Datron high speed vertical CNC machining centers and machine tools for micro tooling



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Datron machining centers are designed and produced in Germany leveraging our company's 35-year track record as a leading technology firm. From our origins in both electronics and software, we have pioneered high-speed micro-machining with advancements like our 60,000 RPM Spindle, 3D Probing, Ethanol-Mist Coolant System™, Low-Power Technology, IT-Smart Components™, Tool Management (vs. Tool Detection) and Workflow Integration.

When comparing CNC machines, it’s not always an apples-to-apples scenario. Just like you’d never see George Foreman vs. Oscar de la Hoya on the “Tale of the Tape”, a CNC machine intended to muscle through dense substrates with durable large tools should never be compared to machines intended for high-speed, micro-tooling. But, certain vendors try to be everything to everyone. And, some makers of large-tool CNC machines tout the added capability of being able to run small micro tools. And they can. But, if you manufacture mostly small parts, this website should prevent you from paying for weight and bulk that you simply don’t need.

So, Read Carefully!

Front panel manufacturers can revolutionize their business by entering into the world of high speed micro machining for under $50,000

An affordable high speed CNC micro machine tool that is ideal for front panel manufacturers and can revolutionize sign making ID products and machining or engraving of extrusions

A high speed CNC micro machining and engraving center designed specifically for graphite EDM electrodes and the machining of other abrasive materials with small micro tools

Datron specializes in high speed CNC micro machining centers that meet the various needs of any manufacturer who makes parts with small micro tools that are 1/4 inch or smaller.

Datron high speed CNC engraving machines are micro tools that produce superior surface finishes and shorter cycle times when using 1/4" micro tools or smaller

Datron is designed industrial and our high speed CNC microtools reach feed rates of 1000" per minute by virtue of a 60,000 RPM spindle that yields burr-free residue-free parts

Custom workholding like the Datron VacuMate vacuum table its the type of Smart CNC Machine design that makes Datron a leading provider of high speed CNC micro tools and machining centers

If you want to machine fast there is no other company that can exceed your expectations like Datron because our high speed micro tools and CNC machining centers have the industry's fastest spindles that reach feed rates of 1,000" per minute

Datron Product Matrix: Datron has 2 main product lines — the Raptor Class and the Excelsior Class. While both are built for speed and intricacy, the Raptors lean a little more toward agressive speed and the Excelsiors lean a little more toward detailed intricacy.

The charts below should help you to identify the models that fit your application. From there, either scroll down and jump to the individual product pages or click on the product name in the chart and jump to that product page.

	EZRaptor	EcoRaptor	OmniRaptor	VelociRaptor
Machine	40" x 27" bed Servo Controlled Extra high-speed ball screw	40" x 27" bed Servo Controlled Extra high-speed ball screw	40" x 27" bed Servo Controlled Extra high-speed ball screw	40" x 27" bed Servo Controlled Extra high-speed ball screw
Speed	400"/min.	600"/min.	800"/min.	1,000"/min.
Spindle	30,000 RPM 1.2kW 1/4" Collet (6mm)	60,000 RPM 600W 1/4" Collet (6mm)	60,000 RPM 2kW refridgerated 5/16" Collet (8mm) Optional 1.8kW HSK - holds up to 1/2" tools	60,000 RPM 2kW refrigerated, 5/16" Collet (8mm) Spindle runout better than 5 microns Optional 1.8kW HSK - holds up to 1/2" tools
Tool Changer	3-Tool w/ integrated tool-length sensor (No upgrade available)	10-Tool w/ integrated tool-length sensor (Larger tool changer optional)	15-Tool, low-profile, covered magazine w/ integrated tool-length sensor (Larger tool changer optional)	15-Tool, low-profile, covered magazine w/ integrated tool-length sensor (Larger tool changer optional)
Accuracy	Resolution: ±0.00016" Absolute: ±0.002" Repeatability: ±0.001"	Resolution: ±0.00016" Absolute: ±0.002" Repeatability: ±0.001"	Resolution: ±0.00016" Absolute: ±0.001" Repeatability: ±0.0005"	Resolution: ±0.00016" Absolute: ±0.0005" Repeatability: ±0.00025"
Gantry & Bed	Integrated Steel Bridge (heat-treated & aged). Polymer Concrete Bed	Integrated Steel Bridge (heat-treated & aged). Polymer Concrete Bed	Integrated Steel Bridge (heat treated, aged & filled w/ polymer concrete) Polymer Concrete Bed	Integrated Steel Bridge (heat treated, aged & filled w/ polymer concrete) Solid Granite Bed
Monitor	15" CRT Monitor (no upgrade)	15" CRT Monitor (upgradable)	17" LCD Monitor	17" LCD Monitor
Chip Handling	Removable chip tray	Removable chip tray	Roll-away high-capacity convenience chip cart	Roll-away high-capacity convenience chip cart
Warranty	6 Months	6 Months	1 Year	1 Year

