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5-axis CNC Machine Tool

5-axis Machine Tool with Patented Ball Screw Driven 5th Axis Articulating Head Comes as a Turn-Key Package

Race Engine shops can now CNC port cylinder heads and blueprint and machine engine blocks on the same machine with no fixtures to swap or realign.  The latest CENTROID A560 5-axis machine tool with its patented ball screw driven 5th axis articulating head comes from a long line of CENTROID machines designed specifically for Internal Combustion Engine rebuilding, development and hot rodding. Designed for Race Engine Rebuilding shops, this new machine is sold as a turn-key package so the machine hits the floor running.  Both local and factory support is included as well, machine setup, tooling, software and comprehensive training are included.

The A560 is really three machines in one, a CNC cylinder head porting machine, an Engine Block blueprinting and machining center and a all-around 5 axis CNC machining center.  Engine shops can now perform machining operations on a wide variety of automotive parts that normally would have required multiple machines and operators.  The key to the usefulness of the A560 is CENTROID's patented machine fixture design which allow immediate switching from one type of operation to the next eliminating cumbersome fixture swaps and realignment. Switching from decking a block to porting a cylinder head to making parts only takes minutes. 

The new CENTROID A560 is available in two sizes: regular and XL.  The XL version is larger and has increased work envelope for bigger diesel work.  Both machines have similar features and are equipped with Digitizing and part Probing which is used to copy a 3D or 2D shapes which can then be modified and reproduced. 

The machine itself can copy and blue print cylinder heads and blocks, with no need for another machine or out of house digitizing services.  Engine shops can now reproduce hand shaped combustion chambers, Intake and Exhaust ports on one machine.  The digitized shape can also be improved or modified if necessary, the shape is then reproduced exactly on a new casting or billet.  New ports and combustion chambers can also be created entirely on the computer based on a stock casting geometry as well. The probing feature eliminates an immense about of setup time by automatically finding and setting part zero locations, increasing accuracy and decreasing setup time.  

An automatic tool changer is also included on both machines along with automatic tool height measurement.  Tool lengths are measured automatically increasing accuracy and reducing setup time.  Equipped with a state of the art CNC control the CENTROID M400 runs on the Windows 7 OS with touch screen and sports, high performance quad core processor and sold state drive.

A video of the new A560 CNC machining center in action can be found here.

For more information visit Centroid at www.CentroidPerformanceRacing.com