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.
Large machining center mineral casting base
Core Advantages
Product Specification Range
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.
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.
Requirements Analysis
Understand technical specifications, load requirements, integration needs
Design Review
Structure optimization, FEM analysis, manufacturability assessment
Manufacturing
Cold casting process, insert integration, surface treatment
Quality Delivery
Quality inspection, packaging and transport, technical support