SHW Milling Heads: Intelligent Machining Solutions

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SHW Milling Heads

Intelligent Machining Solutions
Contents
Page
1963
SHW introduces the first universal
milling head in orthogonal design
worldwide
Leonardo da Vinci
Albert Einstein
Ferdinand Porsche
Arnold Dassler
1968
Automatically swivelling
universal turret head
1970
Automation of the universal
swivelling milling heads
1984
Quick swivelling head HVK for
the machines UFZ 42 and 4
1988
Patenting of the interface for
cutter holder
2002
Standard interface for automatic head changing system
2003
HSC milling fork head for
simultaneous 5-axes
machining at 20 000 rpm
2010
Orthogonal milling head with
continuously adjustable A-axis
2013
50 years universal milling head
ORTHOGENIUS
History of the SHW universal milling head in orthogonal design
e =mc 2
1964
SHW builds the first UF 4 bed-type
milling machine with a universal
milling head
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Milling Head Testing Centre
1013
Universal milling head system
1415
Head change system
1621
Milling head overview /

Technical data
2223
Universal milling heads

in orthogonal design
2425
Universal milling heads for standard

machines without head change
2627
Universal milling heads for machines

with head change system (HCS)
2829
Horizontal milling heads for machines

3031
Fork/angle milling heads for machines

3233
Special milling heads for machines

3435
Auxiliary equipment
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Customer service / Milling head rental
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References
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Contacts
Contents
1963
SHW introduces the first universal
milling head in orthogonal design
Page
Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein or Ferdinand Porsche geniuses have always

been ahead of their time. Their inventions were often the basis for developments
which still lay far in the future. In 1963 Arnold Dassler, a developer at SHW, laid
the foundations for the milling head technology of the present day with the first
orthogonal designed, universal milling head in the world, thus leaving his mark on
modern machining.
Leonardo da Vinci
Albert Einstein
Ferdinand Porsche
Arnold Dassler
1968
Automatically swivelling
universal turret head
1970
Automation of the universal
swivelling milling heads
1984
Quick swivelling head HVK for
the machines UFZ 42 and 4
1988
Patenting of the interface for
cutter holder
2002
Standard interface for automatic head changing system
2003
HSC milling fork head for
simultaneous 5-axes
machining at 20 000 rpm
2010
Orthogonal milling head with
continuously adjustable A-axis
2013
50 years universal milling head
History of the SHW universal milling head in orthogonal design
e =mc 2
1964
SHW builds the first UF 4 bed-type
milling machine with a universal
milling head
47
89
1013
Universal milling head system
1415
Head change system
1621
Milling head overview /

Technical data
2223
Universal milling heads

in orthogonal design
2425
Universal milling heads for standard

machines without head change
2627
Universal milling heads for machines

2829
Horizontal milling heads for machines

3031
Fork/angle milling heads for machines

3233
Special milling heads for machines

3435
Auxiliary equipment
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38
References
39
Contacts
Precision starts in the head.

Our milling head competence centre.
Pooling our expertise under one roof ensures short communication paths at every stage and enables us to guarantee the
highest possible quality at all times: from the initial idea, to
series production through to our milling head service.
With our machines it is just as with people:

Its the head that determines the success! Our
heads represent 50 years of expertise at the
highest level backed up by a successful team
of over 30 technicians the brains behind the
milling heads. To put it in a word:
ORTHOGENIUS!
Joint Managing Directors (from the left):

CHRISTIAN HHN and ANTON MLLER
Maximum expertise from the inventor of the

universal milling head in orthogonal design.
Our milling head competence centre is unique in the industry.

