Multi-face machining
VT platforms support indexed 4+1 machining and a path toward simultaneous 5-axis capability depending on configuration.
Aerospace machining
CNC Technology Engineered for Aerospace Production
High material removal, multi-face machining, precision, thermal control, coolant delivery, chip evacuation and tooling depth , brought together in 40-taper, 50-taper, VT and APC Micro Dynamics machine platforms.
Part-driven process capability
Power, Speed, Accuracy and Rigidity Combined for Aerospace
Match the machine to the part envelope, feature access, workholding strategy, stock condition, tooling plan and production flow.
High spindle utilization
Dual-pallet APC architecture separates loading from cutting to reduce non-cutting time.
40T / 50T spindle choice
Select speed or torque capability around material, tool diameter, chip volume and cut strategy.
Material removal
More than 41.0 HP and 104 ft-lb for Extreme Material Removal
Productive roughing depends on the complete cutting system , spindle output, toolholding, machine rigidity, coolant delivery, chip path and magazine readiness.
40T reference15,000 rpm · 41.6 HP · 104 ft-lb
50T reference12,000 rpm · 45.6 HP · 420 ft-lb
Chip managementBase wash, augers and conveyor working together
Tooling depthRoughing, semi-finishing and finishing tools available in one cycle
Materials + taper selection
High speeds and power at 2.5 micron repeatability on 40 and 50 Taper platforms
40 taper dual-contact
High-speed 40T platform
15,000 rpmSpindle speed
41.6 HPMax. power
104 ft-lbCutting torque
2,646 lbfClamping force
0.0002 inPositioning
±0.00010 inRepeatability
Aluminum
High chip volume, lighter cutting loads and thin final geometry.
Titanium
Higher force concentration, heat at the cut, stable engagement and coolant strategy.
Nickel alloys
Torque demand, tool-life pressure and process stability under load.
50 taper dual-contact
High-torque 50T platform
12,000 rpmSpindle speed
45.6 HPMax. power
420 ft-lbCutting torque
4,630 lbfClamping force
0.0002 inPositioning
±0.00010 inRepeatability
5-axis options
Complex Features With 5-Axis Simultaneous Control
Use the rotary axes to bring the workpiece to the spindle and reduce reliance on long overhangs, multiple manual refixturings and repeated datuming.
DYPEC thermal compensation
Eliminate Thermal Error with 8-Sensor DYPEC Compensation
DYPEC is Micro Dynamics' thermal compensation system. It corrects position error caused by thermal changes, and the current MD technical material states a compensation resolution of 0.000004 in.
Thermal sensingMachine state tracked through the compensation system.
Compensation logicPositional correction applied within the machine/HMI environment.
Long-cycle valueUseful where thermal change builds through extended machining time.
Precision + measurement
0.0002 in Positioning. ±0.00010 in Repeatability.
Aerospace machining places value on repeatable machine position, stable long-cycle behavior, controlled rotary positioning and reliable measurement. Micro Dynamics publishes core axis accuracy specifications across the MEGA and TERA range and combines them with DYPEC thermal compensation, optional linear scales and probing support.
Linear-scale optionsFagor and Heidenhain linear-scale options are published on selected MEGA / TERA configurations.
Rotary feedbackSelected VT platforms use dedicated rotary-axis encoder systems for A/C-axis position feedback.
Thermal compensationDYPEC corrects position error associated with thermal changes during machine operation.
Probing integrationRenishaw measurement support is available on relevant configurations, with Set & Inspect integrated into the MD HMI environment.
Tool + part measurementHMI functions support tool setup, part setup and measurement workflows inside the machine.
Machine vs. part accuracyMachine positioning and repeatability are process inputs; actual part tolerance also depends on tooling, fixture, material, program, temperature and inspection method.
Speed + cycle productivity
2047.2 in/min Rapids. 787.4 in/min Cutting Feed. 1.2 sec Tool Changes.
Cycle performance comes from the combined speed of cutting, positioning, rotary motion, tool exchange and part exchange. The useful measure is how efficiently the complete machine cycle moves from one productive operation to the next.
Where cycle speed is created
CutSpindle rpm + torque + feedrate
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PositionRapid traverse between operations
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IndexA/C-axis movement on VT platforms
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Change toolATC reduces non-cutting interruption
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Change partAPC separates loading from cutting
Rotary-axis speed references
MEGA 20VTA / C rapid: 150 / 200 rpm
MEGA 30VTA / C rapid: 25 / 35 rpm
TERA 50VTA / C rapid: 33 / 66 rpm
TERA 50VT/50A / C rapid: 33 / 66 rpm
Cutting-zone coolant
Chips / augers / conveyor
Coolant + chip control
High Chip Volume Managed with Twin Augers, Conveyor and CTS
Base wash, augers, conveyor and CTS options help maintain the cutting zone and manage high chip volumes.
