GF Machining Solutions

Mikron

VCE Pro

Swiss design and quality

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Contents

Applications 4

Highlights 6

Table 8

Tool Magazines 10

Machine Concept 12

Cooling 13

Control 14

All around the Workpiece 15

Options 16

Technical Specifications

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GF Machining Solutions

Machining centers belonging to the Mikron VCE Pro series: More robust, more reliable, better performance, better ergonomics.

Applications

A wide range of parts...

Fixture

Ck45

Mechanical engineering

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High cutting performance

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Precision round-pocket milling

Preset pocket milling cycles make programming on the machine quick and easy

Baseplate

AlCu4Mg1.5

High-strength aluminum alloy

Electronics/mechatronics

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High cutting speeds and small tool diameters require

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High-quality surface

Longer tool service life because tool is cooled

Motor flange

X38CrMoV 5 1

High-alloy hot-working steel

Mechanical engineering

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Thread cutting without compensating chuck

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The touch probe was used to automatically align

+ machining on the back

Tools measured using the tool touch measuring system

Mold for biscuit packaging

Al 99.5 aluminum

Mold construction

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Machined using HSC technology

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Minimum quantity lubrication

The machine is highly dynamic, which reduces machining

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+ time considerably

Machining time including rough machining approx. 7 h

The tools are measured by laser

Four-axis cutting drum

34CrAlMo5 nitrided steel

Paper industry

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Cutting drum contours absolutely precise

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Programmed using the cylinder mantel milling function

With a 0.5 ms block processing time, even complex contours can be executed quickly

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There are no limits to how the Mikron VCE Pro

machines can be used. This one is being used in die and mold construction for smoothing using a

round-head cutter. Because the Mikron VCE Pro spindle can rotate at 16,000 rpm, the necessary

cutting speeds can even be achieved using small tools.

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Highlights

The Mikron VCE Pro can be used for any commissioned work

Double-arm gripper for quick tool changes

Tool magazine outside of working area

Machining process can be viewed from three sides

Cooling through the tool up to 42 bar

Working space illuminated from two sides

Operating status display

User-friendly

Heidenhain controller

Side-mounted chip flusher as standard

(Mikron VCE 600 to 1400 Pro)

The cooling water tank can be rolled out in order to clean beneath the machine

Other features

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Compact construction

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Optional linear scales

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Almost any optional extra can be retrofitted

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Ethernet and USB ports included

Mobile handwheel

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Integrated belt filter that does not require extra space (optional)

Mikron VCE 600 – 1000 Pro

Compressed-air connector for zero-point clamping systems

Mikron machining centers are distinguished by their exceptional ergonomics. The Mikron VCE Pro boasts

unrivaled accessibility, regardless of how the machine is configured.

40 / 60

24 / 30

Tool changer with double-arm gripper for even shorter downtimes

A side-mounted tool changer with integrated double-arm gripper makes it even easier to change tools. Because the tool changer faces away from the working space, the tools are all well protected. This design, which is free of interfering edges, enables high parts and applications to be

machined on an indexer.

Belt-driven spindle 6,000 rpm, 10,000 rpm, 14,000 rpm

Inline spindle 16,000 rpm

Strong spindles always offer sufficient performance for any conventional machining processes, even up to 350 Nm in the ISO 50 version of the Mikron VCE 1600 Pro. When drilling, which requires the highest performance, the

capabilities of modern tools can be utilized to the fullest.

The spindles for universal machining are designed for

10,000 rpm (standard) or, optionally, 14,000 rpm. These also offer high torque levels of 94 to more than 209 Nm.

Only hybrid ball bearings are used for the sake of longevity.

No compensating chuck is needed for thread cutting.

Feed rate up to 40 m/min (X + Y)

The Mikron VCE Pro achieves the level of dynamism

required to machine free-form services on account of feed motors that allow it to work at a feed rate of up to 40 m/min.

This pays off when moving to new milling positions and changing tools.

Optional linear scales

Linear scales ensure a constant level of precision for

machining, even when temperatures fluctuate. Compressed air is connected up to protect them as effectively as possible against dirt.

Clean enclosure thanks to perfect chip management

A spiral conveyor removes chips automatically. Its load level is monitored and, in the case of overload, an unblocking cycle is automatically initiated. Solid telescopic covers made of sheet steel protect the three linear axes all around against chips and dirt. The design of the enclosure prevents chips from mounting up.

