MECAL NIKE

General

The Mecal Nike is an entry-level aluminium extrusion CNC machine featuring 4-axis servo control. Designed as a compact footprint profile machining centre, it efficiently processes aluminium, vinyl, and light alloy extrusions.

It comes standard with a 3.8 kW, 18,000 rpm electro-spindle equipped with an ISO 30 tool holder system and a 5-tool magazine, with an optional side-mounted magazine expanding the capacity to 8 tools.

The A-axis—defined as the rotation of the beam with the clamping system—offers a range of ±90° along the X-axis, allowing for precise machining at any intermediate angle. Drilling, milling, and tapping operations can be performed on three sides of the profile, and the machine also supports end-notching using a dedicated cutter.

Two pneumatically operated reference stops, located at each end of the rotating beam, enable two-piece processing in a single cycle, while also accommodating profiles longer than the machine’s stated working capacity.

Clamping
The Nike is equipped with Mecal’s DPM automatic clamp positioning system. These CNC head-driven clamps move sequentially to pre-calculated positions, ensuring fast and safe material securing while minimizing setup time.

Programming

The Mecal Nike is powered by Mecal CAD/CAM3D software, offering an intuitive, user-friendly interface with clear visual feedback. For advanced integration with external design environments, the optional STEP/IGES driver “CADLink” enables seamless conversion of third-party 3D design files into executable Mecal programs.

Features

• 4 servo axis with absolute encoder, no axis referencing required
• Servo work-piece rotation ±90 (A axis)
• Automatic clamp positioning
• Dual zone working area for processing 2 parts in 1 cycle
• 5 Tools capacity magazine
• End-notching operations are possible on both ends of the work piece by using an end-milling blade
• Pneumatically operated reference stops
• Tool cooling via Minimum Quantity Lubrication
• Internal data transmission through optical cables (SSCNET III) ensures fast-reacting, flawless functioning of the machine
• Frontal safety door with increased visibility of the machining area

Technical Data

• Max working length: 3270mm (10.73 ft), including end milling
• Oversized machining capability up to: 6540mm (21.46 ft)
• Spindle power: 3.8kW
• Spindle rotation speed: 18000 rpm
• Tool clamping system: ISO30
• Tool magazine capacity: 5 tools
• Clamping width: 250mm (10")
• Number of clamps in the standard configuration: 4
• A axis range (servo): 180° (±90°)
• Windows 10 based PC with 18.5” touch screen

Standard Equipment

• Electrospindle: air cooled, ISO30, 18000 rpm, 3.8 kW
• Magazine with 5 tools capacity
• 4 x Pneumatic clamps
• 2 x Reference stops
• Windows 10 based PC
• CAD/CAM 3D Graphic software with office licence

Optionals

• Upgrade to 6kW spindle
• Additional DPM clamps, max 6
• Additional tool magazine, 3 seats on the RH
• Bar code reader
• Integration with third party software
• CADLink 3D file convertor
• Tailor-made tool kit