Fusion VI Series
FUSION VI SERIES
LARGE GANTRY CNC MACHINES
The KRC FUSION VI Series of high-performance machine tools offers modular gantry systems capable of being parametrically configured for a vast range of sizes and for multiple machining processes.
Designed to manufacture finished components with precision and speed, KRC’s large format machining center is a gantry style machine with a moveable bridge and dual vertical masts on parallel rails suspended above the work area or table. The machining heads move smoothly in either five (milling) or six (abrasive waterjet) axes along the defined tool path to produce a completed part. The FUSION VI is a multi-process machining solution that can handle the processes of trimming, drilling, routing, surface milling, marking and inspection all in one set up – all on one machine. The FUSION VI series was developed to machine large format parts in a variety of materials for a wide range of industries including aerospace, transportation and energy.
The FUSION VI is the latest evolution of this product line since its initial release in 1991. Over 200,000 hours of research and development have been applied to the machine structures, drives, software, and processes. The high stiffness structure is a result of many iterations of Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, verified through virtual and actual machine modal analysis. With almost (3) decades of continuous improvements, the FUSION VI platform offers the highest cut part quality, accuracy and productivity of any large format machine tool.
The latest model of the FUSION VI series is a CMC-55 (Composite Machining Center - 5.5m Crossbridge) designed to process composite aerostructures from “Autoclave to Inspection” with the highest quality of any large format machining system available. The FUSION VI CMC-55 delivers significant cycle time reductions during multi-process composites processing as compared to a conventional routing machine utilizing traditional hard tooling.
The primary vertical mast configured for milling is capable of five-axis, high-speed, high-volume material removal and precision drilling, routing, and countersinking. The secondary mast executes precision six-axis abrasive waterjet trimming, powered by Flow ultra-high waterjet intensifiers, cutting heads and expertise. Multiple quick-change kinematic cutting heads are available to satisfy even the most complex part geometries. With our integrated metrology package, the FUSION VI CMC-55 is also capable of performing complex part alignments, inspection, spring back compensation and tool path correction. This configuration is tailored for the complete processing of composite aerostructures, saving manufacturers significant amounts of time and money while delivering the highest part quality and peace of mind.
All of the models in the FUSION VI series can be customized with either Fanuc or Siemens controls, flexible or dedicated tooling and fixtures, multiple machine bed options, and automation. Each system is tailored as a turn-key solution and configured to match the specific and unique process requirements of each customer.
