In this video we show a series of videos dedicated to the FlexCNC vertical machining center. Flex Machine Tools is a leader in manufacturing exploration. We are working to build innovative and high performing machine tool solutions with the lowest possible prices.
Raised Gantry Our FlexCNC G-Series ships with a standard 24 inch gantry height. A customer needed a little extra height for their parts, so we made a custom 30 inch gantry to accommodate. CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS Length & Width Raised Gantry Double Fourth Axis Color
Machining Laser Hardened Steel A potential customer came to us interested in the FlexCNC, but first, they wanted to see how the FlexCNC handled their parts. They sent in some laser-cut A527 Grade 50 Steel pieces to test out. The parts required a 45-degree bevel on two sides and drilled holes on the top. […]
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Double 4th Axis Reduce set-up time and spindle down time with a Double 4th axis. The dual 4th axis indexers are offset so an operator can load and unload at one indexer, while the machine operates at the other indexer. Click Here for 3D Model CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS Length & Width Raised Gantry Double Fourth Axis […]
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This steel weldment being machined on the FlexCNC will be used as the X-Axis beam for the FlexJet. The operations include facing, peck drilling (100 holes) and end milling.
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The FlexJet is the newest innovation from Flex Machine Tools! Moving at 225 inches per minute to cut through 1/16″ thick aluminum, this water jet is guaranteed to reduce your cycle times.
Using the FlexJet to cut through both sides of a pipe. The pipe was made of 6061 aluminum and was 60 inches long.
The FlexJet is making waves with its 5-Axis nozzle! 15 IPM with .5lb/minute of abrasive cutting into 6061 aluminum.
FlexJet has the fastest traverse speeds and acceleration rate in the market moving at 1,800 IPM with an acceleration rate of 1G. The closest competitor comes in at 700 IPM with an acceleration of .1G. Fast traverse speeds and acceleration rates help increase productivity and reduce overall cycle times. A faster-moving machine = more parts […]
HP |
Max RPM |
FT/LBS |
Series |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
4000 |
92 |
C-20-02 / C-10-02 |
|
18 |
6000 |
61 |
C-20-02 / C-10-02 |
|
33 |
12000 |
61 |
CM-20-02 |
Auto Stand-Off – This is currently defined to be surface stand-off and not to be confused with vector stand-off in 5-axis mode. The current auto stand-off is based on a changing surface and will adjust vertically based on the angle of the “A” Axis, so there is five (5) axis taken into account during the calculations, but this is not the same as the tool vector stand-off. There is the ability to do the vector stand-off change while the machine is running manually with buttons on the screen.
Z-Reader Probe – The Z-Reader is a device for mapping the location of the surface. It can be controlled manually & programmatically. The option is NOT active while cutting & is retracted out of harm’s way. It can be triggered to verify the surface at every pierce before the cutting process starts, or it could be used to drive surface mapping of the whole part before cutting starts. It begins with initialization or zeroing of the device to the surface at the beginning of a program and then accumulates or tracks the difference from that zeroing effort.
Automatic Edge Finder – The edge finder is or can be utilized manually (Jogging Method & Screen Buttons), programmatically (M & G codes), or fully automatic routine (dedicated program). This option sets offsets & program rotation to match the orientation & location on the cutting table.
AC Unit Installed on Electrical Cabinet – The unit is mounted on the cabinet’s High Power (480v) side. It is close to the location where the drives are mounted. This option keeps the cabinet temperature stable and allows heat dissipation faster. The servo drives for all axes are the most significant contributors to heat inside the electrical cabinet.
5-Axis Renishaw Calibration – The calibration unit is a Renishaw model APCA45 with a modified spherical stylus. The device has a retractable cover and air purge to clear debris & dust during the activation process. It mounts to a swing arm controlled by a pneumatic rotary, so it is out of the way during regular operation and swings into the calibration position for calibration only.
HP |
Max RPM |
FT/LBS |
Series |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
4000 |
92 |
G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
|
18 |
6000 |
61 |
G-20-06 / -10-06 |
|
40 |
4000 |
217 |
GM-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
|
40 |
6000 |
145 |
G-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