Tooling strategy
Up to 120 Tools for Maximum Capability
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Face millFacing / roughing02
End millPockets / profiles03
Long-reach end millDeep features04
Ball nose3D finishing05
DrillHolemaking06
ReamerFinal bore sizing07
Boring toolBore geometry08
Chamfer toolEdge finishing09
Thread toolThread production10
ProbeSetup / verificationMachine size classes
Up to 60 inch Travel and 4,409 lbs Table Capacity
Small / compact
MEGA platform
Compact machine footprint and VT / APC options.Medium / VT
TERA VT platform
Greater Y travel and a larger rotary working area.Large / heavy-duty
TERA 60 platform
Longer X travel, higher table load and 50T option.Architecture selector
Micro Dynamics Made Aerospace Parts
Aerospace partRequirementArchitectureMD platform direction
Thin-wall aluminum bracketHigh spindle speed, low-mass tooling, multi-face accessVT 4+1 / 5-axisMEGA 20VT / MEGA 30VT
Compact structural fittingReduced setups, 5-sided access, probingVT 4+1 / 5-axisMEGA 30VT
Medium structural bracketLarger rotary envelope, multi-face machiningVT 4+1 / 5-axisTERA 50VT
Titanium bracketHigher torque, rotary positioning, process stabilityVT 4+1 / 5-axis / 50TTERA 50VT/50
Complex housingDeep bores, pockets, angled featuresVT 4+1 / 5-axisTERA 50VT
Actuation housingBores + faces + side features3-axis or VTMEGA 40V / TERA 40V / TERA 50VT
Aluminum plate componentHigh material removal, longer X travel3-axis 40TTERA 50V / TERA 60V
Long structural plateLarge work envelope, chip evacuation3-axis 40TTERA 60V
Bulk roughing blockHigher torque and larger cutter support3-axis 50TTERA 50V/50
Heavy hard-material componentLarge cutter, deeper roughing, higher tool mass3-axis 50TTERA 60V/50
Small repeat-production componentPallet exchange, high spindle utilization3-axis APCMEGA 20VAPC
Fixture family / tooling platesFast changeover, magazine capacity3-axis APC or 3-axisMEGA 20VAPC / MEGA 40V
5-axis manifold-style componentRotary access, compact part envelopeVT 4+1 / 5-axisMEGA 20VT / MEGA 30VT
Deep-pocket multi-face partTool reach + part orientationVT 4+1 / 5-axisTERA 50VT / TERA 50VT/50
Roughing + finishing on one platformWide tooling strategy, thermal control3-axis 50TTERA 50V/50 / TERA 60V/50
General aerospace job-shop workFlexible 40T envelope and tool capacity3-axis 40TMEGA 30V / MEGA 40V / TERA 40V
Large fixture baseTable load and envelope3-axisTERA 50V / TERA 60V
Nickel-alloy componentTorque, toolholding, coolant pressure options3-axis 50T or VT 50TTERA 50V/50 / TERA 60V/50 / TERA 50VT/50
Prototype development partProgramming flexibility, probing, HMI workflowsVT or 3-axisMEGA 30VT / TERA 50VT / MEGA 30V
Multi-operation part familyMagazine capacity, setup repeatability3-axis / APC / VTMEGA 20VAPC / TERA 50VT
01 MEGA 30V3 AXIS · 40T 30 / 20 / 20 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z30 / 20 / 20 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table34 x 19.7 in
Table load1,764 lbs
ATC30 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 9 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank66 gal
Power consumption30 kVA
Machine weight10,781 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Compact aerospace bracket
Fixture plate / tooling plate
Small aluminum housing
02 MEGA 40V3 AXIS · 40T 40 / 20 / 20 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z40 / 20 / 20 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table44 x 19.7 in
Table load2,205 lbs
ATC40 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 12 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank79 gal
Power consumption30 kVA
Machine weight12,368 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Production aluminum plate
Longer tooling plate
Medium fixture component
03 MEGA 20VAPC3 AXIS + APC · 40T 23.6 / 20 / 20 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z23.6 / 20 / 20 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Pallets2 × 560 × 400 mm
Load200 kg / pallet
ATC40 tools
Pallet change8.5 sec
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 9.4 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank79 gal
Power consumption30 kVA
Machine weight14,110 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Repeat-production bracket
Palletized fixture family part
Small aerospace housing
04 MEGA 20VT4+1 / 5 AXIS · 40T 16.5 / 20 / 17.7 in 40° to −120° 360° +
X / Y / Z16.5 / 20 / 17.7 in
A axis40° to −120°
C axis360°
Spindle15,000 rpm std.
