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190VMCxi
Bench top computer controlled vertical machining.
An integrated bench
top vertical machining centre specifically designed for educational
and training installations.
- 3D graphics
- Automatic CAM
software
- Cuts steel, brass,
aluminium, plastic and wood
- BEST support
(Boxford Educational Support Team)
Operated by personal
computer, the bench top 190VMCxi Vertical Machining Centre is ideally suited
for the classroom yet is capable of cutting steel to close tolerances.
Special accessories allow the machining of wood and plastics for multimedia
design and technology.
Pre-loaded anti backlash ball screws and stepping motors with micro-stepping
drives allows simultaneous movement of all axes with a system resolution
of 0.01mm (0.0004").
Infinitely variable and programmable spindle speeds from 0.45kw (0.6HP)
DC motor with thyristor controlled drive package and overload cut-out.
Single phase electricity power supply gives easy transportability and
installation.
Touch sensitive control panel incorporating illuminated push buttons allows
the machines to be operated without a computer.
Full perimeter guarding with fail safe switches in the positive (safety)
mode on access doors and guards stop spindle and axes movements.
6 position tool storage rack.
Links with 160TCL lathe and robots in an FMS system.
CNC
features
CAM user friendly software
with 3D graphical simulation and automatic error checking.
ISO format machine programming using G and M codes included as standard.
Active and accurate tool path graphics continuously displayed line by
line during program write, test run and manufacture.
Links with major CAD/CAM packages.
All major features available on industrial machines are standard.
Safety
equipment and features
Fully
enveloping transparent high impact chip/work guards with fail-safe switch
interlocks.
Earth leakage current breakers fitted.
Emergency stop latching button.
Isolator switch lockable with padlock.
Integral electrical panel with no volt protection.
Positive end stops on all axes.
Low voltage control circuitry.
Ergonomic positioning of the machine controls.
Full graphical on screen test simulation prior to machining operation.
Curricular
links
The Boxford 190VMCxi software and machining package provides:-
- In depth and
practical experience of Information Technology and Computer Control.
- A facility for
quickly producing complex, high quality artefacts to satisfy Design
and Make tasks.
- A platform for
creating links with Art, Science, Business Studies, Electronics and
Industry.
- A practical,
real life application of mathematics.
Curricular resources
- Curriculum books
available taking the pupils from novice to expert user via a systematic
and easy to follow route. All curriculum is fully supported by detailed
teacher notes and student workbooks.
- Extensive library
of fully prepared components complete with program disc and illustrated
step by step guide of the manufacture and assembly procedure.
- Extensive library
of detailed project material including teacher resources, lesson structures
and student worksheets.
Accessories
A range of accessories
to enhance the machine are available, including: -
- Automatic 6 position
tool changer
- Airmist coolant
- Range of workholding
devices
- Woodworking accessories
- Comprehensive
range of tools and holders
| 1 |
Automatic 6
position tool changer |
| 2 |
80mm 3 jaw
self centring chuck |
| 3 |
100mm 4 jaw
independent chuck |
| 4 |
125mm 3 jaw
self centring chuck |
| 5 |
Recommended
set of 5 tool holders |
| 6 |
Recommended
set of tooling |
| 7 |
Woodworking
attachments |
| 8 |
Cabinet base
with lockable door and computer shelf |
| 9 |
Emergency foot
switch |
| 11 |
Airmist coolant
system |
| 12 |
Machine vice
100 x 75mm capacity |
Product
Specification
| Spindle
speeds |
350
to 3500 rpm |
| Rapid
traverse rate at 100% |
2000mm/min
(78"/min) |
| Programmable
feed rates |
10
to 2000mm/min (0.4" to 78"/min) |
| Axis
travel |
| X(longitudinal)
|
225mm
(8.9") |
| Y(cross) |
150mm
(5.9") |
| Z(vertical) |
140mm(5.5") |
|
| System
resolution |
0.005mm |
| Table
dimensions |
410
x 130mm(16.1" x 5.1") |
| Spindle
to table |
202mm
(7.9") |
| Centre
line of spindle to column |
130mm
(5.1") |
| Table
to column |
5
to 130mm (0.2" x 5.1") |
| Tee
slots |
2
x 10mm x 100mm centres |
| Machine
Dimensions |
 |
| A
|
890mm |
| B
|
610mm |
| C
|
600mm |
| D
|
680mm |
| E
|
640mm |
|
| Machine
weight
150kg (330lbs) |
Downloadable
Machine Specification
An in-depth machine
and system specification is available as a downloadable word document.
Simply click on the blue text below and save to disk when prompted to
do so.
| DOWNLOAD |
Boxford
190VMCxi Product Brochure |
190VMCxi.pdf |
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| DOWNLOAD |
Boxford
190VMCxi Vertical Machining Centre |
190i.doc |
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| DOWNLOAD |
Boxford
190VMCxi for FMS and CIM |
190ifms.doc |
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