4-axis CNC machining center a40

horizontalfor aluminumBT 40

400mm horizontal machining centers are common solutions for high-volume small-parts production. These machines are designed to address a broad variety of part types and materials. Unfortunately, the same high-power spindle that is a necessity for heavy-cutting ferrous applications translates to lower performance and wasted costs when machining near net shape aluminum die cast parts. Die cast applications are unique. Your parts and your industry have very specific manufacturing challenges. Why use a generic, general-purpose machine tool for the production of your die cast components? Introducing the Makino a40, a first-of-its-kind horizontal machining center purpose-designed and built to address the challenges of non-ferrous die cast parts production. Makino understands that one of the largest drivers of per-piece costs is the cycle time. Cycle time drives the number of machines required, but it also has far-reaching cost implications affecting labor, floor space, utilities and durable tooling. The a40 features Makino’s intelligent ROI design, a collection of innovative technologies designed to crop unproductive non-cut times from your part process. Responsive spindle accelerates to 12,000 rpm in 0.5 seconds. Quickly complete common tapping operations with the 6,000 RPM Rigid tapping synchronization speed. Minimize feature-to-feature positioning time with a linear axis that tops a full rapid traverse speed of 60 metres per minute Inertia active control (IAC) evaluates fixture and tool weights to optimize acceleration performance of multiple machine systems.