W2 Series
CNC milling machine with oscillating knife
Milling and cutting in a single operation.
No machine change. No re-clamping. No re-measuring.
The job stays on one machine
The W2 Series combines milling and cutting with an oscillating knife in one continuous machining process.
The workpiece stays on the same machine throughout the entire job. Milling operations, tool changes and cutting operations are carried out within the programmed sequence.
There is no machine change, no re-clamping and no re-alignment on a second machine. This avoids the typical positioning errors that can occur when already machined workpieces are moved.
This lets jobs be completed faster. Production is not interrupted between milling and cutting, and the operator can attend to other tasks during the automated sequence.
What can I produce?
The W2 Series is designed for workpieces that are milled, cut or machined with both processes within a single job.
Packaging & inserts
Produce packaging inserts, tool inserts, case inserts and shaped inserts from sheet material. Pockets and recesses are milled, and outer contours are then cut with the oscillating knife.
Acoustic elements
Produce wall absorbers, ceiling sails, acoustic baffles, acoustic pictures and individually shaped acoustic elements from sheet material. Contours are cut, and grooves, recesses or openings are milled.
Exhibition & shop fitting
Produce displays, stands, back walls, cladding, presentation elements and shaped parts from various sheet materials. Milling and cutting operations can be combined directly.
Which materials can I process?
The W2 Series combines a full CNC milling machine with a full CNC knife cutter. This lets it process a wide range of sheet materials – from foams and acoustic panels through plastics and wood-based materials to composites and flexible materials.
Metals such as aluminium, steel or stainless steel are not processed on the W2 Series.
Foams
The most important materials include PE foam, PU foam, EPP, EVA foam and cross-linked PE foams.
These are used to make packaging inserts, tool inserts, case inserts, shaped inserts, workpiece carriers and technical foam parts.
Acoustic panels
For acoustic panels, mineral wool, PET panels and felt are used.
These are used to make wall absorbers, ceiling sails, acoustic baffles, acoustic pictures and individually shaped acoustic elements.
Plastic panels
Technical plastic panels include PE, PP, POM, polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC) and PVC.
These are used to make, for example, housing parts, front panels, gears, rollers, guide rails, workpiece holders and gripper jaws.
Wood and wood-based materials
The W2 Series processes solid wood, MDF, HDF, multiplex boards, plywood and film-faced plywood.
Even very thick panels are no problem for the W2 Series.
These are used to make, for example, furniture parts, interior fit-outs, fittings for caravans and vehicles, cladding, partition walls and individual fit-out components.
Composite panels
The most important materials include GRP panels, GRP sandwich panels, honeycomb composite panels and laminated composite panels.
These are used to make, for example, vehicle and caravan cladding, sandwich components, interior fit-out parts, floor and wall panels and lightweight structural elements.
How can I produce?
Depending on the workpiece, the W2 Series can mill only, cut only or combine both processes in one continuous job.
Milling
The W2 Series works as a 3-axis CNC milling machine and supports both 2.5-axis and 3-axis machining.
In 2.5-axis machining the X and Y axes move simultaneously while the Z axis sets the respective machining depth. This is how, for example, pockets, grooves, holes and contours are milled.
In 3-axis machining the X, Y and Z axes move simultaneously. This makes it possible to mill free-form surfaces, spatial contours and three-dimensional shapes.
Depending on the material and machining task, different cutters, diameters and cutting-edge geometries are used.
Cutting with the oscillating knife
The oscillating knife works as 2.5-axis machining. While the X and Y axes move simultaneously along the contour, the Z axis sets the desired cutting depth.
The main application is cutting contours. Depending on the knife used, panels of up to 120 mm material thickness can be cut in a single operation.
During machining the knife oscillates rapidly up and down. This separates the material mechanically while the CNC axes guide the knife along the programmed contour.
Depending on the material, material thickness and contour, different knife shapes, knife lengths and blade thicknesses are used.
V-grooves and angled cuts
A swivelling V-cut tool is used for V-grooves and angled cuts. The tool is set to the desired angle and then guided along the contour under CNC control.
