CNC Machining Center utilizes micro tools.
Press Release Summary:
Made exclusively for ¼ in. tooling and under, excelsior®Lite comes with 1.2 kW, 30,000 rpm spindle; 20 x 20 in. machining area; and 5-tool ATC. It is suited for machining non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, and brass. High rpm rate evacuates chips and heat associated with them from cutting channel. Designed with full enclosure and solid steel base, machine includes 1 GHz C3 PC with 256 MB RAM, 15 in. CRT, keyboard, Ethernet, and Windows-based 3D control software.
Original Press Release:
Datron Dynamics Introduces The Excelsior Lite: A CNC Machining Center
DESIGNED AS AN ENTRE TO HIGH-SPEED MACHINING WITH MICRO TOOLS
Milford, NH, June 1, 2007 - Datron's excelsior® Lite was designed specifically for manufacturers who need their innovative high-speed technology but, for budget reasons, are unable to afford a machining center made exclusively for small tooling - 1/4 inch and under. "So that manufacturers of small parts can have their cake and eat it too," says Datron Dynamics President, Walter Schnecker, "we carefully cut a few corners without sacrificing the core integrity of our technology." An example of this is that the excelsiorLite has an aluminum bed rather than the granite table found on its big brother the excelsior® EX. While this does impact rigidity to some extent, this may not be critical to every application.
The excelsiorLite comes standard with a 1.2kW 30,000 RPM spindle, 20" x 20" machining area, 5-tool Automatic Tool Changer, Windows®-based 3D control software, C3 1GHz PC with 256 MB RAM, 15" CRT, keyboard & controller, Ethernet, CD-ROM & USB ports, Remote monitoring capability, Enclosure with safety lock-out and a 6-Month Limited Warranty (workmanship and materials).
The excelsiorLite's large machining table and full enclosure feature a solid steel base. This combination delivers both safety and stability. X, Y, Z agility is facilitated by virtue of a hand-held controller (included as a standard feature). The excelsior Lite, like all other Datron machines, has a precision ball screw for superior accuracy. Drives are covered and protected from chips and debris - resulting in the ability to machine metal with minimized vibration and maximized accuracy.
The excelsiorLite's compact design, protected precision ball screws and 30,000 RPM spindle gives it the durability and speed to machine non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper and brass. The high RPM rate evacuates chips, and the heat associated with them, from the cutting channel -- resulting in lower machining forces and less vibration. All of this facilitates high feed rates while improving the quality of the cut and surface finish. When operating the excelsiorLite, integrated workholding options yield quick setup and changeover. These options include a pneumatic clamping system, the VacuMate(TM) vacuum table that holds flat parts (even those with minimal surface area) facilitating batch machining from thin substrates and Datron's lightweight Quick-Pallets(TM) which use a beveled boss-in-cavity system to register parts in X, Y & Z for improved repeatability on jobs with frequent change-over.
About Datron: Datron Dynamics, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Datron Electronic, a German technology firm established in 1969. Since its inception Datron has been dedicated to a business methodology that strives for 100% customer satisfaction - and while this, in and of itself, seems commonplace, Datron's means of achieving this goal is unique. It all starts with German Engineering and machine design that is centered around industrial durability, equipment longevity and maximized uptime. As such, Datron incorporates rugged materials like solid granite and concrete polymer for machining tables and aged cast steel for chassis construction. Internally, Datron machines are designed with modular, user-changeable components - including accessible mechanics and electronics that actually empower the operator with the ability to quickly exchange parts. We are differentiated in the marketplace by a focus on efficiency with small tools. Datron machines feature 60,000 RPM spindles that produce low force, feed rates of up to 1000"/minute and superior quality when tooling 0.250" and under. An integrated spray-mist ethanol alcohol coolant system provides for superb surface finishes, eliminates secondary processes like de-burring or de-greasing, saves production time, and helps to protect the environment. With an eye to the future, we have built Lean Manufacturing into our equipment and integrated options facilitate both Single Unit Pull and SMDE. These include our Z-Surface Probe(TM) and Automatic Tool Management System (with tool database, tool sensing and tool changing), as well as, Quick-Pallet(TM) and Vacumate(TM) workholding systems - all of which speed setup and overall cycle time.
For more information on Datron's excelsiorLite, contact Robert Murphy at Datron Dynamics, Inc. 115 Emerson Road, Milford, NH 03055, 888-262-2833, www.DatronDynamics.com. E-Mail: info@datrondynamics.com.
