Gantry Machining
APD
by Akyapak
3-axis CNC plate drilling centre with 30 kW spindle, 8-tool automatic changer, and marking capability for heavy plate processing
Siemens
Control system
1 vertical
Number of drilling units
10–40 mm (carbide) / 50 mm (U-tool)
Drilling diameter
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Ideal For
- Steel fabrication shops that drill, tap, and mark heavy plate on a daily basis and need CNC automation to reduce cycle times
- Operations processing connection plates, base plates, and flanges where consistent hole placement and thread quality are critical
- Manufacturers who want drilling, tapping, milling, and marking consolidated onto a single machine to eliminate manual handling between operations
Control system
Siemens
Number of drilling units
1 vertical
Drilling diameter
10–40 mm (carbide) / 50 mm (U-tool)
Spindle speed
3,000 RPM
Key Features
APD Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Precision & Performance
- 3-axis CNC positions the spindle across the full plate surface with high repeatability for production drilling patterns
- 30 kW spindle at 3,000 RPM handles carbide and HSS tooling through plate up to 200 mm thick
- Dual cooling system — external liquid/air for HSS drills, internal through-spindle for carbide tooling with BT40 hydraulic holders
- Rack-and-pinion drive with preloaded ball screws delivers fast and accurate positioning across the work area
Ease of Operation
- 8-station automatic tool changer switches between drilling, tapping, countersinking, and milling without operator intervention
- Central lubrication system reduces maintenance intervals and extends machine life
- Standard chip conveyor keeps the work area clear during continuous drilling operations
Built-In Extras
- Fixed workpiece design eliminates material movement during processing for consistent hole placement
- Custom table dimensions available to match your standard plate sizes and inventory
- Special milling tip enables part-number marking and layout scribing directly on the plate surface
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APD in Detail
Full Specifications
Akyapak APD Heavy-Duty Plate Drilling Machine Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Control system
- Siemens
- Number of drilling units
- 1 vertical
- Drilling diameter
- 10–40 mm (carbide) / 50 mm (U-tool)
- Spindle speed
- 3,000 RPM
- Spindle power
- 30 kW
- Tool changer
- 8-station automatic (BT40)
- Thread tapping range
- M12–M24
- Material thickness
- 10–200 mm
- Standard table size
- 2,000 × 4,000 mm (custom available)
- Max workpiece weight
- 6,500 kg
- Traverse speed
- 10 m/min (forward and backward)
- Power transmission
- Rack and pinion with preloaded ball screws
- Tool holder
- BT40
- Cooling system
- External (HSS) + internal (carbide) with BT40 hydraulic holder
- Central lubrication
- Standard
- Chip conveyor
- Standard
- Machine dimensions
- ~6,000 × 9,000 × 3,070 mm
- Machine weight
- ~22,000 kg
| Control system | Siemens |
| Number of drilling units | 1 vertical |
| Drilling diameter | 10–40 mm (carbide) / 50 mm (U-tool) |
| Spindle speed | 3,000 RPM |
| Spindle power | 30 kW |
| Tool changer | 8-station automatic (BT40) |
| Thread tapping range | M12–M24 |
| Material thickness | 10–200 mm |
| Standard table size | 2,000 × 4,000 mm (custom available) |
| Max workpiece weight | 6,500 kg |
| Traverse speed | 10 m/min (forward and backward) |
| Power transmission | Rack and pinion with preloaded ball screws |
| Tool holder | BT40 |
| Cooling system | External (HSS) + internal (carbide) with BT40 hydraulic holder |
| Central lubrication | Standard |
| Chip conveyor | Standard |
| Machine dimensions | ~6,000 × 9,000 × 3,070 mm |
| Machine weight | ~22,000 kg |
- 3-axis CNC positions the spindle across the full plate surface with high repeatability for production drilling patterns
- 30 kW spindle at 3,000 RPM handles carbide and HSS tooling through plate up to 200 mm thick
- 8-station automatic tool changer switches between drilling, tapping, countersinking, and milling without operator intervention
- Special milling tip enables part-number marking and layout scribing directly on the plate surface
- Dual cooling system — external liquid/air for HSS drills, internal through-spindle for carbide tooling with BT40 hydraulic holders
- Rack-and-pinion drive with preloaded ball screws delivers fast and accurate positioning across the work area
- Fixed workpiece design eliminates material movement during processing for consistent hole placement
- Central lubrication system reduces maintenance intervals and extends machine life
- Standard chip conveyor keeps the work area clear during continuous drilling operations
- Custom table dimensions available to match your standard plate sizes and inventory
- Extended table sizes beyond 2,000 × 4,000 mm
- Additional tooling packages for specialised drilling and milling operations
- Upgraded control system options
- Production drilling of bolt-hole patterns in base plates, flanges, and connection plates
- Thread tapping in structural steel connection details (M12–M24)
- Surface milling and facing of plate mounting surfaces
- Part-number marking and layout scribing on heavy plate
- Countersinking and chamfering of drilled holes
- Flange and end-plate processing for pressure vessels and tanks
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