Niles-Simmons RQ/RQQ Vertical Turning Centers
The Niles-Simmons Vertical Turning Centers (RQ/RQQ) with one or two ram heads were conceived for heavy duty cutting of railway wheels. Robust design, use of heavy-duty cutting tools with Capto C10 interface, and automatic tool change ensure optimum machining of forged or hot-rolled railway wheels.
Machine Benefits
These machines offer numerous benefits including:
RQ and RQQ conceived for efficient machining of railway wheels
Equipped with one (RQ) or two tool heads (RQQ) with Capto C10 tool receptor
Complete heavy duty cutting with automatic tool change from one 12 pocket tool magazine per tool head
Simultaneous tool change into tool magazine during machining time possible
Prepared for fully automatic loading and unloading
Machine Specifications
Download our Niles-Simmons RQ/RQQ Vertical Turning Centers product data sheet — for the full machine specification, please contact the Machine Sales team.
RQ/RQQ Swing Diameter
70.866 in. | 1800 mm
RQ/RQQ Maximum Tool Diameter
53.15 in | 1350 mm
RQ/RQQ Maximum Thick Wheel Disc (Height Over Slab)
11.81 in. (19.685 in.) | 300 mm (500 mm)
RQ Maximum Drive Power
92 kW
RQQ Maximum Drive Power
155 kW
RQ/RQQ Speed Range
10-400 rpm
RQ Torque on Slab (60% ED)
4968.3 lbs./min | 22.1 kN/min
RQQ Torque on Slab (60% ED)
22.1 kN/min | 4968.3 lbs./min
RQ/RQQ Rapid Feed
24 m/min | 944.88 in./min
RQ Cut Force Tool Unit Left/Right
13488.54 lbs. | 60 kN
RQQ Cut Force Tool Unit Left/Right
13488.54 / 14612.58 lbs. | 60 / 65 kN
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