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News Release from: Datron Dynamics | Subject: High speed, multi-axis M-C
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 February 2002
Precision CNC machine operates at high
speeds
Featuring a 60,000 rev/min spindle, this compact CNC machine offers a complete turnkey solution for fast, high-precision, versatile, machining.
Datron Dynamics announces the next generation in high-speed precision CNC machining While working closely with the aerospace industry, Datron Dynamics realized a need for a CNC machine offering a complete turnkey solution for fast, high-precision, versatile, machining
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In answer to this need, Datron Dynamics introduces a CNC machine with 60,000 rev/min machining ability, automatic tool changer, 4- and 5-axis, tight tolerances, a Z height correction probe and micro-tooling.
Datron's compact M8 machine is customized with a variable 60,000 rev/min spindle.
The high-speed spindle enables aluminum and other non-ferrous materials to be milled at rates up to 450in/min, with positioning rates of up to 900in/min (11.4m/min and 23m/min) Machining at speeds offered by the M8 produces excellent surface finishes, cuts productions times in half, and eliminates the process of de-burring Most manufacturing plants today look to maximize limited floor space while still providing maximum output.
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High-speed M-C speeds up graphite die machining
Designed to speed up the manufacturing and efficient redressing of graphite complex RAM EDM dies, the compact design of a high speed machining centre lets it be parked next to a RAM EDM m/c.
High-Speed machining system offers burr-free parts
High-Speed machining system uses a 60,000 rev/min spindle and provides shorter cycle times, fewer secondary operations and superbly clean and accurate, burr-free part machining.
Modular pallet system uses vacuum to speed set-ups
An affordable, modular system uses a vacuum to hold special templated plates or pallets, allowing fast and easy part setups and changeovers reducing job changeover time to seconds.
Designed with this in mind, the M8 has a compact footprint of 63in x 50in x 78in (1600 x 1270 x 1982mm) while offering a generous working envelope of 40in x 27in x 8in (1015 x 685 x 200mm).
The M8's large bed size enables companies to do batch milling with speed, ease, and efficiency, while using nominal floor space.
Understanding the need in the aerospace industry to maintain tight tolerances, Datron equipped the M8 with a 60,000 rev/min spindle.
This high-speed spindle meets the demand of tolerances with accuracy levels of 0.00006in (0.0015mm).
Manufactured with a polymer concrete base, the M8 offers superb stability and rigidity to compliment the 60,000 rev/min spindle and help maintain tight accuracy levels.
Increasing the aerospace industry's ability to maintain accuracies and work with versatile materials, the M8 is designed for tools ranging in size from.003in to.5in (0.08mm to 127mm.
The diverse range of tooling offered gives the industry the freedom to do a multitude of different applications.
Keeping with the design of efficiency, Datron Dynamics developed the M8 to be easy to operate.
Its natural language programming has been enhanced to meet the needs of the industry.
This shop floor programming has on board canned cycles allowing one to quickly generate a program for milling, contouring, and pocketing.
Innate irregularities in most materials present challenges to the industry when machining.
Datron Dynamics answered this challenge by developing its unique "Z" height correction probe.
This component probes and maps the surface of the material, identifying irregularities in height and compensating for them in the programming.
This process allows the machine to mill at exactly the same depth at any point on the material, reducing the number of cast off parts.
The M8's unique features such as the Z-height correction probe and 60,000 rev/min spindle permit flexibility in manufacturing.
The polymer-concrete construction offers the stability required to maintain tight tolerance in the aerospace industry.
The compact footprint and large bed-size enables companies to produce more parts faster, while utilizing minimal floor space.
The M8 CNC machining system offers a multitude of features including conversational programming, integrated spray mist coolant system, and Micro-tooling, making it easy for a company to increase production, reduce costs and expand into new areas.
Datron Dynamics, located in Milford, New Hampshire, manufactures affordable, compact, high-speed CNC machining systems.
Datron Dynamics entered the North American market in 1996 to meet the rapidly increasing demand for flexible, affordable, compact, high-speed CNC machines.
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