With working envelope of 40 x 27.5 x 9.5 in., EcoRaptor(TM) includes 600 W, 60,000 rpm spindle with 1/4 in. collet, 10-tool Automatic Tool Management System(TM), micro-mist coolant system, protective enclosure with door safety interlock, and chip disposal tray. Controller is equipped with 850 MHz Pentium[R] PC, 15 in. CRT monitor, 250 MB RAM, 40 GB part/program storage, and Microsoft Windows[R] software. It offers Ethernet networking and remote monitoring and control.

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MILFORD, NH, March 14, 2005 - The EcoRaptor(TM) is the latest CNC router to be added to Datron's Raptor Class of machining centers. A step up in size from their miniRaptor(TM), the EcoRaptor's 40" x 27.5" x 9.5" working envelope is ideal for nested (batch) machining or low quantity production runs of panels, extrusions, electromechanical parts and aerospace profiles.

At a list price of $64,800, the EcoRaptor includes standard features like a 600W, 60,000 RPM spindle (with 1/4" collet), 10-tool Automatic Tool Management System(TM) (20-tool optional), micro-mist coolant system, full protective enclosure with door safety interlock, chip disposal tray, Microsoft Windows[R] and Microsoft Windows[R]-based control software, 850 MHz Pentium[R] PC, 15" CRT monitor, Cherry Keyboard, hand-held controller, 250 MB RAM, 40 GB part/program storage, Ethernet networking capability, remote monitoring capability, CD-ROM drive, USB port and 3.5" drive.

The EcoRaptor's vibration-dampening concrete polymer machine table equipped with a built-in 10-tool, Automatic Tool Management System(TM) can be ordered with a 36" knock-out as a free option. The EcoRaptor's 60,000 RPM spindle produces low force and superior quality when tooling 0.250" and under. An integrated Ethanol-Mist Coolant System(TM) provides for superb surface finishes and eliminates secondary processes like de-burring or de-greasing to further improve cycle times. Datron's Microsoft[R] Windows[R]-based controller works with virtually any CAD/CAM software and offers Ethernet networking capability, as well as remote monitoring and control, allowing the machine to seamlessly integrate into any manufacturing environment.