DMS

Glacier5 (5-axis, fully enclosed)

Name: DMS Glacier5 (5-axis, fully enclosed)
Brand: DMS

industrial

The Glacier5 is a fully enclosed 5-axis center aimed at aerospace, automotive, and composite manufacturing, combining precision and versatility in a contained footprint. It uses ball-screw drive on bridges up to 14' (rack-and-pinion on longer gantries) with Fagor control and a 20 kW Hiteco head. Deep 72" Z travel accommodates tall parts and complex fixturing.

Specifications

Class: panel
Work area: 60–144 × 48–120 × 72 (X 5'–12' / Y 4'–10' / Z 72" [1830 mm]); bridge 5'–12' × depth 4'–6'; B ±115°/130°, C ±363° (opt. continuous)
Architecture: moving-gantry
Axes: 5
Spindle: 27 HP — ~27 hp / 20 kW, 24,000 rpm, cooling Not published, Hiteco (8–20 kW range)
Tool change: ATC (10–12-position rack/carousel; manual option)
X/Y drive: ballscrew on bridges up to 14' (4267 mm); gantry always rack-and-pinion
Z drive: ballscrew
Rails: Linear profile rails (brand Not published)
Motors: servo (absolute encoders; optional feedback scales)
Controller: Fagor + Fagor
Table / hold-down: Vacuum-ready; pump/zones Not published
Dust collection: Full enclosure aids containment; system Not published
Construction: Fully enclosed welded all-steel frame
Max rapid speed: 1333 IPM
Positioning: accuracy 0.0025–0.005 in, repeatability Not published
Origin: USA (Colorado)
Warranty: 1-year machine + parts; installation & training