IPF purchased its latest DATRON M8 specifically for machining plastic. It is a high-speed CNC machining centre for producing machined parts with excellent surface finish, accuracy and quality.

IPF will primarily use their sixth CNC machining centre for the milling /routing of engineered plastics (PTFE Acetal etc), plastic sheet materials (Perspex, polycarbonate, ABS etc) and free issue plastic components. The M8 has been configured with vacuum plates and a high flow vacuum pump for holding small and large components without the need for job specific vacuum plates.

The M8 features a steel bridge reinforced with polymer concrete for superior stability and a 3kW, water-chilled 60,000 RPM spindle for feed rates up to 20 meters per minute. A vibration-dampening, polymer-concrete machining table provides 1016 x 762 work area, we also have larger machines with a working area of up to 3050 x 2050mm. The M8 has been fitted with an automatic tool changer, tool- length sensor and a z-correction probe.

Z-Correction Probe:

DATRON's integrated Z-Correction Probe recognizes irregular work-piece topography and compensates for it dynamically. It does this by taking measurements along the surface of a blank and feeding that data into the machining controller. The controller automatically adjusts for uneven surfaces or work piece position. Through this process, job setup times are reduced and piece/part rejection is minimized.

This high-speed, precision CNC milling machine is designed for micro machining, micro drilling and industrial engraving, with a focus on efficiency with small tools. We serve industries that require a precision CNC milling or router for prototypes, low and high volume production applications such as front panels, nameplates, micro drilling, 3D engraving, plastics machining, rapid prototyping, as well as the production of electronics, medical and aerospace parts.

MicroHole Drilling: Small highlyaccurate holes are becoming a common requirement across a range of industriesand applications. The ability to drill small, precise, repeatable holes is key tothe integrity and function of a given product..

Enter IPF with DATRON machines that feature a 60,000 RPM spindle that spinsmicro-drills as small as .004" (0.1mm) with precision and repeatability in X,Yand Z. Our sheer speed combined with a micro-spray alcohol coolant systemproduces holes with smooth walls, and sharp well defined edges