Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK K2E VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

The TRAK K2E is a compact vertical machining center designed for precision milling operations in small to medium job shops and toolroom environments. It features a 49" x 9" table capable of supporting workpieces up to 750 lbs, making it suitable for various production runs and prototype work. The machine is equipped with a vertically-oriented R8 spindle taper with a maximum speed of 4,200 RPM, driven by a 3 HP motor rated for continuous 30-minute operation, providing adequate torque and power for general milling applications across ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The K2E operates as a 2-axis CNC system with 33" of X-axis travel and 12" of Y-axis travel, complemented by 12" of Z-axis quill travel for drilling and boring operations. This configuration enables efficient machining of moderately-sized components while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained facilities. Manual tool changing is standard, with single-tool capability, allowing operators to quickly swap cutting tools between operations. The machine integrates ProtoTRAK Edge CNC control, which combines user-friendly conversational programming with traditional manual operation modes, making it accessible to machinists with varying levels of CNC experience. Built with TRAK's proven construction standards emphasizing rigidity and precision, the K2E delivers reliable accuracy for general milling, drilling, and profiling tasks. Its combination of modest power requirements, compact design, and versatile capabilities makes it an economical entry-level vertical machining center for job shops seeking to expand their production capabilities without significant capital investment or facility modifications.