Tera Series VMC

TERA 50VT/50

Maximum 5-axis machining freedom paired with 50-taper spindle cutting torque.

TERA 50VT/50

Product Overview

The TERA 50VT/50 is the ultimate simultaneous 5-axis workhorse for tough materials. Combining a heavy-duty 50-taper spindle with a robust trunnion table, it machines steel and titanium with extreme speed and accuracy.

Standard Engineering Highlights

FC300 Meehanite Castings

Provides absolute rigidity, dampens vibration during heavy metal removal, and ensures lifelong structural stability.

DYPEC Thermal Compensation

Proprietary dynamic error correction checks thermal expansion in real-time with ±0.1 µm resolution. No warmup cycles needed.

Built-in Spindle Integration

Dual contact spindle with hybrid ceramic bearings reduces spindle vibration, heat growth, and yields superior surface finishes.

TERA 50VT/50
1/1
Axis Travel (X/Y/Z)38 / 28 / 19.7 in
Spindle12,000 rpm / 45.6 HP / 420 ft-lb
TaperBBT50 / DIN50 / CAT50 / HSK-A100
Table28.3 x 15.7 in | 551 lbs load
Weight23,369 lbs
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Machining Capacity

160 mm Face Mill
6.3 in Face Mill
Cut
4 x 0.20 in
Feedrate
59 in/min
RPM
450 rpm
Material
1050 Steel
MRR
750 cc/min
Load
97%
32 mm End Mill
1.3 in End Mill
Cut
1.3 x 0.20 in
Feedrate
90.6 in/min
RPM
3,800 rpm
Material
1050 Steel
MRR
368 cc/min
Load
20%
80 mm Drill
3 in Drill
Cut
2 in
Feedrate
6.3 in/min
RPM
800 rpm
Material
1050 Steel
MRR
804 cc/min
Load
94%
48 × 5 mm TAP
2 x 0.20 in TAP
Cut
N/A
Feedrate
17 in/min
RPM
86 rpm
Material
1050 Steel
MRR
-
Load
63%

Extended Specifications

X Axis38 in
Y Axis28 in
Z Axis19.7 in
Spindle Nose to Table Surface4 x 23.6 in
Spindle Center to Column Front29 in
A Axis (Tilting Axis)+30 to -120 deg
C Axis (Rotary Axis)360 deg (Continuous)
Table Size12.6 in: 72015.7 in mm
Max. Table Load551 lbs @ 0.0 x 1.8 in°; kg
Table Height from Ground47.4 in
Spindle TaperBBT50 / DIN50 / CAT50 / HSK-A100
Spindle Speed12,000 rpm
Max. Power45.6 HP
Max. Cutting Torque420 ft-lb
Clamping Force2,100 kgf
Max. Speed for Rigid Tapping3,000 rpm
Rapid Feedrate - X Axis1889.8 in/min
Rapid Feedrate - Y Axis1889.8 in/min
Rapid Feedrate - Z Axis1260 in/min
Cutting Feedrate32; A:33 rpm; C:66 rpm; 787.4 in/min
Magazine Capacity32
Tool SelectionBi-directional/Random
Tool Shank TypeBT50/CAT50
Pull Stud TypeJISB6339/DIN69872
Max. Tool (Dia. x L)Ø5 x 13.8 in
Without Adjacent Tool9 in
Max. Tool Weight33 lbs
Power Consumption (220V/3PH)55 kVA
Pneumatic Supply300 L/min
Cutting Coolant Pump Motor1.5 HP
Base Wash Pump Motor1.5 HP
CTS Pump Motor (Optional)4.0 HP
Coolant Tank Capacity350 L
Foot Print Size (W x D)153.7 x 115.6 in (footprint)
Machine Height134 in
Packing Size (W x D x H)161.4 in x 91 in x 106.3 in
Machine Net Weight23,369 lbs
Machine Gross Weight24,052 lbs
Positioning Accuracy/Full Stroke0.005 (VDI 3441)
Repeatability Accuracy±0.0025
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Advanced Engineering Features

DYPEC Thermal Compensation

DYPEC® Thermal Compensation

Real-time predictive error correction

DYPEC® (Dynamic Y-axis Predictive Error Compensation) is Micro Dynamics' proprietary real-time thermal compensation system. Embedded sensors monitor structural temperature gradients across the casting, spindle housing, and ballscrews, feeding corrections to the CNC controller every microsecond.

Thermal drift is eliminated before it affects part accuracy. No warmup cycles needed at shift start, and consistent micron-level tolerance is maintained across 24/7 production runs.

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FC300 Casting

FC300 Meehanite® Casting

FEA-optimized symmetric base

Every Micro Dynamics machine is built on an FC300-grade Meehanite® casting—a premium class of gray iron with controlled graphite microstructure. The casting undergoes FEA-optimized ribbing to create a high-rigidity base that absorbs cutting vibration.

Superior vibration damping for finer surface finishes, thermal stability to prevent geometric drift, and long-term structural integrity throughout decades of heavy use.

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Micro Dynamics HMI

Micro Dynamics HMI

Windows-embedded conversational control

The Micro Dynamics HMI runs on a Windows-embedded 15" touchscreen console powered by Mitsubishi M830VW CNC control. Combines conversational programming, Renishaw probing, tool data management, and real-time diagnostics.