Over an area of more than 900 square metres we pooled all our
know-how about milling heads at our headquarters in Aalen.
Not only are the development, testing and manufacture of new
milling heads under one roof, but also overhauling and repair of
used heads are carried out in the competence centre.
State-of-the-art workplaces and the experience of 30 employees ensure that

each milling head whether new or overhauled exhibit the uncompromising precision you demand for your daily work.
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Our testing centre so that you can

demand the most from our heads.
Each milling head component has to undergo intensive inspections and testing prior to delivery to the customers. Thus you can
rely on the long-term high performance of our milling heads,
milling spindle units, headstocks and head change systems with
C-axis and power train.
We check:
temperature performance of the bearings (spindle bearings,
sprocket wheel bearings and roller bearings) to eliminate
assembly faults and thus ensure a longer life,
smooth running of the sprocket wheel assemblies to ensure
the highest possible precision,
all media lines in the milling head for leakage,
all electronic signals in the milling head to ensure the highest
possible availability.
During assembly of each milling head, the individual components

are perfectly matched and tested.
We check:
the backlash and wear pattern of the sprocket wheels,
the milling head bearing clearance,
the concentricity of the milling spindle,
the pressure resistance of all media,
the clamping force of the tool,
the adjustment of the drive chain and spindle bearings,
the detectability of all electronic signals in the milling head.
The milling spindle is also subjected to a running-in and
temperature test. These tests are performed at specified speeds
and running times based on the appropriate MPn diagrams, in
order to display the temperature behaviour of the individual
bearings. In addition, the running of the sprocket wheel
assemblies is tested for noise.
Furthermore all milling heads are put through their paces in a

100 hours long, precisely defined machine test with integrated
swivelling programs.
All test and inspection results are documented in a comprehensive
test report which is handed over on delivery.
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Universal milling head system for standard machines without head change
Maximum machining capacity

our ingenious heads know no limits.
Versatility for more efficiency
Maximum machining capacity
The ingenious orthogonal design of our universal milling head

enables you to machine nearly every point on a complex workpiece
in a single set-up. Downtime can thus be kept to a minimum and
the efficiency of your system will increase significantly.
Versatility is a major reason for the on-going success of our

universal milling head. The milling head can be swivelled by
degrees through 90 degrees (A-axis) and the milling head
holder (C-axis) swivelled through 180 degrees, leading to
64,800 attainable positions in an imaginary half sphere.
Optimum force in all situations

Force and positive-fit connections ensure that the driving power
of the universal milling head is fully available and transferred in
every position.
Efficiency and highest precision

Fully automatic milling head positioning, full drive
force available in all head positions
A-axis 90, optional +90 / -110
C-axis 180
64,800 machining positions, optionally 72,000
Highest indexing precision: 3
Highest repeatability: 0.001 mm
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Universal milling head system for machines with head change
Endless possibilities through

continuously variable C- and A-axes.
C-axis
360
A-axis
180
A-axis
C-axis
Milling head with continuously adjustable

A-axis (optional)
Continuously adjustable hydraulic clamping
Positioning accuracy 3
Radial-axial bearing with integrated
measuring system
Clamping torque up to 15 kNm
A-axis swivelling range 90,
optionally +90 / -110
Direct drive via torque motor
Headstock with continuously adjustable

C-axis
C-axis fully integrated in the headstock
Infinitely variable hydraulic clamping
Radial-axial bearing with integrated
measuring system
Clamping torque up to 20 kNm
Swivelling range 180
Direct drive via torque motor
Advantages
Greater stability for more precision
Compact design
Intermediate angular positioning
Special heads also with C-axis
Head change system interface
Hydraulic clamping for head change
system (HCS) 3x120
Clamping force HCS 120/150 kN
Wide support basis 400/500 mm
Positive connection through face gear
Self-locking clamping elements, thus high
level of safety
All media flow through the HCS interface,
thus no external cables or hoses
Advantages
All media such as oil, coolant, sealing air
flow internally
Interface provides development potential
for new milling heads
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The following media flow through

the head change interface
(C-axis) to the milling head:
Hydraulic system A-axis clamping
Hydraulic system A-axis release
Milling head coolant supply flow
Milling head coolant return flow
Cooling lubricant external cooling
Cooling lubricant internal cooling
Air for oil-air lubrication
Oil for oil-air lubrication
Oil extraction
Milling spindle sealing air
Tool release
Blow cleaning of the tool interface
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Head change system
Our heads can be customized exactly

