Drilling/milling machine SIEG SX3L with thread cutting function and measuring system

The SIEG SX3L drilling/milling machine is driven by a brushless, 1,000 watt DC motor with dynamic control. This control system ensures high torque at all speeds. The entire speed range is covered by a single belt position, i.e. the belt does not need to be repositioned. Power is transmitted slip-free via a toothed belt. The spindle speed is infinitely adjustable from 100 to 1,750 rpm. The machine has a "thread-cutting function", which enables the direction of rotation of the spindle to be changed immediately at the touch of a button. The milling head (Z-axis) is moved by handwheel. The machine also has an activatable fine feed, which can only be used to move the quill in the Z direction. For drilling work, the quill is fed via the star grip on the side. The travel of the quill can be read on the digital drilling depth display. The work spindle has a user-friendly SK30 tool holder.
The dovetail guides on the X, Y and Z axes can be adjusted backlash-free using pressure and wedge bars. For clamping workpieces or clamping devices, the
700 x 160 mm worktable has three T-slots (12 mm / M10). The buttons for the thread cutting function, setting the spindle speed, switching the direction of spindle rotation, for start and stop and the emergency stop button are located on the control panel of the milling machine. The main switch is located on the side of the Z-pillar of the machine.

This milling machine is supplied with a glass scale measuring system already installed. In addition to the versatile functions of a measuring system, this is used to display the actual position of a workpiece or tool in a coordinate system. The display and control unit is equipped with a 7 inch (18 cm) LCD screen and various function keys. The screen is attached to the Z-column of the milling machine via a swivelling arm. There is also a practical tool tray underneath the display unit. The X, Y and Z axes of the machine are equipped with glass scales. The fourth axis of the measuring system can be used for optional accessories, such as a rotary table.
The measuring system is characterised by very extensive functions and display options. Selected functions are shown graphically on the display for better understanding. The position display offers the option of choosing between turning, milling and grinding mode. The languages available are German, English, Spanish, French and Chinese.

• The following functions are available in milling mode:
• Inclined contour / surface: Milling of phases or diagonal surfaces
• Setting any number of holes at an even distance on a straight line (SHL function)
• Milling a radius or circular arc
• Representation of a bolt hole circle for evenly spaced holes on a circular arc
• Determining the centre point between two points

• The following functions are available in turning mode:
• Taper turning
• Tool compensation
• The traverse path in the X-axis can be displayed either in diameter or in radius.
• It is possible to display Z and Z0 combined, i.e. the travel of the bed slide and the travel of the top slide are displayed as a total.

The values can be displayed in mm or inches in all operating modes. It is possible to change the sign when displaying the individual axes. The position display has a standby mode. The display brightness, date, time and acoustic signals can be set. A calculator function with memory is also available.

Please note: The specified travel distances may be reduced if the measuring strips are fitted.