Help with Machining Centers specifications:
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| Horizontal Machining Center (HMC) | Horizontal milling machines have an X-Y table that permits positioning the work. Cutters are mounted on a horizontal arbor across the table. | ||
| Vertical Machining Center (VMC) | Vertical milling machines have a vertical spindle that is similar to the drill press, but with an X-Y table that permits positioning the work. | ||
| Universal Machining Center (UMC) | Universal milling machines can be used for either vertical or horizontal milling. The spindle head articulates to allow for either of type of milling operation. | ||
| Gantry / Double Column Machining Center | Gantry milling machines are used with large workpieces. They allow for articulation of the spindle as needed for 5-axis and 6-axis milling machines. They may also be referred to as double column milling machines. | ||
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| High-speed Machining | High-speed milling is a machining process characterized by high metal removal rates and low cutting forces. Current parameters for high-speed milling are acceleration rates greater than 2M/sec2 (.2G) and cutting speeds in excess of 1500M/min. | ||
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Specifications
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| Number of Axes | The number of axes that the device can drive or control. | ||
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| X-Axis Travel | X-axis travel is the maximum travel for the X-axis. | ||
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| Y-Axis Travel | Y-axis travel is the maximum travel for the Y-axis. | ||
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| Z-Axis Travel | Z-axis is the maximum travel for the Z-axis. | ||
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| Spindle Speed | Spindle speed is the rotational speed range of the spindle head. | ||
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| Spindle Motor Power | Drive power is the rated power of the turbine, electric motor, or reciprocating engine that drives the spindle. | ||
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| Number of Tools | The number of tools supported by the tool magazine. Simple machines accommodate only one tool. | ||
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Features
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| CAD / CAM Software | Milling machines include controls that support or include software packages for computer aided design (CAD) or computer aided manufacturing (CAM). | ||
| Digital Readout | The user interface includes a digital readout. | ||
| Rotary Table | Rotary tables include a function for rotating the workpiece and providing travel along other axes. | ||
| Spindle Cooling | The spindle head has a cooling system that prevents overheating and damage to the machinery during prolonged use. | ||
| Workspace Enclosure | The milling machine includes an enclosure that houses the workspace. | ||
| Automatic Tool Changer | Automatic tool changers allow a machine to perform more than one function without requiring an operator to change the tooling. | ||
| Pallet Changer | The milling machine has an automatic pallet changer for automatic loading and unloading of workpieces. | ||
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