15K Power / torque41.6 HP / 104 ft-lb
20K option46.9 HP / 88 ft-lb
24K option46.9 HP / 88 ft-lb
30K option24.1 HP / 18 ft-lb
ATC40 tools
Max toolØ3 x 12 in
No-adjacent6 in
Tool weight15 lbs
XYZ rapid1889.8 in/min
A / C rapid150 / 200 rpm
Machine weight13,999 lbs
Aerospace part examples
Compact 5-axis fitting
Small impeller-style part
Multi-face titanium bracket
05 MEGA 30VT4+1 / 5 AXIS · 40T 30.7 / 20 / 17.4 in 40° to −120° 360° +
X / Y / Z30.7 / 20 / 17.4 in
A axis40° to −120°
C axis360°
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table / face plate500 × 300 mm / Ø220 mm
Load150 kg @ 0–45°
ATC40 tools
Rapid XYZ48 m/min
Rapid A / C25 / 35 rpm
Coolant tank79 gal
Machine weight13,999 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Multi-face bracket
Compact aerospace manifold
Small structural component
06 TERA 40V3 AXIS · 40T 40 / 28 / 25 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z40 / 28 / 25 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table44 x 27.6 in
Table load3,307 lbs
ATC40 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 10.2 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank79 gal
Power consumption40 kVA
Machine weight17,725 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Mid-size structural part
Larger aluminum plate
Fixture base
07 TERA 50V3 AXIS · 40T 50 / 28 / 25 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z50 / 28 / 25 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table56 x 27.6 in
Table load3,307 lbs
ATC40 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 12 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank106 gal
Power consumption40 kVA
Machine weight18,960 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Extended aluminum plate
Medium frame component
Large fixture plate
08 TERA 60V3 AXIS · 40T 60 / 28 / 25 in 15,000 rpm 41.6 HP +
X / Y / Z60 / 28 / 25 in
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table68 x 27.6 in
Table load4,409 lbs
ATC40 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1889.8 in/min
Max toolØ3 x 12 in
Tool weight15 lbs
Coolant tank106 gal
Power consumption40 kVA
Machine weight20,216 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Large aluminum structure
Long aerospace plate
Large fixture / base component
09 TERA 50VT4+1 / 5 AXIS · 40T 38 / 28 / 19.7 in 40° to −120° 360° +
X / Y / Z38 / 28 / 19.7 in
A axis40° to −120°
C axis360°
Spindle15,000 rpm
Power41.6 HP
Cutting torque104 ft-lb
Table / face plate720 × 400 mm / Ø320 mm
Load250 kg @ 0–45°
ATC40 tools
Rapid XYZ48 m/min
Rapid A / C33 / 66 rpm
Coolant tank106 gal
Machine weight21,076 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Complex housing
Deep multi-face bracket
5-axis structural subcomponent
10 TERA 50V/503 AXIS · 50T 50 / 28 / 25 in 12,000 rpm 45.6 HP +
X / Y / Z50 / 28 / 25 in
Spindle12,000 rpm
Power45.6 HP
Cutting torque420 ft-lb
Clamping force4,630 lbf
Table56 x 27.6 in
Table load3,307 lbs
ATC32 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1260 in/min
Max toolØ5 x 13.8 in
Tool weight33 lbs
Coolant tank106 gal
Power consumption55 kVA
Machine weight21,164 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Heavy titanium component
Nickel-alloy block
Large roughing application
11 TERA 60V/503 AXIS · 50T 60 / 28 / 25 in 12,000 rpm 45.6 HP +
X / Y / Z60 / 28 / 25 in
Spindle12,000 rpm
Power45.6 HP
Cutting torque420 ft-lb
Clamping force4,630 lbf
Table68 x 27.6 in
Table load4,409 lbs
ATC32 tools
Rapid X / Y / Z2047.2 in/min / 2047.2 in/min / 1260 in/min
Max toolØ5 x 13.8 in
Tool weight33 lbs
Coolant tank106 gal
Power consumption55 kVA
Machine weight22,421 lbs
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
Large hard-material part
Big roughing setup
Large heavy aerospace workpiece
12 TERA 50VT/504+1 / 5 AXIS · 50T 38 / 28 / 19.7 in +30° to −120° 360° cont. +
X / Y / Z38 / 28 / 19.7 in
A axis+30° to −120°
C axis360° cont.
Spindle12,000 rpm
Power45.6 HP
Cutting torque420 ft-lb
Table28.3 x 15.7 in
Load551 lbs
ATC32 tools
Rapid XYZ1889.8 in/min / 1889.8 in/min / 1260 in/min
Rapid A / C33 / 66 rpm
Coolant tank92 gal
Power consumption55 kVA
Positioning0.0002 in
Repeatability±0.00010 in
Aerospace part examples
5-axis titanium bracket
Complex hard-material housing
Heavy 5-axis roughing/finish part
Complete machine cycle
See raw stock transform into an extremely precise part
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