Clausing Storm CNC Vertical Machining Center

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Square Ways on (S) Models for Heavy-Duty Precision Cutting

Extra Heavy-Duty
Construction on all Models

Linear Ways on (L) Models for High-speed Precision Operation

Extra Heavy-Duty Construction on all Models
All ways are covered by stainless steel way covers to protect ways and ball screws from dust and coolant Chip and coolant tray has swivel rollers for quick and easy cleaning and maintenance High quality electrical components and circuits. Electrical interface uses PC boards for greater reliability and easy maintenance.
Extra deep column with integral Z axis servo motor. Pre-tensioned doubled nut heavy-duty 1.57" (40mm) Z axis ballscrew on 610 - 1300 models to minimize backlash.	Linear Way Column shown	Z axis servo motor coupled directly to ballscrew.		The massive cast iron column construction, provides greater dampening capability than steel. Our extra deep column is heavily ribbed for maximum lateral stiffness, designed to maintain consistent accuracy and thermal stability while withstanding the tremendous forces required during heavy cutting. Saddle and table are driven by extra heavy-duty 1.57" (40mm) pre-tensioned double nut ballscrews to minimize backlash and ensure long term accuracy. Ballscrews are supported at both ends with double angular contact precision bearings.
		Z axis ballscrew has double angular contact bearings at both ends.
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Coolant flows thru easy adjustable nozzles so you can direct coolant exactly at the cut, at 8 gal/min. M code or manually activated.		24 tool twin arm high speed tool changer and 24 pull studs with 2.5 sec. tool to tool change time, standard on all models from VMC610 and larger.		High speed brushless AC servo motors, superior to brush type motors, are directly coupled to the ballscrews, resulting in sharper corner cuts, more precise circular interpolation and greater positioning accuracy.
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A state-of-the-art Ball Bar test ensures squareness and accuracy of micro movement. Test is computer recorded during a run in all operational directions between the spindle and table		All 3 axes are checked by a Laser Inspection System to ensure positioning accuracy and repeatability.
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Square Ways on (S) Models for Heavy-Duty Precision Cutting
	In-column mechanical counterbalance provides smooth operation of the extra heavy-duty cast iron headstock.
	High performance Unitta Belt Driven Spindle fitted with 2+2 matched super precision bearings on 500L-1300S models, with a powerful AC servo motor and spindle speeds up to 12,000 rpm... Rigid tapping standard.
	Large hardened and ground square slideways for a greater load bearing surface. All adjoining surfaces to slideways are Turcite coated to ensure maximum performance.
	Extra heavy Meehanite castings for superior rigidity, wear resistance and vibration absorption.
	A special, high precision machining & finish process provides accurate positioning on solid and linear way models.
	Extra heavy-duty cast iron bases, saddles and tables provide proven, superior dampening capability than cheaper fabricated frames
	1600S Base Shown
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Linear Ways on (L) Models for High-speed Precision Operation
Mechanical counterbalance inside column to offset headstock weight
High performance Unitta Belt Driven Spindle fitted with 2+2 matched super precision bearings on 500L-1300S models, with a powerful AC servo motor and spindle speeds up to 12,000 rpm... Rigid tapping standard.
Constructed of Meehanite castings for superior rigidity, wear resistance and vibration absorption
We use the latest caged ball technology. Balls are separated by grease pockets, guided by the ball cage and are uniformly aligned in the direction of circulation, unlike conventional ball type that skew and move randomly. The unique ball cage design minimizes friction between balls, creating less generation of heat, making it possible for smooth high-speed operation.
Extra heavy-duty Meehanite cast iron base and saddle ensure proven thermal and mechanical rigidity and vibration absorption, important characteristics necessary for heavy loads and high speed traverses.
Japanese high precision ‘Tsubaki’ heavy duty linear guideways, H30R on X axis, H35ER on Y/Z axes give smooth, accurate operation.
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