Introduction to the LYNX 2100MA's Core Capabilities and Value 

The LYNX 2100MA stands as a high-performance mill-drill turning center, engineered to deliver long-term high accuracy and superior surface finishes. This machine fundamentally redefines manufacturing efficiency by integrating milling and drilling capabilities directly within the turning process, thereby significantly reducing the necessity for secondary machining operations on separate equipment. 

By eliminating additional machine set-ups and handling costs, the LYNX 2100MA offers a compelling value proposition for B2B manufacturing professionals. It achieves this exceptional performance by combining time-tested manufacturing methods and an ultra-rigid construction with advanced technological features. 

Key specifications underpinning its power include a 20 hp high torque digital AC spindle motor capable of 6,000 rpm, and a large 2-inch bar capacity, ensuring robust performance for diverse applications. This comprehensive design approach ensures enhanced productivity and precision for complex part fabrication.

Unrivaled Structural Rigidity and Advanced Axis Control 

The foundational strength of the LYNX 2100MA originates from its one-piece Meehanite® casting bed, which is heavily ribbed to actively prevent deformation and twisting during intensive operations. The Meehanite process itself contributes to a fine grain casting, providing excellent vibration dampening characteristics that minimize cutting vibration and substantially extend tool life. Its 30-degree slant bed design is not merely for stability; it maintains a minimal and constant distance from the tool tip to the guideway, ensuring maximum rigidity even under heavy loads and facilitating unobstructed chip and coolant flow. 

High-precision, full roller type linear guideways on all axes support rapid traverse rates—up to 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) for the X-axis and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) for the Z-axis—while offering exceptional load capacity and rigidity. Furthermore, large diameter, high-precision ball screws, directly mounted to AC servo motors, drive each axis, incorporating an unexpected disturbance torque detection function that immediately reverses the servomotor upon impact to prevent damage and minimize downtime. This robust construction ensures consistent precision and reliability.

Integrated Mill-Drill Functionality and Versatile Turret System 

The LYNX 2100MA significantly enhances machining versatility through its integrated mill-drill capabilities, allowing for rigid tapping on both the main spindle and with rotary tools. This capability is supported by a powerful 6,000 rpm, 5 hp rotating tool spindle motor, which enables live tools to be mounted on all 12 turret stations. The heavy-duty, servo-controlled turret boasts a non-lifting design that prevents contamination from reaching the coupling, ensuring long-term reliability. 

With a robust 180 mm (7.1") curvic coupling and 50 kN (11,240 lb) of hydraulic clamping force, the turret provides the exceptional rigidity necessary for heavy stock removal, achieving fine surface finishes, accommodating long boring bar overhangs, and extending overall tool life. Its 0.11-second next station index time and bi-directional indexing optimize efficiency, while the 24-position indexing allows for double turning and boring holders, substantially increasing the machine's tool capacity for complex or high-volume jobs. The machine also integrates the Preci-Flex® tool system, offering a range of adapters for specialized milling, drilling, and rigid tapping applications, enhancing precision and tooling flexibility.

Advanced Control, Automation, and Maintenance for Optimized Operations 

The operational intelligence of the LYNX 2100MA is powered by the FANUC 0i-Plus control with an iHMi touch screen interface, offering an intuitive user experience through its swiveling operator's panel. Operators benefit from EZ Guide I Conversational Programming, which streamlines setup by allowing programming via friendly dialog buttons and guiding users through common cycle functions like roughing, finishing, and threading. The integrated Tool Load Monitoring System further enhances operational safety and efficiency by allowing high and low limits to be set for each tool, triggering alarms, tool changes, or even machine shutdown based on wear and breakage settings. 

For unattended operation, a programmable part catcher with bar feed interface is standard, capable of handling parts up to 130 mm (5") long and 3.0 kg (6.6 lb). The machine also includes a tool setter to automate tool offset calculations, significantly reducing setup time. The coolant system features a 65 psi multi-stage pump for effective chip flushing and extended tool life, with optional 145 PSI or 1,000 PSI coolant upgrades available to further improve cycle times, finishes, and tool life by penetrating the vapor blanket at the cutting edge. Maintenance is simplified by an eco-friendly cartridge grease lubrication system for guideways and ball screws, reducing operational costs and preventing coolant contamination, with proactive alarms for low grease levels.

FAQ Section

What is the LYNX 2100MA and what are its primary benefits for manufacturing?

