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UNION
Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH Chemnitz
Clemens-Winkler-Straße 5
D-09116 Chemnitz
Phone: +49-371-8741-0
Fax: +49-371-8741-407
E-Mail: info@union-machines.com
www.union-machines.com
Post adress
UNION
Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH Chemnitz
P-O. Box 1142
D-09070 Chemnitz
We reserve the right to alter our products at any time for improvement LP e 2010
P-series K-series T-series F-series
PRODUCT LINE
Technique with tradition using
technology of the future

1852
Foundation of a mechanical workshop
by David Gustav Diehl in Chemnitz
1872
Conversion into a joint stock-company
and start of the Boring Mill production
1877
Foundation of a machine workshop by
Karl Wetzel in Gera where production
of boring mills began in 1883
1918
Conclusion of a contract between Wetzel
and UNION to divide the market share
1936
Merger to Wetzel-UNION
1946
Seperation of the locations Gera and
Chemnitz
1955
Expansion to large manufacturers for
boring mills in both cities for machines
with spindle diameters from 63 to
160 mm
1970
Integration into the „Fritz Heckert"
Group and further specialization to
NC machines and machining centers.
Annual output of 350 to 400 machines
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History of the Company
1991
Change of ownership, takeover by Schiess
AG Düsseldorf and Klöckner & Co. AG
Duisburg
1993
Change of ownership, takeover by Dörries
Scharmann AG, Mönchengladbach
1994
Closing of the Gera site, transfer of all
production to Chemnitz
1996
Bankruptcy of the parent company.
Foundation of new UNION Werkzeugmaschinen
GmbH Chemnitz as an
independent organization
1997
Opening ceremony of the new
production facility in Chemnitz,
Clemens-Winkler-Strasse
1998
The development of a modular design
concept for boring mills in table,
planer, floor and RAM type in different
sizes is continued. The sales are doubled
from the previous year
2000
Development of the RAM-type machine
and completion of the product line with
rotary and traversing tables, milling heads
and other accessories
2002
150th anniversary of the oldest existing
machine-tool factory in Germany
2005
Development of the Travelling column mill
2009
Extension of the product range for
machining of bigger parts; boring spindle
diameter up to 250 mm, X-traverse up to
40 m, Y (vertical) up to 10 m, weight of
components up to 250 tons
Table type version
The compact machine with stationary
column and crosswise traversing and rotating
table
Floor type version
A 3D-traversing machine
which can be adapted to the size of the
parts to be machined
Modular Construction System
for different machining tasks
Planer type version
Large versatility when selecting
right machine to the appropriate
table size
RAM type version
The machine for heavy cutting operations
of huge components, complete machining
of stationary fixed parts is enabled
with different milling heads
Travelling column mill
combines the size and the rigidity of a
boring mill with the universal and dynamic
features of a modern mill
Tables
Rotary, traversing and tilting tables –
Modular additions for traversing column
machines for multi-side machining
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Table Type Machines:
especially suitable for multi side machining of me dium sized parts
The ideal 5-axes controlled machines
for multiple side machining of workpieces
with weights of 6 to 10 tons.
UNION TC110 - version with pallet changer,
complete enclosure and exhausting device
UNION TU 150 - version with integrated NC
facing head
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UNION T / TC 110 / 130/ 150
UNION TU / TCU 150
The machine can also be delivered with
automatic pallet changers and an integrated
NC facing head [TU or TCU versions].
UNION TC 110 with automatic tool changer and standard enclosure
General Specification T110 T130/150*
The controlled facing slide enables taper
or contour machining and can eliminate
turning machine operations.
Boring spindle diameter 110 mm 130 / 150 mm
X-axis 1500 or 2000 mm 2000 or 2500 mm
Y-axis 1250 or 1600 mm 2000 or 2500 mm
Z-axis 1000 or 1500 mm 1500 mm
W-axis 550 mm 750 mm
Table 1000 x 1250 or 1250 x 1600 or
1250 x 1600 mm 1600 x 2000 mm
Table load, max. 6000 kg 10000 kg
Main drive power max. 37 kW 60 kW
Boring spindle speed, max. 5000 rpm 4000 rpm
Feeds/rapid traverse, max. 6000 / 18000 mm/min 6000 / 15000 mm/min
Control iTNC 530, F 31i iTNC 530, F 31i
or SI 840 D or SI 840 D
Special design autom. tool changer (40-120 tools)
autom. pallet changer
*integrated facing head possible
subject to change without prior notice
This flexible boring mill con cept can machine
part sizes up to 4 m x 3 m x 2 m. The
machine in conjunction with an automatic
tool changer [KC] and two integral tables
is the most versatile configuration for your
workshop.
