Slim8n adopts fixed table design to provide customer flexibility for fixture design to meet demands of larger envelope, higher fixture weight and simple interfacing that allows a wide range of machining applications. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) design techniques were employed to optimize structural rigidity and torsional stiffness for ultimate performance and consistent results. The machine structural configuration is based on a closed frame type design together with a pair of long supporting columns achieving superior structural rigidity.

Makino’s leadership in spindle technology is renowned throughout the world. Spindle rigidity, higher speed, constant pre-load, multi-plane balancing, minimum vibration and reduced thermal growth are key topics that Makino has pioneered through the art of spindle making by innovative design and manufacturing. The Slim8n comes with 2 spindle specifications 16,000 rpm and 12,000 rpm to cater to the varying machining applications for high volume production machinery industry demands.

The standard 26 tool ATC magazine provides smooth, fast indexing to support high speed machining application. Designed with an armless, direct tool pick for increased performance, it also has an integral door design adding benefits of no separate actuators making it more reliable. Shuttle mechanism helps to achieve shorter tool change change time. Offline ATC access facilitates loading / unloading of tools without stopping the machine.

Created for the production environment, Slim8n coolant system enhances the productivity. Configured with nozzle and flush coolant as standard features, chips are efficiently removed from the cutting zone. Slim8n structure is designed with a slope for quicker evacuation. A Lift Up Chip Conveyor option can be integrated at the rear of the machine to tailor to high chip generation demands.

Slim8n can be configured with different type of Rotary table, 4+1 Rotary table – Single spindle, Twin spindle, etc to address the needs of different customers.