticale passe plus de 30% du temps en chargement/déchargement. La palettisation peut doubler votre taux d'utilisation broche.

H Series · HMC

H Series — Horizontal centres

Horizontal machining centres for multi-face machining. Single and twin tables (pallet systems). High productivity, optimal chip evacuation, automated configurations.

4models
700 – 1,000X travel (mm)
8,000 – 10,000spindle (rpm)
BBT40taper

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Why the H Series

The strengths of the H Series

Multi-face machining

Horizontal architecture giving access to every face of the part without refixturing.

Pallet systems

Single and twin tables. Loading/unloading during machining. Maximum productivity.

Chip evacuation

Horizontal design that naturally optimises chip evacuation. Ideal for intensive machining.

Automation

Compatible with automated systems, loading robots and FMS. 24/7 production.

Under the bonnet

Technology & components

Every sub-assembly is selected for rigidity, precision and service life.

Wide-span base Wide-footprint base — rock-solid stability for heavy-duty machining.

Triangular structure Wide-based triangular structure — maximised thermal and mechanical rigidity.

X-axis rigidity reinforcement Structural reinforcement of the X axis — dynamic stability in heavy roughing.

Dual table Dual worktable — loading times hidden, productivity doubled.

Worktable Large-surface worktable — accommodates bulky parts without complex clamping.

Applications

Which H Series model suits your trade?

Automotive series production

BF-H50 · BF-H6363

Multi-face parts in high volumes. Palletisation for continuous production.

General engineering

BF-H6363 · BF-H80

Housings, pump bodies, casings. Complete multi-face machining.

Aerospace

BF-H80 · BF-H8080

Structural parts requiring multi-face access. FMS automation.

4 models

The 4 models in the H Series

Click on a model to discover its full specifications, gallery and options.

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H Series

BF-H50

Single-table CNC horizontal machining centre — travels 700 × 600 × 600 mm, 10,000 rpm BBT40 spindle. Compact and productive, for prismatic parts.

BF-H6363

Twin-table CNC horizontal machining centre — travels 900 × 750 × 750 mm, 10,000 rpm BBT40/BBT50 spindle. Series production, palletisation.

BF-H80

High-capacity single-table CNC horizontal machining centre — travels 1,000 × 800 × 800 mm, 8,000 rpm BBT50 spindle. Heavy, bulky parts.

BF-H8080

High-capacity twin-table CNC horizontal machining centre — travels 1,000 × 800 × 800 mm, 8,000 rpm BBT50 spindle. Full automation, palletisation.

Compare

Which size suits your needs?

Compare travels, capacities and options to find the right model for your parts and volumes.

H Series model comparison
Model	X travel	Y travel	Z travel	Spindle	Taper	Type
BF-H50	700 mm	600 mm	600 mm	10,000 rpm	BBT40	Single-table HMC	View →
BF-H6363	900 mm	750 mm	750 mm	10,000 rpm	BBT40 / BBT50	Dual-table HMC	View →
BF-H80	1 000 mm	800 mm	800 mm	8,000 rpm	BBT50	Single-table HMC	View →
BF-H8080	1 000 mm	800 mm	800 mm	8,000 rpm	BBT50	Dual-table HMC	View →

Frequently asked questions

All about the H Series

What are the advantages of a horizontal machining centre over a vertical one?

The horizontal architecture gives access to every face of the part in a single set-up (with rotary table), natural chip evacuation by gravity, and palletisation for loading/unloading during machining. The result: maximum productivity and 24/7 operation.

Is palletisation included?

Depending on the model, the H Series is available with a single table or a twin-pallet configuration. The twin pallet allows one part to be loaded while the other is being machined, eliminating machine downtime. Pallet change time is under 10 seconds.

What production volumes justify a horizontal machining centre?

A horizontal machining centre pays for itself as soon as you machine multi-face parts in batches of more than 50 parts/month, or as soon as your vertical machine spends more than 30% of its time on loading/unloading. Palletisation can double your spindle utilisation rate.

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H Series — Horizontal centres

The strengths of the H Series

Multi-face machining

Pallet systems

Chip evacuation

Automation

Technology & components

Which H Series model suits your trade?

The 4 models in the H Series

BF-H50

BF-H6363

BF-H80

BF-H8080

Which size suits your needs?

All about the H Series

Download the H Series brochure

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