5-axis CNC machining center N2-5XA

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Makino has launched the N2-5XA, a 5-axis horizontal machining centre engineered to revolutionise medical implant production. Its unique design avoids the use of water-based coolant by deploying a unique chip-less design of the machining chamber. Thanks to the Professional 6 NC control unit and the direct-drive rotary axes the N2-5XA is capable of producing components with the smoothest possible surfaces. Sustainable performance The N2-5XA is engineered to offer the best performance in its machine size category – without using cutting oil lubrication. Especially designed for use in the medical manufacturing industry, e.g. for femoral knee implants, the N2-5XA exceeds the quality demands for medical use and ensures sustainable performance. Without cutting oil lubrication and thus without coolant, the simplified machining process helps end-users to reduce tack times, which in return enables higher production quantities. Full flexibility Smooth surfaces are of utmost significance, particularly for medical implants. To deliver the surface finish the parts need, the N2-5XA is a 5-axis machining centre featuring a trunnion table equipped with direct-drive motors on both the B and C axes. The small trunnion structure and long rotary travels grant the flexibility to access any part from any position. And thus offer full flexibility, not only for implant production. Reducing costs the environment-friendly way The most demanding implants can be cut on the N2-5XA without cutting oil lubrication. By avoiding the use of coolant, this machine is more environment-friendly. Besides, not using coolant brings the additional benefit of cost savings in production additives.