	excelsiorLite	excelsiorEX	excelsior	excelsiorGR
Machine	20" x 20" bed Servo Controlled Extra high-speed ball screw	20" x 20" bed Servo Controlled Extra low-pitch ball screw	15.75" x 15.75" bed Servo Controlled Extra low-pitch ball screw	15.75" x 15.75" bed Servo Controlled Extra low-pitch ball screw
Speed	400"/min.	475"/min.	475"/min.	475"/min.
Spindle	30,000 RPM 1.2kW 1/4" Collet (6mm)	60,000 RPM 600W 1/4" Collet (6mm) Optional 2kW refrigerated	60,000 RPM 600W 1/4" Collet (6mm) Optional 1.8kW HSK - holds up to 1/2" tools	60,000 RPM 2kW refrigerated 5/16" Collet (8mm) Optional 1.8kW HSK - holds up to 1/2" tools
Tool Changer	5-Tool w/ integrated tool-length sensor (No upgrade available)	5-Toolwith integrated tool-length sensor Optional 15 tools with cover	9-Tool, low-profile, pneumatic magazine	18-Tool, low-profile, pneumatic magazine
Accuracy	Resolution: 0.00016" Absolute: 0.002" Repeatability: 0.001"	Resolution: ±0.00008 Absolute ±0.0005" Repeatability ±0.0002"	Resolution: ±0.00008 Absolute ±0.0003" Repeatability ±0.0001"	Resolution: ±0.00008 Absolute ±0.0003" Repeatability ±0.0001"
Gantry & Bed	Integrated Extruded Aluminum Bridge Solid Aluminum Bed	Integrated Steel Bridge (heat-treated & aged). Solid Granite Bed	Cast & aged fixed steel bridge design w/ asynchronous vibration dampening	Cast & aged fixed steel bridge design w/ asynchronous vibration dampening
Monitor	15" CRT Monitor (Upgrade to 17" LCD)	17" LCD Monitor	17" LCD Monitor	17" LCD Monitor
Chip Handling	Removable chip tray	Removable chip tray	Removable chip tray	Removable chip tray
Warranty	6 Months	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year

The EZ Raptor is our entry-level Raptor® that provides the basics of high-speed machining at a price that suits even the smaller shops. This machine comes standard with a 1.2kW 30,000 RPM spindle and a 3-tool, “station-style” automatic tool changer (ATC) with tool-length sensor. The EZ Raptor’s large work area of 40” x 27.5” x 9.5” provides something that most other entry-level machines don’t — namely the ability to go from prototype to batch production on the same machine. This system is ideal for any manufacturer who wants an elite Datron Raptor® Class high-speed machining center but is restricted by budget. Good for small front panels & nameplates.

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The EcoRaptor is designed for panel machining, general electronic industry manufacturing like electromechanical parts, nested machining, aerospace profiles and extrusion machining

A step up from the EZ Raptor, the EcoRaptor takes this chassis to the next level with a 60,000 RPM spindle and a 10-tool changer. Its large work area of 40” x 27.5” x 9.5” allows you machine larger parts or nest many small parts for higher volume production runs. The machine bed is a revolutionary polymer-concrete design that offers extreme stability and durability. This machine comes standard with a 600 watt (3/4 hp) 60,000 RPM spindle and a 1/4” collet. Feed rates up to 600 i.p.m. provide superb cycle times for most processes. The standard 10-tool, “station-style” rack with tool-length sensor can be upgraded to an optional 20-tool station for added capacity. This system is ideal for panel machining, general electronic industry manufacturing like electromechanical parts, nested machining, aerospace profiles and extrusion machining up to 40" in length.

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The OmniRaptor is ridgid stable and accurate and allows for machining with close or tight tolerance and is the clear choice of manufacturers who make small parts for the aerospace or medical industries

The OmniRaptor™ has all the bells and whistles to meet the demands of a dynamic manufacturing environment. Feed rates of up to 800 i.p.m. produce optimized cycle times making this machine ideal for high-volume production schedules. The 2kW (2 3/4 H.P.), water-chilled 60,000 RPM spindle has the torque to handle even the most challenging workpieces. The 5/16" diameter collet and heavy-duty design can handle serious workloads and optimize cycle times. A standard 15-tool "station-style" rack with tool-length sensor can be upgraded to an optional 30-tool station for added capacity. Faster feed rates, stabilized gantry, integrated pneumatically covered tool magazine, LCD flat-panel display, polycarbonate side windows and a removable chip cart on wheels are just a few extra features that distinguish the OmniRaptor from our other models.

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The industry's fastest CNC machine center is industrial and accurate and is ideal for drilling micro holes with breathtaking speed and precision

VelociRaptor™ puts the "ZOOM" in high-speed machining. Our fastest and most accurate Raptor, this machine provides blistering feed rates up to 1,000 i.p.m. When close tolerances and optimized cycle times are a necessity, the VelociRaptor is the only answer. A water-chilled 60,000 RPM spindle and a laser calibrated guidance system insures tight tolerances and accuracies within ±0.0005" over a 30" x 40" working area. Plus, with spindle runout of less than 5 microns, this machine is the clear choice for micro-drilling applications. In high-volume production where seconds off a cycle time can make the difference in meeting production demands, the value of the VelociRaptor is very easily justified. Surprisingly, our top-of-the-line high-speed machining system is quite affordable — especially when compared to competing machining systems with similar specifications. This system is ideal for military, aerospace and medical industries.

