The Ironwood FX550 Shaper features unbeatable value. Rugged cast iron construction, adjustable fences for versatility, and easy-to-use controllers are all packaged at value price points. This machine features a large, heavy-duty cast-iron ground and polished table to ensure maximum rigidity and stability for heavy cutting operations. The Ironwood FX550 spindle shaper highlights a fixed interchangeable spindle, quick set-up and adjustments, and maximum stability and precision.
Technical Advantages
- 1 ¼” Interchangeable spindles, but can also be fitted with ½”, ¾”, 1”, 30 mm, and 35 mm sizes
- Increased table sizes provide users with additional support when working with larger, more cumbersome work pieces
- Driven by a 5-speed dynamically balanced v-belt pulley system for speeds of 3000/4000/6000/8000/10,000 RPM
- Heavy-duty, cast-iron fence assembly features halves that can be precisely adjusted by a micro-metric adjustment knob
- Dependable fine adjustments with micrometers are available on both the infeed and outfeed sides of the fence assembly
- Innovative adjustable guide finger design to provide safer operations (in guarding the cutter) and to provide improved material support
Efficiency Features
- Quick manual speed adjustments are conveniently located through the front panel of the shaper
- Spindle speed indicator lights to assist the operator within the control panel
- Ironwood’s tooling assembly is precisely designed and constructed to secure absolute precision and greater cutting constancy; the spindles are dynamically balanced for extra smooth running at high speeds
- Cast-iron miter gauge with workpiece holding device for improved user operations
- Operational controls are located within the centralized control panel and include all major control functions:
- Forward and reverse spindle rotation with a directional indicator light to ensure safe climb-cutting operations
- Raised and lowering of the spindle is adjusted by a precision graduated handwheel read via digital indicator
- Spindle rotation controls with direction indicator light
- Power on/off switches and the emergency stop
Safety
- Electronic spindle brake
- Spindle lock with limit switch safety that prevents the machine from starting when engaged
- Cutter protection guard
- Emergency Stop
- Conforms to UL/CSA electric standards
- One year warranty
Specifications
- Working table: 700 mm x 900 mm (28” x 35.5”)
- Table height: 900 mm (35.5”)
- Vertical spindle stroke: 140 mm (5.5”)
- Under the nut: 160 mm (6.3”)
- Speeds: 5 Speeds (3000/4000/6000/8000/10000 RPM)
- Spindle height adjustment: Handwheel
- Spindle position display: Mechanical readout
- Spindle size: 1.25" x 6"
- Spindle rotation: Forward/Reverse
- Max tool diameter (below table): 180 mm (7.1”)
- Max tool diameter (above table): 225 mm (8.9”)
- Motor: 5.5 HP IE3
- Shipping weight: 926 lbs.
- Shipping dimensions: 1090 x 900 x 1100 mm (43 x 35.5 x 43.5”)
- Dust Extraction: (2) ports - 4”
- Electrical connection*: 230 Volts | 3-phase | 60 Hz.
