North America | Global
North America | Global
Traditional machining centers with a large work area have a huge footprint, are heavy, and are expensive to own and operate.
You usually need to reposition parts multiple times, adding extra time to the project and increasing the risk for error. And sign routers don’t have the rigidity or accuracy needed for higher tolerance applications. But what if you could combine the advantages of both a VMC and a router?
The DATRON MLCube combines the rigidity and accuracy of a VMC with the agility and footprint of a sign router. Whether you are machining a large part out of sheet material or machining smaller nested pieces, the MLCube’s large machining area with minimal floor space offers impressive tolerances. A simple and easy to learn touchscreen CNC control system means you can start making parts the day this machine hits your shop floor.
We were running multiple shifts at capacity and now we’re running the DATRON on one shift and we’re able to keep up with demand. Plus, the volume has increased since we got the DATRON in 2011, so we’ve basically increased our productivity by over 300%.
Jim Lamson, Hayden Kirk
Easily run small nested parts or large workpiece jobs with the DATRON MLCube’s large work area and a vacuum table system. Some applications include:
The DATRON MLCube is the best choice for cost-effective large sheet machining with its impressive 60” x 45” machining travel area. It is ideal for projects like front panels, housings, profiles, and other nested aluminum workpieces. The MLCube can also mill non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composite materials. Its short setup times, ability to use different workholding solutions, low power consumption, and excellent price-performance ratio (even for low production volumes) provides long-term and extremely high profitability.
Name | Detail |
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Travel | 1,520 mm x 1,150 mm x 245 mm (60” x 45” x 10”) (X, Y, Z) |
Spindle | Up to 60,000 RPM Spindle |
Feed | Up to 22 m/min (866 in/min) |
Tool Changer | Up to 143 stations automatic tool changer |
Control System | DATRON next |
Working Area | 1,500 x 1,000 x 200 mm (59" x 39" x 7.5") |
Footprint | 2,410 x 2,280 x 1,950 mm (95" x 90" x 77") (W x D x H) |
Weight | approx. 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs.) |
Machining Table | Polymeric concrete table with a cut out option for vertical part mounting |
Touch Screen | 23” touch screen offers a visual interface with the next software |
Power | From 0.6 to 4.0 kW |
Name | Detail |
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Linear Scales | For extra precision applications, a linear scale option is available |
Coolant | Integrated high-pressure minimum quantity misting system |
Camera | Optical camera in combination with touch screen visually finds parts |
Probe | Integrated 3D Renishaw Touch probe for precision part finding |
4th Axis | for machining cylindrical parts or multi-sided parts |
Vacuum Table Work Holding | for machining nested parts from flat thin sheet materials |
Clamping Systems | low profile mechanical and pneumatic vices with soft jaws |
Dust Extraction Head | for vacuuming and removal of dangerous or abrasive dust particles |
Remote Software Monitoring | check in on the status of your machine away from the shop |
Tool Life Management | tool breakage monitoring with automatic duplicate tool replacements |
Surface Profiling | measurement and mapping of 3D surfaces and compensation of variances |
Automation Integrations | 24 volt I/O connections for robots / cobots / pallet systems |
DATRON CNC machines and high-speed spindles will increase your feed rates and reduce faster cycle times. The machines and software are optimized so that the entire machining process or workflow is fast and efficient saving you time and money.
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