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Table

There is still enough room for the clamping elements, even when travel ranges are used to the fullest.

Chips effectively flushed away

A side-mounted flushing system rinses the chips lying on the enclosure wall outlet directly into the chip conveyor.

Spray and compressed-air pistols provide a flexible means of cleaning.

Compressed-air connection on every table

Each table is fitted with an air connector for pneumatically activated zero-point clamping systems.

Extended usage possibilities thanks to fourth axis

A fourth axis connection is included in the Mikron VCE Pro’s electrical cabinet as standard. This means it is easy to fit an indexer at any later stage. Activation is done using parameters at the controller. Many accessories are avail able.

The precision indexers belonging to the Mikron VCE Pro

series are the right solution for machining medium to large workpieces. A small range of dependable products supplements the vertical machining center with a crucial fourth axis.

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Pneumohydraulic axis clamp with integrated pressure intensifier

Center heights of 150 mm, 180 mm, 250 mm

Workpiece weights up to 1,000 kg

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Mikron VCE 800 Pro: a large working space makes it easy to work on voluminous workpieces.

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Tool Magazines

No restrictions on working space accessibility

More productivity with larger tool magazines

The machining autonomy of the popular VCE Pro line has been greatly increased.

Along with the 24-compartment and 30-compartment changers, chain changers with 40 and 60 compartments are now also available.

The 40- and 60-compartment chain changers are equipped with a simultaneous tool-fitting feature.

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24 / 30 tool ports

40 tool ports

60 tool ports

Tool Magazines

Machine types

Tool magazine (type)

Number of tool ports

Tool selection

Maximum tool diameter

(mm)

With permanent space coding and with free neighboring spaces (mm)

Maximum tool length

(mm)

Maximum tool weight

(kg)

Tool-changing time

“Chip to chip” (sec.)*

Bidirectional

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115

305

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VCE 600 Pro,

VCE 800 Pro

VCE 800W Pro,

VCE 1000 Pro

VCE 1200 Pro,

VCE 1400 Pro

DT 30 (ISO 40)

VCE 1600 Pro

DT 24 (ISO 50)

VCE 1600 Pro

VCE 600 Pro,

VCE 800 Pro

VCE 800W Pro,

VCE 1000 Pro

CT 40 (ISO 40) CT 40 (ISO 50) CT 60 (ISO 40)

VCE 600 Pro,

VCE 800 Pro

VCE 800W Pro,

VCE 1000 Pro

VCE 1200 Pro,

VCE 1400 Pro

VCE 1600 Pro

VCE 1600 Pro

VCE 800W Pro,

VCE 1000 Pro

VCE 1200 Pro,

VCE 1400 Pro

Double-arm, side-mounted

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Double-arm, side-mounted

30

Double-arm, side-mounted

24

Double-arm, side-mounted

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Double-arm, side-mounted

40

Double-arm, side-mounted

40

Double-arm, side-mounted

60

Bidirectional

85

150

305

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Bidirectional

125

240

350

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Bidirectional

75

125

305

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Bidirectional

75

125

305

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Bidirectional

125

240

350

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Bidirectional

75

125

305

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Machine Concept

Outstanding workpiece quality thanks to exceptional machine concept

Lasting quality

This machine concept produces a strength and rigidity that permeates the machining center. A generously proportioned cast structure exhibits outstanding damping properties, combined with high stability and rigidity even under full load and in continuous operation. This enables a stable milling process, guaranteeing sustained quality and narrow tolerances on the workpiece.

Strong spindle head

A broadly supported and strongly designed spindle head facilitates a milling/drilling process involving strong forces along the Z-axis. A closed coolant circuit stabilizes and regulates the temperature of the spindle head. Active

spindle cooling also has positive effect on the ball bearings, the life span, and the elongation of the spindle (optional

6,000/10,000 rpm, standard 14,000/16,000 rpm).

Robust belt-driven spindle

A generously proportioned spindle motor enables uninterrupted production, whether at low speeds with high torque or at high speeds with a high output. The machining center is equipped with a 14,000 rpm spindle for the processing of aluminum nonferrous metal and for finely detailed work

(optional).

Precise, dynamic, safe: ball screw, linear guide, automatic central lubrication

A pre-tensioned and doubly anchored ball screw guarantee high levels of running precision which is an important

precondition for high-level workpiece precision. Linear guides made from hardened steel, with ball rollers, offer the best dynamic properties while requiring minimal force.