to suit your task.
With the SHW head change system you have the advantages of
different machine tools in one machine. The system not only
offers you a universal head change interface but can also be
used as infinitely variable C-axis which can be integrated as a full
NC axis in the machining program.
A modular design with different spindle lengths, tool interfaces
and axis lengths can be realised. This enables a cost-efficient
head individualisation using standard components.
Milling heads
Spindle units
Milling head holders

with milling head housing
Adapter plates
FKE 5-LQ-230-100
We produce these individual heads for the head change system

to your individual requirements.
FKE 5-LQ-400-100
SK 50-230
Height 100
SK 50-400
Height 150
400
FKE 6-LQ-230-100
500
FKE 6-LQ-400-150
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Milling head overview // Technical data
Find out more about the innovative technology

behind the most beautiful skyline in the
industry.
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Our milling heads are the result of continuous development and many years of close cooperation
with our customers: As varied as your machining tasks and yet individually tailored to your high
precision demands. And of course all heads are Made in Germany.
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Milling head overview // Technical data
Universal milling heads for standard machines without head change
Product
Universal milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Automatic universal milling heads in orthogonal design
Automatic universal milling heads in orthogonal design
A-axis + C-axis with 1 crown gear
Automatic universal milling heads in orthogonal design with

continuously positioning A-axis
A-axis with 1 crown gear, C-axis continuous
Fork milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Horizontal milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Eccentric horizontal milling heads
Centric horizontal milling heads
Angular milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Automatic fork milling heads with integrated high-frequency

spindle
Special milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Angular milling heads
Turning heads horizontal / vertical
Plano milling head
Multi-spindle drilling head
A-axis + C-axis continuous
Designation
FKE 5-LQ
FKE 6-LQ
FKE 5-LQ-KWS
FKE 6-LQ-KWS
FKE 5-LQ-KWS-ATM
FKE 6-LQ-KWS-ATM
HKE 5-E-LQ-KWS
HKE 6-E-LQ-KWS
HKE 5-Z-LQ-KWS
HKE 6-Z-LQ-KWS
GKE 5-LQ-KWS
GKE 6-LQ-KWS
WKE 5-LQ-KWS
WKE 6-LQ-KWS
DKE 5
DKE 6
DKE 5-UT 360/DKE 6-UT 630
MBK 6-3x12
Milling machine
UniSpeed 5, 6, 7
UniForce 6 (engine + gear box)
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
UniSpeed 5, 6, 7
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
UniForce 7, 8 (direct drive)
PowerForce 8
PowerSpeed 5, 6
PowerForce 8
UniForce 7, 8
PowerForce 8
Drive power
PowerForce 8
PowerBridge 6
PowerBridge 6
PowerForce 8
PowerForce 8
PowerForce 8
PowerBridge 6
UF 6
PS 5
UF 7/8
PS 5
UF 7/8
PS 5
UF 7/8
PS 5
UF 7/8
HF-Spindel HCS 170
HF-Spindel HCS 170
PS 5
UF 7/8
DKE 5-UT 360
UF 7/8 S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S1: 26 kW, S6/40%: 36 kW
S1: 37 kW (Opt. 40 + 60 kW)
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 62 kW
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S1: 20 kW
S1: 20 kW
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
PS 5 S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
PF 8 S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
US 7 und PS 5
S6/40 %: 55 kW (Opt. 56 + 80 kW)
PS 6
PF 8
PS 6
PF 8
PS 6
PF 8
PS 6
PF 8
S6/40%: 26 kW
S6/40%: 26 kW
PS 6
PF 8
PS 6 S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 32 kW, S6/40%: 44 kW
UF 7/8
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
Optional: HF spindle HCS 200
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW
S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
DKE 6-UT 630
PS 6
S1: 42 kW, S6/40 %: 63 kW
US 5/6/7, PS 5
UF 6: Standard max. 4000 rpm
Standard 6000 rpm
Standard 4000 rpm
optional 3.200 + 2600 rpm
optional 8000 rpm
optional 6.000 and 8000 rpm
UF 7, 8: max. 5000 rpm
PB 6
PB 6
S1: 25 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 63 kW
S6/60%: 28 kW
Standard 6000 rpm
PF 8 S1: 60 kW, S6/40%: 90 kW
Standard 6000 rpm
Standard 6000 rpm
Standard 6000 rpm
Standard 6000 rpm
6.000 rpm with
20000 rpm
HCS 170: 20000 rpm
Transmission i=2
Transmission i=2
optional 8000 rpm
optional 7000 rpm
optional 8000 rpm
optional 7000 rpm
IC: 1500 rpm
IC: 1500 rpm
10000 rpm with IC compressed air
HCS 170: 10000 rpm
2500 rpm
2500 rpm
max. 350 Nm
max. 350 Nm
UT 360: max. 500 rpm
max. 2500 rpm
UT 360: max. 500 rpm
with IC compressed air
PS 6
HCS 200: 20000 rpm
Standard 6000 rpm
HCS 200: 10000 rpm

