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VMIL-Series

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Overview of Milltronics Machines
Milltronics provides a variety of milling and turning machines that are recognized for their user-friendliness, advanced features, and strong support network. These machines are designed to enhance productivity and are easy to learn.

Key Features and Benefits

Easy to Use Control: The 9000 CNC control system is intuitive, supporting conversational programming, G&M code, and CAD/CAM systems for flexible and efficient operation.
Quality Manufacturing: Machines are produced using ISO 9001 certified processes, ensuring precision, rigidity, and reliability.
Superior Components: Collaborations with top suppliers like Yaskawa and Hiwin ensure high-quality components.
Upgradeable Controls: Milltronics controls are designed to be upgradeable, allowing users to benefit from technological advancements.
Availability: Popular models are kept in stock for quick shipment to meet urgent demands.

Performance and Specifications

Inline Spindles: These spindles are designed for high performance, offering faster acceleration and deceleration, which improves part tolerances and tool life.
9000 CNC Control: Features include a 15" LCD touch screen, 120 GB disk storage, and a dual-core processor capable of executing 3,000 blocks per second.
Programming Features: Includes solid modeling graphics, mid-program restart, and handwheel run for controlled operation.
Machine Specifications: Models like the VM3018IL and VM4222IL offer various capacities, spindle speeds, and tool changer options to suit different production needs.

General Specifications
The document details specifications for various CNC machine models, including VM3018IL, VM4222IL, VM5025IL, and VM6030IL. Key specifications include machine height, floor space, weight, power, and voltage requirements. For example, the VM6030IL requires a floor space of 150 x 115 inches and weighs 21,800 lbs.

Machine Features and Standards
All models feature heavily ribbed cast iron construction, fully enclosed machine guards, precision ground ball screws, and BIG-PLUS® dual contact inline spindles. They also include automatic lubrication systems, high torque servo drives, and chip conveyor systems.

Machine Options
Optional features include coolant through spindle systems, work offset probing, 4th axis options, electronic spindle chillers, and 15,000 RPM spindles. The VM5025IL and VM6030IL models offer a 35/25 HP upgrade.

Quality Components
The machines use Hiwin® premium grade ball screws and linear guides, providing greater rigidity and reduced thermal growth effects. The inline spindles feature the BIG-PLUS® system for increased rigidity and accuracy.

Servos and Drives
Milltronics machines use Mitsubishi Electric servos and drives, known for their high velocity loop frequency response and enhanced vibration suppression.

Testing and Accuracy
Machines undergo testing with a laser interferometer to ensure accuracy in alignment and detect any roll-pitch-yaw errors.

Chip Management
Standard equipment includes a coolant ring, wash down system, and lift-up chip conveyor, with separate pumps for cutting coolant and wash down.

ITX Technology
The ITX rack design ensures reliable CNC operation with fewer parts and reduced connections, enhancing power efficiency and cooling.

Finite Element Analysis
FEA is used to optimize structural rigidity and thermal characteristics, crucial for maintaining quality at high velocities and accelerations.

Optional Accessories
Accessories include a 40 station ATC, 300 PSI coolant through spindle, programmable spray mist, and rotary tables. Thermal head compensation is available to increase accuracy by offsetting head casting growth.

Torque and Power Charts
The document includes torque and power characteristics for Mitsubishi motors, highlighting peak and continuous performance metrics.

Company Overview
Milltronics USA, Inc. manufactures CNC machines, offering over 50 models. They emphasize a powerful CNC control with an easy-to-use interface, operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Minnesota.

Catalog excerpts

VM INLINE SERIES. PERFORMANCE ANO PRECISION, REINVENTED. LET’S INVENT

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WHY MILLTRONICS? 10 REASONS. 1. EASY TO USE CONTROL 6. FASTEST LEARNING CURVE The Milltronics CNC control is straightforward and easy-to-use. Whether you choose Conversational programming, industry standard G&M code or use a CAD/CAM system, the 9000 CNC gives you the ﬂexibility to use the most efficient program for each part. Using a machine design process that is ISO 9001 certiﬁed, Milltronics starts with FEA analysis and designs accurate, rigid and reliable machines built to last. There are no shortcuts taken here. Milltronics partners with top suppliers such as Yaskawa, Kenturn, Hiwin® and...

