Mineral Casting Machine Bases

Machine bases represent one of the most important application areas for mineral casting. SCHNEEBERGER mineral casting machine bases combine superior vibration damping, lightweight design, and high integration capability to provide ideal foundation structures for precision machinery.

Mineral Casting Machine Base

Large machining center mineral casting base

Core Advantages

Superior Damping
10x better than steel
Enables higher machining speeds, better surface quality, and longer tool life
Lightweight Design
3x lighter than steel
Density similar to aluminum, reduces overall machine weight, lowers transport and installation costs
High Integration
284+ inserts
Single piece can embed hundreds of parts, reducing subsequent assembly operations
Cost Effectiveness
Up to 30% savings
Reduced machining operations and assembly time, lower total cost

Product Specification Range

Weight Range 80 g - 30 tons
Dimensional Accuracy ±0.1 mm
Surface Roughness Ra 1.6 - 6.3 μm
Flatness 0.01 mm/m

Integration Capability

Mineral casting machine bases can integrate various functional components directly during the casting process, achieving the goal of "cast once, deliver complete."

Guide Systems

  • Linear guide mounting surfaces
  • Slideways
  • SCHNEEBERGER linear bearings

Drive Systems

  • Linear motor magnet tracks
  • Ball screw mounting seats
  • Rack support surfaces

Fluid Systems

  • Coolant channels
  • Pneumatic passages
  • Lubrication lines

Electrical Systems

  • Cable channels
  • Sensor mounting seats
  • Junction box provisions

Case Study: A single mineral casting base can embed 284 different parts including threaded inserts, dowel sleeves, and pipe fittings, significantly reducing subsequent assembly work.

Application Types

Machining Center Bases

Machine bases for 5-axis machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and vertical machining centers, providing stable machining foundations.

Grinding Machine Bases

Precision bases for surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, and internal grinders, meeting high-precision machining requirements.

Gantry Structures

Columns and crossbeams for large gantry machining equipment, combining stiffness and damping performance.

Metrology Equipment Bases

Stable bases for coordinate measuring machines and optical measurement equipment, ensuring measurement accuracy.

5-Axis Machine Structure

High-demand 5-axis machining machine structure

Comparison with Traditional Materials

Comparison Item Mineral Casting Base Gray Cast Iron Base Welded Steel Structure
Vibration Damping ★★★★★ ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
Weight (same volume) Light (1/3 steel) Heavy Heaviest
Parts Integration High (284+ parts) Medium Low
Machining Operations Few Many Most
Lead Time Short Medium Long
Total Cost Low (save 30%) Medium High
Environmental Fully recyclable Recyclable Recyclable

Design Services

SCHNEEBERGER provides complete services from design to delivery, ensuring machine bases meet your exact requirements.

1

Requirements Analysis

Understand technical specifications, load requirements, integration needs

2

Design Review

Structure optimization, FEM analysis, manufacturability assessment

3

Manufacturing

Cold casting process, insert integration, surface treatment

4

Quality Delivery

Quality inspection, packaging and transport, technical support

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