With a 5,400-block look-ahead buffer and EtherNet/IP networked I/O, the controller executes complex multi-axis toolpaths with zero hesitation.

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Lightning ATC

Lightning ATC

32-tool bidirectional carousel

The Lightning Automatic Tool Changer delivers 1.2-second tool-to-tool swap times with a bidirectional random-access carousel. A servo-driven magazine arm ensures precise tool pot positioning.

Standard with a 32-tool magazine (expandable), featuring integrated LED lighting for instant tool verification and manual control panel for diagnostics.

ATC Technology Details
Ergonomic Design

Ergonomic Design

Operator-focused access at 1,205 mm

Every Micro Dynamics machine is engineered around the operator. Wide double doors provide unobstructed access for fast part loading. The optimized table height of 47.4 in minimizes operator strain during extended shifts.

Full chip enclosure with safety interlock, centralized coolant and air gun stations, and intuitive control panel placement for a fatigue-reducing workflow.

Ergonomic Design Philosophy
Built-In Spindle

Built-In Spindle

Thermally isolated direct drive

The direct-drive built-in 50-taper spindle delivers 12,000 RPM with 45.6 HP peak power and massive 420 ft-lb cutting torque. The motor is thermally isolated, and the oversized bearing assembly (ø100 mm / ø80 mm) handles extreme radial loads from heavy roughing.

With dual-contact 50-taper tool clamping (2,100 kgf), this workhorse removes cubic centimeters of steel per minute. Ideal for aerospace titanium, Inconel, and tool steel.

Spindle Engineering
5-Axis Trunnion

5-Axis Trunnion Table

Full simultaneous contouring

The direct-drive rotary trunnion table enables true simultaneous 5-axis machining with a roller gear cam mechanism. The tilting A-axis and rotary C-axis provide full 5-sided access to complex parts in a single setup.

Equipped with hydraulic clamping brakes, high-resolution rotary encoders, and a rigid trunnion structure, the system maintains positioning accuracy even under heavy cutting loads.

Trunnion Table Engineering
50-Taper Heavy Roughing

50-Taper Heavy Roughing

570 Nm of pure cutting torque

The 50-taper spindle platform is engineered for shops that push material removal to the limit. With 420 ft-lb of cutting torque and 45.6 HP peak power, this machine chews through titanium, Inconel, hardened tool steels, and cast iron.

The larger tool interface, dual-contact clamping at 2,100 kgf, and oversized bearing assembly eliminate tool deflection during heavy roughing passes.

50-Taper Machining Guide

Extended Specifications

X Axis38 in
Y Axis28 in
Z Axis19.7 in
Spindle Nose to Table Surface4 x 23.6 in
Spindle Center to Column Front29 in
A Axis (Tilting Axis)+30 to -120 deg
C Axis (Rotary Axis)360 deg (Continuous)
Table Size12.6 in: 72015.7 in mm
Max. Table Load551 lbs @ 0.0 x 1.8 in°; kg
Table Height from Ground47.4 in
Spindle TaperBBT50 / DIN50 / CAT50 / HSK-A100
Spindle Speed12,000 rpm
Max. Power45.6 HP
Max. Cutting Torque420 ft-lb
Clamping Force2,100 kgf
Max. Speed for Rigid Tapping3,000 rpm
Rapid Feedrate - X Axis1889.8 in/min
Rapid Feedrate - Y Axis1889.8 in/min
Rapid Feedrate - Z Axis1260 in/min
Cutting Feedrate32; A:33 rpm; C:66 rpm; 787.4 in/min
Magazine Capacity32
Tool SelectionBi-directional/Random
Tool Shank TypeBT50/CAT50
Pull Stud TypeJISB6339/DIN69872
Max. Tool (Dia. x L)Ø5 x 13.8 in
Without Adjacent Tool9 in
Max. Tool Weight33 lbs
Power Consumption (220V/3PH)55 kVA
Pneumatic Supply300 L/min
Cutting Coolant Pump Motor1.5 HP
Base Wash Pump Motor1.5 HP
CTS Pump Motor (Optional)4.0 HP
Coolant Tank Capacity350 L
Foot Print Size (W x D)153.7 x 115.6 in (footprint)
Machine Height134 in
Packing Size (W x D x H)161.4 in x 91 in x 106.3 in
Machine Net Weight23,369 lbs
Machine Gross Weight24,052 lbs
Positioning Accuracy/Full Stroke0.005 (VDI 3441)
Repeatability Accuracy±0.0025
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Standard & Optional Equipment

Standard Features

  • 12K RPM Spindle
  • HMI
  • 15" Display
  • M830VW (M850VW Option)
  • 32-Tool Magazine
  • Coolant/Base Wash
  • Air Gun
  • Twin Augers
  • Scraper Conveyor
  • Safety Doors
  • Manuals

Options & Upgrades

  • 50T Built-In Spindle (420 ft-lb)
  • Scales
  • 32-Tool Mag
  • Auto Tool-Door
  • Servo Mag
  • Large Tooling
  • 4th-Axis Prep
  • CTS Upgrades
  • Coolant Ring
  • MQL
  • High-Pressure Coolant Gun
  • Oil Skimmer
  • Spinning Window
  • Oil Mist
  • 6 in Riser
  • CE/Transformer
  • Automation Doors.

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