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Zimmermann Supplies Gantry Milling System for Aerospace Manufacturing
Max Eickworth expanded large-format machining capacity for aerospace, automotive, and tooling applications using a modular five-axis CNC platform.
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Operation of the Zimmermann FZP27 machine
Large-format machining systems are increasingly used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial tooling applications where manufacturers need to process oversized aluminum, Ureol, and composite components with high dimensional accuracy. In this context, Zimmermann Machining Solutions supplied an FZP27 five-axis gantry milling machine to Max Eickworth to expand its precision manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.
Large-format machining for multi-industry production
Based in Bremen-Arsten, Germany, Max Eickworth manufactures test equipment, fixtures, mock-ups, tooling systems, and metrology solutions for the automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and marine transport sectors. The company also provides CAD/CAM services as part of its production workflow.
The newly installed FZP27 gantry milling machine is designed for machining large-volume aluminum and Ureol components. Its overhead moving gantry structure is intended to maintain rigidity and positioning accuracy during large-part processing, which is particularly relevant in aerospace tooling and automotive model manufacturing where dimensional consistency is critical.
The machine supports both prototype and production work, allowing the same platform to be used for low-volume development programs and repeat manufacturing operations.
A technician assembling a high-precision inspection fixture
Five-axis platform with configurable milling heads
The FZP27 is equipped with a five-axis CNC machining configuration and a Heidenhain TNC7 control system. Spindle output is rated at 24 kW with a maximum spindle speed of 18,000 rpm, supporting high-speed machining operations for lightweight materials and tooling applications.
Its working envelope ranges from 118.11 to 787.40 inches on the X-axis, 98.43 to 157.48 inches on the Y-axis, and 59.06 to 78.74 inches on the Z-axis. The machine can also be configured with multiple two-axis milling heads, including the S2, C2, C3, and VH10 variants, allowing different machining geometries and workpiece requirements to be addressed within the same manufacturing platform.
This type of configurable machining architecture is increasingly relevant in digital manufacturing environments where manufacturers require flexible machine setups for mixed production programs and large-format component processing.
Modular structure supports oversized components
Zimmermann designed the system with a modular machine structure intended to accommodate different workpiece sizes and machining applications. The platform is used for applications ranging from full-scale automotive design models and aircraft structures to ship hull sections and railcar manufacturing components.
The installation also marks the fourth gantry milling machine purchased by Max Eickworth from Zimmermann, indicating continued use of the platform for large-scale machining and industrial tooling operations.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
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Large-format machining systems are increasingly used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial tooling applications where manufacturers need to process oversized aluminum, Ureol, and composite components with high dimensional accuracy. In this context, Zimmermann Machining Solutions supplied an FZP27 five-axis gantry milling machine to Max Eickworth to expand its precision manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.
Large-format machining for multi-industry production
Based in Bremen-Arsten, Germany, Max Eickworth manufactures test equipment, fixtures, mock-ups, tooling systems, and metrology solutions for the automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and marine transport sectors. The company also provides CAD/CAM services as part of its production workflow.
The newly installed FZP27 gantry milling machine is designed for machining large-volume aluminum and Ureol components. Its overhead moving gantry structure is intended to maintain rigidity and positioning accuracy during large-part processing, which is particularly relevant in aerospace tooling and automotive model manufacturing where dimensional consistency is critical.
The machine supports both prototype and production work, allowing the same platform to be used for low-volume development programs and repeat manufacturing operations.
A technician assembling a high-precision inspection fixture
Five-axis platform with configurable milling heads
The FZP27 is equipped with a five-axis CNC machining configuration and a Heidenhain TNC7 control system. Spindle output is rated at 24 kW with a maximum spindle speed of 18,000 rpm, supporting high-speed machining operations for lightweight materials and tooling applications.
Its working envelope ranges from 118.11 to 787.40 inches on the X-axis, 98.43 to 157.48 inches on the Y-axis, and 59.06 to 78.74 inches on the Z-axis. The machine can also be configured with multiple two-axis milling heads, including the S2, C2, C3, and VH10 variants, allowing different machining geometries and workpiece requirements to be addressed within the same manufacturing platform.
This type of configurable machining architecture is increasingly relevant in digital manufacturing environments where manufacturers require flexible machine setups for mixed production programs and large-format component processing.
Modular structure supports oversized components
Zimmermann designed the system with a modular machine structure intended to accommodate different workpiece sizes and machining applications. The platform is used for applications ranging from full-scale automotive design models and aircraft structures to ship hull sections and railcar manufacturing components.
The installation also marks the fourth gantry milling machine purchased by Max Eickworth from Zimmermann, indicating continued use of the platform for large-scale machining and industrial tooling operations.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
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