Soraluce presents a new generation of milling machines that are more powerful, precise, and intelligent. These machines are designed to tackle the changing challenges in industries such as aerospace, energy, and mold and tool making, while simultaneously shaping a future that is automated, connected, and data-driven.
New Dynamic Line High Gantry Milling Machines
The new high gantry milling machines from Soraluce are designed to elevate manufacturing to previously unattainable performance levels. They offer milling with high feed rates, exceptional precision, and the ability to process large quantities. These machines are based on the company's extensive expertise in milling and cutting-edge technology.
The Dynamic Line includes three types of machines specifically developed for applications in industries such as aerospace, mold and tool making, and mechanical engineering. They are designed for materials such as composites, lightweight alloys, and steel-based components.
Custom-tailored to meet the individual requirements of various industries and applications, these machines can be equipped with 5-axis simultaneous milling heads or indexing milling heads with very high torques. This enables seamless processing of complex geometries. An advanced splash guard system ensures a clean and safe working environment, while the integrated dust extraction system – both in the enclosure and directly at the milling heads – effectively captures dust and dirt.
With outstanding dynamic properties, the machines achieve feed rates of up to 60,000 mm/min and acceleration values of up to 4 m/s². The innovative 5-axis milling heads can reach spindle speeds of up to 30,000 rpm, enabling fast and highly precise contouring.
Precision is further supported by thermal stability systems, calibrated kinematics, and advanced high-speed finishing techniques that deliver exceptional surface quality without compromising accuracy.
Powerful indexing milling heads that allow up to 73 kW and 2,000 Nm of torque, combined with intelligent damping technologies such as DAS+ and DWS, which enhance structural stability, ensure that the Dynamic Line provides reliable high-performance milling even under the most demanding conditions.
Premiere of the Soraluce 5-Axis Tapered Milling Head
At the center of our EMO presentation is the world premiere of our latest innovation in 5-axis machining: the new tapered milling head, a next-generation solution that aims to set new standards in flexibility, precision, and stability.
Designed for exceptional flexibility and outstanding accuracy in complex geometries, this milling head integrates seamlessly into the new Dynamic Line of high gantry milling machines. It has been specifically developed for the demanding requirements in the aerospace and mold and tool making industries. The tapered milling head enables precise, stable, and extremely efficient processing of intricate contours and hard-to-reach surfaces.
The 5-axis tapered milling head with direct drive motors in the swivel axes ensures smooth, backlash-free movement and high dynamics. The fully water-cooled construction provides maximum thermal stability, while highly precise angle measurement systems ensure reliable angular accuracy. Thus, even during longer machining processes at high speeds, machining accuracy remains optimal.
With a power of up to 100 kW and spindle speeds of up to 30,000 rpm, the milling head is designed for both heavy milling operations and high-speed machining. High-frequency electrospindles are available as an option, allowing for customization to specific materials and cutting conditions.
The new 5-axis tapered milling head combines superior mechanical performance with complete thermal stability, thus expanding its application possibilities. Our customers can increasingly process more complex parts and demanding materials such as titanium and nickel alloys with full confidence.
Enhanced Soraluce FP Series
Soraluce presents the updated version of the FP series traveling column milling machine. This new version offers higher capacity, faster working speeds, more power, and unparalleled precision. This improvement optimizes performance and expands customization options to meet the specific needs of each customer.
The Soraluce FP stands out as a true powerhouse in productivity by combining maximum cutting capacity with exceptional flexibility. Designed to meet the most demanding production requirements, the FP series impresses with the highest standards in efficiency, quality, and precision. It is the ideal solution for specialized and highly competitive machining markets.
Thanks to its flexible machine architecture, the FP supports various configurations that allow the use of multiple workstations and pendulum machining. This significantly reduces unproductive downtime.
Key specifications include a longitudinal travel of 8,000 mm, a vertical travel of 3,200 mm, and now an improved cross travel of 1,800 mm. An integrated, torque-strong, and water-cooled main spindle motor in the milling slide ensures maximum reliability and precision. One of the most notable innovations is the 60 kW spindle motor at 7,000 rpm. The machine is equipped with a universal, continuously variable milling head that is ideal for high-precision interpolation machining.
