High-Efficiency Milling Excels in Specialized Parts Production

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The GF Machining Solutions Mikron Mill E 500 U delivers highly competitive costs per part. The high-efficiency five-axis milling solution excels at efficient production of specialized parts in small to medium batches for the automotive, energy and power generation industries, as well as for general machining applications, including the production of mold components for mold builders.

Built with a stiff, stable cast iron C-frame machine base, the Mikron Mill E 500 U features large linear guideways and a larger ballscrew in the X and Y axes for increased rigidity. A double side-supported rotary table with enlarged swivel range of +120 to -65 degrees supports heavy parts up to 992 lbs to manufacture a wider range of parts and tools.

The five-axis machine uses a 20,000-rpm Step-Tec spindle that easily tackles rough milling and drilling operations. A 20% increase in chip removal rate over previous machine generations reduces manufacturing costs by 15%. For even greater levels of productivity, integrated automation enables manufacturers to maximize machining hours and easily lower operating costs. Larger automation systems such as the System 3R WorkPartner 1+ can enable lights-out unattended operations.

In addition to the machine’s sturdy, reliable structure, the Mikron Mill E 500 U is built with high-quality components that use GF Machining Solutions’ established, high-quality process management as well as intensive testing throughout the machine assembly process.