The LYNX 2100MA is a high-performance mill-drill turning center specifically engineered to deliver long-term high accuracy and superior surface finishes. Its core benefit for manufacturing is its ability to integrate milling and drilling capabilities directly within the turning process, which significantly reduces the need for secondary machining operations on separate equipment. This integration helps to eliminate additional machine set-ups and handling costs, providing exceptional value by combining classic manufacturing methods with ultra-rigid construction and advanced technological features.

What are the key specifications of the LYNX 2100MA's main spindle and its motor? 

The LYNX 2100MA is equipped with a powerful 20 hp (15 kW) high torque digital AC spindle motor that achieves a high speed of 6,000 rpm. This motor delivers its full power from 1,125 rpm with an impressive 127 Nm (93.6 ft-lb) of torque. The machine also features a large 2-inch (51 mm) bar capacity and a 52 mm (2.047") standard chuck through hole ID, making it suitable for robust performance across diverse applications.

How does the LYNX 2100MA ensure high accuracy and structural rigidity? 

The LYNX 2100MA's design incorporates several features to ensure exceptional accuracy and rigidity:

  • One-piece Meehanite® casting bed: The bed is heavily ribbed to prevent deformation and twisting, and the Meehanite process itself provides excellent vibration dampening characteristics, which minimizes cutting vibration and extends tool life.
  • 30-degree slant bed design: This design maintains a minimal and constant distance from the tool tip to the guideway, ensuring maximum rigidity even under heavy loads and facilitating unobstructed chip and coolant flow.
  • High-precision full roller type linear guideways: Present on all axes, these guideways support high rapid traverse rates—up to 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) for the X-axis and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) for the Z-axis—while offering exceptional load capacity and rigidity.
  • Large diameter, high-precision ball screws: Each axis is driven by these ball screws, which are directly mounted to AC servo motors and include an unexpected disturbance torque detection function to immediately reverse the servomotor upon impact, preventing damage and minimizing downtime.

What specific mill-drill capabilities and turret features does the LYNX 2100MA offer? 

The LYNX 2100MA significantly enhances machining versatility through its integrated mill-drill capabilities, allowing for rigid tapping on both the main spindle and with rotary tools. It is equipped with a powerful 6,000 rpm, 5 hp (3.7 kW) rotating tool spindle motor, enabling live tools to be mounted on all 12 turret stations. The heavy-duty, servo-controlled turret features a non-lifting design, a robust 180 mm (7.1") curvic coupling, and 50 kN (11,240 lb) of hydraulic clamping force, which provides the exceptional rigidity necessary for heavy stock removal and achieving fine surface finishes. It boasts a fast 0.11-second next station index time and 24-position indexing to accommodate double turning and boring holders, substantially increasing tool capacity for complex jobs. The machine also integrates the Preci-Flex® tool system, offering specialized adapters for milling, drilling, and rigid tapping.

Which control system is featured on the LYNX 2100MA, and what are its user-friendly aspects? 

The operational intelligence of the LYNX 2100MA is powered by the FANUC 0i-Plus control with an iHMi touch screen interface, accessible via a swiveling operator's panel. For user-friendliness, it includes:

  • EZ Guide I Conversational Programming: This system streamlines setup by allowing programming through intuitive dialog buttons and guiding users through common cycle functions such as roughing, finishing, and threading.
  • Tool Load Monitoring System: Enhances operational safety by allowing high and low limits to be set for each tool, triggering alarms, tool changes, or machine shutdown based on wear and breakage settings.
  • Tool setter: Automates tool offset calculations, significantly reducing setup time.
  • Comprehensive programming and operation features: Including direct drawing programming, drilling canned cycles (including rigid tapping), extended editing, tool path graphic display, and tool life management.

What are the standard and optional coolant system features for optimized cutting? 

The standard coolant system includes a 65 psi (4.5 bar) multi-stage pump that delivers a high volume of coolant through the turret to ball nozzles at each station, effectively flushing chips and extending tool life. The machine has a separate 145 liter (38 gal) coolant tank with a level switch to prevent low coolant levels. For further optimization, optional coolant upgrades are available:

  • 145 PSI Coolant: Replaces the standard pump, doubling coolant pressure to improve chip removal from deep holes and enhance heat dissipation at the cutting edge.
  • 1,000 PSI Coolant: This high-pressure option can be directed to penetrate the vapor blanket that forms at the cutting area, reaching the tool tip directly. This leads to better chip breaking, improved finishes, and significantly longer tool life, even with increased feeds and speeds.