Universal machining centers are essential to precision and complex part manufacturing. To meet the growing market demands, today’s machines must offer technological advancements that guarantee future needs as well. MEGA Tech explores key features of 5-axis machining centers and what to look into when considering an investment in this type of machine.
One Machine for All Applications
To optimize your investment, your machine must be capable of various applications, from simple to complex parts. As machining centers are engineered towards multi-tasking capabilities, it would be advantageous if your machine could handle various machining operations, such as milling, turning, grinding, and more, into a single platform. Benefits of a single platform include eliminating multiple machines, part handling, and manpower.
Fast Return with Low Initial Cost
Another key consideration for investors is the machine’s cost. It’s important for all manufacturers to carefully consider the risks involved, especially during economic uncertainty. So, investing in machining centers that offer low initial costs while maintaining multi-tasking capabilities and low operation costs is ideal for both established and novice manufacturers.
The 3rd Gen 5-axis Machining from DMG MORI
DMG MORI combines more than 20 years of experience with proven technology and a state-of-the-art production facility in their 3rd generation of DMU 50. This compact 5-sided and 5-axis simultaneous machining center sets new standards in 5-axis machining. While saving tremendous floor space with its small footprint, the machine comes with an extended swivel range, a more powerful spindle, an innovative cooling concept, and a larger working area, the machine guarantees a competitive edge with maximum efficiency and precision for demanding industries such as the aerospace, medical and automotive industries.
High-Quality Machine for High-Quality Parts
The DMU 50 3rd generation has been sold more than 10,000 machines worldwide. One of its outstanding features is the degree of precision of less than 6 µ. Thanks to its machine bed, a one-part iron casting guarantees extreme stiffness to avoid thermal deferment. Its innovative cooling of the guides, drives and table bearings help smooth cutting. Directly driven ball screws and direct path measuring systems in all five axes round off the equipment with regard to the machine’s high degree of precision. The DMU 50 3rd generation helps you get high-quality parts from the first test run.
More Helps for Complex Machining
The DMU 50 3rd Generation is developed to harmonize the modern looks with user-friendly operation. Various applications are provided as a package to assist programming for complex machining that otherwise should have taken much more time. Inputting parameters does not require special skills, and conversational programming allows operators to create programs in a short time.
Better Controllers
The machines come with modern controllers to choose; 21.5” ERGOline® with CELOS® and Siemens 840D solution line as well as a 19” ERGOline® with HEIDENHAIN TNC 640. DMG MORI also has diverse automation solutions in its program for the DMU 50, such as workpiece or pallet handling systems. The machines are developed for standardized and customized automation solutions for scale-up in the future. The PH 150 – standardized pallet handling that allows the manufacturer for up to 24 pallets and a workpiece weight of up to 250 kg.
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