Sodick UX450L High-End Machining Centre: Precision & High-Quality Finishes

Machining centre Sodick UX450L: Precision and efficiency for complex manufacturing tasks

2024-08-20 Source: Sodi-Tech 3 min Reading Time

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The Sodick UX450L high-end machining centre is attracting attention from manufacturers. Featuring linear drive technology, a 40,000 rpm spindle, and a 10-year guarantee on positional accuracy, it provides precise machining and high-quality surface finishes. Designed for complex components and demanding applications, the UX450L reduces the need for additional processes such as grinding or polishing.

The new Sodick UX450L machining cerntre with Linear Drive Technology.(Source: Sodi-Tech) — The new Sodick UX450L machining cerntre with Linear Drive Technology.
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Introduced to the UK in the spring, the Sodick UX450L high-end machining centre from Sodi-Tech UK has gained significant attention from manufacturers. This high-speed machining centre, featuring linear drives, comes with a 10-year guarantee on positional accuracy, which has already attracted interest from UK machine shops.

Sodick, a leader in linear drive technology, introduced the world's first independently developed linear drives for mass-produced machine tools. More than 25 years later, the new UX450L represents the next generation of Sodick technology, designed to push the limits of machining capabilities. The machine’s gantry structure, Z-axis cast cooling system, and low centre of gravity work together to provide stability and rigidity. This cooling system helps minimise thermal displacement, ensuring high levels of precision and stability for consistent machining results.

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The high speed milling spindle on the Sodick UX450L(Source: Sodi-Tech)

The Sodick UX450L attaining 'mirror-like' surface finishes that demonstrate its stability, precision and performance(Source: Sodi-Tech)

The spacious work envelope of the high-performance Sodick UX450L machining centre(Source: Sodi-Tech)

The new Sodick UX450L is available now from Sodi-Tech UK(Source: Sodi-Tech)

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Commenting upon the jaw-dropping performance of the new UX450L, Conor Plaskitt, Technical Sales Manager at Sodi-Tech UK says: “We are very well known for EDM but not so much for high-speed machining. However, the two work together very well. For a typical copper or graphite electrode manufacturer, the Sodick UX450L is the perfect machine. If you look at processes where spark erosion isn’t always necessary, the UX450L is the perfect machine. It's ideal for hard milling where manufacturers want ‘mirror-like’ surface finishes and very tight tolerances. The machine has a high-speed 40,000rpm spindle and as Sodick is a world leader with its linear motor technology, the ability of the machine kinematics and axis movements to start and stop very quickly with pinpoint precision is exceptional.”

From a specification perspective, the Sodick UX450L has X, Y and Z-axis travel of 450 by 350 by 200 mm with a spacious 600 by 400 mm work table. This machine has a 16-position automatic tool change facility and linear glass scale feedback on the X, Y and Z-axis linear motors that are all temperature controlled.

Looking at parts that can be manufactured on this machine to eliminate time-consuming processes on alternate machine tools, Conor continues: “The machine is perfect for complex components that need very high surface finishes, such as mould tooling. The UX450L can achieve such high-quality surface finishes that it eliminates the requirement for time-consuming grinding or secondary polishing. Likewise, the machine can replace jig grinding applications - another skill that is gradually being lost.”

Looking at the control panel, Conor says: “With any Sodick product, we have a Sodick PLC on the front end, so it is a Sodick control in terms of programming. It has full conversational programming and we have also just enhanced our tool measurement methods.”

The LN4X NC unit has been designed for intuitive interaction through its 19-inch touch panel. This is enhanced by the simple program creation function software that prompts the operator to input simple data parameters on the screen for immediate machine uptime. Other features include the sleep mode function that minimises power consumption by recognising idle times such as program stops, coolant stops, axis movement stops and more. The LN4X NC unit is supported by the Septune machining support system that delivers simple and smooth operation with just four steps to the machining operations. To streamline productivity, Sodick has introduced its Motion-Expert-S simulation software and the EF-Tune machining feed rate software.

The machine is equipped with a Blum tool measurement system that works in tandem with a Renishaw touch sensor, ensuring precision and repeatability. As Conor adds: “Traditionally, we used to use a laser but with a spot diameter on the laser, manufacturers are limited to the size diameter of cutting tool that you can go down to. We use an optical system which means we can go down to a 0.2 mm diameter cutting tool with absolutely no problem and still measure to a couple of microns. The camera we have on the machine will not only check the form of the cutter but also the run-out. The shrink fit toolholders are good for 2µm, but we can counteract that by using the camera system.”

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Discussing how the UX450L is unique in the field of machining centres, Conor adds: “This is not your run-of-the-mill machining centre. This machine sits at the very top tier of the machining centre pyramid. This makes it perfect for high-end medical and mould & die applications as well as other niche areas that demand such levels of precision.”

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