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The CNC milling machine has three axes, each actuated by a stepper motor.
As the operator faces the machine the X-axis movement moves the table left-right.Fig. shows a video of X axis movemenet.

The Y-axis movementmoves the table forward-backward.Figure below shows a video of Y-axis movement.
The Z-axis movemenet moves the machine spindle up-down.Figure below shows a video of Z-axis movement.

It is equipped with a DC permanent magnet motor spindle with standard tool holder, an automatic air operated drawbar for easy tool changing and a 4-station automatic tool changer (ATC). It has a dual axis pneumatic vise for work holding.
The video shows the action of opening and closing of the jaws of the vise.

It has a pneumatically actuated door that can be automatically opened and closed.
A video of the opening and closing action of the safety shield is shown in the following figure.

The robot is used for loading and unloading the CNC milling machine.

 

The following are detailed specifications of the cnc milling machine

Power

1 hp, 746W

Motor type

1 hp, 746W
DC permanent magnet
Speed range 0-3000 RPM
Throat 5.5"  (139 mm)

Axis Travel

X axis: 304 mm
Y axis: 152 mm
Z axis: 241 mm Open Height: 11" (279 mm

Feed rate

2-1905 mm/min

Rapid traverse 1905 mm/min
Stepper motors 97 Ncm, 200 steps/rev
Nickel-plated table 436 mm x 127 mm

Repeatability:

 

0.0127 mm

Resolution 1/2 step: 0.0032 mm