with IC compressed air
US 5/6/7, PS 5 (4000 rpm)
UF 6
PS 5 (6000 rpm)
UF 7/8, PB 6
PS 5 (6.000 rpm)
UF 7/8, PB 6
Standard i=1, (Option i=2)
Standard i=1, (Option i=2)
Standard
Standard
S1: 38 Nm to 5000 rpm
S1: 38 Nm to 5000 rpm
C-axis clamping torque
C-axis clamping torque
PS 5 (6000 rpm)
max. 60 Nm
S1: 550 Nm, S6/40%: 760 Nm
Milling spindle torque
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40%: 1.450 Nm
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40%: 1.450 Nm
PS 5 (6000 rpm)
UF 7/8
PS 5 (6000 rpm)
UF 7/8
S6/40 %: 50 Nm to 5000 rpm
S6/40 %: 50 Nm to 5000 rpm
US 5,6,7 PS 5: 12.000 Nm
UF 6,7: 20.000 Nm
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
Main spindle drive max. 720 Nm
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40%: 1.450 Nm
PS 6: 20.000 Nm
PF 8: 20.000 Nm
US 5/6/7 and PS 5 (6000 rpm)
S1: 1.190 Nm, S6/40 %: 1700 Nm
PS 5 (8000 rpm)
PB 8
PS 5 (8.000 rpm)
PF 8
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40%: 1.450 Nm
Optional: HF spindle HCS 200
S1: 637 Nm, S6/40%: 875 Nm
UF 7/8
S1: 410 Nm, S6/40%: 560 Nm
S1: 1.140 Nm, S6/40%: 1.725 Nm
S1: 497 Nm, S6/40%: 699 Nm
S1: 1.140 Nm, S6/40%: 1.725 Nm
(i=2-S1: 1.274 Nm, S6/40%: 1.750 Nm) i = 2 max.: 2.000 Nm
PS 5 (8000 rpm)
PF 8
S1: 80 Nm to 3000 rpm
S1: 497 Nm, S6/40%: 699 Nm
US 5/6/7 and PS 5 (8000 rpm)
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40 %: 1450 Nm
PS 6
PS 6
PS 5 (8000 rpm)
PF 8
S1: 497 Nm, S6/40%: 699 Nm
S1: 1.140 Nm, S6/40%: 1.725 Nm
S6/60 %: 90 Nm to 3000 rpm
PS 6
S1:410 Nm, S6/40%: 560 Nm
Milling spindle torque i=1,54
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
S1: 497 Nm, S6/40%: 699 Nm
S1: 1.140 Nm, S6/40%: 1.725 Nm
PS 6
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
PS 6 (4.000/6.000/8.000)
S1: 1540 Nm, S6/40 %: 2233 Nm
(i=2-S1: 994 Nm, S6/40%: 1.398 Nm)
i = 2 max.: 2.000 Nm
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
UF 7/8, PB 6
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
Tool holders
UF 7/8 S1: 42 kW, S6/40%: 62 kW
Standard 6000 rpm
optional 8000 rpm

