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Zayer Ares bridge-type milling machine

Brand: ZAYER

The ZAYER ARES sets a new benchmark in high-performance gantry machining centres, designed to meet the needs of industries working with very large workpieces. It combines a robust structure with advanced machining capabilities to guarantee precision, stability and productivity.

Built for intensive industrial environments, the ARES offers excellent structural rigidity and great adaptability, maintaining consistent machining quality even in the most demanding conditions. It is an ideal solution for applications that call for power and long-term reliability.

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Key features and benefits

High-rigidity gantry design
Ensures maximum stability when machining large, heavy workpieces.

Extended machining capacity
Handles bulky workpieces with accuracy and consistency.

Heavy-duty machining performance
Built to withstand demanding cutting conditions and long cycles.

High industrial accuracy
Holds tight tolerances on complex geometries.

Optimised thermal stability
Maintains consistent quality, even in continuous production.

Flexible configuration
Adapts to the specific needs of different industrial sectors.

Automation-ready
Integrates into modern, connected production lines.

Technical data

  • Type: Gantry machining centre
  • Design: gantry structure for large-format machining
  • Axes: multi-axis configurations depending on version
  • Capacity: machining of very large, very heavy workpieces
  • Structure: designed for heavy-duty, high-precision machining
  • Technology: optimised dynamic and thermal stability
  • Configuration: modular to suit industrial applications
  • Integration: compatible with automation and connected production

Industrial applications

The ZAYER ARES is particularly well suited to the following operations:

  • Machining of very large workpieces
  • Manufacture of complex mechanical structures
  • Energy industry (wind, hydro, nuclear)
  • Aerospace sector and heavy equipment
  • Production of large moulds and tooling
  • High-precision subcontract machining

Why choose this product

The ZAYER ARES is a strategic choice for manufacturers looking for a powerful, accurate and durable gantry machining centre. Its robust design and ability to sustain consistent performance make it an ideal solution for demanding production work, where quality and productivity are essential.

Availability and services

Machine available to order in a range of configurations

Support with integration into your production environment

Installation and commissioning by qualified engineers

Operator training to get you up and running quickly

Responsive after-sales service and spare parts availability

Financing options available

Basic configuration


The Zayer Ares is a 

fixed-gantry milling machine with crossrail and moving table.


Technical specifications


The technical specifications of the Ares machining centre are as follows:

  • Table length - 4,000 - 5,000 - 6,000 mm
  • Table width - 2,000 (2,500)* mm
  • Longitudinal travel -  4,000 - 5,000 - 6,000 mm
  • Cross travel -   3,350 (3,850)*
  • Vertical travel -  1,200 (1,500)*


Accessories


The accessories for the Ares machining centre are:

  • Chip conveyor
  • Tool magazines
  • Head changing 
  • Coolant tank, 22 + 5 bar (optional)

The heads compatible with the Ares machining centre are:

  • Automatic 45-degree head, 360,000 positions
  • 45-degree head with continuous rotation (optional)
  • Automatic 30-degree head, 360,000 positions / continuous rotation (optional)
  • Direct-output head (optional)
  • 30-degree head with motorised spindle, 360,000 positions
  • 40-degree head with electrospindle, 42 kW, 15,000 rpm (optional)


Specifications: 

Maximum machine rigidity whatever the height of the workpiece:

  • Thermal stability
  • Flexibility
  • Rigidity


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Moving cross rail:

Programmable W-axis that can be used as a positioning axis or as a machining axis, allowing the workpiece to be machined with the utmost precision.


Cross guideways:
The design and layout of the guideways help distribute the forces in the most demanding machining operations.


Vertical guideways: 

The adjustable preload of our guideway system allows the geometry to be readjusted over time.








  • Heavy machining
  • Moulds and roughing tools


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COMMISSIONING
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Operator and programming training
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