A HENRY Liné Macbormill 249 CNC gantry mill for machining switch and crossing components has been installed at Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems’ Sandiacre works near Nottingham.
Supplied by M-Tech (UK), the 4 + 1 axis machine is fitted with Siemens 840D controls and has a 20m x-axis. The main 100 kW spindle offers high torque at low speeds, and has interchangeable heads.
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