en.Wedoany.com Reported - Zimmermann will present its FZU22 5-axis gantry milling machine at IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show), taking place from September 14 to 19, 2026, in Chicago. This machine is specifically designed for lightweight machining applications of large structural components.

The FZU22 can process aluminum, plastics, wood, other base materials, and finish carbon fiber-reinforced composites, accommodating a variety of workpiece shapes, sizes, and materials. The machine features an overhead gantry structure for precise machining of models and molded parts, comes standard with a 24-tool magazine, and is equipped with either a Siemens or Heidenhain CNC system for full motion control and tracking. Its specially developed 5-axis milling head, featuring a 15kW spindle, can mill complex contours and deep, narrow cavities in large molds.

The FZU22 offers a wide working range: X-axis from 71 inches to 98 inches, Y-axis from 118 inches to 138 inches, and Z-axis of 49 inches. Standard feed rates for the X and Y axes are 2756 ipm, with maximum machine acceleration ranging from 118 in/sec² to 197 in/sec². The machine has a compact footprint (11 ft × 15 ft), allowing it to fit into tight spaces on the shop floor, requires minimal foundation requirements, and delivers accuracy compliant with ISO 230-2 standards. Zimmermann offers a variety of milling heads to suit different application needs.

Optional configurations include a touch-trigger probe, tool measurement system, work area guarding, tool magazine, chip conveyor, oil mist/dust extraction system, minimum quantity lubrication system, and vacuum system.

The machine to be exhibited at IMTS also integrates an ultrasonic system for cutting aerospace insulation materials.

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