A smaller version of an existing 'mini-mill' CNC vertical machining centre has a solid cast construction and is designed for medium to large batch production or where many tool changes are used.

The XYZ Mini Mill 450 is a smaller version of the best selling XYZ Mini Mill 560 compact vertical machining centre introduced in 2003. A response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, the 9HP, 60-8000 rev/min Mini Mill 450 features a solid cast construction and weighs in at 1900kg within a 1.6m (W) by 1.8m (D) footprint. As well as providing a level of rigidity that is second to none, the new machine's box slides are induction hardened, ground and Turcite coated to ensure smooth running and a high quality surface finish.

Designed for medium to large batch production applications or where numerous tool changes may be required, the Mini Mill 450 has a working envelope of 450mm (X), 320mm (Y) and 380mm (Z), and rapid traverses of 20m/min.

Maximum cutting feed is 10m/min.

Equipped with a 530mm by 320mm table, the Mini Mill 450's BT40 spindle nose, 10-position tool magazine, auto lubrication and flood coolant complete a ready-to-go package.