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INLINE SPINDLES FEATURE: • Made of chromoly alloy for longer wear and corrosion prevention • ABEC 7 precision class angular contact bearings • Permanently grease packed • Air purged top and bottom to prevent contamination • Precision balanced for long life FASTER SPINDLE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION 24/15 HP • Zero to 10,000 RPM in 2 seconds • 10,000 RPM to zero in 3.5 seconds 35/25 HP • Zero to 10,000 RPM in 2 seconds • 10,000 RPM to zero in 4.3 seconds

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INLINE SPINDLES: A DISTINCT PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE Milltronics VM IL Series feature inline spindles for improved performance at higher RPM’s by eliminating pulleys and belts. The inline spindles are designed with a direct coupling from the spindle to the motor. This design features reduced inertia, vibration and generation of heat in the head. Resulting beneﬁts include improved spindle acceleration time, part tolerances and ﬁnishes and longer tool li

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9000 CNC: THE NEW STANDARD OF CONTROL. Milltronics is constantly refining our controls to simplify operation, shorten setup times and to provide set features to reduce cycle times. The 9000 Series CNC is our newest and upgraded control offered on VM Series machining centers. It features 120 GB disk storage, 4GB memory, mid-travel tactile keys and an enlarged 15" LCD touch screen. It's a Windows®-based platform and offers all the user-friendly features that Milltronics CNC controls are known for and more. INTUITIVE With its conversational programming, on screen help, intuitive menus, color graphics...

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3D Solid Model Graphics Lettering Cycles BB Enhanced Tool Table with Graphic Tool Representation Sweep Pocket Clearing Cycles Irregular Pocket Clearing with Islands Sub-Program Loops for Pattern Repeat Cycles PROGRAMMING FEATURES Trig Help Features • Arc & Line Intersection Find • Tangent Line & Arc Functions • 3 Point Arc Generation • Line Extend Back • Cartesian & Polar Coordinates • Corner Chamfering & Rounding Single Page Auto-Routines • Bolt Pattern, Drill, Tap & Bore Cycles • Text Engraving on Arc or Line • Thread Milling Cycle • Circular Framing Cycle • Rectangular Framing Cycle • Polygon...

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY Travels Table Size Allowable Table Load T-Slot Size SPINDLE Spindle Nose To Table Distance Column To Spindle Center Spindle Taper Spindle Speed Optional Spindle Speed Spindle Torque Optional Spindle Torque AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER Number of Tools Tool Shank Pull Stud MAS 60° Retention Knob Style CT-Flange MOTION XY, Z Axis Rapid Traverse Rate Max. Cutting Feed Rate Least Command Increment Positioning Accuracy Axis Thrust Force XY,Z VM3018IL machine shown with options GENERAL Machine Height Floor Space Required (W x D) MACHINE OPTIONS Additional Width for Conveyor...

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VM4222IL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY Travels Table Size Allowable Table Load T-Slot Size SPINDLE Spindle Nose To Table Distance Column To Spindle Center Spindle Taper Standard Spindle Speed Optional Spindle Speed Spindle Torque Optional Spindle Torque AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER Number of Tools Optional Number of Tools Tool Shank Pull Stud MAS 60° Retention Knob Style CT-Flange MOTION XY, Z Axis Rapid Traverse Rate Max. Cutting Feed Rate Least Command Increment Positioning Accuracy Axis Thrust Force XY,Z VM4222IL machine shown with options GENERAL Machine Height Floor Space Required (W x D) MACHINE...

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VM5025IL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY Travels Table Size Allowable Table Load T-Slot Size SPINDLE Spindle Nose To Table Distance Column To Spindle Center Spindle Taper Standard Spindle Speed Optional Spindle Speed Optional AC Spindle Motor Spindle Torque Optional Spindle Torque AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER Number of Tools Optional Number of Tools Tool Shank Pull Stud MAS 60° Retention Knob Style CT-Flange VM5025IL machine shown with options MOTION XY, Z Axis Rapid Traverse Rate Max. Cutting Feed Rate Least Command Increment Positioning Accuracy Axis Thrust Force XY,Z GENERAL Machine Height Floor...

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VM6030IL MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY Travels Table Size Allowable Table Load T-Slot Size SPINDLE Spindle Nose To Table Distance Column To Spindle Center Spindle Taper Standard Spindle Speed Optional Spindle Speed Optional AC Spindle Motor Spindle Torque Optional Spindle Torque AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER Number of Tools Optional Number of Tools Tool Shank Pull Stud MAS 60° Retention Knob Style CT-Flange VM6030IL machine shown with options MOTION XY, Z Axis Rapid Traverse Rate Max. Cutting Feed Rate Least Command Increment Positioning Accuracy Axis Thrust Force XY, Z GENERAL Machine Height Floor...

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QUALITY COMPONENTS VMIL FRAME • Heavily ribbed and supported ﬁne grain cast iron optimized with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) provides superior dampening characteristics and added rigidity for heavy machining applications. • Oversized and widely spaced linear rails increase rigidity and ensure geometric accuracies during heavy load conditions. • 10,000 RPM inline grease packed spindle cartridge using ABEC Class 7 bearings is air purged to eliminate contaminants in the spindle and provided excellent cutting performance. • Preloaded and ground ball screws supported at both ends reduces backlash...

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