Microlution ML-5
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Becoming better every day – since 1802 GF Machining Solutions When all you need is everything, it’s good to know that there is one company that you can count on to deliver complete solutions and services. From unmatched Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Laser texturing, Laser micromachining, Additive Manufacturing and first-class Milling and Spindles to Tooling and Automation, all of our solutions are backed by unrivaled Customer Services and expert GF Machining Solutions training. Our AgieCharmilles, Microlution, Mikron Mill, Liechti, Step-Tec and System 3R technologies help you raise...

Micro-scale machining, big productivity Precision from ground up A wide range of operations Futuristic technology, better ROI Unparalleled precision and quality Push the limits of what’s possible Market segments and applications Technical specifications Our Service + Success range About GF Machining Solutions Achieve excellent edge and surface quality Machine perfect holes and other features in seconds, thanks to the industry-leading ML-5 ultrafast Laser micromachining platform’s combination of part handling, motion control, and real-time positioning feedback. At the same time, achieve...

Micro-scale machining, big productivity From the automotive engine components making cars more environmentally friendly to the delicate medical devices that save lives every day and beyond, miniaturized technology has made life better every day for billions of people around the globe. But to hold the tight tolerances required on these complex, micro-scale parts at the speed of serial production, manufacturers need truly innovative solutions that deliver precision, reliability and performance. All of which is available in a scalable, automation-ready package thanks to the ML-5. The ML-5...

Precision from ground up A rock-solid foundation You need a quality tool to make quality products. That’s why the ML-5 is built from the ground up for the precision and performance small-parts production demands. It starts with a granite base and a cooling system that supports the industry’s best motors, rails and encoders. It’s finished with the world’s most advanced laser machining technology to enable manufacturers to meet the production challenges of tomorrow. Optimized thermal stability The granite base construction provides a high degree of thermal and inertial stability thanks to a...

A wide range of operations On-demand production flexibility From noncircular drilling to high-precision contouring, the ML-5 can perform a wide range of operations in virtually any materials with competitive cycle times. Endless application and material possibilities The five-axis scan head and motion platform available on the ML-5 enables revolutionary new point-and-shoot or continuous cutting strategies, all at highly competitive speeds. This, along with fully synchronized part and laser movement, enables extreme flexibility with hole shapes, such as features larger than the scan fields...

Futuristic technology, better ROI GF Machining Solutions is committed to helping manufacturers keep total cost of ownership low through superior engineering, and the ML-5 is no exception. The space-saving machine enclosure is ideal for shops that need to make the most out of every square meter, while the inherent advantages of laser technology eliminate the need for most consumables. Easy access to powerful automation completes the package – and allows shops to reach the lowest possible cost per part for virtually any material. Compact footprint The ML-5 is just 6.5 m2 – perfect for fitting...

Unparalleled precision and quality Fast, reliable and secure production for precise parts Small precision parts demand the highest degree of machining accuracy and quality. The speed of modern industry requires extraordinary agility and flexibility – and to keep up with the competition, production must be more reliable than ever. The ML-5 puts all of this within reach for any shop, along with the cutting-edge technology that will help manufacturers transform their capabilities and create the innovative parts of the future. Precision from the ground up You need a quality tool to make quality...

Push the limits of what’s possible Unlock new possibilities with GF Machining Solutions’ ultrashort-pulse femtosecond laser technology. Experience the 5-axis femtosecond difference When combined with its 5-axis scanning solution, manufacturers can leverage advanced micromachining capabilities that can produce negative tapered holes and slots, drill arbitrarily shaped through-holes and contour with even smaller inside radii. With the click of a button, shops can easily achieve near-perfect machining quality, even for complex geometric features that were all but impossible to cut only a few...

With a “program it and forget it” approach guaranteed by the ML-5’s perfect repeatability, any operator can get exceptional results. Greater versatility makes it easier to reduce consumables costs, and for appropriate applications, the material removal rate is fast enough for significantly lower cycle times. Drilling Bring new designs to market. Achieve noncircular and negative tapers, cut holes with up to 10:1 aspect ratios, and make shapes ranging from squares and ovals to slots and curved slots. Microlution know-how at your fingertips The advanced 5D scanning capabilities of the ML-5...

Market segments and applications Ultraprecise parts for unique applications Unique solution for square holes Drilling a square hole isn’t simple to accomplish with conventional tools, but for a femtosecond laser? Creative new approaches to part production become possible – and unsurpassed productivity improvements become easy to achieve, as with the fast production of these complex probe cards. Performance Results Market segment Material Laser (Type/Power) Hole size Corner radius Wall thickness Cycle time ICT Silicone nitride Femto GR 16 W 35 x 35 µm 3.5 µm 6.5 µm <2 sec/hole Probe card...