During operation, the linear guides and ball screws belonging to the machining center are automatically

supplied with the right amount of lubricant by the central lubrication system.

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Cooling

Spectacular performance in conventional and high-speed milling

Programmed precision

Gone are the days of time-consuming and imprecise

manual adjustments on the coolant inlet. A programmable coolant nozzle directs the jet automatically to precisely where the action is after each tool change (optional).

All-around cooling with spray ring

Cooling is always guaranteed with the optional spray ring

(optional).

Cooling through the spindle, 18 or 42 bar

Coolant is fed directly to the cutting edges under high

pressure and through the working spindle. The benefits of this are high cutting speeds, easy deep drilling, blind hole milling, and longer tool service life (optional). The supply unit consists of a large, mobile coolant tank and can be added to with an optionally available belt filter. This system has two switchable filter cartridges to enable uninterrupted use in production.

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Cooled spindle head

Large coolant tank that can be pulled out on wheels, making cleaning easier

Spray gun and air gun

Coolant nozzles and blow-off nozzles on the spindle head

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Control

Ideal for any production job in the workshop

This control console does everything

Its clearly structured monitoring desk is genuinely user friendly. Fourteen function keys give you direct access to menu functions on, beneath and next to the 15-inch color

TFT display. The console pivots and can be adjusted in height, and its screen tilts so you can avoid reflections.

Digital drive technology

A digital control circuit for the drive motors offers exceptionally dynamic control. This enables precision

contour reproduction and excellent service quality.

Automatic calculation of cutting data

The control software offers a facility for automatically

calculating cutting data. To do this, you enter tool-specific data into a table, from which the controller calculates

suggested spindle speeds and feed rates, which technicians can of course then change and adjust to the levels they have found most effective.

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Programming using Heidenhain plain text dialogue or

DIN/ISO

Keyboard with alpha keys, track function keys, operating mode keys, and separate spindle and feed override potentiometers

Graphical support for the programming of cycles and contours, graphics for testing programs and for checking on current workpiece machining

Cutting data automatically calculated

Heat exchanger on electrical cabinet cools power components and keeps outside dust away from the cabinet by means of two separate circuits

Touch measuring system cycles

Short block processing time (1.5 ms)

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All about the Workpiece

Efficient working preparation for shorter downtimes

The unusual design of this protective enclosure helps

operators to make the important preparations for their work. They can also rely on our popular workpiece and tool measurement options. The Mikron VCE Pro helps you perform basic handling with ease so that you can focus on what is most important.

Outstanding view of the workpiece from three sides

An excellent window construction on both sliding doors at the front, along with big windows on either side, provides you with an unrestricted view of the setup and machining processes in a completely closed protective enclosure.

Another benefit is that the working space is accessible from the side, with operating buttons for the tool magazine

(optional).

Setting up is easy with the OMP 40-2 workpiece probe

An infrared probe inserted into the spindle enables the workpiece to be set up, detected, and measured rationally

(optional).

This reduces setup times considerably.

Produce safely with the TS 27 tool probe

Precision tool setup, reliable tool breakage monitoring: the length and diameter of tools can be measured precisely

using a probe mounted on the worktable (optional).

Tool measurement using laser

Tools with small diameters are measured by laser. Contours, such as those of round-head cutters, can also be monitored.

The unit has a built-in blow-off nozzle in order to blow dirt off the tool before measuring (optional).

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Options

Custom fittings

Tool touch measuring system

TS 27

Laser tool measuring device Preparing setup probe

OMP 40-2

Setup probe OMP 40-2

Basic supply unit for IKZ

(internal coolant supply), 18 bar

Supply unit for IKZ, 18 or

42 bar

Belt filter unit on cooling water tank

Integrated belt filter for sizes

600–1000

Spray ring Programmable coolant nozzle Minimum quantity lubrication Spray mist extraction

