“Following the introduction and success of the UMC-5X we had many conversations with customers who, while seeing the advantages of simultaneous 5-axis movement, couldn’t justify the investment,” explains managing director Nigel Atherton. “This led directly to the creation of the UMC-4+1, which at a starting price of under £130,000 is a saving of around £30,000 over the UMC-5X, providing a cost-competitive option for those not requiring simultaneous 5-axis operations.”
The XYZ UMC-4+1 shares the same machining envelope as the UMC-5X, with axis travels of 600 by 600 by 500 mm (XYZ), and a 600 mm trunnion-style rotary table that has 90 rpm rotational speed and 600 kg load capacity. Customers can choose from either a 12,000 or 15,000 rpm in-line spindle, or a motorised unit offering up to 24,000 rpm. Control is provided by a Siemens 828D Shopmill system with 15” touchscreen interface.