190VMCxi
CNC Features
Safety Equipment and Features
Curricular Links
Curricular Resources
Accessories
Product Specification
Machine Dimensions



Boxford 190VMC
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

Pupil working on the 190 VMC
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.





190 VMC control  panel

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
AccesoriesAccesoriesAccesories

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
190 dimensions diagram
A 800mm
B 210mm
C 680mm
D 450mm
E 650mm
F 505mm
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.

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