Makino’s new F5-5XR vertical machining center (VMC) is designed to combine the speed, precision and flexibility required for tight tolerance, 5-axis, hard-milling applications. Based upon the F5, the F5-5XR is a 5- axis solution for complex , die/mold, aerospace and medical par t s , the company said. “ The F5 - 5XR offers the same speed and precision of the F5, but with the added flexibility inherent to 5-axis machining centers,” said Will iam Howard, Makino’s Vertical Machining ProductManager. “Using simultaneous 5-axis, ‘2+3 machining’ or even simple 5-face machining techniques, the F5-5XR helps manufacturers reduce part set-up and handling, cut lead-times, improve quality and lower costs, while providing outstanding Precision and fine finishes in very demanding, complex, 3D contoured part applications.” The F5-5XR provides X-, Y- and Zaxis travels of 35.4”, 19.7” and 17.7”, respectively, the 39.4” by 19.7” machine worktable provides ample room for the 5XR table and workpiece arrangement as well as additional table space for a vice to accommodate other non-five axis work and an optional laser Automatic Tool Length Measurement (ATLM) system. “The F5-5XR’s newrotary table design offers advanced performancewith increased speed, accuracy and power,” said a company spokesperson. “A dual-taper, double disc braking mechanism generates higher clamping torque for both the tilt and rotary axes, supporting heavier cutting forces in hard materials. This table design also offers improved productivity through increased tilt and rotary speeds, while maintaining precise positioning accuracies with a repeatability of ± 2 arc seconds. “Included in the standard configuration of the F5-5XR is a 20,000 RPM, HSK-63A spindle which incorporates Makino’s patented core-cooling, underrace and jacket spindle temperature control system. The two-range spindle supplies unique, wide range capability with the stiffness and rigidity at lower ranges for roughing operations and vibration, chatter-free production of small details and fine features utilizing small tools at high RPM. In addition, a 30-toolmagazine provides capacity for a wide array of tooling. “The F5-5XR utilizes the Makino Professional 5 Control which affords a blend of aWindows CE graphical user interface (GUI), touch screen selection offering instant access to information at the user’s fingertip, user-friendly, efficient PC-like capability for data management and editing and the networking and storage capability of a data center. “Also featured in the F5-5XR is Makino’s proprietary, next generation Super Geometric Intelligence (SGI.4) software developed specifically for high-feedrate, tight tolerance machining of complex, 3-D contoured shapes involving continuous tiny blocks ofNC data insures production rates faster than standard CNC systems while maintaining high accuracy.” For more information contact: Mark Rentschler Makino Inc. 7680 Innovation Way Mason, OH 45040 800-552-3288 www.makino.com KY Technical Equipment Sales P.O. Box 99793 Louisville, KY 40269 800-852-0582 IN Technical Equipment Sales 3902 Hanna Circle Indianapolis, IN 46241 800-852-0582 Technical Equipment Sales 4501 Earhart Lane Ft. Wayne, IN 46809 800-852-0582 OH Technical Equipment Sales 10165 International Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 45246 513-874-0160/800-852-0582 Technical Equipment Sales 8200 Sweet Valley Dr #106 Valley View, OH 44125 800-852-0582 MI Single Source Technologies (SST) 2600 Superior Court Auburn Hills, MI 48326 248-232-6232 ctg@singlesourcetech.com MN, ND, SD Productivity, Inc. 15150 25th Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55447-1981 763-476-8600 productivity@productivity.com WI Preston Giles Single Source Technologies (SST) W229 N2510 Duplainville Rd Unit 2 Waukesha, WI 53186 262-960-0844 IL Jeff Martin Single Source Technologies (SST) 1135 Jansen Farm Dr. Elgin, IL 60123 874-468-1295 NE Productivity, Inc. 13435 AStreet Omaha, NE 68144 402-330-2323 prone@productivity.com IA Productivity, Inc. 9440 Atlantic Drive SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-632-4288 proia@productivity.com