A smaller version of an existing ‘mini-mill’ CNC vertical machining centre has a solid cast construction and is designed for medium to large batch production or where many tool changes are used.

The XYZ Mini Mill 450 is a smaller version of the best selling XYZ Mini Mill 560 compact vertical machining centre introduced in 2003.

A response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, the 9HP, 60-8000 rev/min Mini Mill 450 features a solid cast construction and weighs in at 1900kg within a 1.6m (W) by 1.8m (D) footprint.

As well as providing a level of rigidity that is second to none, the new machine’s box slides are induction hardened, ground and Turcite coated to ensure smooth running and a high quality surface finish.

Designed for medium to large batch production applications or where numerous tool changes may be required, the Mini Mill 450 has a working envelope of 450mm (X), 320mm (Y) and 380mm (Z), and rapid traverses of 20m/min.

Maximum cutting feed is 10m/min.

Equipped with a 530mm by 320mm table, the Mini Mill 450’s BT40 spindle nose, 10-position tool magazine, auto lubrication and flood coolant complete a ready-to-go package.

An added attraction is a choice of control, while a five-axis option offers significantly reduced set-up times and fixturing requirements.

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CNC mini-milling machines, for compact 3D milling, can be equipped with a high-frequency 1.1kW spindle 1.1Kw, engraving spindle with tracking nose, micro-lubrication, and servo-brushless drive.

Charlyrobot of France is launching its new generation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mini-milling machines, for compact 3D milling, called Charly4U.

Charlyrobot has been a leading manufacturer of milling machines for more than 20 years.

The company has local partners in the UK but is looking for distributors in the Nordic Region.

Charlyrobot will be showcasing its technology at the Euromold trade show in Frankfurt in early December 2004.

Thanks to Charly4U, Charlyrobot is strengthening its leading position in the mini-milling machine market.

With more than 700 units sold and distributed each year, Charly4U is fast becoming a manufacturer’s reference and a logical choice in the field of compact CNC milling.

As the first machine in its industry segment to be based on a steel framework, the Charly4U provides excellent rigidity for the perfect machining of soft metals, such as aluminium or brass, as well as soft materials, such as plastics or resin.

With a movement of 310mm x 220mm x 160mm, the Charly4U can be used for all 2D and 3D industrial applications in a range of areas, including cutting, engraving, re-machining, jewellery, modelling, electronics, moulds, prototypes, prototype tools, and industrial design, among others.

The new milling-machine developed by Charlyrobot is a multipurpose machine with a long list of options - high-frequency spindle 1.1kW, engraving spindle with tracking nose, micro-lubrication, and servo-brushless drive.

It is equipped with a standard tool sensor for easy, rapid and reliable origin positioning.

Maintenance is reduced to its simplest form, with a suction connector on the ‘Z’ axis as well as built-in lubrication of ball screws and guide shoes.

Charly4U is economical, easy to use with fine-machining processes, and has an innovative design.

The Charlyrobot range also includes an A2 format: the Charly2U with a movement of 600mm x 420mm x 280mm.

* About Charlyrobot - Charlyrobot is looking for local distributors in Poland, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Spain, and in the United Arab Emirates.

The company will be present at the Euromold trade fair in Frankfurt (Germany) from 1 to 4 December 2004 (Stand #C14, Hall #9.1).

Charlyrobot is based in Savoie (in South-Eastern France).

Since 1981, the specialist engineering company has designed and produced a new generation of machines, praised by industrial users as well as engineering schools and related institutions.

Charlyrobot’s position is firmly established and widely recognised across several markets - especially fast prototyping, machining systems, CNC and CAD-CAM machine tools.

The partnership developed with each customer means that top-quality onboard solutions can be designed, guaranteeing a high level of flexibility and productivity.

Many of the best-known companies and industrial groups have chosen Charlyrobot technology and machines for the applications that they need, including PSA, Valeo, Siemens Automotive, Rossignol, Steelcase Strafor, ESSILOR, BMW, BASF, Electrolux, Thales Avionics, T Heuer, Rolls Royce, Dassault Aviation, and Bosch.

For more information, go to: www.charlyrobot.com.

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