Explorer 1 Drilling Center

3-Axis CNC Vertical Drilling Center
Capable of Drilling, Slotting, Milling, and Tapping
Y-Axis and Z-Axis Positioning is Servo Controlled with a Ball Screw
X-Axis Positioning is Servo Controlled with FMB’s Rotary Automatic Material Indexing System
- Allows for pieces up to 98ft to be indexed in a single movement
- Work up to 98ft long pieces from End to End
15" Color Touchscreen Control is very Intuitive so Machine Programming is easy and simple
Material Table – Easy Selection of Part Dimensions
Tool Table – Create and Save Tools
Part Measurement System
- When a part is loaded into the Explorer 1, it uses a laser to find the incoming edge of the part.
- It then measures the height and width of the loaded piece to confirm the actual part dimensions match the programmed dimensions.
Mist Lubrication System includes through tool coolant
Remote/Offline Programming is Available

Max Incoming Part Length – X-Axis	98ft
Y-Axis Travel	16-1/2"
Z-Axis Travel	25-1/2"
Max Part Width	17-3/4"
Min Part Width	1-1/2"
Max Part Height	11-7/8"
Min Part Height	3/8"
Max Drilling Diameter	1-1/4"
Min Drilling Diameter	1/5"
X-Axis and Y-Axis Positioning Speed	30 ft/min
X-Axis (material indexing speed)	18 ft/min
Max Spindle Speed	3,000 RPM
Spindle Power	8.25 HP
Tool Holder	ISO 40