Features

Standard 5-Axis Features

Components

Construction

  • Welded steel stress-relieved bridge fabrication and one-piece machine base
  • Cast iron casting for heavy duty vertical ram

Programming

  • 5-Axis high speed machining
  • 32 Position Automatic Tool Changer
  • 5-Axis Tool Center Point (TCP)
  • 5-Axis CAD/CAM Software

Optional Features 

  • Single or Dual Table (fixed or moving)
  • Non-contact Tool Measurement (Laser) or Contact Tool Probe
  • Touch probe for part location and inspection
  • Aluminum Matrix Tables for vacuum pod support
  • Linear Scales (for increased accuracy)
  • Rotary Scales (for increased accuracy)

Custom software

  • NW Scan barcode technology to load part programs into CNC memory
  • ATC Touch Probe Graphic Interface
  • Custom post-processor and CAM packages

Complete Feature Details

FANUC 310-A5 CNC Control - This is the flagship of FANUC's industry leading CNC control systems. The 31i control includes state-of-the-art hardware including ultra high-speed processors in use, high-speed CNC internal bus, and optical fiber cables used for high-speed data transfer to greatly improve the CNC's performance. FANUC provides Northwood with high-reliability and easy maintainability in even the harshest environments. The CNC control features a touch screen human machine interface for easy operator input.more details FANUC 310A5

FANUC Alpha Series Servo Motors and Amplifiers
- FANUC supplies Northwood with the most reliable Servo Motors and Amplifiers in the CNC industry.  These motors are built to last and provide the necessary power to the machine.  The torque curves are specifically designed for each individual application to ensure power is available when needed.  Northwood has over 20 years of experience with CNC technology and has confidence in FANUC's products.




FANUC Servo and Aplifiers
Precision ground ball screw drive system -  The ballscrew systems that Northwood has chosen are proven to produce the accuracy needed long into the future.  The ballscrews are driven directly through the FANUC servo motors using both turning nut and turning screw methods depending on the application. Northwood also protects the ballscrew with heavy-duty bellow systems to ensure reliability.


Northwood Ballscrew Assembly


High precision linear guide rail system  - Northwood starts with precision machined rail beds before any assembly begins.  From there, each rail is verified using high-tech laser metrology.  Northwood then applies linear compensation to ensure repeatability and accuracy throughout the motion of the machine. 

Northwood Linear Guides
Heavy Duty 5-Axis Spindle Head - The 5-Axis CNC head features outboard rotary encoders that provide positioning feedback directly to the CNC Control. The liquid cooled spindle has the necessary RPM to work within tooling manufacturers specifications.

Northwood HD 5 Axis Head