Torques
PowerForce 8
US 5/6
S1: 37 kW, S6/40%: 55 kW

Max. spindle speed
PowerForce 8
PS 6
S1: 1.000 Nm, S6/40%: 1.450 Nm
S1: 800 Nm, S6/40%: 1.190 Nm
PF 8
(i=2-S1: 1.600 Nm, S6/40%: 2.000 Nm
S1: 1.140 Nm, S6/40%: 1.725 Nm
SK 50, BigPlus, CAT V50
HSK 63
HSK 63
SK 50, BigPlus
SK 50, BigPlus
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
HSK 63, HSK 100
Tools: Balance G2.5
Tools: Balance G2.5
HSK 63, 100
HSK 63, 100
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8, C10
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
CAPTO C6, C8
Standard spindle 230 mm
optional 400 mm
PS 5 (8.000 rpm)
CAPTO C6
CAPTO C10
Aux. tool equip. U-Tronic D`Andrea
HSK 50
C-axis 360
optional 400 mm
optional 230 mm
optional 400 mm
optional 230 mm
A-axis 180 (Option 200)
A-axis 240 (120)
A-axis 240 (120)
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
A-axis 120
A-axis 120
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
Indexing 1
Indexing 1
Continuously indexing
C-axis360
C-axis 360
Continuous indexing
Continuous indexing
Continuous indexing
Continuous indexing
Continuous indexing
Indexing 1
Indexing 1
C-axis 360 (180)
C-axis 360 (180)
C-axis 360
C-axis 360
A+C continuous indexing
A+C continuous indexing
Positioning accuracy A +C 3
Positioning accuracy A +C 3
Positioning accuracy A+C 3
Indexing precision 3
Indexing precision 3"
Continuous indexing
Continuous indexing
Machining positions
Machining positions
64.800 (75.600)
64.800 (72.000)
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
A-axis crown gear
A-axis crown gear
A-axis crown gear
A-axis crown gear
A-axis expansion element
A-axis expansion element
C-axis expansion element
A-axis Expanding element
A-axis Expanding element
C-axis Expanding element
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
Hydraulic form-fit
C-axis crown gear
C-axis crown gear
Head cooling
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Fluid cooling cycle
Tool cooling
Media: Cooling lubricants, MQL, air
2x IC, 2x EC
2x IC, 2x EC
Cooling lubricant feed-through
2x IC (Option 3x IC)
Pressure: 20 (opt. 40 or 80) bar
Pressure: 20 (opt. 40 oder 80) bar
Pressure: max. 40 bar
Pressure: max. 40 bar
EC: 6 ball-type nozzles
IC: central through milling spindle
IC: speed max. 1.500 rpm
IC: speed max. 1.500 rpm
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Spindle elongations
Turning tools
Turning tools
Turning tools
Turning tools
Turning tools
Turning tools
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Angle milling heads
Swivelling range
Milling head clamping
Interface standard
Universal milling head in orthogonal design
There are many clever ideas in this head.

Thats the reason why we call our
universal milling head ORTHOGENIUS.
Unique thats what experts say about our orthogonal milling head time
and again. Since 1963 its technology has been setting the standard for
efficiency and highest precision.
Milling head clamping

Force and positive fit connection
through crown-geared rings
A-axis: drawing-in force 140 kN,
clamping torque 8 kNm
C- axis: drawing-in force 72 kN,
clamping torque 8 kNm
The A-axis does not move out
during swivelling. Due to its com-
pact design, no chips can get into
the milling head.
Lubrication
Permanent grease lubrication of the
spindle bearing protected by sealing air
A-axis: Radial-axial bearing with
oil mist lubrication
C-axis: Bearing in a needle band with
permanent grease lubrication
Cylindrical roller bearing and angular
ball bearing with oil mist lubrication
Spur and bevel gears with oil mist
lubrication
Milling head cooling

Temperature stability in all speed
ranges, thus high geometric
consistency
All bearings of the power train are
connected to the cooling system
All types of milling heads are
connected to the cooling system
Tool cooling
Media: Cooling lubricant, air,
minimum quantity lubrication
External cooling: 6 ball nozzles in
the nozzle ring
Internal cooling: centrally through
the milling spindle
Pressure: 20 bar standard,
optionally 40 or 80 bar
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Compactness /
Design principles
Compact design with no external
cables or hoses
No external interference contours
Plasma coated bevel gears, thus
improved wear resistance
C-axis contact surface laser hardened,
thus longer service life
Largest possible diameter of the crown
gear, thus greatest possible rigidity
Main spindle drive as direct drive,
ratio 1:1
All rotating components are balanced,
thus smoothest possible running
Optionally 8000 rpm: Spindle bearing
as hybrid bearing (ceramic ball bearings)
No axial loading of the spindle bearings
when tool is ejected increases service
life
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Universal milling heads for standard machines without head change
Intelligent design makes the universal

