KME CNC announced that it has surpassed the company's wireless 5-axis tombstones with its new wireless 5-axis trunnions. KME CNC designs and manufactures American-made 5-axis systems that transforms current 3-axis and 4-axis machines to 5-axis production on virtually any machining centers.

"Constructed similarly to the standard trunnions, this compact unit is built out of meehanite cast iron and billet aluminum covers and provides the same benefits," Jerome Mel, senior applications specialist explained, "With its compact size it allows the operator to integrate the table on virtually any machine, i.e no size restriction without the hassle of cables. It is perfect for VMC with palleting tables and job shops that have high rate changeovers. Every industry can benefit from this compact unit."

Features of KME CNC's 5-axis wireless trunnion:

• Perfect application for palletizing VMC
• An easy to use system with no cables
• Ability to position parts for five sides machining
• Increasing operator's efficiency by reducing setup time
• Easy install on existing equipment with no additional drive cards
• Utilize existing space inside machine more efficiently
• Programmable directly through G code
• Excellent dimensions for various machine sizes
• 300 ft/lbs of torque on C drive up to 900 ft/lbs on A drive

Also, zero backlash for 10,000 hours of continuous use.