Filigree parts such as the DATRON spider are produced on the DATRON neo with the highest surface quality. Thanks to the use of the VacuCard+++ even the smallest parts hold without problems. In addition, the vacuum clamping technology offers minimum set-up times. Gluing on, laying on, sucking in and milling off.

In total, the DATRON spider consists of 23 individual parts. The application example shows the precision and dynamics of the DATRON neo and many other advantages of the smart all-rounder:thin-walled geometries, precisely fitting details, results without postprocessing

The development of highly demanding cutting strategies and the production of aluminum components for the aerospace industry entails numerous technical challenges for your manufacturing process. DATRON provides Industrial milling solutions for the Aerospace industry that set technological, qualitative and economically sustainable standards in matters of production. Our support ranges from giving advice to choosing optimal milling tools, from process optimization to the complete workflow. Only an integrated process chain, highest process safety and an optimized application-specific custom machine with matching tools provide you with that step ahead you need in this highly competitive growth market.

Composite materials feature a plastic matrix that is usually connected to individual layers of brittle fibre reinforcement in a layered structure. These materials don‘t forgive anything and mercilessly show you their weak points during the machining process. Efficiency and a dust-free working environment for obtaining clean results without burrs and delamination are therefore of the highest priority when machining carbon fibre reinforced plastics.

Optionally, DATRON neo comes with a dust extraction system which sucks the dust created during milling out of the work area, for optimal results. Whether it's G10 and FR4, Torlon or Delrin, DATRON neo is up to the task.

"Prototypes are one of the major challenges in everyday milling. The versatility of the DATRON neo is proven by its ability to handle a variety of materials with high-quality results."

With DATRON neo, milling is easy and efficient. Milling strategies like pocketing, chamfering, thread milling and creating 3D forms can all be performed quickly using this 3-axis compact milling machine. Prototypes made of composites, engineered plastics, metal or wood are produced quickly and with a consistently high quality.

DATRON neo equipped with a vacuum chuck shows its flexibility in these examples of prototype parts made of PU foam, acrylic and CFRP (below). This includes:

• Milling of challenging and abrasive materials
• Glass-like curved surface on acrylic
• No need for post-processing
• Optional dust extraction for a clean machine interior

“DATRON neo produces mirror-like edge finishes and detailed engraving … even on rounded surfaces!“

The machining of non-ferrous metals is one of the key strengths of the DATRON neo. After the workpiece has been machined from solid stock, DATRON neo produces free-form structures with a consistent surface finish. Using small tools, the 3-axis milling machine produces even the most intricate engraving details with superb quality.

DATRON neo equipped with a jaw chuck shows its dynamic capability with this complex design model of a brass wrist watch (below):

• Precision machining of brass
• Intricate surface geometries
• Realistic representation of the design idea

“Good ideas don‘t always transform into real parts overnight, but with neo they‘re here in a fraction of the time.“

The DATRON neo provides high dynamics in machining aluminium – especially when a high surface finish is required. In industries with large and small batch production i.e. the electronics industry, bigger conventional machines are only cost effective when they are cranking out serial production parts in high-volume runs. DATRON neo is an ideal compliment to that equipment, because it adds the flexibility to machine prototypes or short runs of small parts, leaving those larger machines to do what they do best.

A further plus of the DATRON neo is its comprehensive capability to tackle a range of milling strategies without the need for post processing. From pocketing and chamfering to drilling and thread milling, DATRON neo gives you full control.

For this smartphone case (below), the DATRON neo equipped with a vacuum chuck met the following challenges: 

• Dynamic milling of solid stock
• Intricate detail and complex structures
• Exceptional surface quality
• Precise thin-walled geometries