1997 CINCINNATI ARROW500 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1997 Cincinnati Arrow 500 is a 3-axis CNC vertical machining center manufactured by Cincinnati Milacron of Cincinnati, Ohio. The CAT-40 spindle delivers 10 HP and reaches a maximum speed of 8,000 RPM across a 60 to 8,000 RPM range, providing versatile cutting performance for milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations in steel, aluminum, and cast iron. The work table measures 27.5 x 20.5 inches with a 770 lb table load capacity, and axis travels extend 20 inches in X, 20 inches in Y, and 20 inches in Z. Rapid traverse reaches 590 IPM. A 21-tool ATC enables efficient multi-operation production cycles. Control is provided by the Cincinnati Acramatic 2100 CNC system, a Siemens-based platform with an intuitive operator interface and broad program compatibility. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 98 x 79 x 94 inches and the machine weighs approximately 7,000 to 8,000 lbs. The Arrow 500 is the smallest model in Cincinnati's Arrow series and is well-suited for job shop and production environments machining small-to-medium components. Cincinnati Arrow series machines are known for excellent build quality and long service life, with good availability of parts and service support. The machine ships as a complete enclosed machining center with coolant system and chip handling.