Kitamura's MedCenter5AX Five-Axis VMC Machines Complex Medical Parts

Kitamura Machinery’s compact MedCenter5AX vertical machining center is designed for high-precision, accurate and fast machining of complex, multi-sided parts in one setup. The machine employs a tilting A axis (±120 degrees) and a rotary C axis (360 degrees) with 0.001-degree minimum indexing control. Machining complicated parts like orthopedic implants or aerospace parts can be completed in one operation, according to the company, reducing overall machining time. Maximum workpiece size is 220 mm in diameter by 175 mm in hight (8.7" × 6.9"), with a maximum table load capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs). The direct-driven fourth- and fifth-axis rotary tables provide smooth simultaneous five-axis movement. 

Kitamura’s 30,000-rpm, 24.5-hp, direct-drive HSK-E40 spindle offers rigidity and stiffness while allowing for fine finish capabilities. Well-suited for small-diameter tools and hard milling, the MedCenter5AX offers a standard air-through-spindle feature for dry cutting and is also equipped to handle up to 1,000-psi through-spindle coolant for deep-hole drilling requirements.

Although compact, the MedCenter5AX is equipped with a large 40-tool magazine capable of changing tools in 1.5 sec., according to the company.

The machine uses Kitamura’s Arumatik-Mi control, which is said to feature intuitive touchscreen technology as well as dedicated five-axis functions and advanced NC simulation and verification software.