High Speed, Small Footprint – Why Speed Matters in Modern CNC Milling Machines

Compact CNC milling machines with up to 40,000 rpm, 80 tool stations, and a footprint of only 1.4 m² – ideal for aluminum, non-ferrous metals, training, and industrial applications.

The demands in metalworking are changing rapidly: higher precision, shorter lead times, versatile manufacturing capabilities – all while workshop and production space is becoming increasingly scarce.

For many companies and training facilities, this poses a seemingly unsolvable challenge: How can powerful CNC milling machines be integrated into limited spaces without compromising on quality or productivity?

The answer lies in modern compact CNC milling machines that deliver impressive performance despite their minimal footprint. With spindle speeds of up to 40,000 rpm, tool magazines holding up to 80 tools, and a footprint of just around 1.4 m², the Abel Technologies CNC milling machine sets new standards.

The compact Abel Technologies CNC milling machine: High-speed machining with a minimal footprint.

Why Spindle Speed Matters in CNC Milling

Spindle speed is one of the most important parameters in machining. It plays a decisive role in determining how efficiently, precisely, and economically a workpiece can be manufactured.

Cutting Speed & Material Properties

• Aluminum and non-ferrous metals require high cutting speeds to achieve clean chip formation.

• With spindle speeds of up to 40,000 rpm, even delicate materials such as copper or brass can be machined precisely and without burrs.

Optimizing Tool Life

• Higher spindle speeds reduce cutting forces and minimize tool wear.

• The result: longer tool life, fewer tool changes, and lower operating costs.

  
  

Improving Surface Quality

• High spindle speeds lead to superior surface finish.

• The outcome: shiny, dimensionally accurate workpieces without the need for additional polishing or grinding.

Comparison of CNC milling machines with 10,000, 20,000, and 40,000 revolutions per minute.

Compact design – only 1.4 m² footprint

Space as a Cost Factor

Floor space is a decisive cost factor. Machines with a footprint of only around 1.4 m² can be integrated flexibly, often without requiring modifications.

• Machine width under 100 cm → easy transport through standard doors

• Robust machine design → full precision and load capacity despite compact size

• Multiple machines side by side → ideal for training facilities

Minimal Footprint: Maximum Productivity in the Smallest Space.

Tool Magazine & Automation – Efficiency Without Limits

With up to 100 tool stations, the Abel Technologies CNC milling machine offers capacity that was once reserved only for large machining centers.

Key Benefits:

• Maximum flexibility with a wide range of tool options

• Minimal setup times thanks to automatic tool changing

• Perfect for multi-shift operation with minimal operator intervention

Up to 80 tools – maximum flexibility, minimal downtime.

Practical Examples: Training & Industry

In Training Facilities:

• Compact dimensions allow multiple machines per room

• Trainees work with genuine industrial technology

• Didactically valuable, practical, and safe

  
  

In Industry:

• Aluminum housings, prototypes, and small precision part series

• Non-ferrous metals such as brass or copper achieve excellent surface finishes

• Plastics can be efficiently machined for model making or medical technology

Technical Specifications in Detail

The Abel Technologies CNC milling machine delivers high-end technology in a minimal footprint:

• Spindle speed: up to 40,000 rpm

• Tool magazine: up to 100 stations

• Footprint: only around 1.4 m²

• Machine width: < 100 cm

• Work area (X/Y/Z: 500/400/230 mm): generous despite compact external dimensions

Competitive Comparison

A look at typical compact machines highlights the differences:

• Spindle speed: 10,000–20,000 rpm vs. 40,000 rpm (MPS-3m from Abel Technologies)

• Tool capacity: 10–20 vs. up to 80 (MPS-3m from Abel Technologies)

• Footprint: at least 2–3 m² vs. only 1.4 m² (MPS-3m from Abel Technologies)

• Transport: often requires >120 cm door width vs. <100 cm (MPS-3m from Abel Technologies)

Conclusion

Modern machining demands high spindle speeds, a wide variety of tools, and compact machines. With up to 40,000 rpm, 80 tool stations, and a footprint of just 1.4 m², the Abel Technologies CNC milling machine MPS-3m demonstrates how high-end machining is possible even in the smallest of spaces.

Compact. Fast. Future-ready.The Abel CNC milling machine with up to 40,000 rpm, 80 tool stations, and only 1.4 m² footprint. → Book a demonstration today.