Five-Axis, Fixed-Table Gantry Fits Various Industries
Eastec 2017: Zimmerman’s all-rounder FZ37 five-axis portal milling machine features a gantry construction with fixed side walls, a fixed clamping table and overhead portal for versatile machining.
Zimmerman’s all-rounder FZ37 five-axis portal milling machine features a gantry construction with fixed side walls, a fixed clamping table and overhead portal for versatile machining. The milling process is highly precise, regardless of weight and size, the company says. It adds that the combination of high stability and rigidity enables the machine to meet the requirements of model making, tool and mold construction, and the demands of aerospace and automotive machining applications.
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