5-axis machining center MDL series

horizontalfor steelfor aluminum

Product Overview
The MDL Series is a precision-engineered horizontal machining center built for high-volume and high-rigidity cutting tasks. With a travel range of 1000mm (X) × 800mm (Y) × 630mm (Z), stepless spindle speeds from 50 to 6000 rpm, and axis feed rates up to 10,000 mm/min, it is ideal for automotive, heavy machinery, and hydraulic component manufacturing.

Key Features

• Horizontal Layout for Multi-Surface Machining: Allows machining on multiple faces of the workpiece in a single setup—ideal for box-type or cuboid components.
• X/Y/Z Travel: 1000/800/630 mm: Accommodates medium-to-large components with complex geometries and precise tolerance requirements.
• Stepless Spindle Speed (50–6000 rpm): Wide range for roughing and finishing various materials including cast iron, aluminum, and alloy steel.
• Rapid Feed (up to 10,000 mm/min): Enables fast axis movements and reduces non-cutting time for improved overall productivity.
• High Load-Bearing Rotary Table (optional): Supports heavy parts or fixtures with indexing capability for four-sided machining.

Recommended Configurations

• Worktable Configuration: Horizontal Rotary Worktable, Dual Pallet System, High-Precision Rotary Worktable (B-axis + C-axis).
• Spindle Configuration: High-Precision Spindle, Water-Cooled Spindle, High-Torque Spindle.
• Cooling System Configuration: Internal Cooling System, High-Pressure Cooling System, Mist Cooling System.
• Automation Configuration: Automatic Tool Changer System (ATC), Automatic Tool Measurement System (ATMS), Automatic Loading and Unloading System.
• CNC Control System: High-Performance CNC System (FANUC, Siemens, GSK, KND, SYNTEC, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Precision Assurance: Laser Interferometer Precision Measurement System, Thermal Compensation System, Grating Scale Feedback System, Encoder System.
• Drive System: High-Load Servo Motor Drive, High-Speed Servo Motor.
• Safety and Protection: Full Enclosure Safety Guard, Emergency Stop System.

Application Case

• Client: Hydraulic pump manufacturer (South America).
• Workpiece: Cast iron pump housing with internal and external precision surfaces.
• Setup: MDL with CNC 4th-axis rotary table, 40T ATC, BT50 spindle, FANUC controller.
• Results: Completed 4-face machining in one setup, including bore, thread, and slot. Achieved dimensional accuracy within ±0.008 mm; cycle time reduced by 34% vs vertical machining center with multiple re-clamps.

Product Specifications
Specifications | Unit | MDL50 | MDL63 | MDL63A
X/Y/Z axis travel | m | 800/800/630 (Inline spindles) / 800/800/610 (electric spindle) | 800/800/630 (Inline spindles) / 800/800/600 (electric spindle) | 1000/800/630
X/Y/Z axis Max. rapid traverse | m/min | 54 | 40 | 40
X/Y/Z axis feed speed | mm/min | 1~10000 | 1~10000 | 1~10000
Spindle speed | rpm | 50~10000 (Inline spindlesⅠ) / 50~5000 (Inline spindlesⅠ) / 50~18000 (electric spindle) | 50~6000 (Inline spindles) / 50~12000 (electric spindle) | 50~6000 (Inline spindles)
Spindle taper | mm | HSK63A | HSK100A | HSK100A
Spindle diameter | / | φ80 | φ100 | φ100
Transmission type | / | Stepless | / | /
Spindle motor power | kW | 15/18.5 (Inline spindles) / 25/35 (electric spindle) | 22/26 (Inline spindles) / 25/55 (electric spindle) | 22/26
Spindle lubrication | / | Oil and grease lubrication (Inline spindles) / Oil-air lubrication (electric spindle) | Oil and grease lubrication (Inline spindles) / Oil-air lubrication (electric spindle) | Oil and grease lubrication
Tool capacity | / | 24 | 28 | 28
Tool selection | / | Randomization | Randomization | Randomization
Tool change time | s | 7 (cut-cut) 1.5 (tool-tool) | 7 (cut-cut) 2.5 (tool-tool) | 7 (cut-cut) 2.5 (tool-tool)
Max. tool diameter | mm | φ75 (empty space: φ150) | φ110 (empty space: φ230) | φ110 (empty space: φ230)
Max. tool length | mm | 360 | 390 | 390
Max. tool weight | kg | 8 | 20 | 20
Positioning Accuracy | mm | 0.008 | 0.008 | 0.008
Repeat positioning accuracy | mm | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.004
Machine dimensions (L*W) | mm*mm | 2000×4800 | 2100×5050 | 2300×5050
Net weight | kg | 9000 | 11000 | 12000
CNC system | / | FANUC 31i | FANUC 31i | FANUC 31i

Technical features

• X/Y/Z travel (typical MDL model): 1000 / 800 / 630 mm.
• Spindle speed (typical range): 50–6000 rpm (varies by variant and spindle type).
• Max axis feed speed: up to 10,000 mm/min.
• Tool magazine: 24–28 tools (depending on model).
• Spindle taper options: HSK63A, HSK100A depending on model.
• Positioning accuracy: 0.008 mm; repeatability: 0.004 mm.
• Recommended CNC controller: FANUC 31i (common option across MDL variants).