The FMB Turbo RS 4-45 A (Auto-Adjust) is a magazine style automatic bar feeder for processing bars in the diameter ranges of 5-65mm and in lengths from 12’ to 14’ on CNC lathes. Auto adjusting polyurethane guide channels allow for quiet operation at high RPM while feeding round, square or hex bar stock.
An image of the FMB bar feeder logo with a white background

 

 

Features: Turbo RS 4-45 Auto-Adjust Bar Feeder

  • Bar diameter capacity: 3mm to 38mm (0.118” to 1.500”)
  • Automatic loading magazine – 11 linear inches of rack capacity
  • Polyurethane guide channel system – noise & vibration dampening
  • Hydrodynamic support via high-volume oil flow into channels
  • Double pusher, space-saving design
  • Separate floor-mounted electric cabinet isolates electronics from vibration
  • (1) Guide channel set to be chosen by customer. Several sizes to choose from, each handling a specific stock range. See table above (spindle liner required if channel set is not lathe’s max capacity)
  • (1) Universal guide module with insert
  • (1) O.D. bar stock collet to be chosen by customer
  • (Specific collet needed for each stock diameter)
  • Swiss headstock synchronization device – 600mm
  • Automatic remnant retraction, self-centering gripper
  • Custom lathe cable and interface plugs
  • Sigmatek menu-driven touchscreen control
  • Lathe mounts and movable steady
Technical Specifications  
Bar Diameter 4mm – 45mm (0.157” – 1.771”)
Bar Length 1000mm – 3800mm (39.4” – 12’5”)
Magazine Rack Capacity 300mm (11.75”)
Maximum Remnant Length 480mm (18.89”)
Bar Loading Cycle Time Approx. 25 sec for 12’ bars
Feed Force (Pusher Torque) Max 750 N, adjustable
Forward Feed Rate 1000mm/sec (2360in/min) max, adjustable
Return Feed Rate 2000mm/sec (4720in/min) max, adjustable
Power Consumption 2 kW/2.5 kVA
Operating Voltage 230-400 V/60 Hz – 3 phase
Control Voltage 24V DC
Oil Capacity 80 liters (22 gallons)
Oil Viscosity ISO 150 cST – Machine oil ISO BG32 – Air oil
Compressed Air Supply 6 bar (90 psi)
Compressed Air Consumption ~10 liters per loading cycle
Machine Weight (w/out Oil) 1701 kg (3750lbs)
Material Straightness Specification 0.007” TIR/foot of material (V blocks, 6’ equidistant)

 

Guide Channel Sets Pusher Diameter Minimum Bar Size Maximum Bar Size Max. Bar Size With Front Remnant Expulsion *
Ø 10mm 10mm 5mm (0.196″) 8mm (0.315″) 10mm (0.393″)
Ø 15 mm 15 mm 5 mm (0.196”) 13 mm (0.511”) 15 mm (0.590”)
Ø 20 mm 20 mm 6 mm (0.236”) 17.5 mm (0.688”) 20 mm (0.787”)
Ø 25 mm 25 mm 10 mm (0.393”) 23 mm (0.906”) 25 mm (0.984”)
Ø 32 mm 32 mm 10 mm (0.393”) 29 mm (1.141”) 32 mm (1.259”)
Ø 34 mm 34 mm 12.7 (0.500”) 31.75mm (1.250”) 34mm (1.338”)
Ø 36 mm 36 mm 12.7 mm (0.500”) 33 mm (1.299”) 36 mm (1.417”)
Ø 38 mm 37 or 38 mm 12.7 mm (0.500”) 35 mm (1.378”) 38 mm (1.500”)
Ø 42 mm 42 mm 17 mm (0.669”) 38.5 mm (1.515”) 42 mm (1.653”)
Ø 45 mm 45 mm 19 mm (0.750”) 42 mm (1.653”) 45 mm (1.771”)

