Equipment Fleet
29 CNC machines including 25 five-axis machining centres. Purpose-built for die casting tooling production.
29
CNC Machines
25
5-Axis Centres
4
EDM Machines
3
CMMs
5-Axis CNC Fleet
Our floor runs 25 five-axis CNC machines — primarily DMG MORI systems. Fleet size matters because when you need a replacement insert, you can't wait in line behind someone else's job.
DMU P Series (Large 5-Axis)
6x DMU P series — DMU 200P, DMU 160U, DMU 125P, DMU 100P
Our large-format 5-axis capability handles GIGA-scale die casting tooling. The DMU 200P is sized for mega-casting and EV battery tray dies.
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DMU 200P: 1800 x 2000 x 1100mm travel, 5,000kg table capacity
eVo 5-Axis Fleet
8x eVo series — eVo50, eVo70, eVo80
Our largest machine group. Scalable capacity means we can run multiple similar jobs in parallel, reducing lead times on batch orders.
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All equipped with M&H probing for in-process inspection
monoBlock 5-Axis
4x DMU monoBlock — DMU 75 monoBlock, DMU 85 monoBlock
Compact footprint with full 5-axis capability. Ideal for medium-scale inserts and complex geometries.
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High rigidity for heavy roughing and precision finishing
GROB 5-Axis
4x GROB G326 — GROB G326
High-speed simultaneous 5-axis machining. Excellent for deep cavity work where chip management is critical.
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Horizontal spindle configuration for chip evacuation
3-Axis CNC
3x 3-axis centres — Various
Dedicated machines for roughing, fixture making, and components that don't require 5-axis complexity.
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Support operations and simpler geometries
EDM Department
Large wire EDM capacity is a competitive advantage. Wire cutting ejector pin holes produces far greater accuracy in both size and location than conventional methods.
Sodick ALN800G(Large Wire EDM)
40" x 60" tank, 20" cut height, 3-ton table capacity
Our flagship wire EDM handles the largest die casting tooling. Capable of cutting ejector pin holes, slide pockets, and complex profiles in hardened tool steel.
AGIE CUT(Wire EDM)
Precision wire cutting
High-accuracy wire EDM for tight-tolerance features and fine surface finishes.
AGIE PROGRESS(Wire EDM)
Production wire cutting
Reliable production capacity for standard wire EDM operations.
Sodick LN2(Sinker EDM)
Linear motor drives for precision
Sinker EDM for features that cannot be wire-cut. We minimize sink EDM use on HPDC inserts due to recast layer concerns.
Inspection & Metrology
Every insert ships with a full quality package. Laser scanning captures 600,000 points per second — catching what standard CMM probing misses.
Hexagon GLOBAL Speed(CMM with Laser Scanning)
HP-L-10.10 laser scanner, 600,000 points/second
Full 3D laser scanning captures every surface. Catches material-plus conditions on internal corners that standard probing misses.
Hexagon GLOBAL S SCAN+(CMM)
Touch probe and scanning capability
Secondary CMM for production inspection and first-article verification.
Brown & Sharpe MISTRAL(CMM)
Production measurement
Dedicated inspection capacity for in-process verification.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Palcam has researched metal additive manufacturing for die casting tooling since 2015. Our H-13 AM inserts deliver 5x lifespan versus maraging steel in HPDC applications.
SLM 280
280mm x 280mm x 365mm build envelope
Materials: H-13 tool steel, 420 stainless steel
Production-proven additive manufacturing for die casting inserts. Our H-13 AM inserts deliver 5x lifespan versus maraging steel in HPDC applications.
5x
Lifespan vs maraging steel
40%+
Reduction in cost per shot
Hybrid Inserts
Print H-13 on conventional base — base is reusable when top section wears
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNC machines does Palcam operate?
Palcam operates 29 CNC machines, including 25 five-axis machining centres. The fleet is primarily DMG MORI systems — DMU P series, eVo series, monoBlock series — plus four GROB G326 horizontal 5-axis machines. Fleet size means capacity is available when you need a replacement insert without waiting behind other jobs.
What is Palcam’s largest CNC machine?
The DMG MORI DMU 200P with 1800 x 2000 x 1100mm travel and a 5,000kg table capacity. It handles large-scale die casting tooling including mega-casting and EV battery tray dies.
What inspection equipment does Palcam use?
Palcam operates three CMMs including a Hexagon GLOBAL Speed with HP-L-10.10 laser scanner capturing 600,000 points per second. Laser scanning catches material-plus conditions on internal corner radii that standard CMM probing alone can miss. Every insert ships with a full quality package.
Does Palcam have wire EDM capability?
Yes. Palcam has four EDM machines including a Sodick ALN800G large wire EDM with a 40” x 60” tank, 20” cut height, and 3-ton table capacity. Wire cutting ejector pin holes produces greater accuracy in both size and location than conventional methods.
What metal 3D printing equipment does Palcam use?
Palcam operates multiple metal additive manufacturing printers, including an SLM 280 with a 280mm x 280mm x 365mm build envelope, plus custom-built machines that run at 400°C+ versus ~200°C for standard industrial printers — reducing residual stress by up to 85%. Materials include H-13 tool steel and 420 stainless steel.
Capacity When You Need It
With 29 CNC machines running, we have capacity to respond to urgent orders without pushing your timeline out.