KERN Precision says the new KERN MicroPro 4/5-axis milling machine is designed with production and productivity in mind. It is powered by the highly productive HSK40 spindle with feed ranges up to 1,181 ipm and 42,000 rpm.

Smart solutions made it possible to bring maximum performance down to a footprint of less than 45 sq. ft. KERN has stepped up the engineering challenge by combining a workpiece changer and toolchanger into the tool cabinet in the machine. It offers the end user the choice of utilizing all 209 toolholders or a combination of 102 toolholders and an Integrated workpiece changer that's able to hold 30 Erowa or 3R pallets.

These 30 pallets in the internal workpiece changer enable unmanned lights out production for several hours or possibly overnight to ensure a quick return on investment. Also, it is possible to extend the capacity with an additional external workpiece changer. Another "space saver" is the unified Heidenhain TNC640 control that aligns directly with the machine.

All of this is supported by the the company's Ultra High Performance (UHP) UniCore machine platform that is thermosymmetrically designed. Engineered with enhanced damping behavior and the capability to absorb vibrations, the UHP UniCore platform reportedly enables maximum machine stability. Taken even one step further, the UniCore platform optimizes flow through with the elimination of interfaces making it easier to clean and maintain.

KERN's focus on serial production of complex and high precision parts can be seen throughout the engineering and components incorporated into the KERN MicroPro. The HSK40 spindle provides high precision and high chip removal rates to boost production and impart high-quality surface finishes. Fully integrated 4th and 5th axes provide a dynamic system for true 5-axis machining.