UNION K / KC 110 / 130 / 150
UNION KU / KCU 150
KR / KCR / 150 / 160
Planer or T-Bed Machines:
especially suited for universal and precise machining of larger workpieces
Different table sizes can be adap ted to
the machines according to the technical
requirements. These machi nes can also be
delivered with an automatic accessory
changer or integrated NC-facing head.
General Specification K110 K130 / 150* KR 150 / 160
Boring spindle diameter 110 mm 130 / 150 mm 150 / 162 mm
Facing head with automatic tool changer and
internal cooling system
UNION KC 130 - version twin-table machine with automatic tool changer and free-standing magazine Boring of machine housing
X-axis 2000 or 2500 mm 2500, 3200 or 4000 mm 3200, 4000 or 5000 mm
Y-axis 1600 or 2000 2000, 2500 or 3000 mm 2500, 3000, 3500 or 4000 mm
Z-axis 1000 or 1500 mm 1000, 1500, 2100 or 2500 mm 1500, 2100 or 2500 mm
V-axis (RAM) - - 1000 mm
W-axis 550 mm 750 mm 700 mm
Table/ table load up to 1250 x 1600 mm up to 1600 x 2000 mm up to 2000 x 2500 mm
loading 8000 kg loading 10000 kg loading 20000 kg
up to 2000 x 2500 mm up to 3000 x 3000 mm
loading 20000 kg loading 45000 / 70000 kg
up to 3000 x 3000 mm
loading 45000 kg
Main drive power, max. 37 kW 60 kW 60 kW
Boring spindle speed, max. 5000 rpm 4000 rpm 3800 rpm
Feeds/rapid traverses, max. 6000 / 20000 mm/min 6000 / 15000 mm/min 6000 / 15000 mm/min
Control iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D
Special design autom. tool changer (40-225 tools)
autom. pallet changer, twin table machine
*integrated facing head possible
subject to change without prior notice
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Floor Type or Travelling Column Ma chines:
especially suited for machining large parts in stationary set up
A 3D machine for processing large workpieces
with a height up to 3.5 m and a
length up to 25 m.
As a machining center equipped with
features like automatic tool changer,
pickup station for milling heads, or CNC
facing head and also NC rotary tables, it
is one of the most flexible metal-working
tools.
Machining of a hub (wind mill)
Machining of large components
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UNION P / PC 130 / 150
UNION PU / PCU 150
UNION PC 130 with rotary and traversing table DV20
General Specification P 130 / 150*
Boring spindle diameter 130 / 150 mm
X-axis 4000 mm + n*1000
Y-axis 2000, 2500, 3000, or 3500 mm
Z-axis 800 mm
W-axis 750 mm
Main drive power, max. 60 kW
Boring spindle speed, max. 4000 rpm
Feeds/rapid traverses, max. 6000 / 15000 mm/min
Control iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D
Special design autom. tool changer (40-60 tools), floor plate,
rotary and traversing tables, pick-up-station et al.
concerning customers preferences
*integrated facing head possible
subject to change without prior notice
Workpieces with height up to 10 m and
length up to 40 m can be machined with
this large and heavy duty machine. The
universal type of ma chine in conjunction
with a floor plate, rotary or tilting tables
UNION PCR 150 – machining of hub for wind mill
UNION PR / PCR 150 / 160
UNION PR / PCR 200 / 250
Travelling Column Machines with hydrostatic guided RAM –
a horizontal boring mill for heavy machining operations on huge parts
and pickup magazine for accessories and
heavy tools is one of the most modern
production machines for efficient and
exact processing of your components.