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Datron’s excelsior Lite was designed specifically for manufacturers who need our innovative high-speed technology but, for budget reasons, are considering low-cost equipment. So that you can “have your cake and eat it too”, we carefully cut a few corners without sacrificing the core integrity of our technology. For example, the excelsior Lite has an aluminum bed rather than the granite table found on its big brother the excelsior EX. While this does impact rigidity to some extent, this may not be critical to your application — so why pay for something you don’t need? Our goal is to offer a solution to fit every wallet. And if this $59,800 price tag fits your wallet, we’re confident that the compact footprint will fit your floor plan.

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For applications ranging from engraving steel and stainless steel to machining small parts from plastics, aluminum and brass tight tolerance and accuracy are of paramount importance. Enter the excelsior EX ®— the flagship of our elite Excelsior® Class of machining centers that is designed with these applications in mind. Specifically, EX stands for EXtra low-pitch precision ball screws. The use of these ball screws results in a resolution of ± 0.00008“ an absolute accuracy of ± 0.0005“ and a relative accuracy of ± 0.0002“. This finesse, shall we say, is combined with a ruggedized construction that yields 24/7/365 industrial reliability. With a compact 51”x 51” footprint, we know this machine will easily fit your into floor space. This machine is for serious manufacturers who want all of the vanguard technology and dependability that Datron is known for — the EX will not disappoint.

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The excelsior™ engraving system offers an extremely stable, compact machining area for applications requiring tight tolerances and perfect surface finishes. The one-piece cast steel gantry frame offers superior machining quality compared to other competitive systems with welded-frame style construction. The 11" open height facilitates larger parts like molds or larger workholding like a 4th and 5th rotary axis. A standard 9-tool "station-style" rack with tool-length sensor can be upgraded to and optional 18-tool station for added capacity. The Excelsior is ideal for industrial engraving applications such as embossing and progressive dies, steel stamp and roll dies, coins and medallions, moldmaking or any application requiring superior stability and surface finishes.

• Embossing and hot stamping dies
• Steel and brass stamps
• EDM electrodes
• Roll dies
• Mold engraving
• Micro drilling

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This compact machining system is the same as the excelsor™ accept with an added protection kit for machining hazardous materials. Covered linear guides and ballscrews with positive air flow ensures that no abrasive or harmful materials can get into the motion mechanics of the machine. Sealed housing for all motion control electronics and motors also insure contamination of the machine control system. The full enclosure complete with safety lock is equipped with a connection to an air flow system for dust extraction. This machining system is ideal for machining materials such as graphite, glass-fiber composites, ceramics or any hazardous or abrasive material.

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Large beds graphite desktop you name it if make small parts and want to make them better and faster Datron high speed vertical CNC machining centers are the only way to go

If you manufacture small parts that require machining or engraving with 1/4" tools or smaller, chances are we have a machine designed specifically with your application in mind. Perhaps one of the Raptor or Excelsior machines above will do the trick, or maybe you need to click through to this page where we list specialty and custom machines that we've developed for customers just like you.

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Datron's workholding suite with vacuum table manual pallet changer & pneumatic clamping system

A range of workholding solutions can integrated into any Datron machining system. With our Vacumate™ (vacuum table) even parts with minimal surface area can be batch-milled from thin substrates and held in place during machining. Datron's lightweight Quick-Pallets™ use a beveled boss-in-cavity system to register parts in X, Y & Z for improved repeatability on jobs with frequent change-over. The pneumatic clamping system allows for a quick setup that holds blanks securely.

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3D probing for accuracy repeatability and quality

The Datron Dynamics corporate tagline is “Smart CNC Machines™” and with a statement like that you have to be able to back it up. Well, the way we see it, you can’t have a “smart” machine without a whole slew of “smart” features and options that minimize operator intervention, speed production, improve quality and directly impact our customer’s bottom line. While virtually any new challenge can be tackled through Datron ingenuity, here are some of the previously developed solutions that comprise an arsenal of integrated options.

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All Datron machines include a Microsoft Windows based control software as an integrated and standard feature

The ability to view or write new programs during machining, run other software simultaneously as a machine is milling or download large files through a company network, are just a few examples of the dynamic capabilities of Datron’s Microsoft® Windows®-based control software. Additionally, via a standard Internet connection, a user can remotely diagnosis the machine or monitor the machine’s activity ... anytime, anyplace. A report function allows a user to ask questions or report problems by simply typing a message in a dialogue box, and sends the report via e-mail to a Datron service specialist directly from their machine. This report includes all the error message files, system files and .ini files from the machine, which allows Datron service specialists make a diagnosis and quickly provide a solution.

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