NILES-SIMMONS RQMC Wheel Machining Center
The NILES-SIMMONS RQMC Wheel Machining Centers are CNC vertical machining centers for the heavy duty production of railway wheels. Robust design, use of heavy-duty cutting tools with Capto C10 and HSK 100 interfaces, and automatic tool change ensure optimal machining of forged or hot-rolled wheels.
The RQMC is configured with one turning tool post and one turn-milling head for complete wheel machining. The multi-technology system can also accommodate the machining of rotationally symmetric workpieces from aerospace and bearing industries.
Machine Benefits
These machines offer numerous benefits including:
Roughing and finishing combined in one machine
Automatic tool changer with maximum 20 pocket tool magazine per tool post
Simultaneous tool change into tool magazine during machining time possible
Capto C10 / HSK100 tool interface for long service life
Intuitive control system utilizing Siemens 840 Dsl Operate
Configured for fully automatic work piece loading and unloading
Machine Specifications
Download our NILES-SIMMONS RQMC Wheel Machining Centers product data sheet — for the full machine specification, please contact the Machine Sales team.
Maximum Swing Diameter
1900 mm
Maximum Work Piece Diameter
1600 mm
Clamping Diameter (Range)
520-1500 mm
Clamping Stroke
82 mm
Maximum Work Piece Weight
2000 kg
RQ Maximum Drive Power
120 kW
Speed Range
1-400 rpm
Maximum Torque
22.9 kNm
Rapid Feed
24 m/min
Maximum LH Cutting Force
10 kN
Maximum RH Cutting Force
30 kN
Maximum Slide Travel (Z-Axis)
1000 mm
Maximum Slide Range (X-Axis)
1325 mm
Maximum Slide Range (LH X-Axis)
1435 mm
LH Spindle Speed Range
0-5000 rpm
Maximum Spindle Drive Power
30.5 kW
We're here to help
The NSH USA Customer Service Center (CSC) is here to support you and your machine. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), we are ideally suited to keep your machine productive and operating safely.