20 Feb Pinnacle 5 Axis Advantage
5 Axis machines have been around for quite while now and many machine tool companies have a solution on offer, but are all 5 Axis machines the same? Take a look at the Pinnacle BX range of 5 Axis machines, we believe they are the most versatile 5 axis machines available.
The BX range was designed by Pinnacle from a clean sheet of paper to be a ground breaking solution in 5 Axis machinery. This revolutionary range of machines offers some features which you don’t see with other brands of 5 Axis machines.
Embedded Rotary Table
The BX range has the option of either a standard traditional style rotary table. Or you can also specify an embedded rotary table which is inset into the machine table. This provides the operator with the flexibility to use the machine with the rotary table or utilise the standard bed.
Swivel Spindle Head
The BX range also comes as standard with a swivel spindle head capable of rotating +/- 120º. This feature improves the machining capabilities over that of a standard 5 axis machine and improves the versatility of the machine.
Optimised Machining
Because the BX range of Machines has both a rotary table and a swivel head the operator can optimise the setup on complex cycles in a way not possible on a standard 5 axis machine. This results in improved cycle times and reduced set up helping to make the BX machines The most versatile 5 axis machines available.
Exactly what YOU need
The BX range is available with various options and sizes to suit your specific requirements. The machines are available in 4 different sizes:
BX300 – 320mm rotary table
BX500 – 500mm rotary table
BX700 – 630mm rotary table
BX900 – 630mm rotary table
Exceptional Control
Offered as standard with the Heidenhain TNC640 control the BX range is available with a choice of control systems from Siemens, Fanuc and Mitsubishi.
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