MATRIX
Leader in multipurpose machining centres
High speed solution for large complex machining
The MATRIX Series of High Speed Machining Centers are the optimum solution for high speed machining of medium and large complex parts.
The highly accurate and configurable Matrix 800, Matrix 1000 and Matrix 1300 excel in the mold and die, design and tooling sectors, as well as the more complex and sophisticated machining required by the aerospace industry.
Flexibility and productivity
The MATRIX with three or five-axis capability feature a large number of options which allow
users to optimize productivity, reduce machine idle time and increase profitability.
The use of heavy duty, high frequency spindles and the fully articulating head with continuous
“C” axis, mated to an extremely rigid frame, increases productivity and accuracy.
The large working area offers operators the utmost freedom of movement in compliance with
safety regulations.
Ease of access, safety and visibility
The MATRIX double column gantry bridge design provides utmost rigidity and maximum working area. Large pieces can be easily positioned and machined to the highest precision and reliability, because of the excellent visibility and complete access to the work piece. Easy access to the working area also allow the operator to load and unload the work piece efficiently. The compact design of MATRIX fulfils any logistical requirement, the footprint was calculated to make it suitable to be placed in the smallest location. The MATRIX’ are totally enclosed and with its gantry bridge mobile architecture maximize operator safety and increase total machining reliability and precision.
Quality and accuracy at high speed
The Matrix series achieve maximum quality and accuracy in high speed machining of both medium and large work pieces due to its rigid structure and excellent dynamics.
FEM design ensures the manufacture of normalized fabricated steel structural elements which are geometrically precise (axis linearity remains below 0,00039 in) which result in excellent machine acceleration dynamics.
The MATRIX responds with maximum stability at high traverse and high-spindle speeds to precisely machine the most difficult working requirements.
Furthermore the quality and accuracy of the machines are ensured by the thermo symmetric structure of the machine and by a thermal stabilization system of the kinematic mechanisms that makes the machine insensitive to the distortions due to the structure thermal expansions that can occur during daily operations. The worktable that firmly anchored to the foundations is made of abundantly ribbed cast-iron
Maximum power and simultaneous 5-axis milling
The power and versatility of the MATRIX are achieved by using a wide range of heads. These various heads can satisfy any high-speed precision machining requirement.
The continuous ”C” axis, fully articulating head allows the MATRIX to execute complex machining operations in three dimensions simultaneously. The “A” axis rotation of ± 105° makes it possible to easily perform undercuts without moving the work piece.
The high performances of the heads in all machining conditions are achieved by the use of worm screw technology, driven by digital brushless motors.
The fully articulating heads (C and A axes) allow all five faces of the work piece to be machined without changing its position, thus reducing set-up time, increasing precision and increasing profit.
Two types of heads can be installed on the MATRIX:
Mod. TCF 38/28: Standard on the Matrix 800 and Matrix 1300.
26.8 HP power, 28 ft.lb torque in S1, with speed up to 28,000 rpm. It is particularly
suitable for machining steel and light alloys, which require extremely high speed and exact surface finish.
Mod. TCF 11/40: Optional on the Matrix 800 and Matrix 1300.
53.6 HP power, 8.1 ft.lb torque in S1, with speed up to 40,000 rpm. It is suited for machining light
alloys, composite materials and graphite, which requires extremely high-speed finishing
and super-finishing operations.
Experienced in every high speed machining requirement
Breton’s vast experience applying the use of HSC high frequency spindles in different applications result in a range of electrospindles capable of maximum reliability and versatility of use. High-performance spindles, featuring speeds up to 40,000 rpm and continuous torque up to 162 ft.lb, allow for uninterrupted high-speed machining of composite materials, light alloys, steel and superalloys from rough milling through super finishing. Machining and finishing accuracy is assured by the limited tolerances, the thermal stability and the thermal adjustment of the high frequency spindle, inside which the tool coolant (both at high and low pressure) as well as the air for cleaning the cone can flow.
