WINDSOR, CT — A Soraluce FP60 floor-type milling, boring, multitasking machine scheduled to headline Select Machining Technologies’ booth (#339100) at IMTS 2026 provides U.S. manufacturers with an unusual opportunity to influence its final configuration and make it their own. Configurability is a hallmark of all Soraluce machine tools, and for this large-capacity machine, the longitudinal travel, table options and spindle heads are yet to be locked in.
As currently configured for exhibition, the Soraluce FP60 features 236 inches (6000 mm) of longitudinal travel, that can be expanded to a jaw dropping 472 inches (12000 mm). Vertical travel is set at 126 inches (3,200 mm), with 63 inches (1,600 mm) of cross travel.
Five-axis contour milling is enabled by a Soraluce two-axis indexing head rated at 80 hp with a maximum spindle speed of 7,000 rpm, featuring an HSK-100A interface. Depending on application requirements, the eventual owner may specify additional interchangeable heads from Soraluce’s portfolio of more than 300 heads designed and manufactured in-house. These include universal and orthogonal heads as well as heads specific for turning and boring operations. The machine can be equipped with an automatic head changing system to support multitasking and unattended operation; and head exchanges are performed via a precision flange system designed to preserve repeatability and geometric accuracy.
An automatic tool changer with capacity for 60 tools supports both vertical and horizontal tool changes. Milling and turning tools are loaded directly into the spindle, allowing transition between processes without intermediate attachments.
The traveling-column architecture supports multiple table configurations as well. Manufacturers may specify a simple floor plate, a 4th-axis milling table, a turn/mill multitasking table, or combined arrangements with linear movement. The platform can also be arranged with a fixed table and protective partition to enable pendulum machining, permitting part loading and unloading in one zone while cutting continues in another.
Structurally, the FP60 employs a monoblock cast iron column design with heavy-duty guideways and a dynamic transmission system intended to balance rigidity and responsiveness. To address vibration during heavy stock removal, the FP60 incorporates Soraluce’s DAS+® (Dynamics Active Stabilizer) system. The system monitors cutting conditions and applies corrective strategies if chatter is detected, including spindle speed tuning or variation, and active damping through actuators integrated within the ram. The objective is to maintain stable machining conditions while preserving surface finish and tool life during aggressive cutting in the entire working range of the machine.
Operator ergonomics are addressed through a fully enclosed cabin that allows for vertical and cross travel along the column, maintaining line of sight to the cutting zone at varying heights and positions. Large windows and integrated lighting provide clear visibility of the spindle and workpiece, while dual access points — a rear entry door and a front sliding door opening toward the table — facilitate safe part setup and inspection during large-part machining.
The FP60 will be equipped with the latest Heidenhain TNC7 control, widely regarded for its performance in simultaneous five-axis contour machining. Integrated with Soraluce’s unique HMI interface, the control incorporates machine-specific functions such as DAS+ vibration monitoring visualization, head management and configuration control, and advanced machine diagnostics. The interface is designed to centralize process data and simplify management of multitasking operations within a single control environment.
For manufacturers planning large-capacity machining investments, the exhibit at IMTS offers both a technical demonstration and a compressed acquisition timeline — an uncommon combination for advanced manufacturing solutions of this scale.
To learn more, contact Doug Schulte, Senior Product Manager, Select Machining Technologies, [email protected] 860.519.8156.