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NICOLÁS CORREA MOVES INTO TOP GEAR WITH REDEX TECHNOLOGY
Two recently introduced milling machines from Nicolás Correa are leveraging the benefits of the latestgeneration of the Rack & Pinion drives technology from REDEX. Chosing the advanced REDEX drive train is the way to enable superior dynamic performance for users of the new FOX-M Gantry-type CNC milling machine, and the FENIX travelling column CNC milling machine.
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he FOX M represents a new and innovative concept of Gantry-type machine which combines traditional roughing capacity with the speed and precision of high-performance machining. It features a unique system which controls the temperature generated in the vertical axis of the machine. While high dynamic capacity of 2530 m/min in the X and Y are supported by V-shaped linear guideways, the Z axis features a box type guideway cooled with water, allowing up to 30 m/min of speed and ensuring an optimum damping capacity even when the ram is fully extended.
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A FOX M was present on Nicolás Correa’s stand at the last AMB exhibition in Stuttgart, where it was arguably the biggest machine at the show. Seven models are available, spanning X-axis traverse distances of 5.000 to 14.000 mm. The 6.000 rpm spindle is available with two different spindle motors: 37 kW /1298 Nm or 52 kW / 1375 Nm. Both options are offered with either ISO-50 Big Plus or HSK-100 taper.
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Moreover, UDX milling head is also available in this model, featuring 10,000 rpm with 30 kW / 620 Nm, mechanically transmitted through bevel gears; unique in the world. One of the main differentiators with Correa FOX M milling machines is the head technology. For instance, the company’s UAD universal and OAD orthogonal indexing milling heads are unique in the market, with patented technology allowing rotation every 0.02°. And the Correa two-axis ’twist-type’ contouring head can be alternately supplied to those seeking five-axis machining solutions. This type of head features high performance electro-spindle or spindle geared transmission. Typical applications for the FOX M include construction machinery components, railway parts, machine tool components and wind energy frames, etc. The FENIX is another recent addition to Nicolás Correa portfolio, introducing a new concept of travelling column machine with lateral RAM. Highly robust, the FENIX is
