Droop+Rein FOGS Series

Overhead gantry design

FOGS NEO and HD - Overhead gantry design

Whatever it takes - roller guided dynamic (NEO) or hydrostatic precision (HD)

The Original – invented in 1993 the Droop+Rein FOGS is the benchmark in the market of overhead gantry machines. The FOGS offers unmatched performance from high speed to heavy duty operations.

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FOGS NEO - Highlights

Machining of large and heavy components without sacrificing machine dynamics
FEA optimised structure for highest stiffness
Large dimensioned compact linear guideways
Preloaded double pinion to rack drive system
Continuous 5-axis capability
Automatic cartridge change for wide range of motor spindles
Large selection of automatically exchangeable milling heads
Single or dual work zone configuration
Integrated rotary table option (mill-turn)
Comprehensive peripheral devices
Advanced Starrag diagnostics system
High level of energy efficiency
Industrie 4.0 proven by Starrag IPS

FOGS HD - Highlights

Wide range of possible workpieces and operations results in high machine utilisation
40% less space required compared to machines in moving table design
Highly rigid wear-free hydrostatic guideways in all linear axes
Milling spindle with up to 100 kW spindle power and 7,500 Nm of torque
Thermo-symmetric structure of the ram with integrated C-axis
C- and B-axis continuously controlled or clamped in position
Large selection of automatically exchangeable milling units
Continuous 5-axis capability
Parallel set-up during machining through dual work zone configuration
Integrated rotary table option (mill-turn)
Comprehensive peripheral devices
Advanced Starrag diagnostics system
High level of energy efficiency
Industrie 4.0 proven by Starrag IPS

Next level heavy duty machining

The latest development of Droop+Rein
For heavy duty dynamic machining
Dynamic machining and precision of an overhead gantry, combined with the power and output of a portal and gantry milling machine
In line with the modular principle – various controls, table configurations, milling heads/spindles and tool changer configurations
For moulds & dies, aircraft titanium structures, landing gears and general engineering components

Features

Precision & Dynamics

Best in class in terms of contouring speed and accuracy
The first choice for workpieces requiring high accuracy and best surface finish quality
Maximum volumetric accuracy at the highest dynamics
Advanced temperature stabilisation system for highest accuracy machining

Modular Machine Architecture

In line with the modular principle - various controls, table configurations, milling heads/spindles and tool changer configurations

Smart Spindle Solutions

Fixed fork-type head with automatically exchangeable motor milling spindle cartridges
Large range of motor spindles for aluminium, composite and light steel machining
Applications: aerospace structures in aluminium and composites, mould & die finishing