Climax Portable Machine Tools Launches New Portable Milling Machine Capable of Both Linear and Gantry Milling

-Climax Portable Machine Tools today introduced the world’s first portable milling machine designed with a split rail system that enables the milling machine to be configured to perform both linear milling and gantry milling. A rigid, modular bed design allows shorter bed sections to be combined to fit the length of the work area as needed without losing rigidity, and to extend the bed by 2 or 3 times its original length. In-house and field service machinists who work in power generation, mining and heavy construction, and shipbuilding industries can now perform on-site machining of a wider variety of large surface areas without multiple setups.

“This tool came out of conversations with our customers who told us they wanted a portable milling machine that minimizes the number of changeovers to complete a job, is versatile, rigid and that maximizes the mill’s footprint for each workspace,” said Geoff Gilmore, president of Climax Portable Machine Tools. “Our engineering and design team realized that to meet customer demand, we needed to develop a milling machine that would completely re-define the concept of a portable milling machine.
“With the Linear/Gantry Mill combination, we’ve created a portable machine tool that sets a new standard in precision, functionality and features,” Gilmore said.
To convert from linear milling to large surface or gantry milling, a machinist simply removes the RAM, splits the bed and saddle into two separate rails for gantry milling, and then reattaches the RAM to the saddle and rails. Available in two models, the LM5200 and the LM6200, these ground-breaking machines greatly expand the number of machining projects machinists can do without having to purchase or transport additional mills. With these machines, precision milling, drilling and boring can be done more efficiently to meet tight tolerances in both linear and gantry milling configurations.
Product features and specifications:

• The Climax LM5200 model can be configured to bed lengths of 48-, 72- and 96-inches (1219.2mm, 1828.8mm and 2438.4mm) and RAM lengths of 26- or 44-inches (660.4mm or 1117.6mm).
• The Climax LM6200 model can be configured to bed lengths from 48- to 192-inches (1219.2mm to 4876.88mm) with RAM lengths of 36-, 48-, 82- and 116 inches (914.4mm, 1219.2mm, 2082.8mm and 2946.4mm).
• Reduced Friction Rail Technology enables continuous, and non-stick slip travel throughout the entire length of the piece being machined for a uniform finish with no shingling.
• Its milling head can be rotated 360-degrees, and electric feeds can be mounted on the X, Y or Z axis.
• A heavy duty spindle design and a choice of hydraulic power units provide fast, aggressive milling in horizontal, vertical or inverted applications.

Applications for these new portable milling machines include pump and motor mounts, compressor and heat equipment bases, exchanger faces, sole plates, sections of large surfaces, drilling and boring as well as other features on flat and rounded surfaces. The new Climax LM5200 and LM6200 portable milling and gantry machines are available for sale or rent worldwide, as are the company’s other portable flange facers, boring machines and valve repair machines.
To see a video of the new linear mill configurations in action or to review complete specifications for the new mills, visit http://www.cpmt.com/itshere
About Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
Based in the United States and Germany, Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc. is a strategic world-class provider of comprehensive, custom and standard on-site machining and portable welding systems. The company offers specialized engineering consulting services, customized training programs and a full line of portable machine tools, BoreWelders and BoreCladders for sale and rent. These machines enable customers to efficiently perform on-site machining and automated welding for applications in industries including power generation, shipbuilding, petrochemical, heavy construction and mining, as well as service and engineering sectors. Climax holds 28 issued patents with four pending, and serves domestic and international markets through its own international offices and licensed representatives in 32 countries. More information about the company is available at www.cpmt.com or by calling 1-800-333-8311 toll free in the US or +1-503-538-2185 worldwide.

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