Angles of 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° can be set. This makes it possible to produce straight cuts, angled cuts and V-grooves at a defined angle.
The tool is designed for material thicknesses up to 13 mm. Suitable blades are used depending on the material and the desired geometry.
Milling and cutting in one job
The particular strength of the W2 Series lies in combining the advantages of milling and cutting. Within one job, pockets, grooves, holes and other milling operations can be carried out first, and cut-outs and outer contours can then be cut with the oscillating knife.
The knife offers a clear advantage especially with thicker panels. With a suitably long knife, the entire material thickness can be cut in a single operation. Milling would require several passes for this – depending on the cutter and material thickness.
At the same time, cutting suitable materials produces clean cut edges and cut surfaces, because the material is separated rather than being machined away along the entire contour.
Both processes can also be combined directly within a single operation. For a pocket, for example, the outer contour can first be scored with the knife and the material within this contour can then be removed with the cutter.
Especially with foams such as PE, this makes it possible to combine clean edges with a flat milled pocket surface.
How is the panel clamped?
So that milling and cutting operations can be carried out precisely, the workpiece must be held securely on the machine table throughout machining. For this, the W2 Series has a vacuum table with up to six separately, manually switchable vacuum zones as well as T-slots for mechanical clamping.
Vacuum clamping
Vacuum-suitable panels are placed directly on the machine table and held on the table via the separately switchable vacuum zones.
Only the zones on which the workpiece rests are opened. Free areas are covered so that as little false air as possible is drawn in and the holding force at the workpiece is maintained.
The 5.5 kW vacuum pump is part of the machine. Additional clamping devices on the panel surface are not required when the vacuum clamping is sufficient.
Vacuum film
With air-permeable materials such as PET panels, mineral wool or fabric, air can flow through the material. This reduces the holding force of the vacuum.
In this case the surface is covered with a vacuum film. It reduces the air loss and ensures that the material is held securely on the machine table.
Mechanical clamping
Workpieces that cannot be held sufficiently by vacuum can be clamped mechanically via the T-slots in the machine table.
Mechanical clamping can be used on its own or in addition to vacuum clamping.
Which machine should I choose?
Both models of the W2 Series offer the same range of functions. The difference lies solely in the size of the working area.
The W2-2516F offers a working area of 2,500 × 1,600 mm. For larger panels, the W2-3020F with 3,000 × 2,000 mm is available.
Choose the machine to match the panel formats you actually process. A larger working area is not automatically an advantage: with smaller panels, free areas of the vacuum table have to be additionally covered so that the full holding force is available at the workpiece.
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| Model | W2-2516F | W2-3020F |
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| Working area L × W | 2,500 × 1,600 mm | 3,000 × 2,000 mm |
| Gantry clearance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
How fast can I produce?
The axes of the W2 Series are designed for speeds up to 40 m/min. In the machine controller the maximum speed is limited to 20 m/min.
However, the actual machining speed depends on the material, tool and contour. There is therefore no fixed feed rate that applies to all operations.
The course of the contour also affects the machining time. With many short travel paths and changes of direction, the machine has to accelerate and decelerate more often than with long, even contours.
Milling
When milling, the possible feed rate is determined above all by the material, cutter, milling depth and tool length.
For the same operation, a larger and more stable cutter can often be run at a higher feed rate than a small or very long cutter. A greater depth of cut also increases the load on the tool.
Suitable guide values for speed, feed rate and depth of cut are used first for the material and tool. These are then adjusted to the actual workpiece and the desired operation.
Cutting
When cutting, the possible speed is determined above all by the material type, material thickness, knife length and contour.
PE foam, for example, can be cut at 6–8 m/min depending on the material and contour. Highly compressed PU foam, on the other hand, requires significantly lower cutting speeds.
The speed must be reduced especially with long knives and tight radii and curves. This prevents the knife from bending too much and deviating from the programmed contour.
The appropriate cutting speed is therefore determined for the material, knife and contour and then used for production.
How easy is it to operate?
We have made it our goal to turn a complicated CNC process into a simple and easy-to-follow workflow.
