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DATRON M8 Cube CNC High-Speed 60.000 rpm Vertical Machining Center – Year 2012

DATRON M8 Cube CNC High-Speed 60.000 rpm Vertical Machining Center – Year 2012

Machine Overview

DATRON M8 Cube High-Speed CNC Vertical Machining Center, Year 2012, engineered in Germany for high-speed machining (HSC) of aluminium, plastics, composites, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous materials. Featuring a rigid polymer concrete machine bed, 60,000 RPM high-frequency spindle, automatic tool changing, and a compact footprint with a large machining envelope, the M8 Cube delivers exceptional machining accuracy, surface finish quality, and productivity for both prototype development and production machining.

Technical Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial Description
Manufacturer DATRON DATRON German manufacturer of high-speed CNC machining centers.
Model M8 Cube M8 Cube High-Speed CNC Vertical Machining Center.
Year of Manufacture 2012 2012 Machine manufacturing year.
Machine Type 3-Axis High-Speed CNC Machining Center 3-Axis High-Speed CNC Machining Center Designed for high-speed precision machining.
CNC Control DATRON CNC Control DATRON CNC Control Windows-based CNC operating system.
X-Axis Travel 1,020 mm 40.16 in Longitudinal travel.
Y-Axis Travel 830 mm 32.68 in Cross travel.
Z-Axis Travel 245 mm 9.65 in Vertical travel.
Spindle Type High-Frequency Electrospindle High-Frequency Electrospindle Designed for high-speed machining applications.
Maximum Spindle Speed 60,000 RPM 60,000 RPM High-speed precision spindle.
Spindle Power 0.6 – 4 kW 0.8 – 5.4 HP Depending on spindle configuration.
Rapid Traverse 22,000 mm/min 866 IPM Maximum rapid feed rate.
Automatic Tool Changer 5 – 30 Tools 5 – 30 Tools Standard automatic tool changer capacity.
Optional Tool Magazine Up to 143 Tools Up to 143 Tools External magazine option.
Recommended Tool Diameter 0.1 – 20 mm 0.004 – 0.787 in Ideal cutting tool size range.
Machine Footprint 1,740 × 1,740 mm 68.50 × 68.50 in Approximate installation area.
Machine Height 1,950 mm 76.77 in Overall machine height.
Machine Weight Approx. 1,300 kg Approx. 2,866 lbs Approximate machine weight.
Standard Equipment
  • DATRON CNC Control (Windows-Based)
  • High-Frequency Electrospindle
  • Automatic Tool Changer
  • Rigid Polymer Concrete Machine Bed
  • Digital AC Servo Drives
  • Precision Ball Screw Drives
  • Linear Guideways
  • Fully Enclosed Working Area
  • Automatic Lubrication System
  • High-Speed Machining (HSC) Capability
Machine Features
  • Rigid gantry construction provides exceptional stability during high-speed machining.
  • Polymer concrete machine base minimizes vibration and improves surface finish quality.
  • Optimized for machining aluminium, plastics, composites, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous materials.
  • High-speed spindle reaching up to 60,000 RPM enables efficient machining with very small cutting tools.
  • Suitable for tool diameters from approximately 0.1 mm to 20 mm.
  • Large machining envelope combined with a compact machine footprint maximizes shop floor efficiency.
  • Automatic tool changing minimizes setup times and increases productivity.
  • Excellent solution for engraving, panel machining, precision prototypes, and small-to-medium batch production.
  • Capable of nesting multiple components within a single setup to reduce cycle times.
  • Widely used in aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical device manufacturing, precision engineering, and R&D environments.
Typical Applications
  • Aluminium Components
  • Plastic and Acrylic Parts
  • Copper Components
  • Brass Components
  • Composite Materials
  • Precision Engraving
  • Front Panels and Enclosures
  • Medical Components
  • Prototype Manufacturing
  • Small Batch Production
Key Advantages
  • High-Speed 60,000 RPM Spindle
  • Large Working Area with Compact Footprint
  • Excellent Surface Finish and Machining Accuracy
  • Low-Vibration Polymer Concrete Construction
  • Automatic Tool Changing for Increased Productivity
  • Outstanding Performance on Aluminium and Non-Ferrous Materials
  • Ideal for High-Speed Precision Machining
  • Flexible Tooling Options with Large Magazine Capacity

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