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300VMCi
PC controlled Vertical Machining Centre.
A CNC controlled machining centre incorporating features of larger, more
expensive machines at a highly competitive price.
- 3D graphics
- Automatic CAM
software
- Cuts steel, brass,
aluminium, plastic and wood
- BEST support
(Boxford Educational Support Team)
Operated by personal
computer, the free-standing 300VMCi Vertical Machining Centre is ideally
suited for all training up to industrial level.
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 1.26kw (1.9HP)
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 250PC 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.
Absolute zero datum facility.
Purpose
designed software and machining package
The Boxford 300VMCi 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.
Tutorial support and resources
- 10 session curriculum
books available in 3 levels 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 or
8 position tool changer
- Range of workholding
devices
- Comprehensive
range of tools and holders
| 1 |
Automatic
programmable 6 or 8 position tool changer |
| 2 |
10mm Jacob's
chuck |
| 3 |
Collet chuck |
| 4 |
Recommended
set of toolholders |
| 5 |
20mm toolholder |
| 6 |
Recommended
set of tooling |
| 7 |
100mm 4 jaw
independent chuck and back plate |
| 8 |
Machine vice |
| 9 |
80mm 3 jaw
chuck and back plate |
| 10 |
125mm 3 jaw
chuck and back plate |
Product Specification
| Spindle
to column |
155mm (6") |
| Spindle
to table |
47 to 260mm
(1 7/8 to 10 3/16") |
| Axis
travel |
| X(longitudinal)
|
304mm
(12") |
| Y(cross) |
157mm
(6 3/16") |
| Z(vertical) |
213mm
(8 3/8") |
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| Table (with
3 tee slots) dimensions |
505x135mm
(19 7/8" x 5 5/16") |
| Spindle
speed(programmable and variable) |
200 to 4000
rpm |
| Spindle
motor and thyristor controlled DC drive |
1.26kw |
| Rapid traverse |
5000mm/min |
| Feed rate |
zero - 5000mm/min |
| Tapping |
0
to M6 |
| System resolution |
0.005mm |
| Machine
Dimensions |
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| A
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1425mm |
| B
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1230mm |
| C
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820mm |
| D
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1550mm |
| E
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490mm |
| F
|
400mm |
| G
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1285mm
Crs |
| H
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560mm
Crs |
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| Machine
weight
500kg (1100lbs) |
Downloadable
Machine Specification
An in-depth machine
and system specification is available as a downloadable word document.
Simply right click on the blue text and select 'Save Target As' to download
the file to your system.
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Boxford
300 VMCi Product Brochure |
300VMCi.pdf |
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300 VMCi Vertical Machining Centre |
300.doc |
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300 VMCi for FMS and CIM |
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