milling head a smart head.
Automatic universal milling head in orthogonal design

FKE 5-LQ (FKE 6-LQ)
All bearings (spindle and cylindrical roller bearings) of our
universal milling head are included in the cooling system.
Milling head cooling is designed to ensure temperature
stability at all speed ranges.
Advantages
64,800 machining positions
Maintenance-friendly half-shell technology for rapid
spindle changing
Milling head and holder housing made of cast iron
for better vibration absorption
Compact design
Force and positive fit connection in the A- and C-axes
All media supplied through the head
Programmer friendly
Cooled
This means:
Highest possible accuracy during the machining process,
Longer spindle bearing life.
Supply
Return
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Additionally for the FKE 6-LQ:

No need for long tools due to front extension
High rigidity during rough machining
Applications
Structural steel construction
Building equipment manufacture
Gearbox production
Rail machining
Engine production
Mould making
Machine tool manufacture
Housing machining
Universal machining
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Universal milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Our universal heads for

maximum machining versatility.
Automatic universal milling head in orthogonal design

FKE 5-LQ-KWS (FKE 6-LQ-KWS)
Automatic universal milling head in orthogonal design with infinitely variable A-axis positioning
FKE 5-LQ-KWS-ATM (FKE 6-LQ-KWS-ATM)
Advantages
Advantages
C-axis infinitely variable for more than 216,000 machining

positions
Force and positive fit connection in the A-axis,
1 steps, +90 / -110
Maintenance-friendly half-shell technology for
rapid spindle change
Compact design
Milling head and holder housing made of cast iron
for better vibration absorption
All media supplied through the head
Programmer friendly
Cooled
A- and C-axis infinitely adjustable for more than 31 billion

machining positions
Automatic calculation of swivelling axes
Maintenance-friendly half-shell technology for quick
spindle change
Compact design
Milling head and holder housing made of cast iron for
better vibration absorption
All media are supplied through the head
Programmer friendly
Cooled
For FKE 6-LQ-KWS additionally:

High rigidity during rough machining
Applications
Building equipment manufacture
Gear manufacture
Engine production
Rail machining
Mould making
Machine tool manufacture
Housing machining
Universal machining
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For FKE 6-LQ-KWS-ATM additionally:

Applications
Gear manufacture
Tool and mould making
Turbine manufacture
Special-purpose machine manufacture
Energy industry
Shipbuilding
Aircraft industry
Universal machining
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Horizontal milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Our heads for

deep machining tasks.
Eccentric horizontal milling head

HKE 5-E-LQ-KWS (HKE 6-E-LQ-KWS)
Advantages
Advantages
Possible increase in torque

Suitable for high speeds
Different lengths possible
High insertion depths
High C-axis clamping torques
through hydraulic clamping
Reliable machining of areas deep in the

component with short tool
High C-axis clamping torques
through hydraulic clamping
High rigidity
Different lengths possible
Applications
Applications

Machining of housings
Machining of areas deep in the component
Machining of cast materials

Machining of housings
Machining areas deep in the component
Machining of cast materials
The distance of spindle centre to the outer

edge of the head can be varied by rotating
the C-axis. Thus machining within the
workpiece can be performed closer to the
edge; the work zone thus is increased.
In comparison to a quill, our horizontal

spindle ensures higher precision and
machining capacity.
Machining depth
Machining depth
= 180 mm (optionally 210 mm)
= 225 mm
HKE 5-E-LQ-KWS
L = 350, max. 900
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Centric horizontal milling head

HKE 5-Z-LQ-KWS (HKE 6-Z-LQ-KWS)
HKE 6-E-LQ-KWS
L = 350, max. 1.200
HKE 5-Z-LQ-KWS
L = 350, max. 900
HKE 6-Z-LQ-KWS
L = 350, max. 1200
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Fork/angular milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Our heads for

complex machining tasks.
Automatic fork milling head with integrated high-frequency spindle

