The precision and speed of the Diamond Linear is provided by linear motors on the X, Y and Z axes and the thermal/geometric stability of the machine that is controlled at 21°C. This combination ensures that parts are produced in a thermally stable and precise environment that will deliver a high degree of component quality and consistency.

The Diamond Linear has an X, Y and Z axes travel of 2200 by 1500 by 1000mm that effectively covers the 2300 by 1600mm table. With a table to spindle nose distance of 1250mm, the machine has a  spacious work area that enables users to load parts up to 20,000kg on the machine table. Gruppo Parpas has installed a sliding roof on the machine which enables large parts and billets to be loaded with ease by gantry or fork lift. This helps reduce machine and operator collisions and accidents. Built for the robust machining of large parts, the Diamond Linear has an overall weight of 30,000kg. 

The machining centre has a powerful 29kW spindle motor that can run at up to 22,000rpm. This configuration delivers a high level of torque for heavy material removal machining and the high speed spindle range makes the Diamond Linear a flexible HSM option.

From a productivity perspective, the new machining centre has an acceleration rate of 5m/sec and X, Y and Z axes rapids of 40m/min, attributable to the linear motors fitted on each of the axes. With regard to flexibility, the machine is fitted with a spindle head fully controllable in two rotary axes: The C-axis has a rotation of ±370°; the A-axis rotation from ±105°. In addition, Leader CNC can supply the Diamond Linear with the option of an in-built rotary table to enable large parts to be turned within the machining area.

Adding to this flexibility, the new machine is available with a tool carousel with an option of 24, 40, 48, 64 or 80 tool positions that can reduce tool changeovers and operator intervention. To ensure the tooling configuration meets the precision levels of the machine, Leader CNC can install a laser tool setting probe to inspect cutting tools on every job and every process.