Compact VMC Eases Part Location for Faster Setups
Eastec 2019: The Datron Neo is a compact milling machine with a footprint of 27.5" × 51".
Share
The Datron Neo is a compact milling machine with a footprint of 27.5" × 51". Inside is an integrated camera/probe combination designed to shorten the time-consuming task of setting up jobs. The camera shows the machining table below and the operator can select the workpiece simply by tracing the area on the touchscreen where the workpiece is displayed. Once the part is located, and the machining parameters are set, any irregularity is automatically compensated for in the software. This capability virtually eliminates part rejection due to improper setup, the company claims. An on-board CAM Assistant guides the operator through the program and tool management on an interface that looks and feels like smartphone. All of these tools combine to help even a novice operator create a machined part in four steps.
The Neo fits through a standard doorway and can be installed within a few hours, typically. It is ideal for rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing, capable of milling a variety of materials ranging in size to 20" × 16.5" × 9" in size with its 40,000-rpm spindle and 24-station automatic toolchanger.
Related Content
-
Three-Axis Bridge Mill Opens New Doors for Construction OEM
Different industries often require different machining priorities, a truism recently demonstrated by Barbco, an OEM of heavy-duty boring equipment that opened up new design possibilities by pivoting toward rigid, less complex machining centers.
-
The Benefits of In-House Toolmaking
The addition of two larger gantry routers has enabled a maker of rubber belting products to produce more tooling in-house, reducing lead times and costs for itself and its sister facilities.
-
Mazak VMC Provides Versatile Machining of Complex Parts
The VC-Ez 20X vertical machining center features a 25-hp 12,000-rpm CAT-40 spindle with a 30-tool-magazine automatic tool changer.