From drawing to finished job
The starting point is the CAD drawing of the job. From this drawing, the machine program is created in the CAM software. There, the cutters, knives, machining depths and the individual machining steps are defined.
The finished machine program is loaded on the W2 Series control PC, the material is placed and machining is started. Tool changes and the change between milling and cutting take place fully automatically within the prepared job.
In our experience, customers can work independently with the W2 Series after just one day of training, provided the CAD drawings are available or it is known how to create them.
Which software is used?
The software workflow consists of three steps: CAD software → CAM software → machine software.
Which CAD and CAM software is needed depends on whether 2.5-axis machining (2D) or 3-axis machining (3D) is to be produced.
Step 1: Create the drawing
Drawings are best created in a CAD program. Which CAD software is needed depends on whether 2.5-axis machining (2D) or 3-axis machining (3D) is to be produced.
For 2D drawings, programs such as AutoCAD can be used. For three-dimensional geometries and free-form surfaces, 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion is used.
3D CAD software can also create 2D drawings. It therefore covers both 2D and 3D design. Pure 2D CAD software, on the other hand, cannot create three-dimensional models and free-form surfaces.
For 2D drawings, DXF or DWG files are usually used. Three-dimensional models are usually exported as an STP file. STL files are mainly used for free-form surfaces and triangulated 3D models.
Step 2: Create the machine program
The machine program is created with the help of CAM software. To do this, the previously created CAD drawing is first loaded into the CAM software.
Next, it is defined how the machine is to process the workpiece. This includes tool selection, machining depth, passes, feed rate and the sequence of the individual machining steps.
For the typical operations of the W2 Series, 2.5-axis CAM software such as VCarve Pro is used. This is used to program pockets, grooves, holes and milling contours as well as the contours for the oscillating knife.
Various post-processors are available for the different machining types of the W2 Series. From the programmed tool paths they generate the machine program for the W2 Series.
For 3-axis machining, corresponding 3D CAM software such as SolidCAM or Autodesk Fusion is needed. This can be used to create machine programs for free-form surfaces and spatial geometries.
Step 3: Produce
The machine program generated by the CAM software is loaded into the machine software on the control PC.
The machining job is started from there. Tool changes and the change between milling and cutting are carried out according to the prepared machine program.
What happens in a service case?
In a service case you can reach our technical team directly by phone or email. Many questions about machine software, controller and machine sequence can usually be resolved immediately.
For software problems, our technician can connect to the machine computer via TeamViewer and check settings and sequences directly.
In the event of technical faults, we support troubleshooting on the controller, sensors, electrics and mechanics.
Required spare and wear parts can be obtained directly from us and shipped at short notice.
If a technical fault cannot be resolved by phone or remote access, a service technician can be deployed on site.
Machine features
The W2 Series is built as a sturdy CNC production machine. The machine frame, drive technology and guide systems are designed for precise and repeatable machining.
Sturdy steel machine table
The machine table is made of welded steel profiles. After welding, the structure is heat-treated to reduce stresses in the material.
The bearing surfaces for the guides and gantry are then machined. This creates a stable and torsionally rigid base for the entire machine.
Vacuum table
The W2 Series has a vacuum table with separately, manually switchable vacuum zones. This allows the holding area to be adapted to different panel formats.
Zones that are not needed are switched off or covered so that the available vacuum power is concentrated on the occupied area.
After assembly, every W2 Series mills its own vacuum table completely itself. The entire table surface is produced directly on the respective machine. This is the only way to ensure that the table surface is exactly level with the milling spindle.
The 5.5 kW vacuum pump is part of the machine. In addition, T-slots are available for mechanical clamping.
Servo drives
Each CNC axis is driven by a 750 W servo motor with a high-quality gearbox. The servo drives enable fast travel movements and precise positioning of the axes.
Position and movement are continuously controlled within the servo system. In combination with the helical racks and pinions, this also makes very small and precise positioning movements possible.
At the same time, fast travel movements can be carried out in a controlled and reproducible way.
Linear guides
The axes run on high-quality 20 mm linear guides. The guides are mounted on machined bearing surfaces of the machine frame.
This guides the gantry and machining unit along the axes precisely, without play and with high repeatability.
