CNC milling machine Active Pro

The champion in panel machining.

Multi-talent for large-format plate processing

The Active Pro delights all users looking to work on large-scale panels thanks to its diverse applications, huge selection of extra equipment and attractive value-for-money proposition. The 2 x 3 m table size is particularly popular.

“The service and quality of the machine are simply outstanding! vhf is one of the few companies that do not leave a customer alone when things don’t go as desired.”
“The vhf machine performs perfectly – from morning to evening. Thanks to the vhf machine, we have developed into a completely different league. We can simply do everything with the CNC machine. It was definitely the right decision.”
“From demonstrations to sales, delivery, training and support – everything is excellent and highly professional.”
“The machine just runs and runs. It makes manufacturing our products a real pleasure. The Active Pro is simply a beast! I’m very glad, I bought this machine from vhf. Thanks as well as for the excellent advice!”
“We were able to bring a large number of outsourced orders back into the company and gain many new customers thanks to the new flexibility. The machine is robust, stable and is straightforward to operate.”
“Our vhf is constantly in use. We manufacture CFRP components for the aviation industry and automotive engineering. The machine is as flexible as we are – we can meet almost any customer requirement.”
“Congratulations, this is a really great company! Thank you very much for the excellent advice. The solution worked even better than expected.”

Highlights

CNC milling machine Active Pro – Guides

Your Active Pro – your choice

CNC machines from the Active Pro series make light work of all standard materials, including Dibond®, acrylic, aluminum, Forex®, wood, cardboard, Kapa® or similar. And you master every job with ease.

CNC milling machine Active Pro 1520

The all-rounder in XXL format

We build your machine to your specifications in 500 mm steps, from 1,000 x 1,000 mm up to 3,000 x 8,000 mm. That makes the Active Pro the ideal milling machine for large to very large workpieces.

CNC milling machine Active Pro – Machining unit

Our solution for high-performance production

The right machining unit is vital for high quality. So we offer a wide choice of spindles for every application and in every price segment. They will enable you to get the best results – powerful and precise – from your Active Pro.

CNC milling machine Active Pro – Rack-and-pinion drive

Accurate drive units for high precision

The rack-and-pinion drive delivers remarkable precision, with a repetition accuracy of ± 0.05 mm. So the machines in the Active Pro series not only produce excellent results for their size in milling operations; they can even be used for engraving work.

CNC milling machine Active Pro – Pneumatic stopper system

Pneumatic stopper system

With the pneumatic stopper system for the Active Pro line, it becomes easier to align the workpieces on the milling machine.

CNC milling machine Active Pro – MultiUnit

More options with the multi unit

The multi unit from vhf expands the range of possibilities of your Active Pro again enormously. It consists of an oscillating tangential cutting head and the universal head, which can be fitted with different attachments. The oscillating tangential cutting head is ideal for burr-free cutting jobs, whereas the universal head can be used for V cutting, kiss cutting and creasing. In addition to the standard milling materials, this means you can also machine many other materials, including Kapa®, paper, cardboard, tarpaulins, soft and hard rubber.

Features

CNC milling machine Active Pro – Register mark recognition

Optical workpiece recognition

Cenon CCD register mark recognition is an optical recognition system with a high-quality CCD camera for milling or cutting along precise outlines on printed materials. Printed register marks are read by a high-resolution CCD camera and the milling patterns are adjusted accordingly.

An integral part of every Active Pro is the vhf special vacuum table, for holding your workpieces quickly and efficiently at the touch of a button.

Panels are bolted together to form an extremely stable base for the vacuum table.

Sample applications – Whatever you need, your Active Pro can do it

Whether you are processing non-ferrous metals such as aluminum or aluminum composites, all plastics such as acrylic, foams, soft and hard rubber as well as wood and cardboard or similar – Active Pro CNC machines do not stop at any common material. And every application becomes incredibly easy for you.

Convinced customers

BS-Kunststoffe

“As long as we have been working with the Active Pro from vhf, our edges are always perfect. This way we are appreciated by our clients.”

Raik Kuntze, Carpenter

Vibraplast AG

“Our high-tech machinery covers all techniques for foam processing. Especially for manufacturing individual foam packagings, milling machines from vhf are always reliably in use.”

