Methods Machine Tools Inc.’s MV 1600H three-axis vertical machining center (VMC) combines durable construction with the functionality of a rigid boxway Z-axis and versatile linear guideways on the X- and Y-axes.
"Plain and simple, it's the best of both worlds," says Nicholas St. Cyr, Methods Machining Centers product manager. "The hybrid box-and-linear design allows users to perform deep, exact cuts quickly. Customers don't have to sacrifice agility for precision."
Methods optimized the MV 1600H for cutting large workpieces. The work area spans 63.0" by 31.5" while the table has a capacity of 3,300 pounds and measures 66.9" by 33.5". Rapid rates are 36 m/min on the X- and Y-axes and 24 m/min on the Z-axis, ensuring fast tool movements. Weighing approximately 41,800 pounds, the MV 1600H has a heavy-cast construction, dampening reverberations and giving operators greater precision and improved surface finishing capability.