General Specification PR 150 / 160 PR 200 / 250
Boring spindle diameter 150 / 162 mm 200 / 250 mm
X-axis 4000 mm + n*1000 4000 mm + n*1000
UNION PCR 150 with vertical milling head and
automatic pick-up magazine for accessories and
tools which can be exchanged into the milling
head
Milling of compressor housing
Y-axis 2500 mm + n*500 (up to 6000 mm) 2500 mm + n*500 (up to 10.000 mm)
Z-axis 1000 / 1500 mm 1600 mm
W-axis 700 mm 1000 mm
Main drive power, max. 60 kW 95* / 130 kW**
Boring spindle speed, max. 3800 rpm 2400* / 1900 rpm**
Feeds/rapid traverses, max. 6000 / 15000 mm/min 6000 / 15000 mm/min
Control iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D
Special design autom. tool changer (40-225 tools), floor plate, rotary and
traversing tables, pick-up-station et al. concerning customers preferences
* PR 200 / ** PR 250
subject to change without prior notice
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Travelling Column Mill with RAM
for 5-side machining – high level of dyna mics and precision
A Travelling Column Mill which combines
the size and the universality of a boring
mill with the dynamic features of a
mo dern mill.
Fixed universal milling head 30 kW, 5000 rpm
Tool change is possible in vertical or horizontal
spindle position
Pick-up station for detachable accessories and
special tools
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UNION F1 / FC1
The 5-side machining in one setting makes
the machine an efficient tool for the
machining of bulky components and small
batches.
UNION F1 with universal milling head and operator platform
General Specification F1
X-axis 3000 mm + n*1000
Y-axis 1600, 2100 or 2600 mm
Z-axis 1300 or 1600 mm
Main drive power, max. 37 kW
Boring spindle speed, max. 5000 rpm
Feeds/rapid traverses, max. 6000 / 40000 mm/min
Control iTNC 530, F 31i or SI 840 D
Accessory units milling heads
CNC fork type milling heads
spindles
CNC facing head
Special design automatic tool changer,
floor plate, rotary and traversing tables,
pick-up-station et al. concerning customers preferences
subject to change without prior notice
UNION Rotary, traversing and tilting tables in conjunction with Travelling Column Machines –
ideal for complete machining of parts up to 70 tons weight
Tables are used to expand the capability of
floor type boring mills. The tables will be
controlled from the machine pendant. The
CNC is optionally modified by the required
UNION DVK 5 / 20
A rotary, traversing and tilting table with a
size of 2500 x 3000 mm.
The tilting motion can be positioned
in steps of 1 degree.
UNION DV 12 / 25 / 45 / 70
additional axes. UNION also supplies these
tables with an independent control unit.
General Specification DV12 DV25 DV45 DV70 DVK 5/20
Table size 1250 x 1250 mm 1800 x 2000 mm 2000 x 2500 mm 2500 x 3000 mm 2500 x 3000 mm
2000 x 2000 mm 2500 x 2500 mm 3000 x 3000 mm 3500 x 3500 mm
Traverse 1250 mm 1500 - 2500 mm 1500 - 3200 mm 2000 / 3000 mm 2000 mm
Rotating positioning cont. 0,001° 0,001° 0,001° 0,001° 0,001°
Tilting range without without without without 0...90 °
Loading 12,5 t 25 t 45 t 70 t 20 t (horizontal)
Portable rotary tables enable a 4-side
machining of parts up to 70 tons. Trunnion device
UNION Rotary and Traversing Tables /
Tilting Tables
3D-machining of a turbine blade using
a trunnion device
subject to change without prior notice
Trunnion device
5 t (vertical)
Special configuration – machine with a
NC-controlled trunnion device peripheral
processing of drum-shaped parts in
different sizes
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Cover plate
for adapters (manual version)
2-axes NC-milling head
with motor spindle and torque motors for
a continuous swivelling of the A and C
axes (rotation speed up to 24 000 rpm)
Spindle support
for supporting the boring spindle on longer
extensions (here shown for a ma chine
with integrated NC-facing head)
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Special Accessories and Options
Adapter for special
accessories
for milling and facing heads for
manual or automatic head change
Vertical milling head
with automatic positioning and automatic
tool clamping
NC-facing head - D’Andrea
automatically detachable, if necessary
3D-touch probe
including measurement cycles for automatic
measuring of workpieces
Horizontal Boring and Milling Ma chi-
nes are well known for a versatile use
on complete machining of components
with all kinds of shapes. This benefit
will be even more enhanced by using
special accessories
Universal milling head
with automatic positioning of the two
planes
Pick-up-station
for automatic tool change into the
milling head
Wireless handwheel
for most flexibility while setting
workpieces
References
More than 6000 boring mills supplied in the past 30 years have made UNION world
renowned and resulted in a wide range of customers. A network of representatives
in the world market guarantees that we take care of our customers and that UNION
products maintain and extend their customer base
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