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Linear motor axes feature a 5-axis/five-sides machining centre, which being smaller than its predecessor, has longer X and Y axes, undercutting capability and greater stability and rigidity

The first model in the DMU 50V Series was unveiled in 1995 and by 1999, 600 units had been installed worldwide. The popularity of this universal milling machine has never wavered with successive generations. The DMU 50 eVo linear is a highly productive machine, able to accommodate a wide variety of 5-sided machining and 5-axes simultaneous contouring applications.

Despite a smaller footprint than its predecessor this machine has longer X and Y axes, 450mm and 400mm respectively.

It also boasts greater stability and rigidity.

As the suffix suggests, the 500mm X-axis is equipped with a dynamic linear drive that accelerates at 1G achieving rapid traverses up to 80m/min.

This represents an increase of 60% on the previous design, promising higher productivity and positioning accuracy.

The NC rotary table with 50 rev/min C-axis and 40 rev/min B-axis allows flexible 5-axis machining.

Its larger swivel range of 108 deg allows undercuts of 18 deg.

The universal design of this machine is complemented by the option to fit a 120-tool magazine as an alternative to the 30- and 60-station magazines whose double gripper reduces chip-to-chip times to less than 5 seconds.

The customer can choose from a range of spindle options - 12,000, 24,000 and the high-speed 42,000 rev/min types - and controls, Heidenhain iTNC 530, Siemens 840D powerline or MillPlus IT.

All feature the ergonomic DMG ControlPanel with large 15in TFT screen and 3D software.

Special packages, for machining aluminium or graphite for example, are also available.

A vertical machining centre with 5-axis integrated rotary table comfortably machines workpieces up to 400mm in diameter and 300mm high, and has up to 150 deg tilt capability

Making its UK-debut, the CFV5 incorporates a dedicated table solution bringing full 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining capability to the popular range of tried and tested CFV vertical machining centres. The CFV5 with 5-axis integrated rotary table technology comfortably machines workpieces up to 400mm in diameter and 300mm high, and has up to 150 deg tilt capability.

Superior parts surface finish and accuracy is achieved from the high-rigidity cast frame structure, minimising chatter and vibration for a flawless finish.

A choice of state-of-the-art leading CNC control systems are available to provide both positioning and simultaneous 5-axis machining capability.

The popular ‘i’ version was demonstrated at MACH, with its optional 12,000 40 taper spindle, ideal for mould and die machining and aerospace structures, as well as general machining applications.
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Cincinnati Machine exhibits at EMO 2007 will include vertical machining centes equipped for 5-axis and five-sides machining of workpieces up to 10,000kg

About Cincinnati Machine- Cincinnati Machine designs, builds and sources high-precision machine tools for the global aerospace, automotive, mould and die, medical and general machining markets.

The company offers technology-driven solutions that include 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres; and vertical, horizontal and multi-axis turning centres.

Cincinnati Machine in Birmingham, UK is a manufacturing plant and a focus factory for the design, manufacture, sales and marketing of the Blue Technologies ranges of machine tools.

Blue Technologies is a division of MAG industrial automation Systems, headquartered in Michigan, USA.

Other divisions within MAG IAS include Cincinnati Technologies, serving the OEM and Tier 1 aerospace market; Powertrain Technologies, serving the global automotive market with customised high-production solutions; and Maintenance Technologies, responsible for the global after-sales and service parts market for all MAG IAS customers.

Fixed table vertical machining centre with a 5-axis spindle head performs full 5-sided machining making it an ideal choice for aerospace, precision machining and die and mould applications

The new FTV5 range, first shown at MACH 2006, is based on the Fixed Table (FTV) machining centre with a travelling column, the FTV5-1800 incorporates a 5-axis spindle head for full 5-sided machining. It is available in three X-axis range designations - 1800, 2500 and 3700mm, making it the ideal choice for aerospace, precision machining and die and mould applications.

The FTV5 with its integral HSK-63A spindle was presented at MACH with the Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC and demonstrated the machining of a variety of materials from aluminium to hard steels, in 3-, 4- and full, simultaneous 5-axis modes.

The fixed table and extensive working envelope with Y-axis range up to 1005mm can incorporate heavy loads up to 10,000kg, ideal for machining heavy dies and large aerospace parts.

The FTV5 and FTV ranges of fixed table vertical machining centres are designed, manufactured and assembled at Cincinnati facility in Birmingham, UK.

* About Cincinnati Machine - Cincinnati Machine designs, builds and sources high-precision machine tools for the global aerospace, automotive, mould and die, medical and general machining markets.

The company offers technology-driven solutions that include 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres; and vertical, horizontal and multi-axis turning centres.

Cincinnati Machine in Birmingham, UK is a manufacturing plant and a focus factory for the design, manufacture, sales and marketing of the Blue Technologies ranges of machine tools.

Blue Technologies is a division of MAG industrial automation Systems, headquartered in Michigan, USA.

Other divisions within MAG IAS include Cincinnati Technologies, serving the OEM and Tier 1 aerospace market; Powertrain Technologies, serving the global automotive market with customised high-production solutions; and Maintenance Technologies, responsible for the global after-sales and service parts market for all MAG IAS customers.