Designed to fit into a corner of a machine shop a compact milling machine has a surprisingly large working envelope and comes with a choice of CNC systems.
XYZ Machine Tools is introducing a new Mini-Mill in response to customers demand. 'We have found that companies are seeking the fast production offered by machining centres but do not have the floor space to commit. With costs around GBP 30 per square foot to build and at least GBP 6 to rent, machine footprint is critical to profitability for many companies.

The Mini-Mill has been designed to fit into a corner of a machine shop' Nigel Atherton, MD of XYZ said.

The new XYZ Mini-Mill, designed and built for XYZ by King Rich, has a 6ft square footprint and a working envelope of 550mmin X, 400mm in Y, and a substantial 500mm in Z, accommodating the vast majority of components.

It accepts BT40 tools in the 10 station tool changer and has a 10HP spindle motor.

Rapid traverse is 20m/min.

Spindle speed is 8000rpm as standard, with 12,000 and 15,000rpm available as an option.

The robust, ribbed cast iron carcass is built to the same standards as other machines built for XYZ by King Rich and weighs 2800kg.

The box slides are induction hardened and ground and slideways are turcite-coated to ensure longevity, rigidity, vibration absorption, and good surface finish on the workpiece.

Control is either by Fanuc or Siemens.

A swarf conveyor, Renishaw probing, and through spindle coolant are optional on the Mini-Mill.

The new Mimi-Mill complements the other machines in the XYZ range, and reflects the XYZ philosophy of providing value for money machines which meet the customers' need for cost effective productivity.