FPS 500M-digital Dualmaster Universal Milling Machine
Description
Manual Control Meets Powered Precision
The FPS 500M-digital belongs to the FPS Dualmaster series — universal milling and drilling machines built in Germany that combine classic handwheel operation with a modern straight-cut control. Machinists can work fully manually or let the Heidenhain POSITIP 8016 Touch control drive the axes with continuously variable feeds, making the machine equally suited to one-off parts, repair work and small production runs.
A powerful 18.9 hp main drive with 179 lb-ft of torque and stepless speeds from 20 to 5,000 rpm handles both heavy roughing in steel and high-speed finishing in aluminum. Hydraulic tool clamping on the ISO 40 spindle speeds up every tool change, while the ±90° swivel head and an additional 5.9 in of head travel along the Y-axis let you machine complex features in a single setup.
The 24.8 × 18.5 in table carries workpieces up to 770 lb, and the rigid cast frame with hand-scraped guideways keeps accuracy consistent for decades. For toolrooms, mold shops and maintenance departments, the FPS 500M-digital is a modern successor to the classic DECKEL FP-series concept — with far more power and convenience.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Working Range | |
| X-axis travel | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| Y-axis travel | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Z-axis travel | 15.7 in (400 mm) |
| Additional head travel (Y) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Table | |
| Table size | 24.8 × 18.5 in (630 × 470 mm) |
| T-slots (number / width / spacing) | 7 / 14 H7 / 2.48 in (63 mm) |
| Max. table load | 770 lb (350 kg) |
| Spindle & Head | |
| Spindle orientation | Vertical (horizontal optional) |
| Vertical quill stroke | approx. 3.1 in (80 mm) |
| Horizontal quill stroke | approx. 3.9 in (100 mm), optional |
| Head swivel | ±90° (manual) |
| Spindle taper | ISO 40 (DIN 69871) |
| Tool clamping | Hydraulic, DIN 69872 (DIN 2080 optional) |
| Drive | |
| Main motor | 18.9 hp (14.1 kW) |
| Spindle torque | 179 lb-ft (243 Nm) |
| Spindle speed | 20–5,000 rpm, stepless |
| Feed rate (variable) | 0–78.7 in/min (0–2,000 mm/min) |
| Rapid traverse | 197 in/min (5 m/min) |
| Handwheel travel per turn | 0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
| Control | |
| Control type | Manual with straight-cut control |
| Control system | Heidenhain POSITIP 8016 Touch |
| Electrical | |
| Power supply | 3 × 400 V AC, 50 Hz, 25 A |
| Max. fuse rating | 35 A |
| Connection | TN-S, fixed connection |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Footprint (W × D × H) | 102.4 × 82.7 × 80.7 in (2,600 × 2,100 × 2,050 mm) |
| Machine weight (incl. table, head, enclosure and control cabinet) | approx. 5,070 lb (2,300 kg) |
Manual Control Meets Powered Precision
The FPS 500M-digital belongs to the FPS Dualmaster series — universal milling and drilling machines built in Germany that combine classic handwheel operation with a modern straight-cut control. Machinists can work fully manually or let the Heidenhain POSITIP 8016 Touch control drive the axes with continuously variable feeds, making the machine equally suited to one-off parts, repair work and small production runs.
A powerful 18.9 hp main drive with 179 lb-ft of torque and stepless speeds from 20 to 5,000 rpm handles both heavy roughing in steel and high-speed finishing in aluminum. Hydraulic tool clamping on the ISO 40 spindle speeds up every tool change, while the ±90° swivel head and an additional 5.9 in of head travel along the Y-axis let you machine complex features in a single setup.
The 24.8 × 18.5 in table carries workpieces up to 770 lb, and the rigid cast frame with hand-scraped guideways keeps accuracy consistent for decades. For toolrooms, mold shops and maintenance departments, the FPS 500M-digital is a modern successor to the classic DECKEL FP-series concept — with far more power and convenience.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Working Range | |
| X-axis travel | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| Y-axis travel | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Z-axis travel | 15.7 in (400 mm) |
| Additional head travel (Y) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Table | |
| Table size | 24.8 × 18.5 in (630 × 470 mm) |
| T-slots (number / width / spacing) | 7 / 14 H7 / 2.48 in (63 mm) |
| Max. table load | 770 lb (350 kg) |
| Spindle & Head | |
| Spindle orientation | Vertical (horizontal optional) |
| Vertical quill stroke | approx. 3.1 in (80 mm) |
| Horizontal quill stroke | approx. 3.9 in (100 mm), optional |
| Head swivel | ±90° (manual) |
| Spindle taper | ISO 40 (DIN 69871) |
| Tool clamping | Hydraulic, DIN 69872 (DIN 2080 optional) |
| Drive | |
| Main motor | 18.9 hp (14.1 kW) |
| Spindle torque | 179 lb-ft (243 Nm) |
| Spindle speed | 20–5,000 rpm, stepless |
| Feed rate (variable) | 0–78.7 in/min (0–2,000 mm/min) |
| Rapid traverse | 197 in/min (5 m/min) |
| Handwheel travel per turn | 0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
| Control | |
| Control type | Manual with straight-cut control |
| Control system | Heidenhain POSITIP 8016 Touch |
| Electrical | |
| Power supply | 3 × 400 V AC, 50 Hz, 25 A |
| Max. fuse rating | 35 A |
| Connection | TN-S, fixed connection |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Footprint (W × D × H) | 102.4 × 82.7 × 80.7 in (2,600 × 2,100 × 2,050 mm) |
| Machine weight (incl. table, head, enclosure and control cabinet) | approx. 5,070 lb (2,300 kg) |
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