GF Machining Liechti Turbomill 2600gx

The GF Machining Solutions Liechti Turbomill 2600gx is the largest machine in the Turbomill family — a 5-axis blade machining center with a 2,600 mm workzone designed for the most oversized turbine blades and vane segments in aerospace, industrial gas turbine (IGT), and steam turbine production. With a recommended part diameter of 700 mm, the 2600gx addresses applications where even the 2,000 mm workzone of the 2000gx falls short.

The 2,600 mm working envelope enables machining of the largest last-stage LP turbine blades, oversized IGT blading for next-generation high-efficiency turbines, and long steam turbine blades that represent the extreme end of airfoil manufacturing. These components are among the most challenging and highest-value parts in turbomachinery production.

The spindle delivers 20,000 RPM through an HSK-A63 interface with 65 kW (87 hp) continuous power and 220 Nm torque — the highest power and torque ratings in the Turbomill family, required for the massive stock removal volumes on blade blanks at this scale. Complete machining capability covers milling, turning, threading, chamfering, engraving, and brushing in a single setup.

Turbosoft+ CAM provides optimized strategies for the extended airfoil surfaces and complex root/shroud geometries encountered on the largest blade types. The Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl control manages precise 5-axis interpolation across the full 2,600 mm travel range. The machine's thermal management system compensates for the temperature gradients that develop during extended cutting cycles on large parts.