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DATRON CNC Benchmarks

Compare the DATRON neo to a compact VMC in an aluminum isogrid benchmark—showcasing faster setup, shorter cycle times, and superior surface quality.

Isogrid Milling:
DATRON neo vs. Compact VMC

See how the DATRON neo compares against a traditional compact VMC when machining a 3/8” thick aluminum isogrid.

Benchmark Isogrid - DATRON neo

Benchmark Isogrid - Compact VMC

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Quick Benchmark Highlights

  • Material: ATP5 cast aluminum
  • Raw size: 8.688" x 9.563” (L x W)
  • Workholding:
    • Vacuum VacuCard (DATRON neo)
    • Vacuum Chuck (Compact VMC)
  • Tooling:
    • 3 mm and 6 mm end mills (DATRON neo)
    • 1/8” and 1/4” end mills (Compact VMC)
  • Software used: Fusion 360
  • Machine control:
    • DATRON next Control Software (DATRON neo)
    • Next Gen Control (Compact VMC)
Metric
DATRON neo
Compact VMC
neo Advantages
Setup Time (OP1+OP2)
14 min
59 min
~4× faster setup
Total Cut Time
52:03 min
1:26:31 hr
40% faster
Cycle Time (Setup + Cut)
1:06:03 hr
2:25:31 hr
>2× faster overall
Spindle Speed Range
34,000–38,000 RPM
25,000 RPM
Higher RPM efficiency
Feed Rates
Up to 150 IPM
Up to 100 IPM
Faster toolpaths
Burr Formation
Minimal
Noticeable
Cleaner finish
Machine Specifiations
Max spindle speed
40,000 RPM
30,000 RPM
Better surface finishes
Work envelope size
19.5" x 16" x 7"
12" x 10" X 12"
Larger work area
Max feed rates
28m/min
12.7m/min
Faster cut time
Coolant
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
Flood coolant
Easier cleanup

Faster, Better Parts

Having this technology has been a huge leap for us as a company. I think the biggest advantage we’ve seen with the neo is the reliability of the machine. Our prototype time is down 50%. The DATRON neo is 20% faster in cycle time with far better detail and quality in the finished part.

Nathan Dosmann – President,  Dec-O-Art

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