CNC Drilling & Milling
GD40
Compact high-performance CNC drill unit delivering AISC-compliant precision on Messer Element gantry cutting platforms
1-9/16" (40mm)
Max drilling diameter
Suhner, CAT 40 taper
Spindle
Drilling, tapping, counter-boring, counter-sinking
Operations
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Ideal For
- Steel fabricators who need AISC-compliant holes without a standalone drill line
- Shops looking to consolidate drilling and cutting onto one gantry to save floor space
- Production environments running mixed plate work that combines cutting, drilling, and marking
Max drilling diameter
1-9/16" (40mm)
Spindle
Suhner, CAT 40 taper
Operations
Drilling, tapping, counter-boring, counter-sinking
Tool changer
Pneumatic draw bar, fully automated
Key Features
GD40 Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Precision & Performance
- Handles all common structural bolt hole sizes up to 1-9/16" through a precision Suhner CAT 40 spindle
- Servo-driven material clamp grips the plate surface automatically before each drilling cycle
- Independent Y-axis motor positions the drill carriage precisely and parks it clear of cutting heads when idle
- Built-in tool length measurement verifies depth accuracy on every tool change, removing manual setup steps
Cutting Capability
- Narrow-profile frame fits onto Element gantry systems without consuming additional floor space in your shop
- Drill, tap, counter-bore, and counter-sink — four operations from a single head on one gantry
- Expandable 12-tool storage rack keeps your most-used tooling ready without manual swaps
- Carriage locking mechanism eliminates vibration and drift during high-force drilling operations
- Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) feeds through the tool or via external nozzle, extending tool life while reducing coolant waste
Built-In Extras
- Automated pneumatic tool changes run unattended across multiple hole sizes and operations
- Global Connect touchscreen control with OmniWin CAD/CAM provides a single interface for drilling and cutting programs
- Air blast clearing keeps the hole area free of chips between operations for consistent hole quality
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Full Specifications
Messer GD40 Drill Unit Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Max drilling diameter
- 1-9/16" (40mm)
- Spindle
- Suhner, CAT 40 taper
- Operations
- Drilling, tapping, counter-boring, counter-sinking
- Tool changer
- Pneumatic draw bar, fully automated
- Tool storage
- Optional 12-tool capacity
- Lubrication
- MQL (through-tool or external nozzle)
- Work holding
- Servo-controlled hold-down with auto surface detection
- Control system
- 64-bit Windows 11, Global Connect
- Display
- 18.5" touch screen
- Software
- OmniWin CAD/CAM
| Max drilling diameter | 1-9/16" (40mm) |
| Spindle | Suhner, CAT 40 taper |
| Operations | Drilling, tapping, counter-boring, counter-sinking |
| Tool changer | Pneumatic draw bar, fully automated |
| Tool storage | Optional 12-tool capacity |
| Lubrication | MQL (through-tool or external nozzle) |
| Work holding | Servo-controlled hold-down with auto surface detection |
| Control system | 64-bit Windows 11, Global Connect |
| Display | 18.5" touch screen |
| Software | OmniWin CAD/CAM |
- Narrow-profile frame fits onto Element gantry systems without consuming additional floor space in your shop
- Handles all common structural bolt hole sizes up to 1-9/16" through a precision Suhner CAT 40 spindle
- Drill, tap, counter-bore, and counter-sink — four operations from a single head on one gantry
- Automated pneumatic tool changes run unattended across multiple hole sizes and operations
- Expandable 12-tool storage rack keeps your most-used tooling ready without manual swaps
- Servo-driven material clamp grips the plate surface automatically before each drilling cycle
- Independent Y-axis motor positions the drill carriage precisely and parks it clear of cutting heads when idle
- Carriage locking mechanism eliminates vibration and drift during high-force drilling operations
- Built-in tool length measurement verifies depth accuracy on every tool change, removing manual setup steps
- Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) feeds through the tool or via external nozzle, extending tool life while reducing coolant waste
- Air blast clearing keeps the hole area free of chips between operations for consistent hole quality
- Global Connect touchscreen control with OmniWin CAD/CAM provides a single interface for drilling and cutting programs
- Expanded tool storage beyond 12 positions with flexible rack mounting
- External MQL nozzle for applications where through-tool delivery is not suitable
- Structural steel fabrication meeting AISC bolt hole tolerances
- Production bolt hole drilling in beams, columns, and connection plates
- Thread tapping for bolted connections in plate and structural members
- Counter-bore and counter-sink preparation for flush-mount fasteners
- Combined drilling, plasma cutting, and marking in a single gantry setup
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