Mechanical oil/coolant separator

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Indexer

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Technical Specifications

Mikron VCE 600 Pro Mikron VCE 800 Pro Mikron VCE 800W Pro Mikron VCE 1000 Pro

Travel ranges

Longitudinal

Transverse

Vertical

X

Y

Z

Max. distance between spindle tip and worktable mm mm mm mm

Tool spindle

Drive type

Maximum speed up to rpm

Tool 40% duty cycle/S6 kW @ rpm

Spindle torque 40% duty cycle/S6 Nm

Tool mount

Optional working spindle rpm

Travel speed

Rapid traverse X, Y

Rapid traverse Z

Tool magazine

Magazine spaces

Tool magazine

Max. tool length

Max. tool diameter

Worktable

Table area

Maximum table load

Number of T-grooves

T-groove spacing

T-groove dimensions m/min. m/min quantity mm mm mm kg mm mm

Cooling

Coolant tank capacity l

Controller

Type

Machine weight kg

Mikron VCE 600 Pro

600

500

540

690

Mikron VCE 800 Pro

800

500

540

690

Mikron VCE 800W Pro

860

560

600

735

Drive belt

10’000

18,5 @ 1188

149

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

16’000 ISO-B40/HSK-A63

Drive belt

10’000

18,5 @ 1188

149

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

16’000 ISO-B40/HSK-A63

Drive belt

10’000

18,5 @ 1188

149

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

16’000 ISO-B40/HSK-A63

40

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24/40 ISO-B40

40 HSK-A63

Side-mounted

305

77/115

700 x 500

800

5

100

18 +0.006/ +0.024

300

Heidenhain TNC 620

4‘800

40

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24/40 ISO-B40

40 HSK-A63

Side-mounted

305

77/115

910 x 500

1100

5

100

18

300

+0.006/ +0.024

Heidenhain TNC 620

5‘000

40

40

24/40/60 ISO-B40

40 HSK-A63

Side-mounted

305

77/115

1000 x 560

1350

5

100

18

300

+0.006/ +0.024

Heidenhain TNC 620

6‘500

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Mikron VCE 1200 Pro

Mikron VCE 1000 Pro

1020

560

600

735

Drive belt

10’000

18,5 @ 1188

149

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

16’000 ISO-B40/HSK-A63

40

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24/40/60 ISO-B40

40 HSK-A63

Side-mounted

305

77/115

1000 x 560

1350

5

100

18 +0.006/ +0.024

300

Heidenhain TNC 620

6‘500

Mikron VCE 1200 Pro

1200

600

675

775

Drive belt

10’000

18 @ 823

209

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

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24/40/60 ISO-B40

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Side-mounted

305

77/115

1220 x 620

1700

5

100

18 +0.006/ +0.024

380

Heidenhain TNC 620

8‘000

Mikron VCE 1400 Pro

Mikron VCE 1400 Pro

1400

650

675

775

Drive belt

10’000

18 @ 823

209

ISO-B40

14’000 ISO-B40

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32

24

24/40/60 ISO-B40

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Side-mounted

305

77/115

1400 x 620

1700

5

100

18 +0.006/ +0.024

380

Heidenhain TNC 620

8‘700

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Mikron VCE 1600 Pro

Mikron VCE 1600 Pro

1600

900

800

900

Drive belt

10’000

18 @ 823

209

ISO-B40 / ISO-B50

14’000 ISO-B40

(6’000, ISO 50, 350 Nm)

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20

30/40/60 ISO-B40

24/40 ISO-B50

Side-mounted

305 (350, ISO-B50)

85/150 (125/240, ISO-B50)

1700 x 850

2000

7

100

18 +0.006/ +0.024

540

Heidenhain TNC 620

18‘600

Mikron VCE 600 Pro

Mikron VCE 800 Pro

X Y Z

600 / 500 / 540

800 / 500 / 540

710x500

910x500

Mikron VCE 800W Pro

Mikron VCE 1000 Pro

X Y Z

860 / 560 / 600

1020 / 560 / 600

1000x560

1000x560

Mikron VCE 1200 Pro

Mikron VCE 1400 Pro

X Y Z

1200 / 600 / 675

1400 / 650 / 675

1220x620

1400x620

Mikron VCE 1600 Pro

X Y Z

1600 / 900 / 800 1700x850

3800 3800

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2240

2270

3220

3800

Standard equipment for all Mikron VCE 600 Pro to

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1600 Pro vertical machining centers

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Protective enclosure

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Two side windows, large front doors

Powerful fluorescent lights in the working space

Telescopic covers on X-, Y-, and Z-axis

Spiral chip conveyor with mechanical double filter

Automatic central lubrication

Side-mounted tool changer

Spray gun

Compressed-air gun

Operating status display

Working spindle 10,000 rpm

Spindle head cooled using cooling water

Regulated cooling for main spindle (14,000/16,000 rpm)

