Large machines for non-ferrous machining tasks

A family of 5-axis CNC machining centres from Italian company CMS is targeted at non-ferrous applications includinge composites, carbon fibre, model block, aluminum etc. The ANTARES (pictured) provides strokes of 2,600 by 1,500 by 1,200 mm, while the larger ARES has three standard size options and can machine components requiring strokes of up to 6,000 by 2,600 by 1,200 mm. The larger ARES machines, utilising a form of portal construction, are available in six different variants and permit the physical separation of the load/unload area from the cutting zone so that both operations can be carried out in tandem. The standard ANTARES 5-axis CNC machining centre and its range of larger format ARES companions are offered with optional linear motor drives to x and y axes. * CMS was established in 1969 for the construction of CNC machining centres designed for countless applications across the spectrum of manufacturing industry working on a wide range of non-ferrous materials such as aluminium, composite, carbon-fibre, wood, marble, stone, plastics and glass. This Italian group has an annual turnover exceeding €65 million with more than 400 employees.