Methods machining center offers Fanuc control

The MB 650U five-axis bridge-type machining center is well-suited to making molds, and features a range of thermal compensation features.
Dec. 1, 2019
Methods Machine Tools Inc.
The MB 650U machining center from Methods Machine is suitable for mold making.
The MB 650U machining center from Methods Machine is suitable for mold making.
Methods Machine Tools Inc.
The MB 650U machining center from Methods Machine is suitable for mold making.
The MB 650U machining center from Methods Machine is suitable for mold making.
MB 650U This five-axis bridge-type machining center from Methods Machine is well-suited to making molds.It offers a 3-D interference check function that operates in real time and can avoid collisions, even during setup or in manual mode.

What’s new? High-performance control. The MB 650U uses a Fanuc 31iMB5 control, which the company calls a class-leading feature. 

Benefits Price and reliability. The MB 650U is manufactured in Taiwan by Litz Hitech Corp. to Methods Machine’s specifications. It features a range of thermal-compensation features, including a spindle chiller and chilled motor plate, that improve thermal stability and minimize the need for human interventions, such as offset adjustments. 

Methods Machine Tools Inc., Boston, 978-443-5388, www.methodsmachine.com

Vital statistics
X-axis travel 24.4 inches
Y-axis travel 20.4 inches
Z-axis travel 18.1 inches
Machine weight 19,400 pounds
Maximum tilt rotary table load  661 pounds