MACH 2014 - New 5-axis VMC from the Engineering Technology Group's Chiron

The machine can make two identical parts at once, giving twice the output but in a much smaller footprint than two separate machines would require. The actual version of the machine at the show will be the DZ 08 FX Magnum, which makes its UK debut. It gives chip-to-chip times of 1.9 seconds and has spindle speeds up to 40,000 rpm. X-, Y- and Z-axis travels are 450, 270 and 310 mm. It has feed rates of 75m/min and accelerations of 1.0, 1.5 and 2 G respectively. The Magnum name means it has an extra-large work area for bigger jobs and more room to add on ancillary devices and automation systems. A final advantage of this new twin-spindle design is that energy consumption is 40% less than two single-spindle machines. See the Magnum in action in Hall 5 on Stand 5310.