New Multi-Process Machine for Q4 2022

WIllemin 508MT2 Linear

Willemin 508MT2 Linear

The 508MT2 is a multi-process machining center dedicated to machining complex parts from bar stock or in one-piece mode. It is equipped with a swiveling powered spindle fitted on a B axis and a high-precision A axis divider/spindle enabling turning operations up to 6000 rpm. 

It’s equipped with an innovative pickup turret with 3 usable positions, including a counter-spindle, a precision vice, and a tailstock center. 

Key features:

  • Direct drives with 0.0125μm resolution.

  • Swiveling B-Axis - Direct Drive with 42,000rpm spindle

  • Horizontal A-Axis - Direct Drive with Milling and Turning modes

  • W-axis- Angular multi-positioning of the powered spindle, positioning accuracy: ± 0.02°

  • DTS - Dynamic Thermal Stabilization of all drives and the machine base

  • 48 position tool magazine with Chip to Chip time 3 sec.

  • Automatic bar loader with expanded capacity of 65mm (2.56”) + automatic unloading with swiveling chutes

  • Other features: double chip conveyors, high-pressure pumps, expanded coolant capacity, external chiller, and advanced mist-extraction, tool checking, in-process measurements, 

As the most efficient and capable machine in the shop, we welcome our second Willemin as we make room for several more in 2023 and beyond.

Kirk O'Brien