GKE 5-LQ-KWS (GKE 6-LQ-KWS)
Advantages
Advantages
Easy access to complex components due to

ample swivelling clearance
High speed
A- and C-axes can be continuously rotated
Media supply through the head
Milling of undercut geometries
Fewer individual milling operations and
thus better surface finish
Stable design through double mounting
Media supply through the head

Reduced setup times and less set-ups required
Automatic rotation of head in its clamped position
into the required machining position
Continuous swivelling of the C-axis
High clamping torque of the C-axis
Applications
Machining of aluminium
Aircraft industry
Tool and mould making
Milling of special geometries
Gear manufacture
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Angular milling head

WKE 5-LQ-KWS (WKE 6-LQ-KWS)
Applications
Engine production
Contour machining
Machining of areas within a housing
that are difficult to reach
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Special milling heads for machines with head change system (HCS)
Our heads for

special tasks.
Horizontal-vertical turning head

DKE 5 (DKE 6)
Plano milling head

PAK 5-UT 360 (PAK 6-UT 630)
Advantages
Advantages
Available with C6, C8, C10 holder

Few interfaces, thus very stable
Use of long boring bars in vertical direction
High clamping torques in the C-axis, thus
stable machining
Machining of boring hole interior and exterior

Cylindrical machining
Circular machining
Concave and convex round machining
Applications
Turning of cast parts
Turning of steel components
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Applications
Cast parts
Gear manufacture
Facing
Cylindrical drilling
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Auxiliary equipment
Our auxiliary tools customized

to your requirements.
If the workpiece dimensions or technical machining requirements

call for it, you can enhance your machining possibilities with
spindle extensions and angular milling heads. Turning tools in
combination with rotary tables enable turning operations and
relieve the spindle bearings as they are de-connected from the
milling spindle. The interfaces for turning are generally designed
with spur gears, milling centres without turning option are

provided with a plane supporting surface.
All auxiliary tools are designed to meet your individual requirements and manufactured in our competence centre. Thus our
auxiliary tools also ensure the same high milling quality you
expect from SHW Werkzeugmaschinen.
Auxiliary milling head equipment
Spindle extension (fixed) support:

spur gear/plane
Angular milling head (fixed) support:

spur gear/plane
Angular milling head support:

4 points
Angular milling head

support: torque bracket
Turning tool holder

support: 4 points
Turning tool holder

support: spur gear
Overall lengths of 300 and 500 mm

(special lengths possible)
External diameter 170 mm
(optional 210 mm)
Deposit in tool Pickup
Internal and external cooling
Centring in the tool interface of the
milling spindle and spur gear
Tools: SK 50, BigPlus, HSK 100,
Capto C 10
No special pull stud required
HSK and Capto with ext. hydraulic
supply or manual tool clamping
Tool loaded from tool Pickup or
manually
Torques according to milling head data
Limitation when swivelling the A- and
C-axis
For FKE-ATM no limitation when
swivelling a maximum weight of up to
70 kg
Overall lengths of 300 and 500 mm

(special lengths possible)
Internal and external cooling upon
request
Centring in the tool interface of the
milling spindle and spur gear
Tool interface according to customer
request
Manual tool feed and clamping
Torques of up to 500 Nm upon request
Limitation when swivelling the A- and
C-axis
For FKE-ATM no limitation when
swivelling a maximum weight of up to
70 kg
Size according to agreement

