Take your F10XS Boring and Surfacing Machine to the next level by equipping it with the industry-proven 5537A CNC Controlled 4th Axis Fixture. Already a staple on our larger F69 and F79 series machines, this fixture is designed to significantly expand the versatility and automation of your F10XS workflow.

In this demo, we explore how adding this 4th axis capability allows for:

• Big Machine Technology: Bring the advanced automated efficiency of the F69/F79 series to your compact F10XS footprint.
• Precision Automation: Achieve exact control over bank angles and deck heights with automatic rollover functionality, perfect for blueprinting.
• Optimized Workflow: Drastically reduce cycle times and manual setup while maintaining high-quality consistency.

Watch the video to see how you can transform your machine’s potential with the right 4th axis integration.

In engine remanufacturing the amount of material left in the cylinder head or engine block directly impacts the engines longevity and strength. Critical tolerances such as deck height can make or break an engine. Removing the least amount of material required is not only preferable, but it’s a necessity with modern engines especially those with overhead cam designs.

Typically when approaching a minimum material cleanup on a block you program your CNC machine with two sets of parameters—an initial roughing set following by a finishing set. However, because each block varies based on the life that it’s lived, you may need to take more or less material from the block to reach an ideal condition.

You could adjust the entire program for each block, or simply complete the process manually, but Rottler offers an easier, less time consuming, and more precise method.

Rottler’s software features a unique auto cycle function called “Additional Depth.” This function skips the cutting and roughing passes and runs just the finishing parameter, allowing you to remove a specific amount of material quickly and accurately.

The function is particularly useful when dealing with the variability of a block where you’re not entirely certain how much material you need to remove because it allows you to remove just a little material at a time.

The Additional Depth milling cycle is available across Rottler’s CNC machining center product line and makes performing minimum material cleanups a breeze.

In this video Applications Engineer, Ryan Thompson, demonstrates the Additional Depth function with the F10XS machining center and an LS engine block.

The Rottler V6/V8 Fixture (Part #502-1-72F) for FA & F10 series machines is the trusted companion for the automotive machine shop.

Designed to handle any domestic V6 or V8 block, this fixture makes everything—bores, main-to-deck-squaring, cleanup & minimum material removal, you name it—a breeze.

Fast, precise and easy-to-use, the V6/V8 fixture is a great addition to any automotive shop whether you’re a job shop or a large manufacturing facility.

Check out Ryan’s video!

And if you’re interested in purchasing the fixture, give our parts team a call at +1 (253) 872-7050, or contact us via the web!

Certain engine blocks like the classic small block Chevrolet (and many other blocks) can require blind or semi-blind bores.

This is a problem in the honing process because the lack of clearance limits the lower over-stroke allowance. Lower over stroke is critical to getting a straight cylinder bore so removing material below these blind bores is critical.

Normally, clearing that material from the bottom of your bore is a slow, manual process. However, Rottler CNC boring machines including the F10, EM69, EM79 and EM100 series include a software feature for “X Offset Boring” which makes this process simple and accurate.

This programmable mode offsets the boring bar into the wall of the cylinder at the bottom of the bore (left or right side depending on where the obstruction is) and automatically clear the necessary amount of material below it. This delivers all the required clearance for honing properly post bore.

If you want to save a lot of time and effort and get the straightest and best finish after a blind bore, check out the video to see how it’s done!

Cylinder Boring is a relatively simple process, but doing it efficiently, accurately, and consistently can pose quite a challenge. How do we pick the right tools for the task, and what should we set our Feeds and Speeds to?

With the advent of CNC controlled machines, infinitely variable RPMs and feed rates can be chosen, however there are always a set of guidelines we should follow.

In this episode we take a look at the various tools Rottler Manufacturing offers and the best way we can run them for increased productivity, tool life, and precision!

Documents Mentioned: Rottler Optional Equipment Catalogs

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Congratulations on Purchasing your Brand New Rottler F10XS CNC Boring and Surfacing Machine!

Follow this Step-By-Step Instructional Video to Successfully Install your New Machine and Guarantee Successful Operation and Machining.

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Ryan Thompson demonstrates the new Rottler F10XS, a compact, fully-automated CNC machine capable of boring and surfacing engine blocks and cylinder heads.

Designed for the Everything Machine Shop, the F10XS can bore, sleeve, or surface an LS or any V8 engine block in just 30 minutes! Bore diameters from 1.5 – 9″ with optional cutter heads and surface blocks in the same setup with optional 10 or 14″ fly cutters.

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