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Ultra Compact Simultaneous 5-Axis High Precision VMC



Kitamura Machinery has added to its 5-axis line up with the MedCenter5AX vertical machining center (VMC). "This ultra-compact 5-axis VMC brings with it the largest work envelope in its class and offers unparalleled precision, accuracy and speed for expanded machining capability in the machining of highly complex, multi-sided parts in one set-up," said a company spokesperson.

The MedCenter5AX employs an X-, Y- and Z-axis, and additional tilting A-axis (+/-120°) and a rotary C-axis (360°) with a 0.001° minimum indexing command. Machining of high precision, complicated parts like orthopedic implants or aerospace parts can be completed in one operation, reducing the overall machining process. The maximum workpiece size (dia. x height) of O220 mm (8.7") x 175 mm (6.9") and maximum table load capacity of 44 lbs. allow for high flexibility and versatility in the machining of smaller highly precise, highly intricate parts.

Standard high speed, direct drive 4th and 5th axis rotary tables offer smooth simultaneous 5-axis movement for complex cutting applications. Rigid in design and equipped with high resolution optical scale feedback on all axes, the MedCenter5AX offers the precise accuracies needed [positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079")]/full stroke for a variety of small part machining.

Kitamura's standard high speed 30,000 RPM, 18 kW (24.5 HP) direct drive HSK-E40 spindle offers enhanced rigidity and stiffness in spindle construction and function while allowing for super fine finish capabilities. Suitable for small diameter tools and hard milling, the MedCenter5AX offers a standard air through spindle feature for dry cutting and is also equipped to handle up to 1,000 PSI coolant through the spindle for deep hole drilling requirements.

"The MedCenter5AX may be compact but it is equipped with a large 40-tool magazine-a great benefit when machining more complex parts," said the spokesperson. Tool changes are a fast 1.5 seconds. To allow optimum operator access and convenience when setting up tools or performing routine maintenance, the tool magazine is located toward the back side of the machine.

For increased productivity, Kitamura offers an optional 12-station automatic pallet system for running long hours of unmanned operating in the machining of both highly-mixed or high-volume production parts.

Kitamura combines many standard features in its feature-rich Arumatik-Mi control. "With a five times faster processing speed, the Arumatik-Mi CNC controller offers a smooth control process for super-fast machining of complex workpieces," said the spokesperson. "Featuring the latest in advanced, ultra-intuitive touchscreen technology, dedicated 5-axis control functions and advanced 5-axis NC simulation and verification software, the Arumatik-Mi is your solution for easier programming, part set-up and operation of complex components," concluded the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc.

78 E. Century Drive

Wheeling, IL 60090

847-520-7755

info@kitamura-machinery.com

www.kitamura-machinery.com

SOUTHWEST

NM

Dennis Leonard

AME, Inc.

5770 Clarkson Street, #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

TX, OK, AR, LA

Gary Tipton

Campat Machine Tool

1700 10th Street

Plano, TX 75074

972-424-4095

www.campat.com

SOUTHEAST

GA, NC, SC

Steve Flint

Flint Machine Tools, Inc.

3710 Hewatt Court

Snellville, GA 30039

770-985-2626

www.flintmachine.com

AL, MS, FL (Panhandle Only)

Jim McDaniel

McDaniel Machinery, Inc.

187 Cahaba Valley Parkway

Pelham, AL 35124

205-403-9900

www.mcdanielmachinery.com

FL (except Panhandle)

Andy Pennington

Campat Machine Tool, Inc.

13131 56th Court, Suite #301

Clearwater, FL 33760

314-422-9338

www.campat.com

NORTHEAST

MA, NH, VT, RI, ME, CT

Wendell Packard III

Packard Machinery Co., Inc.

504 Groton Road

P.O. Box 1618

Westford, MA 01886

978-692-3100

www.packardmachinery.com

PA, S. NJ, DE, MD, N. VA

John Watkins

JBM Technologies, Inc.

76 Vincent Circle

Ivyland, PA 18974

215-672-8878

www.jbmtechnologies.com

JBM Technologies, Inc.

(West Branch Office)

24688 US Highway 322

Cochranton, PA 16314

814-425-2505

www.jbmtechnologies.com

N. NJ, S.E. NY

Neil McGill

Allendale Machinery Systems

16 Park Way

Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

201-327-5215

www.allendalemachinery.com

NY (Upstate only)

Brian Cregg

NYMAT Machine Tool

2650 Baird Road

Fairport, NY 14450

585-248-8200

MIDWEST

N. OH

Jim Tipton

Tipton Machinery Company

7725 Hub Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44125

216-524-5750

www.tiptonmachinery.com

MN, ND, SD, NE, IA

Craig Conlon

Concept Machine Tool

15625 Medina Road

Minneapolis, MN 55447

763-559-1975

www.conceptmachine.com

WI, MI (Upper Peninsula only)

Bob Jurack

Concept Machine Tool Wisconsin

407 Austin Circle

Delafield, WI 53018

262-646-4488

www.conceptmachine.com

N. IL

Dave Deering

Campat Machine Tool, Inc.

1760 Britannia Drive, Unit #6

Elgin, IL 60124

630-837-1145

dave@campat.com

www.campat.com

MO, KS, S. IL

Gene Jacobs

Eclipse Machine Tool Solutions

A Division of NYMAT Machine Tool Corp.

15661 South Mahaffie Street

Olathe, KS 66062

314-269-0012

MI (except Upper Peninsula)

Eric Harma

Methods & Equipment Associates

31731 Glendale Ave.

Livonia, MI 48150

734-293-0660

www.methods-equipment.com

IN, MI (except Upper Peninsula)

Tom Goin

Heartland Machine & Engineering

2848 Graham Rd

Franklin, IN 46131

317-346-0463

info@heartlandme.com

www.heartlandme.com

WEST

AZ

Ray Beauregard Jr.

CNC PROS

1502 N 17th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

602-483-4414

www.cnc-pros.com

WA, OR

Gail Hogue

Hogue Precision Machinery

1033 Bartch Road, P.O. Box 651

Patterson, CA 95363

209-892-5649

info@hogueprecision.com

www.hogueprecision.com

N. CA, NV

Jim Selway

CNC Solutions

1011 #A Pecten Ct.

Milpitas, CA 95035

408-586-8236

sales@cncsolutions.biz

www.cncsolutions.biz

S. CA

David Cogswell

Machinery Sales Co.

17253 Chestnut Street

City of Industry, CA 91748

626-581-9211

mail@mchysales.com

www.mchysales.com

CO, WY

Dennis Leonard

AME, Inc.

5770 Clarkson Street, #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

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