High performance Double Column/Bridge/Gantry type Machining Center

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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, November 3, 2020

High-performing, durable machine tools can make the difference between a job done well and on time and a job, well, not.

Investing in machine tools made with quality parts and materials allows those on the job to power through their work uninterrupted and with precision. At the end of the day, this can result in higher spindle utilization, machine availability, and even lower cost per part- all adding up to lowering the cost of ownership.

Not all machine tools are created equal. We are sharing what you should consider and look for when purchasing machine tools to ensure durability.

 

Shibaura Machine has been building precision Double Column/Bridge/Gantry type Machines for over 50 years in the most demanding applications in precision tooling for automotive stamping die, injection mold and die cast.  We have also offered many solutions for aerospace, construction/mining and energy in 5 axes or 5 sided machining involving moving table and gantry configurations.

All high performance double column machines from Shibaura Machine are available with automatic tool changers, spindle attachment changers and pallet changers to save valuable machining time and improve process tolerances.

Visit our Double Column Type Machining Center page and see the largest line-up of double column machines in the industry. 

High performance Double Column/Bridge/Gantry type Machining Center

MPJ Series

Flexible double column machine for general purpose 5 sided machining applications of precision industrial parts

MPJ-M Series

High-speed contour double column machine tool focused on precision tooling applications for automotive industry

MPC-EII Series

Heavy duty double column large type machine developed for 5 sided precision machining of parts up to 88,000lbs in the mining and construction industries

MPC-B Series

High power double column machine developed for large frame part machining and heavy table weight requirements in the energy industries

MPF Series

High speed and efficient double column machine for multiple part applications for general purpose applications

MP-(U) Series

Flexible double column type machine with rotary table and 5 axes indexing spindle attachments for multi axes application in aerospace and energy industries

MCW Series

New gantry double column machine that assures higher productivity & performance in large heavy parts that require high stock removal in precision tooling for automotive and aerospace industries

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