In response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, a 'mini-mill' is designed for medium to large batch production uses that may require numerous tool changes,

The new XYZ Mini Mill 450 is a smaller version of the best selling (more than 250 machines installed in the UK to date) XYZ Mini Mill 560 compact vertical machining centre introduced in 2003. A response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, the 7.5HP, 60-8000 rev/min Mini Mill 450 features a solid cast construction and weighs in at 1900kg within a 1.8m by 1.6m 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 that may require numerous tool changes, the Mini Mill 450 has a working envelope of 450mm (X), 320mm (Y) and 380mm (Z), and rapid traverses of 20m/min.

Maximum cutting speed 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 the choice of control, either the conversational XYZ CNC-7 or the G Code Fanuc Oi Mate, while a new five-axis option offers significantly reduced set-up times and fixturing requirements.

Two days' operator training is provided free of charge, and the new Mini Mill 450 is backed by XYZ's 'no quibble' guarantee.