GROB presents the machining center G920F5 for mega and giga castings for the first time at an exhibition

"With the G920F⁵, we set new standards in machining technology and provide a future-ready solution for the automotive industry," explains Carsten König, Department Head for Machining Technologies at GROB. "Our machine is not only robust and reliable, but also extremely flexible in configuration, making it the perfect choice for the manifold requirements for modern automobile manufacturing."

The G920F⁵: A milestone in machining technology

Machining center G920F⁵ was designed specifically for machining so-called "giga castings" – large-format components that find increasing use in the automotive industry. These components, often called "underbodies", place high demands on the machines machining them. The G920F⁵ meets these demands with its robust design and the option for 5-axis machining, which allows precise and efficient machining even under challenging conditions.

"The development of the G920F⁵ was an exciting challenge we accepted with great dedication," says König. "We wanted to create a machine that meets not only today’s demands, but tomorrow’s as well."

Innovation meets flexibility

The G920F⁵ is not just optimized for machining giga castings, it also provides high flexibility thanks to its modular design and various automation options. This makes it the ideal solution for manufacturing the most varied component designs. From frame structure parts to battery housings – the G920F⁵ is suited to the most diverse applications and permits efficient and resource-saving production. "Our close cooperation with OEMs and automotive industry suppliers let us fine-tune the G920F⁵ precisely to the requirements of the industry," König says. "This machine is a true all-rounder and provides enormous added value for our customers with its adaptability."

In addition to the G920F⁵, GROB also offers other G900-series machines, including the G920X for machining extruded profiles and the G920F⁴ for machining complete battery housings. All machines of this series are designed for highest performance and precision and provide solutions for the growing challenges of the automotive industry. "We have created a machine platform unparalleled in the industry with the G900 series,” says König. "Our machines are designed to meet the increasing demands of the automotive industry while at the same time providing the best efficiency and sustainability."

Customized solutions for machining extruded profiles

The G920X was specially developed for machining challenging extruded profiles. This machine has two spindles and bridges arranged one above the other, allowing two workpieces to be machined at the same time. "With a machining length of over 2.5 meters, the G920X is especially suitable for machining aluminum profiles often used in car body construction and crash management systems," explains König. "Its robust and rigid design gives the G920X high stability and precision, even under the most challenging conditions." This machine is known for its high flexibility, which lets customers efficiently machine a wide range of profile geometries. Due to its modular design and its options for automation, the G920X provides an optimized solution for companies requiring both precision and high throughput rates.

The ideal solution for machining complete battery housings

The G920F⁴ is the ideal machining center for machining complete battery housings and their components. This machine was developed to encompass the entire machining process for large-scale workpieces and ensure high productivity at the same time. "With two optional spindles arranged next to each other or one above the other and a table for machining workpieces with a length of up to 3,000 mm, the G920F⁴ provides maximum flexibility," stresses König. The G920F⁴ allows efficient 4-axis machining and impresses with extremely short chip-to-chip times and high dynamics. "Our customers profit from the high production flexibility of the G920F⁴, which excels due to its modular design, convertability and its interlinking and automation options," adds König. Its particularly rigid construction and machine design specifically for minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) ensure optimum work area design and a large chip funnel for efficient chip removal.

Future-oriented technologies for the automotive industry

GROB once again underscores its leadership position in the machine manufacturing industry with the new G900 series. These machines are tailored to the requirements for modern automobile production and provide future-oriented solutions for machining mega and giga castings as well as extruded profiles.

Visitors to the AMB 2024 can experience the G920F⁵ live and see its unique performance features for themselves. "We look forward to presenting the advantages of our latest machine series to our customers and shaping the future of machining technology together," concludes König.