MB 650U This five-axis bridge-type machining center from Methods Machine is well-suited to making molds.It offers a 3-D interference check function that operates in real time and can avoid collisions, even during setup or in manual mode.
What’s new? High-performance control. The MB 650U uses a Fanuc 31iMB5 control, which the company calls a class-leading feature.
Benefits Price and reliability. The MB 650U is manufactured in Taiwan by Litz Hitech Corp. to Methods Machine’s specifications. It features a range of thermal-compensation features, including a spindle chiller and chilled motor plate, that improve thermal stability and minimize the need for human interventions, such as offset adjustments.
Methods Machine Tools Inc., Boston, 978-443-5388, www.methodsmachine.com
| Vital statistics | |
| X-axis travel | 24.4 inches |
| Y-axis travel | 20.4 inches |
| Z-axis travel | 18.1 inches |
| Machine weight | 19,400 pounds |
| Maximum tilt rotary table load | 661 pounds |