Feed via toolchanger
Data for tool change:
max. 25 kg mass / 40 Nm tilting
moment
Feed with tool clamping in the milling
spindle
Torque support in cone
KSS feed via internal cooling possible
request
Torques of up to 150 Nm
on request

spindle
request
Torques of up to 150 Nm upon request

Tool change data: max. 25 kg
mass / 40 Nm tilting moment
spindle
request
Manual tool clamping in holder

spindle
Optional screw fixing
Torque transmission in the spur gear
request
Manual tool clamping in holder
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We make sure that

you never lose your head.
Downtimes cost money. And as every minute counts you can get
suitable replacement components or rent similar components
while your own SHW milling head is being overhauled or
repaired by SHW Werkzeugmaschinen. Thus your production can
continue without any serious downtime while we overhaul your
milling head or replace any damaged components.
On request you can even buy the replacement head afterwards.
Dismantling and assembly are performed quickly and reliably by
our own expert fitters.
Advantages
Minimised downtime
Overhauling at a fixed price
Always up-to-date
Services
Dismantling and assembly on site
Timely delivery after receipt of the order
Competent and speedy repair of damaged components
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References
The integrated head change system

of the SHW UniForce 6 permits easy
and efficient machining even with the
most complex milling tasks.
Andr Schunder,
CEO PTS GMBH & CO. KG
Contacts
Rapidity, precision and flexibility I

can always rely on the milling heads
from SHW Werkzeugmaschinen
which achieve peak values in this
area.
SHW Werkzeugmaschinen
available around the globe.
Operator of a SHW WM
machine
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Vancouver, USA
Headquarters
SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH
Alte Schmiede 1
73433 Aalen
Tel. +49 7361 5578-800
Fax +49 7361 5578-900
Branch offices
USA
SHW Machine Tools LLC
10906 NE 84th Street
Vancouver
Wa 98662-3149
China
SHW Machine Tools (JiaShan) Co.Ltd.
Kapp Road No.8
DaYun Industry Zone
314113 JiaShan County
ZheJiang Province / P. R. China
The universal milling head is the

core of a machining centre. Here
absolute perfection is required. Therefore I never compromise in the development of a new milling head.
Each new milling head is made with

uncompromising care. This is how we
are able to guarantee maximum
efficiency and absolutely precise
machining to our customers.
RUDOLF VOGEL,
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THOMAS ERHARDT,
HEAD OF ASSEMBLY
India
SHW Machine Tools (India) Pvt. Ltd.
512, The Landmark
Plot No. 26, Sector 7
Khargar
Navi Mumbai 410 210
Brasil
SHW Werkzeugmaschinen Brasil
Rua Prof. Tancredo Martins, 155/01
30240440 Belo Horizonte / Brasil (MG)
For more information visit www.shw-wm.com
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References
The integrated head change system

of the SHW UniForce 6 permits easy
and efficient machining even with the
most complex milling tasks.
Andr Schunder,
CEO PTS GMBH & CO. KG
Contacts
Rapidity, precision and flexibility I

can always rely on the milling heads
from SHW Werkzeugmaschinen
which achieve peak values in this
area.
SHW Werkzeugmaschinen
available around the globe.
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machine
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Aalen, GermanyAalen, GermanyMoscow, RussiaMoscow, Russia Mumbai, India Mumbai, India Beijing, China Beijing, China
Headquarters
Alte Schmiede 1
73433 Aalen
Tel. +49 7361 5578-800
Fax +49 7361 5578-900
Branch offices
USA
SHW Machine Tools LLC
10906 NE 84th Street
Vancouver
Wa 98662-3149
China
SHW Machine Tools (JiaShan) Co.Ltd.
Kapp Road No.8
DaYun Industry Zone
314113 JiaShan County
ZheJiang Province / P. R. China
The universal milling head is the

core of a machining centre. Here
absolute perfection is required. Therefore I never compromise in the development of a new milling head.
Each new milling head is made with

uncompromising care. This is how we
are able to guarantee maximum
efficiency and absolutely precise
machining to our customers.
RUDOLF VOGEL,
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THOMAS ERHARDT,
HEAD OF ASSEMBLY
India
SHW Machine Tools (India) Pvt. Ltd.
512, The Landmark
Plot No. 26, Sector 7
Khargar
Navi Mumbai 410 210
Brasil
SHW Werkzeugmaschinen Brasil
Rua Prof. Tancredo Martins, 155/01
30240440 Belo Horizonte / Brasil (MG)
For more information visit www.shw-wm.com
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Headquarters
Branch office
Service location

Alte Schmiede 1
73433 Aalen
Tel. +49 7361 5578-800
Fax +49 7361 5578-900
info@shw-wm.de
www.shw-wm.com
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