Five-axis HMC incorporates dynamic tuning, coolant delivery,and tooling to boost titanium throughput by 50 to 100 percent

Cincinnati Machine will introduce its new MEGA5-800 5-axis horizontal machining center, utilizing the basic MEGA twin ballscrew-driven axes configuration in X-Y-Z and the basic MEGA B-axis table.


Cincinnati Machine will introduce its new MEGA5-800 5-axis horizontal machining center, utilizing the basic MEGA twin ballscrew-driven axes configuration in X-Y-Z and the basic MEGA B-axis table. The new 5-axis model incorporates an extremely compact A-axis tilt-spindle with 180° sweep, providing precision, 5- sided machining capability for high quality, economical part processing, as well as full 5-axis contouring for processing highly complex parts. With its extended Y-axis, the MEGA5 offers 1,425 mm of X-Axis travel, 1,325 mm of Y-Axis travel, and 1,265 mm of Z-Axis travel, providing the range and part capacity to meet a variety of customer needs. Part sizes up to 1,300 mm (51.2 in.) diameter a n d 2 , 0 0 0 mm ( 7 8 . 7 i n . ) h i g h , weighing 2,200kg (4,840 lbs) can be accommodated. The machine's feed rate of 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) and 1G (386 in/s²)(9.8 m/s²) acceleration/ deceleration rate provide high quality metal cutting performance. The MEGA5 is available in machine configurations suitable for cutting a variety of materials. The XT spindle configuration is intended primarily for hard metal applications. The XT spindle package is available with a geared spindle providing a base speed of 375 rpm and a maximum speed of 6,000 rpm. Duty rated at 45 kW (60 Hp)/1,146 Nm (845 ft-lb) and continuous rated at 37 kW (50 Hp)/942 Nm (695 ft-lb), it is offered in either HSK 100A or ANSI 50 (ISO 7388.1) versions. Cincinnati Machine has also developed a comprehensive package covering machine dynamics, tooling, coolant delivery, chip handling, and even raw material characteristics regarding titanium. The MEGA5 has been equipped with a combination of features that yields throughput increases of 50 to 100-percent compared to conventional processes.

Cincinnati Machine MAG Industrial Automation Systems Hebron, OH cinmach.com Booth #A-8218 & A-8232

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