Die/Mold and Medical Contour Machining

April 1, 2010

According to Makino, the new F-Series vertical machining center was designed to provide stiffness and rigidity for chatter-free cutting and is capable of performing the 3-D, contoured geometry associated with die/mold and medical production.

The machine design features no overhangs and incorporates large castings in the cutting platform.

The series consists of two models – the F3 and the F5. The smaller F3 features X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 25.6 in., 19.7 in., and 17.7 in. respectively, and a 33.5-in. by 19.7-in. table. The larger F5 features X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 35.4 in., 19.7 in., and 17.7 in. respectively, and a 39.4-in. by 19.7-in. table. Both the machines have a table load capacity of 1,432 lbs., can handle workpieces 17.7 in. in height, and come with a 30-tool magazine.

Included in the standard configuration of these machines is a 20,000-RPM HSK-63A spindle. The two-range spindle provides stiffness and rigidity at lower ranges for roughing operations and vibration- and chatter-free production of small details and fine features utilizing small tools at higher RPM.

For more information, visit www.makino.com.