Table Milling
Machine

TFS 1245 / TF 1245

TF 1245 / TFS 1245

The flagship of the premium class – unrivaled in performance!
The traditionally robust HOFMANN quality, based on heavy-duty gray cast iron, ensures maximum stability and is complemented by a unique machine design that guarantees exceptional smooth running. The intelligently designed operating concept allows all functions to be easily and intuitively controlled from a single operator position. Short setup times and simple operation result in extremely high efficiency. Tilting range: ± 45.5°

Details

Safety light bar on the milling fence, warning lights during spindle operation; optional

Sliding carriage; optional

AIR-LOCK for Milling Fence Type 2620 – pneumatic release and clamping of the fence jaws including monitoring; optional

Sliding table; optional

Milling Fence Type 2620-CNC (third CNC axis); optional

Function Stand V20 for mounting and motorized adjustment of the power feeder (fourth axis); optional

Milling Fence Type 2620-LED-E (third axis); optional

Ergonomic control panel, well-sized and easy to operate

Integrated accessory compartment

HOFMANN “Centrex” Milling Guard

Sliding table including table insert and intermediate insert

Versatile – available with fixed or swiveling spindle - Standard: Electric height and tilt adjustment - Automatic: Electric height and tilt adjustment, programmable with 99 memory positions - CNC: Controlled axes via 12.1” touchscreen interface

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Massive cast iron machine base
Integrated accessory compartment in the base
High-performance 7.5 kW motor
Electric height and tilt adjustment (on TFS 1245) in fast and fine mode, both directions
LED displays with accuracy 0.1 mm / 0.1°, switchable between absolute and incremental mode.
Electric spindle tilt adjustment from –45.5° to +45.5° im Eil- und Schleichgang, LED angle display 0.1°
able size: 1,250 × 815 mm, heavy ribbed, precision-ground cast iron table
Table with sliding carriage, adjustment via threaded drive. Includes two aluminum table inserts with hard-coat surface for tools up to Ø 170 mm and Ø 250 mm.
Machine height: approx. 895 mm
Spindle taper: MK5, duo cutter arbor: Ø 30 × 140 mm
Electric spindle height adjustment: approx. 145 mm with fast and fine mode, LED display accurate to 0.1 mm
4 spindle speeds: 3,000 / 4,500 / 6,000 / 9,000 rpm; with LED speed display
Control panel mounted at upper position
Electronic start-up and braking unit
Double-sided swivel unit support in two segment guides
Milling fence Type 2601 Efficient. Overall adjustment via handwheel with digital counter, fine adjustment of infeed fence via cylindrical precision knob with vernier scale. For tool diameters up to Ø 250 mm. Cast iron fence faces 500 / 500 mm with mount for safety guards and chip deflector. (After removing the fence, the complete table is freely accessible. No re-referencing is required after reinstallation.)
Electric spindle lock (prevents unintended machine start)
Secured CEE power socket with plug for feeder unit with On/Off switch integrated in control panel
Low-maintenance machine design
HOFMANN milling guard Centrex, profile milling guard TAPOA for ring-guided milling with dust extraction
Two dust extraction ports: Ø 120 mm
Clockwise / counter-clockwise spindle rotation;
Accessories included: Operating tools, grease gun, operator’s manual

Options

Automatic

Preset system for height adjustment and (tilt adjustment on TFS 1245) with automatic positioning
Keypad for dimension and program entry
LED display for target/actual values
99 program memory locations for recurring dimensions
Reset (incremental mode) for height axis (Optional axes such as fence and function stand can also be positioned and stored)

CNC Control

1- or 2-axis CNC control for spindle height and (tilt on TFS 1245) via 12.1” touchscreen interface 12.1” touchscreen interface, CNC tool management, logical, clear interface with text-supported icons, uniform screen layout and continuous menu bar, fast navigation between screens without intermediate steps

Milling Fence Type 2620-LED-E
(for 1245 and 1245 with Automation)
(instead of Type 2601 Efficient)
Same as Milling Fence Type 2620, but

Elektrische Verstellung des Anschlags
LED display on the control panel
Dual pneumatic clamping for precise fixation, even under heavy cutting loads
Reset (incremental mode) for the “Fence” axis
(additional positionable axis in Automatic mode)

Milling Fence Type 2620-CNC
(for 1245 with CNC control)
(instead of the Efficient milling fence)
Same as Milling Fence Type 2620, but

Motorized positioning of the fence as an additional axis of the CNC control
(integrated into the control system and stored within the program)
Dual pneumatic clamping for precise fixation, even under heavy cutting loads
Fine adjustment of milling depth during operation via safety interlock

Function Stand “Comfort” for 1245 and 1245 with Automatic control +++
For mounting and electric height adjustment of the power feeder with LED height display
(Additional positionable axis in Automatic mode)

Hoher, ergonomischer Bedienkomfort
Pneumatische Klemmung
Horizontalstange mit Anschlag für die Tiefenposition
Articulated joint for convenient and quick access to the tool

“Comfort” function stand for 1245 with CNC control +++
for holding and electrically positioning the height adjustment of the feed unit
integrated as an additional axis in the control unit and stored in the program