Axis drive
The X and Y axes are driven by helical racks and pinions. This drive system enables long travel paths, high travel speeds and precise positioning movements.
The Z axis is moved by a ball screw. It ensures precise and backlash-free positioning of the machining unit in height.
In combination with the servo drives, this makes precise movements across all three axes possible.
Control cabinet, controller and computer
The control cabinet centrally houses the machine controller, servo drives and electrical components.
The machine software runs on the machine computer. It processes the loaded machine program and passes the corresponding commands to the machine controller.
The machine controller processes the commands of the machine program and thereby controls the axes, milling spindle, tool changer, knife and other machine functions.
The computer has two network ports as well as a second SSD for data backup.
9 kW milling spindle
The W2 Series has an air-cooled 9 kW milling spindle with a maximum speed of 24,000 rpm.
Tools are held via ISO30 tool holders with ER32 collets. This allows cutters with different shank diameters up to a maximum of 20 mm to be used.
The spindle speed is controlled via the machine software and can be adjusted for each machining step to the material, cutter and machining task.
The spindle has a pneumatic tool clamping system for the automatic tool change. In addition, the tool holder can be released manually via a button directly on the spindle.
Automatic tool changer
The W2 Series has an automatic tool changer with ten tool positions. This allows different cutters to be changed automatically within a single machine program.
The required cutter is picked up from the tool magazine and returned there after machining. The operator does not have to interrupt the job for a tool change.
Tool probe
Before a milling job, the tool magazine is loaded with the required cutters. The tools are then measured automatically with the tool probe.
The actual tool length of each cutter is determined and stored in the tool database of the machine software.
The measured tools are then available for the current job and also for subsequent jobs. Re-measuring is only necessary when a tool is changed or newly fitted.
Pneumatic oscillation tool
The pneumatic oscillation tool moves the fitted knife rapidly up and down using compressed air. It works with up to 10,000 strokes per minute at a stroke of about 10 mm.
Depending on the material and cutting task, knives with different lengths, shapes and blade thicknesses can be used. Available blade thicknesses are 0.63 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm.
The oscillation tool works with a compressed-air supply of 6 to 8 bar.
A material hold-down keeps the material on the machine table directly in the area of the knife and prevents it from being lifted by the oscillating movement. For this, the knife length must match the material thickness.
Automatic change between milling spindle and knife
The milling spindle and oscillating knife are mounted on two separate carriages. Both carriages run on high-quality 20 mm linear guides.
A pneumatic system switches between the milling spindle and the knife. For milling, the milling spindle is moved down and the knife up; for cutting, the other way around.
When the machine program switches to a knife tool, the milling spindle automatically returns the cutter in use to the tool magazine. The knife is then moved into the working position and machining continues directly.
Automatic extraction hood
The milling spindle is equipped with a pneumatically guided extraction hood. Before the job, the extraction hood is set to the material height.
During machining the extraction hood automatically maintains this height and works independently of the Z-axis movement. This keeps it in the set position above the material even at different milling depths.
For the automatic tool change, the extraction hood is raised and then returned to the previously set working position.
Compressed-air monitoring
The W2 Series monitors the compressed-air supply via a pressure sensor. If the air pressure falls below the required value, this is detected by the machine controller.
In this case the machine automatically goes into emergency stop. This prevents pneumatic functions from continuing to operate with too little pressure and, for example, from causing a collision during a tool change.
Automatic lubrication
The W2 Series has an automatic central lubrication system. The relevant lubrication points of the machine are supplied with lubricant automatically.
The lubrication intervals can be set individually and stored permanently in the lubrication computer.
This eliminates much of the regular manual lubrication, and the guides and drive components are reliably supplied during machine operation.
