Mecal MC304 Ariel is the most versatile machining center for aluminum, PVC and light steel extrusions. Machine can be configured with 3, 4 or 5 CNC axis. 3 axis version has a fixed vertical spindle versus 4 axis version has a +/-90° tilting spindle. In 5 axis version, spindle can rotate around two different axis (A: +/- 120°, B: +/- 220°) enabling complex operations such as compound miter saw blade cuts and variable angle notches. It can be equipped with manual, head driven (DPM) or self motorized (MMI) clamps. Machine can work in pendulum mode that allows the operator to load/unload one side while the machine is still working on the safe zone.