DATRON M8Cube

Modernize Your Approach To Complex Part Manufacturing

Simplify and Speed Up Complex Part Making

Machining complex, detailed parts on large, heavy machining centers that were designed to manufacture a wide range of parts can be challenging.

VMCs use large cutting tools and have excessive size and weight that just isn’t needed for smaller tooling. In addition, traditional VMCs require expertise that can be difficult to find and costly to employ. But what if you could make parts faster and easier with a system that was specifically designed for machining complex parts? What if you could reduce your entire part-making workflow exponentially? And what if it was so easy to use, nearly anyone could run it?

Whether you’re looking to bring production in-house or complement your existing heavier VMCs, there’s an easier way to make those more detailed and difficult jobs. The DATRON M8Cube will help you optimize your machining workflow for complex parts by ensuring you can effortlessly set up jobs in minutes and reduce (or even eliminate) secondary operations.

Easy Design & Execution

The machine’s capabilities have blown me away. Before, I would spend hours trying to figure out how the parts we outsourced would be made on a machine. The M8Cube has alleviated many concerns about design features and tackles the features with ease.”

Matt Dabrowski – Associate Director of Engineering, Analytical Sales & Services

Watch the M8Cube in Action

From large parts to nested smaller parts, the compact DATRON M8Cube is designed and built for complex and precision part machining.

Large working area with a compact footprint.
Rigid, low-vibration design for excellent surface quality.
High-speed precision spindles up to 60,000 RPM.

Are You Machining Complex Parts?

The DATRON M8Cube is a high-performance HSC milling machine that is versatile and extraordinarily efficient for a reasonable price. It features a large 40” x 33” work area with a small 69” x 69” footprint, an ergonomic working environment, and a low operating cost. The M8Cube is the top choice for efficiently machining housings, profiles, and panels made of aluminum and other non-ferrous metals or composites.

Machine Parts Faster – Reduce your cycle time on existing parts by 50% or more. It’s not all spindle speed either, your entire workflow will be faster.
New Revenue Streams – Make intricate or high tolerance parts that you couldn’t before. Penetrate new markets and introduce new or improved products.
Increase Agility – React quicker to changing needs. Say you’re running a part and an urgent job comes in. The M8Cube’s large bed has room for multiple work holding setups, so you can take on the rush job, finish it, and go back to the original one without missing a beat.

DATRON M8Cube Specifications

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Name	Detail
Travel	1,020 x 830 x 245 mm (40” x 33” x 10″) (X, Y, Z)
Spindle	2 kwatt spindle up to 60,000 RPM with direct shank collet up to 8mm 3 kwatt liquid-chilled spindle up to 40,000 RPM with HSK e-25 collet 4 kwatt liquid chilled spindle up to 40,000 RPM with HSK e-25 collet
Feed	Up to 22 m/min (866 in/min)
Tool Changer	Up to 143 stations automatic tool changer
Control System	DATRON next
Working Area	1,000 x 700 x 200 mm (39” x 27.5” x 7.5”)
Footprint	1,740 x 1,740 x 1,950 mm (69” x 69” x 77”) (W x D x H)
Weight	approx. 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs.)
Machining Table	Polymeric concrete table with a cut out option for vertical part mounting
Touch Screen	23” touch screen offers a visual interface with the next software
Power	400 volt three phase power

DATRON M8Cube Options & Accessories

Name	Detail
Coolant	Integrated high-pressure minimum quantity misting system
Camera	Optical camera in combination with touch screen visually finds parts
Probe	Integrated 3D Renishaw Touch probe for precision part finding
4th Axis	for machining cylindrical parts or multi-sided parts
Vacuum Table Work Holding	for machining nested parts from flat thin sheet materials
Clamping Systems	low profile mechanical and pneumatic vices with soft jaws
Dust Extraction Head	for vacuuming and removal of dangerous or abrasive dust particles
Remote Software Monitoring	check in on the status of your machine away from the shop
Tool Life Management	tool breakage monitoring with automatic duplicate tool replacements
Surface Profiling	measurement and mapping of 3D surfaces and compensation of variances
Automation Integrations	24 volt I/O connections for robots / cobots / pallet systems
Autodoor	servo controlled automatic guillotine style door for short cycles or volume production

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Up to 60,000 RPM machining spindle

approx. 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs.)

DATRON MLCube

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1,040 x 850 x 270 mm (41” x 33.5” x 11″) (X, Y, Z)

Up to 40,000 RPM machining spindle

approx. 3,800 kg (8, 378 lbs.)

DATRON MXCube

The MXCube is our most accurate and fastest high-speed machining center. Designed for 24/7 production, this machine has a high-capacity tool changer and chip management system for high volume production.

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520 x 420 x 220 mm (20 “ x 16.5 “ x 9 “) (XYZ)

Up to 40,000 RPM machining spindle

approx. 700 kg (1,543 lbs.)

DATRON neo

Prototype intricate metal parts and small production runs in-house with the CNC system that fits through a standard doorway. Designed for precision prototyping in metal and perfect for a lab environment.

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