BENZINGER 5@LIGHT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The BENZINGER 5@LIGHT Vertical Machining Center is a compact, high-precision 5-axis CNC milling machine designed primarily for processing glass and jewelry components such as rings, bangles, and watch parts. It features a vertical spindle orientation with a machining envelope of approximately 7.87 inches in the X and Z axes, and 4.33 inches in the Y axis, enabling intricate milling, engraving, faceting, and diamond setting on complex geometries that conventional machines cannot achieve. The machine integrates advanced CNC control, often a Fanuc Series 31i system, permitting intuitive programming through specialized parameterized software tailored for jewelry and fine watchmaking applications. Its design emphasizes flexibility with a tool magazine and automated functions that support high-precision milling on the smallest footprint, facilitating detailed finishing operations on delicate materials. The 5-axis configuration allows simultaneous multi-directional cutting, optimizing accuracy and surface quality. Typical spindle speeds reach up to 36,000 rpm to accommodate the delicate machining of hard transparent materials. Additional features include automated gemstone setting in cooperation with proprietary measurement devices such as Benzinger’s FourC system, enhancing production automation for decorative stone placement. This machining center is acclaimed for its exceptional freedom of axis movement, enabling complex decoration and shaping tasks with high repeatability and minimal manual intervention, making it ideal for bespoke and small-batch production in the jewelry and watch industry.