Rigid Structure
Solid, specially-ribbed castings, including a massive base and a closed, rigid bridge to support the suspended, moving head, ensure silk-smooth motion and virtual elimination of vibration during UHSHM. The casting base is supported by 3 primary points ideal for high precision machining. Special precision ball-screws, special precision way-guides, unique K1-Seal™ way-wipers and way-guards all work in harmony to provide superior finish and tolerance for those parts that need them at lightening feeds and speeds.

CNC control
High Precision Contour Control, unique Serial Servo Bus connects the CNC to multiple servo amplifiers over a noise- immune, high-speed, multi-drop fiber optic connection. A data server with more than a gigabyte of hard disk space and an ethernet link mean never having to worry about data starvation, file size or exhaustive file compression routines. Coupled with the world-renowned reliability of the Fanuc 16i system packed with options, the Vibra-Free is unmatched. But that's just the start. Unique algorithms and surfacing techniques designed to control thermal growth and maximize tool life come with the package. We realize that there are dynamic differences from machine to machine which will alter precision cornering, overshoot, undershoot. That's why the 16i is equipped with unique parameters that allow the experienced Vibra-Free technicians to practically customize each machine for maximum performance.

Spindle
A specially designed, 42,000 RPM, spindle with intelligent cooling and monitored and filtered mist lubrication keeps thermal growth in check hour after hour, month after month, year after year, while spinning at maximum speed all day and all night. Balanced spindle housings eliminate chatter throughout the milling process. Special spindles are available for increased throughput for specialized work involving roughing. Oil-drip-free spindles are available to eliminate spotting on production and electrode graphite.

ATC
Fully enclosed and pressurized tool envelope protects the tool holder from working elements. Carousel style ATC with 18 tool capacity.

Tooling
Machining complex surfaces on hardened metals with small endmills at 42,000 RPM and lightening speeds requires meticulous cutter selection. Carefully selected tools, designed for UHSHM and that produce spectacular finishes that make your polishers smile, are available from a large stock. Specially ground SKI double face contact tool-holders ensure minimal deflection of the cutter.

UHSHM knowledge
Optimization of feeds and speeds is critical to the success of special tooling and tool life in UHSHM. Our Global Team of experts has a wealth of knowledge that comes with the package directly to your mold-makers and manufacturing engineers.