With a minimum block processing of 50,000 BPS in an eight-axis application, the Revolution CV4020 with the MTI constant velocity control is 25 times more efficient that other controls, according to the company.

The VMC will process a part complete in half the cycle time, without any alteration of a customer's current part program because the machine operates at a constant velocity. Further, because of its efficiency, the machine doesn't accelerate and decelerate like all other machine tools. It provides significant increases in tool life, superior part finishes, less wear on drives and motors, plus major extension of the life of the machine tool, the company says.