Technical data
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| Model | W2-2516F | W2-3020F |
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| Working area L × W | 2,500 × 1,600 mm | 3,000 × 2,000 mm |
| Gantry clearance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Z travel | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Milling spindle | 9 kW / 24,000 rpm | 9 kW / 24,000 rpm |
| Tool changer | 10-tool automatic | 10-tool automatic |
| Oscillation tool | pneumatic | pneumatic |
| Vacuum pump | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW |
| Compressed-air connection | 8 bar | 8 bar |
| Power connection | 400 VAC / 32 A, 50–60 Hz | 400 VAC / 32 A, 50–60 Hz |
| Footprint L × W | 3,400 × 2,200 mm | 4,000 × 3,000 mm |
| Machine height | 2,000 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Machine weight approx. | 1,800 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Technical data sheet | ||
| Price excl. VAT | 55.465,00 € | 58.500,00 € |
Scope of delivery
The W2 Series is supplied as a ready-to-operate CNC milling and cutting machine. The machine, controller and the basic machine equipment are already included.
Included:
- W2 CNC milling and cutting machine
- 9 kW milling spindle
- 10-tool automatic tool changer
- 10 ISO30 tool holders
- ER32 collet set
- Tool probe
- Pneumatic oscillation tool
- Material hold-down
- Vacuum table
- 5.5 kW vacuum pump
- Machine controller
- Machine computer with Windows Pro
- Machine software
- Automatic central lubrication
- Operating manual
- 12 months warranty
Options and accessories
The W2 Series can be supplemented with additional equipment and tools to suit the material, machining task and production environment.
Extraction system
A cyclone extraction system with fine-dust filter is available for the W2 Series.
Coarse chips and larger particles are collected via the cyclone in a metal container. Fine particles are separated via the fine-dust filter and collected in a separate plastic bag.
The extraction system can be switched on and off via the machine software and thus integrated directly into the machining sequence.
Safety fence
A safety fence with safety door can be used to safeguard the machine.
The safety fence prevents direct access to the safeguarded machine areas and is integrated into the machine controller.
Safety light barrier
For open access to the machine, the working area can be safeguarded with a safety light barrier.
If the protective field is interrupted during machine operation, the safety controller responds and stops the machine.
Milling cutters
The choice of cutters depends on the material, contour and desired machining depth.
Depending on the application, cutters with different diameters, lengths and cutting-edge geometries are used. The tool set can thus be tailored specifically to the respective workpieces and materials.
Knives
Different knife shapes, knife lengths and blade thicknesses are available for the pneumatic oscillation tool.
Knives with blade thicknesses of 0.63 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm are available. The suitable knife is selected according to the material, material thickness and desired contour.
Adjustable V-cut tool
For angled cuts and V-grooves, the W2 Series can be equipped with an adjustable V-cut tool with a 40 mm shank.
The cutting angle can be set to 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° or 45°. This allows different angled and V-cuts to be made with the same tool.
The tool is designed for material thicknesses up to 13 mm and can be used, among other things, on foam panels, corrugated board and composite panels.
The tool tip lies at the centre of rotation. This means no additional offset setting of the tool tip is required.
The V-cut tool can be stored in the tool database of the machine software. This means the saved tool data is directly available for further jobs and does not have to be re-entered each time.
Creasing wheel for cardboard
For cardboard and corrugated board, the W2 Series can be equipped with a creasing wheel. It creates crease lines in the material without cutting through the panel completely.
Packaging and folded parts can then be folded cleanly along the prepared lines.
Additional tool holders
Additional ISO30 tool holders with ER32 collet mount are available for the milling spindle.
The tool holders are available in various lengths. This allows the tool mount to be adapted to the cutter length, machining depth and workpiece geometry.
Additional tool holders can be fitted with further cutters, measured and stored in the tool database of the machine software. This means prepared tools are directly available for different machining tasks.
Installation, training and application engineering
Installation and commissioning
The W2 Series is installed and commissioned by a technician from cnc-multitool. Commissioning solely by the customer is not intended.
On site, the machine is set up, aligned, connected and technically checked. The machine controller, axes, milling spindle, tool changer, oscillation tool, vacuum system and safety devices are then checked and tested.
Software training and machine training
In Ilmenau we offer software and machine training for the W2 Series.
This covers operating the machine, the machine software, tool changes, the tool database and the sequence from the prepared machine program through to machining.
Application engineering
In addition, in Ilmenau we offer application engineering for specific machining tasks.
