With today's competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency, versatility, and accuracy are more important than ever before. CNC machines have transformed contemporary machining, but even sophisticated machines can be limited in their ability to achieve specific angles or do multi-directional tasks. This is where Mimatic Angle Heads are used — a cutting-edge solution that enhances the potential of your CNC equipment.
At Samtec Tools, we provide a full line of Mimatic Angle Heads that are meant to enable manufacturers to achieve more — faster, cleaner, and more precisely. In this blog, we'll discuss how Mimatic Angle Heads unlock the full potential of your CNC machines and enable you to maximize productivity without extra setups or costly tooling.
What are Angle Heads?
Angle heads are precision accessories that attach to your CNC machine spindle and allow tools to operate at angles — typically 90 degrees — to the main spindle axis. They enable machining in hard-to-reach or awkward positions without the need to reposition the workpiece or create complex fixtures.
Mimatic Special Angle Heads, available from Samtec Tools, exceed the capabilities of traditional 90° heads with customized configurations and multi-axis capability to address your most challenging machining requirements.
Why Choose Mimatic Angle Heads?
1. Extend Machining Capabilities
Legacy vertical CNCs are constrained by the orientation of their spindle. By using Mimatic Angle Heads, you are able to drill, mill, tap, and thread mill on side faces, deep cavities, or undercuts — all without reclamping and resetting the part.
This significantly cuts down machine downtime, eliminates human mistakes, and enhances accuracy in complex geometry.
2. Minimize Setup Time and Expenses
Establishing several fixtures for various angles is time- and money-consuming. One setup is usually enough with Mimatic Angle Heads, as the angle head can access surfaces not reached before. That results in:
• Reduced cycle times
• Increased speed in finishing work
• Reduced tool changes
• Reduced production cost
It's a win-win situation for small workshops as well as high-volume producers.
3. Keep Spindle Accuracy
Mimatic Angle Heads are designed to last and be accurate. Internal coolant pathways, high-precision bearings, and tight body construction guarantee superior performance without wearing out your machine's spindle life. Reliability at high loads and speeds is further boosted by the use of hardened gears and precision-ground shafts.
Applications of Mimatic Angle Heads
Mimatic Angle Heads are best suited to those industries where multi-axis operations are recurrent and of utmost importance. These are:
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Mold & Die Making
• General Engineering
From engine block side drilling to aerospace part contour milling, angle heads allow you to achieve high-performance standards with simplicity.
Characteristics of Mimatic Angle Heads at Samtec Tools
Samtec Tools offers access to Mimatic standard and special angle heads that suit diverse machining operations:
• Compact Structure – Designed for close machining spaces where bigger heads are not possible.
• Internal Coolant Supply – Through-spindle coolant supply enhances chip evacuation and tool life.
• Modular Construction – Effortlessly compatible with various machine types and tool holders.
• High-Speed Capabilities – Optimized for high-speed spindle use in rapid, accurate operations.
• Custom Angle Configurations – Require a 45°, 60°, or even a twin-spindle head? Mimatic has custom configurations to suit specialized production requirements.
Real-World Benefits
Let's look at a precision shop that does extensive machining of parts with internal side holes. Prior to utilizing angle heads, they needed to reposition workpieces by hand and execute individual operations — including hours of production time.
Following the implementation of Mimatic Angle Heads, the shop experienced:
• 40% Machining time reduction
• Cancellation of multiple fixture setups
• Enhanced hole accuracy and alignment
• Increased operator safety and consistency
This example showcases how angle heads not only save time but also elevate overall process quality.
Seamless Integration with CNC Machines
One of the biggest concerns when adding accessories to CNC machines is compatibility. Fortunately, Mimatic Angle Heads are designed for easy integration with most CNC brands, including:
• Haas
• DMG Mori
• Mazak
• Fanuc
• Okuma
• And many more
Samtec Tools provides complete technical support and guidance to ensure proper installation and alignment for your machine setup.
Summary
As CNC technology advances, so must our strategy for optimizing its potential. Mimatic Angle Heads are not accessories — they are must-haves for any shop seeking to boost productivity, save money, and deliver high-precision outcomes in complicated components.
Whether you're producing prototypes or large quantities, Samtec Tools' Mimatic Angle Heads provide the accuracy, versatility, and ruggedness necessary to address today's manufacturing challenges.