Elara – nscnc.com

About ELARA Mill

The Elara Mill is the continuation of the 3 and 4 axis milling machines which have been produced by NSCNC over the last 10 years. The Elara Mill improves in accuracy and strength over its predecessors with upgrades to its internal motor and motion systems.

Intended for a wide variety of applications requiring high precision micro milling.

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Elara’s Configurations

Based on a modular machine design, the Elara Mill allows for a single machine base to be equipped with various attachments and configurations.

3 axis Standard

Traditional 3 axis CNC machine configuration. Simple and easy setup for milling flat parts. The spindle moves along 3 axis and the workpiece is mounted directly onto the X carriage. The direct clamping helps with stability and minimizes vibrations.

4 axis Rotary

3 axis configuration plus a Rotary head axis. The additional rotary head allows for automatic rotation allowing for more complex milling operations.

4 axis with Tailstock

4 axis rotary table configuration with an additional tailstock. This configuration is perfect for milling large and heavy pieces which require additional support. The tailstock helps with stabilizing and minimizing vibrations when working with a large workpiece.

4 Axis Mill / Lathe

The most complex Elara configuration which combines standard CNC milling with a CNC lathe. Complex jobs can first be processed by a turning strategy before moving onto milling strategies.

Equipped with dual rotary motors which allow for easy switching between angled 4 axis milling and high speed turning operations. For turning, an additional C-axis with cutter holders can be installed.

Rotary Head

The Rotary Head has a centered chuck with ER-25 collets. The standard ER collet is the most widely used clamping system in the world. ER collets have a wide clamping range and high accuracy. This feature allows you to maintain a perfectly centered workpiece on round shafts ranging from 2.0 to 15.8mm in diameter.

Additionally, the Rotary Head has an optical position sensor, which you can use to set the desired angle on your workpiece and return back to it at any time. In addition, the tailstock allows you to support the workpiece without letting it vibrate.

Workpiece holding options

Elara's Specifications

Machine Overview

Model: 315 Elara
Machine Type: 3/4 -Axis Desktop CNC Mill
CNC Lathe Attachment: Optional
Linear Axes: X Y Z
Additional Lathe Axis: C
Rotary Axes: A
Machine Codes: Universal G & M Codes
Material Stock: Metal, Plastic, Wood, Wax
Automatic Tool Changer: Optional
Tool Changer Capacity: 12 Tools

Applications

Micro Milling
Micro Fluidics
Rapid prototyping
Jewelry and Watchmaking
Graphite electrodes milling for EDM
Microelectronics
Science and education

Accuracy

Position : 0.00001″ (0.0003 mm)*
Repeatability : 0.0002″ (0.005 mm)
Rotary A Resolution : 0.10 Arc-Sec
Spindle Accuracy : 0.00004″ (0.001 mm)

Mechanical Data

Motors: Servo
Linear Motion: Ball Screws with Precision LM Guide
Max Feed Rate : 200 inch/min (5000 mm/min)
Max Rotary A Speed: 300 Deg/Sec
A Turntable Diameter: 6″ (150 mm)
Backlash: Zero backlash

Working Distance

X-Axis: 9.00 inches (230 mm)*
Y-Axis: 7.00 inches (180 mm)
Z-Axis: 5.00 inches (127 mm)
Rotary A: 360 Deg Continuous

Machine Size and Weight

Width : 29 inches (740 mm)
Depth : 22 inches (560 mm)
Height : 38 inches (965 mm)
Weight : 200 Pounds (90 Kg)

Packaging Size and Weight

Width : 32 inches (813 mm)
Depth : 35 inches (889 mm)
Height : 47 inches (1194 mm)
Weight : 345 Pounds (170 Kg)

*With Automatic Tool Changer X: 5.00 inches (127 mm)

Spindle

Brand: Nakanishi, Japan
Model: E3000
Type: Lever
Speed : 60,000 RPM
Power: 350 Watt
Bearings: Ceramic
Collet, Standard: 1/8″ (3.175 mm)
Collet, Additional: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 mm

Coolant System

Type: Liquid Cooled
Filtration: Self filtrated
Circulation: Constantly Circulating
Coolant Capacity: 6 Gallons (23 Liters)

Air System

Air filter: Built-in air line kit
Required air pressure: 21.7-36.2 psi
Spindle speed with air: up to 60,000 RPM
Spindle speed without air: up to 30,000 RPM

Power

Requirements : 110 or 220 VAC 50/60 Hz
Consumption : Apr. 1000 Watt

Spindle Options

Nakanishi E3000 high precision and high speed spindle with ceramic bearings and speeds of up to 50,000 RPM. Customizable with spindles up to 1200 watts and speeds of up to 160,000 RPM or with an automatic tool changer.

Workpiece Holders

An assortment of clamps and holders for any size or shape. 4 axis collet mounting. Direct attachment. NS-Clamps and much more. Learn More

Accessories

We offer you a large selection of various accessories to help you solve any milling task. Shop Now