Together, materials, cutters, knives, machining strategies and parameters can be tested and fine-tuned on the W2 Series.
Frequently asked questions
Does the W2 Series have to be commissioned by cnc-multitool?
Yes. Installation and commissioning by a technician from cnc-multitool is required. Commissioning solely by the customer is not intended.
Can an existing extraction system be used?
Yes. A suitable existing extraction system can be connected to the extraction hood of the W2 Series. Alternatively, a cyclone extraction system with fine-dust filter is available.
Can I use my own milling cutters and knives?
Yes. Your own milling cutters and knives can be used, provided they match the tool mounts and technical requirements of the W2 Series.
Which materials can the W2 Series process?
The W2 Series processes foams, acoustic panels, plastic panels, wood and wood-based materials, composite panels and flexible materials.
Can the W2 Series process metal?
No. Metals such as aluminium, steel or stainless steel are not processed on the W2 Series.
Can the W2 Series mill and cut?
Yes. The W2 Series combines a 3-axis CNC milling machine with a CNC knife cutter and can perform both processes on one machine.
Can milling and cutting be done in one job?
Yes. Milling and cutting operations can be carried out within the same machine program, without re-clamping the workpiece.
What is 2.5-axis machining?
In 2.5-axis machining, X and Y move simultaneously while the Z axis sets the machining depth.
Can the W2 Series perform true 3-axis machining?
Yes. In 3-axis machining, X, Y and Z move simultaneously and enable spatial contours and free-form surfaces.
Can the W2 Series mill free-form surfaces?
Yes. With suitable 3D CAM software, free-form surfaces and three-dimensional geometries can be milled.
How thick can the oscillating knife cut?
Depending on the material and knife used, panels of up to 120 mm material thickness can be cut in a single operation.
Which knives can be used?
Knives with different lengths, shapes and blade thicknesses are available, matched to the material thickness and contour.
Which blade thicknesses are available for the oscillation tool?
Knives with 0.63 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm blade thickness are available.
How fast does the oscillating knife work?
The pneumatic oscillation tool works with up to 10,000 strokes per minute at a stroke of about 10 mm.
What is the material hold-down for?
The material hold-down keeps the material on the table directly at the knife. For this, the knife length must match the material thickness.
Can the W2 Series produce V-grooves and angled cuts?
Yes. With the adjustable V-cut tool, V-grooves and angled cuts can be produced in materials up to 13 mm thick.
Which angles are possible with the V-cut tool?
The V-cut tool can be set to 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° or 45°.
Can cardboard be creased with the W2 Series?
Yes. With a creasing wheel, crease lines can be created in cardboard and corrugated board without cutting through the material completely.
How is the material clamped on the W2 Series?
The W2 Series has a vacuum table with separately, manually switchable vacuum zones as well as T-slots for mechanical clamping.
How are air-permeable materials clamped?
With air-permeable materials such as PET panels, mineral wool or fabric, the surface can be covered with vacuum film.
Why does every W2 Series mill its own vacuum table?
The entire table surface is milled directly on the respective machine so that it is exactly level with the milling spindle.
What is the difference between the W2-2516F and W2-3020F?
Both models offer the same range of functions. The W2-2516F has a working area of 2,500 × 1,600 mm, the W2-3020F 3,000 × 2,000 mm.
What gantry clearance does the W2 Series have?
Both models have a gantry clearance of 300 mm.
What Z travel does the W2 Series have?
The Z-axis travel is 350 mm on both models.
Which milling spindle is fitted in the W2 Series?
The W2 Series has an air-cooled 9 kW milling spindle with up to 24,000 rpm.
Which tool holder does the W2 Series use?
The milling spindle uses ISO30 tool holders with ER32 collet mount.
Which cutter shanks can be used?
With the appropriate ER32 collets, cutter shanks up to a maximum of 20 mm can be held.
How many tools can the automatic tool changer hold?
The automatic tool changer has ten tool positions.
Do the cutters have to be re-measured at every tool change?
No. Measured tools are stored in the tool database of the machine software and are also available for subsequent jobs.
How does the change between milling spindle and knife work?
