Datron Dynamics, Inc. has introduced the excelsiorGR, a high-speed CNC machining center designed for intricate tooling and superior surface finishes. The machining center is equipped with positive airflow protected ball-screws and an automatic central greasing system engineered to maximize efficiency in machining abrasive materials such as graphite and ceramics. The enclosure is designed for optimized airflow and can be fitted to work with an existing graphite dust collection system.
While the excelsiorGR has a small footprint of 48" x 62" and requires minimal floor space, it still features a comparatively large working envelope of 15.75" x 15.75" x 7.8" and offers an open height of 11.8". The compact design combined with the 208V/7A power requirement allows the machine to be placed next to a RAM EDM machine.
"Standard graphite tool-holding systems can be used for workholding on the excelsiorGR, allowing electrodes to be machined and redressed with speed and quality," said a company spokesperson. "RAM EDM electrodes can be efficiently redressed on the shop floor and to generate savings of CNC machine times, as well as graphite material.
"With a 60,000-RPM pressurized 3HP spindle, the tooling goes through the graphite easily with feed rates of up to 400 inches per minute and the pressure further prevents dust from entering the bearings.
"The excelsiorGR comes with an automatic tool changer to increase speed and is equipped with an integrated tool-length sensor to shorten tooling setup. Additionally, Renishaw TP-20 probe can be added for additional efficiency in setup.
"The excelsiorGR comes with a Windows-based PC Operating System (OS), which offers canned cycles with an intuitive control that uses look-ahead buffers. The control also offers a smoothing function that uses NURB technology to smoothen geometry for superior finishes and faster cycle times. The included hand-held pendant is designed for easy control and operation. Additionally, the Datron OS integrates with any CAD/CAM software package.
For more information contact:
Robert F. Murphy
Datron Dynamics, Inc.
454 Route 13
Milford, NH 03055
888-262-2833
Fax: 603-672-8067
E-Mail: info@datrondynamics.com