Turning a long aluminum extrusion into a finished component can require drilling, milling, and final cutoff operations. The Pat Mooney PMI-CNC 18 MDS combines those processes within one automated platform, allowing profiles to move from raw stock toward finished parts with fewer separate setups. CNC machining, integrated sawing, and automated material movement make the system particularly useful for recurring components that require multiple features before being cut to final length.
PMI-CNC 18 MDS Machining and Saw Center Features:
The PMI-CNC 18 MDS functions as an aluminum extrusion machining center for profiles that require more than a simple cutoff. Machining operations can be completed while the material remains within the production system, reducing the need to cut blanks first and then transfer each piece to another machine for secondary work.
Combining multiple processes is the defining advantage of this CNC drilling milling and sawing machine. Holes, slots, pockets, and other required features can be machined as part of the programmed workflow before the saw separates the finished section from the remaining stock. This consolidates operations that would otherwise require additional equipment, handling, and setups.
The automatic profile processing system uses controlled material movement to position the extrusion for machining and subsequent cutoff operations. Instead of treating material advancement as a separate manual task, positioning becomes part of the programmed production sequence. This makes the 18 MDS particularly valuable for repeat components where feature location and final part length must remain consistent across a batch.
| Specification | Value |
| X-Axis Travel | 59 in (1.5 m) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 12.8 in (325 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Shuttle Index | 49.2 in (1.25 m) |
| Spindle | 12,000 RPM / 5 HP |
| Tool Holder | ISO 30 |
| Saw Motor | 10 HP |
| Saw Blade | 18 in |
| Saw Feed | Fully hydraulic |
