EPUMENT® Mineral Casting in the Highest Accuracy Class
Maximum precision requires maximum vibration damping: The MCµ machining centers from BURKHARDT+WEBER are engineered for highest precision and tightest geometric tolerances. The ultra-stable and sustainable machine base is made from EPUMENT® mineral casting by RAMPF Machine Systems.
Key Facts
- The MCµ machining centers from BURKHARDT+WEBER achieve top-level precision and the tightest geometric tolerances in the production and machining of large, complex components.
- The machine base of the MCµ series is cast using EPUMENT® mineral casting made by RAMPF Machine Systems.
- The epoxy resin-bonded material provides an extremely stable structure with up to ten times the damping capacity of gray cast iron.
MCµ by BURKHARDT+WEBER: Precision by Design, Not Compensation
The MCµ series from the renowned machine tool manufacturer BURKHARDT+WEBER in Reutlingen, Germany, is based on an innovative concept that achieves outstanding precision and tightest geometric tolerances through meticulous design, high-quality materials, and strictly controlled production processes.
The machining centers are specifically designed for the production and processing of large, complex components, such as those used in commercial vehicle manufacturing, the semiconductor industry, and in the construction of machine tools.
Michael Wiedmaier, Head of Competence Center Sales at BURKHARDT+WEBER:
At our company, customer input is the foundation of everything we build. Our machines are not off-the-shelf products, but custom-engineered solutions that reflect each client’s specific needs, implemented with precision and deep technical expertise. This ensures that our customers always receive the optimal machine for their application, delivering the highest quality and maximum performance.
The foundation for the long-term precision of the MCµ lies in its inherent structural stability. This includes high guide bars and FEM-optimized structures cast with EPUMENT® mineral casting. The high-performance material from RAMPF Machine Systems ensures maximum stability in ultra-precise machines: Comparative measurements show that mineral casting offers up to ten times the material damping of gray cast iron and welded constructions.
The MCµ’s market-leading precision is also supported by its outstanding thermal behavior and active temperature control. The high thermal inertia of mineral casting and the ability to integrate cooling channels directly into the casting significantly enhance thermal performance. This enables cost-effective and highly efficient bed temperature control.
Kacper Lasetzki, Sales Manager at RAMPF Machine Systems:
With EPUMENT® mineral casting, we help achieve the outstanding precision of the MCµ series – while also lowering its carbon footprint. Thanks to cold casting, high casting accuracy, and ultra-precise replication technology, our process generates up to 80 percent fewer CO₂ emissions compared to conventional materials. Furthermore, EPUMENT® consists of over 90 percent natural minerals and stones and can be disposed of as standard construction waste. It can be shredded and reused as filler material in new machine base production – making mineral casting fully recyclable.
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