MAG Industrial Automation Systems says the new NBV vertical toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." title="CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." aria-label="Glossary: machining center">machining center is as noteworthy for what it doesn't have as what it has. Eliminating all hydraulics, this compact VMC is flush with modular application flexibility, including configurations for 3-, 4- and 5-axis contouring or 5-axis mill/turn work, integrated CAM support and program simulation, and four spindle options ranging up to 42,000 rpm. In addition to its hydraulic-free design, the NBV conserves energy with a selectable ECO-Mode power saving feature that automatically levels speed and acceleration for an ideal balance of cutting performance, energy use and machine-component life, according to the company. In a footprint of 9.6 sq. m (133.5 sq. ft.), the fixed-table NBV 400 provides X-Y-Z ranges of 700mm x 600mm x 500mm (27.6" x 23.6" x 19.7"), respectively, with table capacity of 300 kg (661 lbs.) [250 kg/551 lb in mill/turn configuration]. Spindle options include speeds of 10,000, 12,000 (mill/turn only), 18,000, 24,000 and 42,000 rpm, offering a torque range of 125 to 12.4 Nm (92 to 9 ft.-lbs.) at 40 percent duty. A disc-type 40-tool magazine integrated in the machine bed maximizes in-cut time with fast direct tool change (4.4 secopnds chip-to-chip), without a separate toolchanger. The hydraulic-free system clamps tools with proven disc springs. FEA-optimized for static and dynamic stiffness, the NBV is built on a single-piece cast machine bed that provides high rigidity and vibration damping. Linear guideways on X,Y and Z axes enhance machine dynamics, even with larger workpieces. High-performance machining is achieved with direct-coupled digital drives, delivering rapid traverse rates up to 60 m/min. (2,362 ipm) and acceleration up to 6 m/s2 (19.7 ft/s2). An NC tilting/rotary table provides optional A and C axes with +/- 5 arc second accuracy, minimizing movement of the linear axes in contour machining. The mill/turn version includes a 1,000-rpm C-axis table as well. Control options for the NBV 400 include Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Fanuc and Heidenhain. The NBV 400 is a self-contained unit, making for easy transportation, rigging and setup. Automation and other processing options, including MQL/dry machining, robot load/unload systems and additional tool-disc magazines, can be integrated.