NILES-SIMMONS RMC Wheel Machining Center
The NILES-SIMMONS RMC Wheel Machining Centers are CNC vertical turning lathes for the heavy duty production of railway wheels. Robust design, use of heavy-duty cutting tools with HSK 100 interface, and automatic tool change ensure optimal machining of forged or hot-rolled wheels.
The RMC utilizes a turn-milling unit for additional railway wheel machining processes as well as accommodating rotationally symmetric work pieces from the aerospace and bearing industries.
Machine Benefits
These machines offer numerous benefits including:
Roughing and finishing combined in one machine
Automatic tool changer with 20 pocket tool magazine
Simultaneous tool change into tool magazine during machining time possible
HSK 100 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 RMC Wheel Machining Center 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
Maximum Drive Power
111 kW
Speed Range
1-400 rpm
Maximum Torque
9.1 kNm
Rapid Feed
24 m/min
Maximum Cutting Force
10 kN
Maximum Slide Travel (Z-Axis)
1000 mm
Maximum Slide Range (X-Axis)
1435 mm
Maximum Spindle Speed
5000 rpm
Maximum 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.