Die and mold shops seeking a full 5-axis simultaneous milling answer for intricate 3-D shapes can now look towards the MakinoV33-5XB. Drawing upon years of experience in machine design and precision engineering, this vertical machining center from Makino is the newest market solution for die/mold applications.
An in-depth knowledge of such die/mold requirements led to Makino designing a special tilt-trunion table with combined B- and C-axes. This table on the V33-5XB provides the highest accuracies and repeatability available in the industry with less lost motion and higher stiffness and rigidity than comparative five-axis machines.
The V33-5XB provides one set-up access to complex, multiple-sided parts, reducing handling and costs. It also facilitates access to under-cut areas, oddly positioned features and complex geometries—all with optimum, shorter tool lengths.
This creates the best tool life and surface finish characteristics in the marketplace. The machine can also be used in the more traditional "3+2" mode for blending and matching complicated multiplane surfaces typical of die/mold production.