The milling spindle and knife run on two separate carriages and are moved pneumatically into their respective working positions.
What happens when changing from a cutter to the knife?
The milling spindle automatically returns the cutter in use to the tool magazine, then the knife is moved into the working position and machining continues.
What maximum travel speed does the W2 Series have?
The axes are designed for up to 40 m/min; in the machine controller the maximum speed is limited to 20 m/min.
How fast can you mill with the W2 Series?
The milling feed rate depends on the material, cutter, milling depth and tool length and is defined for each operation.
How fast can you cut with the knife?
The cutting speed depends on the material, material thickness, knife length and contour; PE foam can reach about 6–8 m/min depending on the task.
Which CAD software is needed for the W2 Series?
For 2D drawings, programs such as AutoCAD can be used; for 3D geometries, for example SolidWorks or Autodesk Fusion.
Which file formats are used for drawings?
For 2D drawings, DXF or DWG is usually used; 3D models are mostly exported as STP and free-form shapes often as STL.
Which CAM software is needed for 2.5-axis machining?
For typical 2.5-axis machining and programming the knife, CAM software such as VCarve Pro can be used.
Which CAM software is needed for 3-axis machining?
For 3-axis machining, 3D CAM software such as SolidCAM or Autodesk Fusion is needed.
What is a post-processor?
From the tool paths calculated in the CAM software, the post-processor generates the machine program for the W2 Series.
Is software and machine training available for the W2 Series?
Yes. In Ilmenau we offer software training and machine training for the W2 Series.
Is application engineering offered for the W2 Series?
Yes. In Ilmenau, materials, tools, machining strategies and parameters can be tested together on specific tasks.
Which compressed-air supply does the W2 Series need?
A compressed-air connection with 8 bar is required for the W2 Series; the oscillation tool works with 6 to 8 bar.
What happens if the air pressure is too low?
A pressure sensor monitors the supply. If the pressure is too low, the machine goes into emergency stop so that pneumatic functions and tool changes are not carried out incorrectly.
Does the W2 Series need an extraction system?
An extraction system is not included in the scope of delivery but is optional accessory. For milling, a suitable extraction system connected to the automatic extraction hood is recommended – either an existing system or the available cyclone extraction with fine-dust filter.
How does the automatic extraction hood work?
The extraction hood is set to the material height and automatically maintains this position independently of the Z-axis movement.
Which safety devices are available?
Among other things, a safety fence with safety door and a safety light barrier are available for the W2 Series.
Can the W2 Series be safeguarded with a safety light barrier?
Yes. A safety light barrier enables open access and stops the machine when the protective field is interrupted.
How does the automatic lubrication work?
The automatic central lubrication supplies the relevant lubrication points automatically; the lubrication intervals are stored individually in the lubrication computer.
What is included in the scope of delivery of the W2 Series?
The scope of delivery includes, among other things, the machine, 9 kW spindle, 10-tool tool changer, oscillation tool, vacuum table, vacuum pump, controller, machine computer and machine software.
Are tool holders and collets included in the scope of delivery?
Yes. The scope of delivery includes 10 ISO30 tool holders and one ER32 collet set.
Are milling cutters and knives included in the scope of delivery?
No. Milling cutters and knives are selected to suit the material and machining task and put together as additional equipment.
Which additional tool holders are available?
Additional ISO30 tool holders with ER32 collet mount are available in various lengths and can be prepared and stored in the tool database.
What happens in a service case?
Our technical team provides support by phone or email for problems with machine software, controller, sensors, electrics and mechanics.
Is remote maintenance possible?
Yes. For software problems, our technician can connect to the machine computer via TeamViewer and check settings and sequences.
Are spare and wear parts available?
Yes. Required spare and wear parts can be obtained directly from cnc-multitool and shipped at short notice.
Experience the W2 Series live
Experience the W2 Series at a demonstration in Ilmenau and see milling and cutting on one machine in practical use.
Discuss your materials, panel formats, workpieces and production tasks with us. Together we will determine which machine size, tools and equipment are required for your production.
We can also coordinate the right extraction, safety technology, CAM software and cutter and knife equipment for your application.
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