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News Release from: XYZ Machine Tools | Subject: Mini Mill 450 vertical machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 July 2005
Smaller 'mini-mill' VMC introduced
In response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, a 'mini-mill' is designed for medium to large batch production uses that may require numerous tool changes,
The new XYZ Mini Mill 450 is a smaller version of the best selling (more than 250 machines installed in the UK to date) XYZ Mini Mill 560 compact vertical machining centre introduced in 2003 A response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, the 7.5HP, 60-8000 rev/min Mini Mill 450 features a solid cast construction and weighs in at 1900kg within a 1.8m by 1.6m footprint
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed for medium to large batch production applications that may require numerous tool changes, the Mini Mill 450 has a working envelope of 450mm (X), 320mm (Y) and 380mm (Z), and rapid traverses of 20m/min.
Maximum cutting speed is 10m/min.
Equipped with a 530mm by 320mm table, the Mini Mill 450's BT40 spindle nose, 10-position tool magazine, auto lubrication and flood coolant complete a 'ready-to-go' package.
An added attraction is the choice of control, either the conversational XYZ CNC-7 or the G Code Fanuc Oi Mate, while a new five-axis option offers significantly reduced set-up times and fixturing requirements.
Two days' operator training is provided free of charge, and the new Mini Mill 450 is backed by XYZ's 'no quibble' guarantee. Request a free brochure from XYZ Machine Tools ...
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