Turbo RS 4-45 A (Auto Adjust) Bar Feeder

The FMB Turbo RS 4-45 A (Auto-Adjust) is a magazine style automatic bar feeder for processing bars in the diameter ranges of 5-65mm and in lengths from 12’ to 14’ on CNC lathes. Auto adjusting polyurethane guide channels allow for quiet operation at high RPM while feeding round, square or hex bar stock.
An image of the FMB bar feeder logo with a white background

 

 

Features: Turbo RS 4-45 Auto-Adjust Bar Feeder

  • Bar diameter capacity: 3mm to 38mm (0.118” to 1.500”)
  • Automatic loading magazine – 11 linear inches of rack capacity
  • Polyurethane guide channel system – noise & vibration dampening
  • Hydrodynamic support via high-volume oil flow into channels
  • Double pusher, space-saving design
  • Separate floor-mounted electric cabinet isolates electronics from vibration
  • (1) Guide channel set to be chosen by customer. Several sizes to choose from, each handling a specific stock range. See table above (spindle liner required if channel set is not lathe’s max capacity)
  • (1) Universal guide module with insert
  • (1) O.D. bar stock collet to be chosen by customer
  • (Specific collet needed for each stock diameter)
  • Swiss headstock synchronization device – 600mm
  • Automatic remnant retraction, self-centering gripper
  • Custom lathe cable and interface plugs
  • Sigmatek menu-driven touchscreen control
  • Lathe mounts and movable steady
Technical Specifications  
Bar Diameter 4mm – 45mm (0.157” – 1.771”)
Bar Length 1000mm – 3800mm (39.4” – 12’5”)
Magazine Rack Capacity 300mm (11.75”)
Maximum Remnant Length 480mm (18.89”)
Bar Loading Cycle Time Approx. 25 sec for 12’ bars
Feed Force (Pusher Torque) Max 750 N, adjustable
Forward Feed Rate 1000mm/sec (2360in/min) max, adjustable
Return Feed Rate 2000mm/sec (4720in/min) max, adjustable
Power Consumption 2 kW/2.5 kVA
Operating Voltage 230-400 V/60 Hz – 3 phase
Control Voltage 24V DC
Oil Capacity 80 liters (22 gallons)
Oil Viscosity ISO 150 cST – Machine oil ISO BG32 – Air oil
Compressed Air Supply 6 bar (90 psi)
Compressed Air Consumption ~10 liters per loading cycle
Machine Weight (w/out Oil) 1701 kg (3750lbs)
Material Straightness Specification 0.007” TIR/foot of material (V blocks, 6’ equidistant)

 

Guide Channel Sets Pusher Diameter Minimum Bar Size Maximum Bar Size Max. Bar Size With Front Remnant Expulsion *
Ø 10mm 10mm 5mm (0.196″) 8mm (0.315″) 10mm (0.393″)
Ø 15 mm 15 mm 5 mm (0.196”) 13 mm (0.511”) 15 mm (0.590”)
Ø 20 mm 20 mm 6 mm (0.236”) 17.5 mm (0.688”) 20 mm (0.787”)
Ø 25 mm 25 mm 10 mm (0.393”) 23 mm (0.906”) 25 mm (0.984”)
Ø 32 mm 32 mm 10 mm (0.393”) 29 mm (1.141”) 32 mm (1.259”)
Ø 34 mm 34 mm 12.7 (0.500”) 31.75mm (1.250”) 34mm (1.338”)
Ø 36 mm 36 mm 12.7 mm (0.500”) 33 mm (1.299”) 36 mm (1.417”)
Ø 38 mm 37 or 38 mm 12.7 mm (0.500”) 35 mm (1.378”) 38 mm (1.500”)
Ø 42 mm 42 mm 17 mm (0.669”) 38.5 mm (1.515”) 42 mm (1.653”)
Ø 45 mm 45 mm 19 mm (0.750”) 42 mm (1.653”) 45 mm (1.771”)