Side-mounted flushing system

(Mikron VCE 600 Pro to Mikron VCE 1400 Pro)

Coolant nozzles and air nozzles on spindle head

Roll out coolant tank

Thread cutting without compensating chuck

Heidenhain TNC 620 track controller

USB 3.0 port

Compatible with optional extras

Ethernet port

Mobile handwheel

Additional protective screen

Accessories for all vertical machining centers

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Mikron VCE 600 Pro to 1600 Pro

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Cooling through spindle (IKZ), 18 or 42 bar

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Belt filter unit to IKZ

Regulated cooling for main spindle (6,000/10,000 rpm)

Compatible with fourth axis

NC indexer as fourth axis

Spray ring to spindle

Controllable coolant nozzle

Spray mist extraction

Infrared measurement and setup probe, type OMP 40-2

Tool touch measuring system type TS27

Integrated belt filter

BT tool version

Mechanical oil/coolant separator

Chip trolley

Minimum quantity lubrication

Compatible with angled head

Additional protective screen

Cutting data for CK 45 1.1191

(approx. 800 N/mm 2 )

Milling:

HM blade head / five blades

HM tool

Tool diameter

Cutting speed

Speed

Feed rate

Plunging depth

Plunging width

Chip volume

Spindle load mm m/min.

rpm mm/min.

mm mm cm 3 /min.

%

Drilling:

Insert drill / two blades/ Ø 38 mm

Cutting speed

Speed

Feed rate

Spindle load

Thread cutting:

HSS tap / M24 m/min.

rpm mm/min.

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Cutting speed

Speed

Feed rate

Plunge depth

Spindle load m/min.

rpm mm/min.

mm

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160

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809

5,5

Mikron VCE 600 Pro

to VCE 1000 Pro

10’000 rpm

Flat-face mill 45°

63

63

281

120

10’000 rpm

10

133

398

36

45

220

1843

221

80

10’000 rpm

160

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809

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Mikron VCE 1200 Pro

to VCE 1600 Pro

10’000 rpm

Flat-face mill 45°

63

63

305

120

10’000 rpm

10

133

398

36

40

220

1843

221

65

10’000 rpm

Mikron VCE 600 Pro

to VCE 1600 Pro

14’000 rpm

Angled-face mill 90°

50

250

1592

1990

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40

319

85

14’000 rpm

10

133

398

36

60

220

1843

221

90

14’000 rpm

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GF Machining Solutions

Milling

High-Speed and High-Performance Milling Centers.

In terms of cutting speed, HSM centers are 10 times faster than conventional milling machines. Greater accuracy and a better surface finish are also achieved. This means that even tempered materials can be machined to a condition where they are largely ready to use. One essential advantage of HSM is that with systematic integration, the process chain can be significantly shortened. HSM has developed alongside EDM into one of the key technologies in mold and tool making.

Automation

Tooling, Automation, Software.

Tooling for fixing workpieces and tools; automation systems and system software for configuring machine tools and recording and exchanging data with the various system components and design advantages.

EDM

Electric Discharge Machines.

EDM can be used to machine conductive materials of any hardness (for example steel or titanium) to an accuracy of up to one-thousandth of a millimeter with no mechanical action. By virtue of these properties, EDM is one of the key technologies in mold and tool making. There are two distinct processes — wire-cutting

EDM and die-sinking EDM.

Customer Services

Operations, Machine and Business Support.

Customer

Services provides with three levels of support all kind of services for GF Machining Solutions machines. Operations

Support offers the complete range of original wear parts and certified consumables including wires, filters, electrodes, resin and many other materials. Machine Support contains all services connected with spare parts, technical support and preventive services. Business Support offers business solutions tailored to the customer’s specific needs.

Laser

Laser texturing.

Laser texturing supplements and extends the technologies offered by GF Machining Solutions. With our laser technology we enable you to produce texturizing, engraving, microstructuring, marking and labeling of 2D geometries right through to complex 3D geometries. Laser texturing, compared to conventional surface treatment using manual etching processes, offers economic, ecological and design advantages.

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GF Machining Solutions

At a glance

We enable our customers to run their businesses efficiently and effectively by offering innovative

Milling, EDM, Laser and Automation solutions.

A comprehensive package of Customer Services completes our proposition.

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