Low-consumption, modular VMC pushes precision and performance
CAMX 2025: Breton highlights how the Hawx E2 five axis can elevate trimming, milling and drilling operations.
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The Breton SpA (Castello Di Godego, Italy and Sarasota, Fla., U.S.) Hawk E2 is a five-axis vertical machining center (VMC) that pushes the limits of performance and precision in composites manufacturing. Engineered to meet the toughest demands of aerospace, automotive and advanced material applications, the Hawk E2 is capable of trimming, milling and drilling complex 3D shapes made from light alloys, polymers, resins and composite materials.
At the heart of the Hawx E2 is a modular gantry design that enables a customizable configuration, easily adaptable to evolving manufacturing needs, featuring a rigid structure, high-speed capabilities and advanced Sinumerik One control system. Orthogonal Head-Link technology ensures simple and quick installation or replacement of additional sensors, reducing service time and overall maintenance costs.
The Hawx E2 is safety-focused. A dual safety system includes an emergency brake on the Z-axis to prevent unintentional axis descent. This design also enables safe operations with open guards, such as tool verification and workpiece inspection while the spindle is running at low rpm. Additionally, an Eco collision avoidance system prevents accidental collisions between components.
What sets the Breton Hawx E2 apart? According to the company, the modular system’s scalable architecture ensures it fits within a company’s workspace, considering future growth. Its multi-material versatility addresses advanced composites. And its high-precision, heavy-duty design makes it useful in demanding industries
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