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"Space Series" High-speed Milling Center (Machining Center)
AZ150
0.08μmRz (0.011μmRa) surface finish by milling only
AZ150
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The AZ 150 is a high-accuracy and high-efficiency vertical machining center to mill molds or small-sized-parts with nano level accuracy.
Being equipped with counter balance axes to control vibration and also the change of weight position, th AZ 150 can perform excellent and high-accuracy machining for both surface finish and profiles.

Sample (SKD11 (60HRC)) Sample (SKD11 (60HRC))

Size 20 × 20 × 20 mm
Surface finish 0.1μm Rz(0.017μmRa) on the flat face
(Scale is reflected on the surface like a mirror)

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Main Features

  • Box-shape structure without overhang
    This model is designed to perform at high-speeds and high-accelerations generated on a box shape structure with a low center of gravity.
  • Minimum resolution of 3 nano meters
    Minimum resolution, 3 nm linear scales and AC coreless linear motors are employed to enable high-accuracy & quick reactivity. A twin linear motor drive to counter-balance movement of the work table with a second table which moves at opposite direction.
  • Twin linear motor drive to balance oppositional direction power
    Both X-Y axes are equipped with counter-balance tables that move in opposite directions to balance vibration and also change of weight.

    Twin linear motor drive to balance oppositional direction power Twin tables provide:
    (1) Quicker acceleration speed
    (2) Smooth movement of the
         main table.
  • 120,000min-1 high-speed spindle
    Free from thermal effects, the spindle is a 120,000 min-1 pneumatic static bearing, air turbine system, and proves excellent vibration-free operation even at high-speed rotation.
  • Automatic shrink-fit tool holding system
    A tool is clamped onto the holder. This holder is once clamped onto a spindle and no need to change. Only tools are to be changed with an automatic shrink-fit tool holding system. This system features: (1) firm clamping remains the same even at high-speed rotation. (2) Tool can be clamped with high accuracy and changed automatically.
    Automatic shrink-fit tool holding system
  • Measuring system is employed for workpiece and tool
    Workpiece position is measured by a spherical stylus (electric touch sensor). Tool diameter and ength are measured by a system of lasers. Together with an automatic tool changer, automated precision machining is performed for 24 hours.  

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Specification
Machine body Max. travel of X,Y,Z axes (mm) 150 × 150 × 100 mm X/Y axis + 100mm
(extra service travel)
Counter move X, Y axes 150 > 150mm
Drive system of X, Y, Z axes AC coreless lineare motor
Min. programming resolution 0.01 μm
Acceleration speed
in X / Y / Z axes
2 / 1.5 / 2 G
(0.5 g at time of cutting )
Guide of X, Y, Z axes Cross roller guide
Max weight of workpiece 5 kg
Spindle Max. spindle speed 120,000min-1
Bearing & drive Pneumatic static bearing, air-turbine
Tooling Holding system Shrink fit holding (Direct)
Shunk diameter / lengt Φ4/20 mm
Heating system High frequency induction system, 2Mhz 1kw
Heating time 10 ~ 15 sec
Tool changing accuracy 2μm at basic tool end
No. of ATC 15 pc.
Measurement Measurement of tool length & diameter Laser system
(Min. diameter: Φ0.05 mm))
Workpiece measurement Touch sensor system
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Workpiece Samples
  Model AZ150
(Spindle speed : 120,000 min-1)
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Workpiece Samples

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Workpiece SKD11(HRC60)

Logo mark area :4 × 4 mm (Depth:5μm)
Tool Φ0.03 cBN end mill
Feed speed 150 mm / min
Ad × Rd 0.5 × 2 μm
Milling depth 5 μm
Time 2 hours
Surface finish PV 65 nano meter
Ra (Average roughness) 11 nano meter

Top flat surface :20 × 20 mm
Tool Φ0.5 - R0.1 cBN Radial end mill
Feed speed 1,000 mm / min
Ad × Rd 1 × 20 μm
Surface finish 0.1 μm Rz

  Model AZ150
(Spindle speed : 120,000 min-1)
Hydrodynamic Bearing (thrust) Herring Bone Ditch
Workpiece Samples

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Workpiece SKD11(HRC60)

Inner round portion (Finish milling)
Inner dia. × Outer dia.
(Depth)
3.5 × 5.5 mm
(5 μm)
Tool Φ0.5 - R0.1 mm
cBN Radial end mill
Feed speed 1,000 mm / min
Ad × Rd 1 × 20 μm
Time 2 hours (including roughing)

Herring bone ditch (Depth : 5 μm)
Tool Φ0.05 mm cBN (single blade end mill)
Feed speed 200 mm / min
Ad × Rd 1 × 4 μm
Time 1 hour

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