MECAL TAURUS

General

The Mecal Taurus redefines what is possible in a Compact 5-Axis Profile Machining Centre. For workshops where floor space is at a premium but complex machining capabilities are essential, the Taurus provides the perfect solution. Built with a lighter, agile design and housed within a fully enclosed structure for safety and cleanliness, it delivers exceptionally fast and precise performance.

Full 5-Axis Capability

The Taurus inherits the advanced machining capabilities of larger 5-axis platforms. Its powerful 5-axis head, equipped with a 350 mm diameter saw blade, can perform a full range of compound cuts (straight, miter, and compound angle), intricate notches, complex work on the profile ends, and bar processing. This brings a new level of single-setup machining potential to a compact format.

Optimized Capacity

The Taurus is engineered for speed and efficiency on small to medium-sized profiles. It features a robust clamping system with a capacity of up to 300 mm, providing a secure hold on a wide variety of extrusions for high-speed milling, drilling, and cutting operations.

Clamping

The Mecal Taurus comes standard with advanced MDT clamps. These self-motorized clamps are driven by high-precision absolute encoder servo motors, which enable rapid positioning and sophisticated bar processing functions for automated production: MDT (Cutting & Separating Mode) and MAB (Bar Feeding Mode)

Programming

Programming is handled through the intuitive “Mecal CAD/CAM3D” interface, which simplifies the setup of complex 5-axis jobs. For users with the most advanced programming needs, the system can be upgraded with the optional MeSoft 2.0 CAD/CAM package. An optional STEP/IGES driver "CADLink" is also available for seamless integration with third-party 3D design files.

Features

• 5-axis servo control with absolute encoders – No axis referencing required.
• MDT advanced automatic clamp positioning system with absolute encoder precision servo motors
• Pendulum working capability for single or two pieces per zone.
• Automatic clamp repositioning within the cycle (MAM)
• Bar processing modes

1. MDT (Cutting & Separating Mode)

Ideal for producing multiple nested parts per cycle. A full bar is loaded manually, and the machine then cuts it into sections and performs all machining—including end-milling and notching

2. MAB (Bar Feeding Mode)

Suited for continuous production of small components. After the bar is manually loaded, the clamps act as a feeder, automatically advancing the material as it is consumed. Machining and cutting occur at a fixed position, and finished parts are automatically transferred to a waiting conveyor.

• Gantry-mounted 12+1 tool rotary magazine
• Fully enclosed for increased safety, chip and noise containment
• Precision clamp positioning on linear guide rails ensures accurate and secure part holding.
• Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) provides clean, efficient tool cooling.
• Automatic central lubrication for all guideways and ball screws reduces maintenance.
• Pre-configured for chip trays or conveyor

Technical Data

• X axis rapid speed: 130 m/min
• X axis acceleration: 1.81 m/s^2
• Standard Working Length: 7380 mm (24.2 ft)
• Max. Working Length per Zone: 3,290 mm (10.8 ft)
• Spindle Power: 8.5kW
• Spindle Speed: 24000 rpm
• Tool Holding System: HSK 63F
• Tool Magazine Capacity: 12+1
• Clamp Width: 300 mm (12”)
• Max Saw Blade Diameter: 350 mm (14”)
• Control Interface: Windows 10 based PC with 18.5” touch screen

Standard Equipment

• Magazine 12+1 tools capacity
• 1 x 350mm (14”) saw blade
• 8 x Pneumatic clamps
• 4 x Reference stops
• Windows 10 based PC
• CAD/CAM 3D Graphic software with office licence

Optionals

• Additional MDT clamps (precision servo), max. 12
• Tool length measuring probe
• Work-piece touch probe
• Chip bins
• Chip conveyor
• Inclined chip conveyor
• Bar code reader
• Wireless hand-held remote controller
• Noise insulation kit
• Tunnel guard for processing parts longer than machine capacity
• 5-Axis simultaneous interpolation (Mitsubishi C80 CNC)
• Cutting and Separating (MDT) function kit
• Bar feeding function (MAB) kit
• Small part removal conveyor for MAB mode
• Integration with third party software
• CADLink 3D file convertor
• MeSoft 2.0 Advanced CAD/CAM
• Tailor-made tool kit