Another highlight is the patented dynamic sag compensation DBS in the vertical slide. This system guarantees the highest precision in straightness, parallelism, and flatness across the entire travel range of the milling slide in conjunction with the vertical axis. Without the involvement of the machine operator, the tool is automatically aligned at a right angle or parallel to the vertical axis – with 100% precision.
The automatic milling head changing system allows the use of different milling head geometries on a workpiece to optimize all machining processes. The geometric changes caused by the weight differences of the various milling heads are automatically corrected by the CNC control in the angular position using the DBS system. This achieves exceptional machining accuracy in all configurations.
With these advancements, the upgraded Soraluce FP series sets a new standard in milling and drilling technology – offering superior performance, flexibility, and precision for the most demanding industrial applications.
Shaping Progress in Aerospace
Maximized efficiency, precision, and reliability in machining aerospace components with Soraluce's advanced technologies in 5-axis machining, multitasking, automation, active vibration damping, and intelligent digital monitoring. Our solutions are designed to meet the highest demands for critical aerospace parts such as engines, structural assemblies, aircraft fuselages, and landing gear.
Soraluce's systems are designed to process the most demanding materials in the industry – including high-strength titanium alloys, Inconel, large aluminum structures, and advanced composite materials – while ensuring dimensional accuracy, excellent surface quality, and process stability. Whether machining complex aerostructures or critical engine components, Soraluce consistently delivers high-quality results.
At the forefront is 5-axis machining, which allows for the production of complex geometries in a single setup. This significantly reduces cycle times while maintaining maximum precision. This versatility enables our customers to quickly adapt to different materials and industry requirements.
To tackle one of the biggest challenges in machining advanced materials, Soraluce integrates active damping systems such as DAS+ (Dynamic Active Stabilizer), which detect and suppress vibrations in real time. This technology ensures a quieter, safer, and more precise machining process, extends tool life, and improves surface quality.
The multitasking capabilities combine milling, turning, drilling, grinding, and friction stir welding in a single setup, minimizing part handling efforts and setup times while reducing errors and costs.
Automation further enhances operational efficiency – from single machines with integrated pallet change systems to complex flexible machining cells consisting of multiple machines with workpiece and tool feeding systems, all controlled by advanced software, the Soraluce Control System. This ensures optimized workflows, higher throughput rates, and greater flexibility in production.
These innovations are complemented by intelligent monitoring technologies that oversee the machining process in real time to optimize productivity and minimize wear on equipment. The system tracks production, enables traceability, logs downtimes, manages tool wear, and integrates seamlessly into ERP and OEE systems – ideal for large-scale manufacturing environments.
Together, these technologies form a comprehensive strategy for aerospace machining – delivering superior performance, lowering operating costs, and enabling complete process control from the first component to series production. Soraluce also offers turnkey projects tailored to the needs of each customer, including special milling heads, customized tools, and validated machining cycles to ensure maximum reliability and productivity from the start.
Intelligent automation solutions
In response to the growing demand for efficient and flexible production in complex, multi-reference-based products, Soraluce presents its intelligent automated solutions designed to optimize productivity and reduce unproductive times throughout the manufacturing process.
Automation at this level goes beyond standard solutions. Soraluce's systems are designed to accommodate large-scale components with customized configurations that can be adapted to different part types and batch sizes. From single machines with integrated pallet change systems to advanced flexible cells coordinated by industrial PCs – each solution is tailored for efficiency and practical application.
Soraluce's palletizing systems are characterized by their precision, modularity, and adaptability. These systems optimize workflows, shorten setup times, and significantly increase the overall productivity of the facility.
To further enhance production flexibility, Soraluce has implemented central tool storage systems that are fully integrated into the company's proprietary tool management software. This connected setup allows for shared access to tools between machines, eliminates selection errors, reduces the need for duplicate tool inventory, and minimizes space requirements for storage infrastructure. All automation processes for tools are data-driven – controlled by real-time production orders, delivery schedules, and tool availability – ensuring just-in-time manufacturing.
The driving force behind this automation ecosystem is the Soraluce Control System, a powerful software platform developed in-house at the 'Soraluce Software Factory'. Based on the innovative job list concept, it offers complete integration of all components of the manufacturing flow: machines, workpieces, pallets, tools, CNC programs, fixtures, and operations. This unified system controls the entire machining cell, maximizes productivity, and simultaneously enables complete traceability, process transparency, and seamless workflows at all levels of production.
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