Automated vertical machining center handles high-temperature alloys

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the PX30i automated vertical machining center. The machine features design and engineering from Methods in a 5-axis machining center manufactured by Yasda.

The machining center features a direct-drive spindle with self-adjusting preload. The spindle offers the torque, speed, and horsepower required for machining a variety of materials from aluminum to high-temperature alloys, including INCONEL® alloy, titanium, and steels with high HRC ratings.

At the core of the machine is a 2-axis rotary table with a wide range of movement. The B and C axes feature a direct-drive motor with advanced thermal stability, the manufacturer states.