M 220/15 – High-frequency spindle with 47 HP of power, continuous torque in S1 of 162 ft.lb and 15,000 rpm, is capable of handling all kinds of machining both of steel or light alloys, from heavy roughing to precision finishing.
(Available only on Matrix 1000).
M 100/18 – High-frequency spindle with 53.6 HP of power, continuous torque in S1 of 73.7 ft.lb and 18,000 rpm, is capable of handling all kinds of machining both of steel or light alloys, from heavy roughing to precision finishing.
M 38/28 – High-frequency spindle with 26.8 HP of power, continuous torque in S1 of 28 ft.lb and 28,000 rpm, is the correct choice for those who need to do high-speed machining both of steel or light alloys, from heavy roughing to precision finishing.
M 16/40 – M11/40 – High-frequency spindles with 8.1 ft.lb (5 axes) or 11.8 ft.lb (3 axes,) torque in S1, with 53.6 HP power and speed up to 40,000 rpm represents the new technology of machining in light alloys and composite materials and in the ultimate finishing of dies achieving the maximum machining precision without subsequent manual polishing.
Leading edge technology for maximum performance
Rectified guides and large preloaded roller slides, capable of absorbing the toughest milling conditions ensure maximum stability and rectified ball screws with preloaded double-nuts, eliminate all backlash and maximize accuracy during extreme acceleration.
The leading-edge brushless digital servomotors control the axes and offer added dynamism to the system, which allows the machine to follow the NC trajectories with the highest precision and speed.
Covering and guarding all moving parts, and locating mechanism away from the working area reducing chip and coolant contamination insure long- term reliability.
Super productivity in a small foot print
The Matrix series can be configured to be placed in the tightest location to machine a wide
variety of work with a variety of accessories to enhance productivity and profits.
The durable and reliable wheel type tool magazine can store up to 30 tools with a diameter up to 5.5 in and a length up to 11.8 in. Completely isolated from the working area, free from contamination, and fast chip to chip times satisfy even the most demanding production
requirements. (It is available rack tool magazine up to 100 tools and more).
Standard 2.12 ft3/min coolant through the spindle with a pressure of 580 PSI assures maximum cutting tool life. Additional flood cooling and spray mist systems are available.
Laser probing system for tool presetting allows normal presetting functions to be carried out along with inspections for tool integrity, shape and wear, in addition to a touch probe system with RF data transmission for acquiring the origins and measurements of the work piece
result in maximum accuracy and minimum set up time for machining hot jobs quickly.
Chip conveyor systems, a dust extraction system on the spindle nose, sealed and pressurized mechanisms and high pressure coolant are a few of the options to optimize your Matrix to maximize profits.
Digital technology
The digital technology on which the MATRIX is based allows the potential of leading-edge NC systems to be fully exploited, both when setting up the machine and during machining.
The PC architecture with the Windows operating system on which it is based offers many
advantages, ranging from local multitasking management (part program, diagnostics,
program transfers) to network management and remote diagnosis.
The numerical control systems used on the MATRIX optimise high-speed machining
performance thanks to the specific characteristics such as:
– Pre-settable intelligent functions for optimising both profiling precision and trajectory
speed (Feed Forward, Jerk Control, Active Damping).
– Look Ahead function with a large number of blocks (up to 1024)
– TCPM (Tool Centre Point Management) for keeping the contact between the tool and
the piece under constant supervision during continuous 5-axis machining
– The use of various types of interpolation spines (NURBS, BEZIER) makes it possible to
follow the trajectories generated by the CAM with maximum precision.
– Extremely short loop and speed sampling times (as short as 2 milliseconds)
– Filters and compensations can be fitted into in order to increase the system pass band
and thereby further increase the dynamic performance of the machine.
The exhaustive user-friendly interface, the pushbutton panel which controls the main
machine functions and the additional mobile pushbutton strip make the numerical control
systems used by the MATRIX even simpler and more practical to use for operators.
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