High, ergonomic ease of use
Pneumatic clamping
Horizontal bar with stop for the depth position

+++ Feed unit is not included in the scope of delivery

Extendable support by 700 mm for standard table, with EMERGENCY STOP button

Table extension one-sided right by 750 mm incl. extendable support by 700 mm

Table size 2,050 x 815 mm incl. extendable support by 700 mm

Table extension on both sides, to 2,750 mm incl. extendable support by 700 mm

Options

Infinitely variable speed control from 1,500 to 12,000 rpm
incl. 7.5 kW motor, instead of standard motor; incl. powerful VFD up to 11 kW
7.5 kW motor includes operating mode S1 and S6 (only this ensures reliable operation without failures in the event of overload)
S1 = Continuous operation with an output of 7.5 kW
S6 = Continuous operation with intermittent load with an output of 10.5 kW

Milling fence type 2601 Efficient with LCD display
(with option to switch to tool zero dimension), instead of digital counter

Milling fence Type 2620
(instead of standard 2601 Efficient)

Total adjustment via handwheel according to LCD display
Possibility to switch to tool zero dimension
Digital display for individual jaw adjustment
Double-guided stop with larger clamping surface for the stop jaws and double clamping
Including quick clamping system for the stop jaws
Stop adjustment to the center of the milling spindle
After lifting the stop, the entire table is freely available
No reference run needs to be carried out after reconstruction

AIR-LOCK for milling fence type 2620
Both fence jaws are released and clamped pneumatically
The clamping of the jaws is monitored – if they are not clamped, the machine cannot be started.

Swivel-down device for milling fence
Attached to the console column via joint The entire fence is raised or lowered using the hand crank.

Splitter tongue anodized aluminium

Anodized safety rulers (5 pieces) and fillet board for the casting jaws

Integral stop jaws 500/650 mm, instead of cast jaws

Integral stop jaws 650/650 mm, instead of cast jaws

Filler rod and spacer, for the integral stop jaws

Milling arbor Duo Ø 40 mm MK 5, clamping length 160 mm

Milling arbor Duo Ø 50 mm MK 5, clamping length 160 mm

Quick-release nut “fix” Ø 30, 40, 50 mm

Collet chuck MK 5 with collet nut, without collet

Collet chuck for MK 5 from diameter 3-25 mm, increasing by 1 mm

Feeder type 2048
Motor 0.75 kW, 4 rollers, 8 speeds, incl. stand with counter, horizontal tube 1050 mm, comfort adjustment lever

Feed unit type 408 with function stand
Motor 0.75 kW, 4 rollers, 8 speeds, comfort adjustment lever

Infinitely variable speed control for feed unit
400 Volt / 50 Hz / 3 phases, operating elements in the control panel

Feed unit equipped with air nozzles
For blowing off/cleaning the milling table
Air blast at the touch of a button. Air volume can be adjusted by regulator

Bracket for feed stand if this is not to be mounted on the table
Consoles not available with functional stand

Rolling table

Height-adjustable, retractable to the spindle and foldable
Hardened guide shaft with high-precision linear ball bearings
Sliding guide rail
Can be used as a table extension, as it has a closed, finely planed surface
Complete with eccentric clamp and protective cover (for tool Ø from 250 – 350 mm)
When using the protective hood Speed max. 4,500 rpm
If a feed is to be set up, we also recommend a functional stand

Longitudinal stop 1,750 mm
Longitudinal stop 2,750 mm

Sliding carriage incl. eccentric clamp

For mounting on the machine table
Height above table 58 mm
Usable table size 410 x 225 mm, total length 1,050 mm
Max. Workpiece clamping length 1.20 – 1.50 m
Travel distance approx. 710 mm
With hardened guide shafts and adjustable, high-precision rollers Protective cover for sliding carriage (for tool Ø from 250 to 350 mm)

Arc milling master (Aigner)

Kickback protection for insert milling with 2 infinitely adjustable fastening shafts

Counter stop with counters, for precise milling to format, adjustment range 90 mm, standard clearance 165 mm

Template holder, attached to the control panel

HOFMANN Guardian (Patent)

Clamping of the milling stop jaws is monitored (if they are not clamped, the machine cannot be started)
This prevents unintentional retraction of the stop jaws by the feed
2 LED signal lights (for right or left jaw) in the control panel

Safety light strip on the milling fence
Warning lights illuminate on the fence when the spindle is running (only for fence type 2620)

HOFMANN Pointer

To determine the zero point in height and depth
Coupled with the height or stop indicator
When the tool zero dimension is reached, this is set to the dimension 0.0
(switchover from absolute to incremental dimension display)
(only available for 1245 standard and automatic)

Operating hours counter
(already included with CNC control unit)

Technical Data

		TFS 1245
Table height	mm	895
Table size	mm	1250 x 815
max. tool Ø	mm	up to 250
Height adjustment	mm	approx.145
Swivel range	mm	– 45.5 ° to + 45.5 °
Drilling speed	rpm.	3.000 / 4.500 / 6.000 / 9.000