MACH Machine Tools used the Southern Manufacturing exhibition in Farnborough earlier this month to showcase two DynaPath-controlled milling machines, including a new three-axis model.The MACH MDT-1 turret-type mill, one of the company’s best-selling models, shared centre stage with a new MDV 800 three-axis CNC vertical machining centre that only recently made its UK debut at the company’s open house in January.

While the MDT-1 turret-type mill, with its rigid design and build, powerful spindle and good-sized working envelope offered obvious appeal to visitors, large and small, it was the new production-oriented MACH MDV 800 vertical machining centre that pulled in the crowds.

The new MDV-series, comprising the MDV 800 and MDV 1100 machines, is a high-performance range of machining centres that MACH Machine Tools says delivers excellent cutting performance and improved process efficiencies.In addition to the DynaPath WinDelta CNC control, the machines featurea BT 40 air-cooled, high-torque (11-15kW) 8000rpm spindles as standard. Options includea direct-drive 12,000 rpm spindle with spindle chiller and through-spindle-coolant capabilities.

Other standard features include: Hiwin linear roller guides; 24-position swing-arm ATCs; and generous-sized worktables which, on the MDV 800, are 1000x 500 mm with a 500kg maximum load.

Both MDV machines are fast, boasting 36m/min rapids on all axes and, for improved process reliability, feature a full enclosure with armoured telescopic covers. The machines deliver precision resultsthrough the use of C3-class PMI precision ball screws, while laser interferometer dynamic lead screw compensation enables 6µm positional and 3µm repeatable accuracies across the work envelope.

The DynaPath WinDelta control, available on all new CNC lathes, toolroom mills and machining centres from MACH Machine Tools, was another main attraction on the company’ stand at Southern Manufacturing.

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