Dieter Scherrer, Operational and Quality Director

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Technical Data

Modelx/y positioning rangeMounting areaz axis liftz passage height
CAM 1010 Active Pro1,020 x 1,0201,000 x 1,00070*100**
CAM 1020 Active Pro1,020 x 2,0201,000 x 2,00070*100**
CAM 1520 Active Pro1,520 x 2,0201,500 x 2,00070**100**
CAM 1525 Active Pro1,520 x 2,5201,500 x 2,50070*100**
CAM 2030 Active Pro2,020 x 3,0202,000 x 3,00070*100**
CAM 2040 Active Pro2,020 x 4,0202,000 x 4,00070*100**
CAM 2050 Active Pro2,020 x 5,0202,000 x 5,00070*100**
CAM 2060 Active Pro2,020 x 6,0202,000 x 6,00070*100**
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CAM 3080 Active Pro3,020 x 8,0203,000 x 8,00070*100**
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  • construction using high-strength aluminium profiles
  • stable underframe as integral part of the machine
  • reversed rack-and-pinion drive with precise double linear guides and hybrid motors for x and y axis
  • high-revving hybrid motors with gearing for x- and y axis
  • two axes in y direction enable a better distribution of force and a broader scope for special designs
  • z axis with ball screw spindles free from backlash with flanged bearings
  • special vacuum table – with suction units integrated into the substructure of the machine – makes it possible to exchange workpieces within seconds and offers high fixation force (e. g. suction power for CAM 2030 Active Pro 576 m3/h in four separately switchable chambers)
  • repetition accuracy in x and y direction: ± 0.05 mm; in z direction: ± 0.01 mm
  • 4 end/reference switches, accuracy < 0.01 mm
  • cable drag chains for all cables
  • easy-to-maintain construction

All dimensions in millimeters
* optionally available with z axis lift 160, 260 mm
** optionally available with z passage height 200, 300 mm

Configurator Active Pro

CNC milling machines – Plate processing

Basic equipment

  • 4-axis flatbed mechanics
  • 5-axis microstep controller CNC 980+
  • integrated vacuum clamping system
  • separate emergency stop button
  • complete cable set
  • underframe
  • manufacturing computer with flat screen
  • machine manual in German or English

    1. Which panel materials would you like to process?

    max. material thickness plastic (in mm)
    max. material thickness Forex (in mm)
    max. material thickness aluminum (in mm)
    max. material thickness wood (in mm)
    max. material thickness CRP/GRP (in mm)
    max. material thickness steel (in mm)
    max. material thickness foam (in mm)
    max. material thickness rubber (in mm)
    other material / max. material thickness (in mm)

    2. Application

    3. Machine size

    Other machine sizes with positioning ranges up to 3,000 x 8,000 mm available on request.

    4. z axis range

    Height of the bridge gantry and z travel range. A greater height is relevant for tool changers and higher materials.

    No automatic tool changer is possible with this z axis lift.

    5. Machining unit milling

    A selection of powerful three-phase rotary current spindles suitable for your application.

    kW indication S1, at 100% machining time

    6. Automatic tool changer

    Pneumatically retractable, automatic SK cone changer, outside the processing area.

    Due to the selected spindle SPC1500 with manual clamping, no automatic tool changer is possible.

    An automatic tool changer is not possible due to the small z-axis stroke.

    7. Machining unit cutting

    Electrically oscillating tangential cutting head with 116 Hertz for cutting lances up to 70 mm, incl. protection against manual intervention. Can be mounted alternately to the spindle.

    Due to the small machine width, we do not recommend a multi unit.

    The multi unit consists of an oscillating tangential cutting head and the universal head, which can be equipped various attachments: kiss cut, creasing attachment (3 creasing wheel set), V cut, cutting attachment straight.
    The safety laser scanner mounted under the machine table monitors a defined safety area, upon entering which the machine is set to stop mode.


    Oscillating tangential cutting head

    Multi unit (right)

    8. Dust extraction unit

    Height-adjustable device for extraction of dust and chips directly at the milling tool. Here, the vhf suction shoe encloses the milling cutter and at the same time serves as protection against manual intervention.

    9. Industrial vacuum cleaner

    Powerful industrial vacuum cleaner for picking up the milling dust and chips.

    10. Tool cooling

    Electronically controlled cooling unit to increase tool life and improve edge quality when processing metals.

    For machining aluminum, we recommend the use of a tool cooling system.

    For machining steel, we recommend the use of a tool cooling system.

    For machining aluminum and steel, we recommend the use of a tool cooling system.


    Minimum quantity lubrication

    Cooling and spraying unit

    11. Automatic z adjustment

    Tool for quickly measuring the workpiece height.

    12. Control panel

    Manual control box for machine positioning and for influencing spindle speed and feed during processing.

    13. System cabinet

    Central workstation for machine operation, vacuum control and accommodation of the control electronics.

    Due to the selected multi unit, a system cabinet is required.

    Due to the selected three-phase rotary current spindle, a system cabinet is required.

    Due to the selected multi unit, a system cabinet is required.

    14. Software

    The registration mark recognition is an optical recognition system consisting of a high-quality CCD camera and software plug-in for contour-accurate milling or cutting of printed plates. Printed registration marks are detected, the milling paths are adjusted accordingly and milled to fit precisely.

    We would be happy to offer you a 3D software that corresponds to your application.

    15. Personal information

    Company* Contact person* Street / Number* Postcode / City* Email* Phone*


     
    When you send the data, you will receive a summary of your configured Active Pro machine by email. Our machine sales department will then be happy to contact you.
     

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