There are three machines in the range: the MDM 700 , with X, Y and Z axes of 710, 400 and 500 mm; the MDM 850, with X, Y and Z axes of 830, 500 and 610 mm; and the MDM 1000 that has X, Y and Z axes of 1,000, 500 and 610 mm.
The ISO 40 taper range boasts a top spindle speed of up 5,000 rpm, working table of up to 1,524 by 330 mm and maximum load of 500 kg, with all three models equipped with a range of value added features supplied as standard.
These include a 12.1” touchscreen, MPG hand wheel, air draw bar, interlock table guard and coolant equipment. They are also Wi-Fi enabled to facilitate ‘remote’ diagnostic and online support.
The DynaPath control system features conversational and ISO/G code programming capability, while an 8Gb on-board program storage capability, combined with 1,000 line look-ahead, ensures fast processing speeds and responsiveness that, in turn, help deliver high part accuracies and superior surface finishes.
Another feature of the control is its simple-to-understand menus and the integration of on-screen graphics to help eliminate programming omissions and errors. The provision of an advanced DXF reader, as standard, featuring grouped hole and contour selection adds to the control’s flexibility and appeal.
Functions include datum setting using alignment, a suggested feeds and speeds database, sub-program calling, macro-programming, program simulation using toolpath or 3D-rendered graphics and programmable spindle control.
Says Mike Corbett, MACH Machine Tools’ CNC machine tool divisional manager: “In the past, component manufacturers looking for a high performance and flexible CNC bed-mill didn’t have that many options regarding the machine’s control system - and that’s putting it mildly.
“The arrival of the MACH MDM machine range is going to shake up the market and gives manufacturers a real choice. When they see the DynaPath control in action, I am confident that they will be impressed with what’s now on offer.
“The first MDM machine - a MDM 1000 - arrived in the UK at the end of September and was sold immediately. We have brought in more machines and interest in them has been nothing short of phenomenal.”
MACH Machine Tools will be showcasing a MACH MDM 1000 bed-mill alongside a MACH MDT-1, (a 3-axis CNC version of MACH’s VS-1 turret - type milling machine), both equipped with the DynaPath control on its stand (Hall 2 Stand D32) at the Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham, (October 30-31). Visitors to MACH Machine Tools’ Bristol facility are also welcomed.
