Makino has introduced the a61nx-5E, a 5-axis horizontal machining center (HMC) designed for complex aluminum aerospace parts. "As aerospace manufacturing continues to ramp up in North America, the a61nx-5E offers a unique and appropriately sized design for small components featuring 3D contours, without compromising the highly productive spindle performance and 5-axis capabilities of larger aerospace machines," said a company spokesperson.
"The a61nx-5E features the same robust design and reliability of our smaller nx-Series HMCs, but with the added speed and performance of our larger MAG-Series machines," said David Ward, Makino Horizontal Product Line Manager. "This machine differentiates itself from other similar 5-axis horizontal platforms with an innovative pallet change system, advanced twin direct drive rotary table design and availability of a high power 24,000 RPM spindle. The result is a highly productive, right sized solution that can provide up to 310 cubic inches of metal removal per minute."
The a61nx-5E provides enhanced rigidity through a three point bed casting and tiered column structure. It has X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 730 mm (28.7"), 730 mm and 680 mm (26.8"). Linear acceleration is 1G on the X- and Y-axes, and 0.8 in the Z-axis. The direct drive rotary tables on the a61nx-5E offer improved access to all sides of a part, especially when using shorter tools, for improved performance and accuracy. A closed loop thermal management system is intended to provide reliability and accuracy by removing heat generated by the large direct drive rotary table motors. The a61nx-5E also uses the same tool magazines as the nx-Series of machines with a ring style ATC60 as standard. Optional matrix magazines with capacities of 133, 218 or 313 are available options.
The a61nx-5E comes equipped with a standard 14,000 RPM spindle with 240 Nm of duty rated torque and 30 kW of duty rated output. According to the company, this configuration is ideal for the job shop needing a 5-axis platform to machine a wide variety of materials. Other spindle configurations include an optional 14,000 RPM high torque version and a 20,000 RPM spindle for those manufacturers that need slightly more speed.
"For companies handling high-performance, high-volume aluminum machining, the a61nx-5E has the option for the new 24,000 RPM high-performance core cooled spindle," said the spokesperson. "This spindle provides up to 80 kW of duty rated (60 kW continuous) output, delivering four to five times more metal removal per minute than typical high-speed spindles and offering improved finishing feed rates. This high-speed spindle brings the aluminum roughing and finishing capabilities that are typically associated with Makino's much larger MAG machines into a smaller platform, enabling cycle time reductions of 45 to 50% in complex parts (when compared to a typical 20,000 RPM high-speed spindle).
The a61nx-5E's pallet changer is designed to eliminate material handling challenges by enabling operator-friendly part loading and unloading via a 45 pivot point that transfers pallets from a vertical to horizontal orientation. The loading height is 32" off of the floor for improved safety at the loading station. Workpiece limitations are 600 mm (23.62") by 385 mm (15.15"), accommodating easy crane clearance through the doors. For customers wishing to add automation to their 5-axis machining, this pallet change system is fully compatible with the Makino MMC-R robotic fixture plate distribution system.
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