A532 5-Axis CNC Cylinder Head Porting Machining Center
Unmatched precision and superior CNC porting with consistent results
A complete turn-key system, the CENTROID A532 CNC cylinder head porting machine is supplied with everything you need to be successful. We provide all the tooling, software, fixturing, training, and support to enable CENTROID customers to produce the most-powerful race-winning cylinder heads on the market.
Now you can blueprint and machine blocks on the same machine: check out the A532-PB!
Quick links: A532 Brochure (PDF) | Request a quote or in-person demo | Find your local representative
A532 Turnkey Package Includes:
- 5-axis machining center
- M400 5-axis CNC control
- Patented +/- 32° tilting rotary table
- 10 days of personalized CNC porting training
- Digitizing probe & software
- Carbide lollipop porting tool
- Auto tool length setter
- Cylinder head fixture plate
- 24-tool automatic tool changer (ATC)
- Two CAT40 tool holders
- MPG electronic handwheel
- Industry's best warranty & support
CNC port heads and machine a block with the same machine!
Now you can have the best of both! The A532 is also available as the A532-PB, with both Cylinder Head and Block machining fixtures! Port heads in the morning and Blueprint Blocks in the afternoon. Save space, save money, and do it all with the CENTROID A532-PB.
Much more than just a porting machine! With the CENTROID A532 you can machine an entire cylinder head from a raw casting.
Other common machining tasks that you can perform are: Engrave Letters, Numbers and Logos, Machine valve spring pockets, rocker arm mounting pads, drill or contour out oil drain back holes for better flow, machine push rod area for clearence, relieve pistons for valve clearence, port intake and exhaust manifolds, bore valve guide locations, create intake and exhaust plates and much more!
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Perfect Port Matching!No other machine matches the accuracy of the the CENTROID porting system. Our superior combustion chamber side to manifold side matching guarantees that your design is being machined right where it is supposed to be. |
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Versatile CNC MachineMulti use machine: Port Cylinder heads and intake manifolds, machine combustion chambers, engrave letters, numbers and symbols, add o-ring grooves and more. V8 heads, V6 and 4 cylinders, Import and motorcycle engines. Digitize and cut on the same machineAutomatic Digitizing copies your original hand ported head, CENTROID's DP4 Digitizer runs on the CNC machine so there is no need for an extra digitizing machine. |
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Manifold PortingAs many engine builders know, there is a lot of power to be made by porting intake manifolds. Centroid’s unique digitizing software combined with Mastercam allows you to not only port-match the runners but also easily copy the complex plenum sections of cast manifolds. |
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Patented Ballscrew-Driven DesignCENTROID's tilting rotary table was designed specifically for CNC Cylinder head porting. Made in the USA of rigid cast iron the TRT 32-100 provides 32 degrees of tilt in each direction (64 degrees total) so the tool can cut even the most radical ports. Where others have tried CENTROID has succeeded with this ingenous robust design which produces fantastic ports even better than machines costing twice as much! |
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Integrated Automatic 5-axis Digitizing!Digitize and Cut using the same machine and the same control software. No extra software to learn, no extra CMM machine necessary to digitize a head. The same setup menus used to cut are used to digitize. Real 5-axis Digitizing method is a CENTROID exclusive time saving feature that produces better results than the competition. No comparison to the 3 axis patch method the CENTROID 5-axis intake and exhaust port digitizing is fast and accurate. No other system can beat it! Designed for Cylinder Head DigitizingCENTROID's DP-4 probe and software is specifically designed for digitizing cylinder head intake, exhaust ports and combustion chambers. This patented probe has special features just for cylinder head copying. Simple for users to specify copy resolution for the most accurate and best results. Automatic Head SetupNot only is the probe used to copy your custom shapes, the same probe automatically sets the Head zero locations on the fixture. Quick, Accurate, Automatic part setup saves you time and makes setup simple. Ultra accurate, stainless steel construction, advanced patented circuitry, interchangeable styli, Made in the USA |
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Machine Specifications |
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| Model | A532 | A532 XL |
| Table Size | 49.5" x 20" (1257 x 508mm) | 66.9" x 23.6" (1700 x 600mm) |
| Longitudinal travel (X) | 42" (1067mm) | 58" (1473mm) |
| Cross travel (Y) | 24" (607mm) | 26" (660mm) |
| Vertical travel (Z) | 34" (863mm) | 34" (863mm) |
| A axis | 360 degree rotation | 360 degree rotation |
| B axis | +/- 32 degrees of tilt | +/- 32 degrees of tilt |
| Maximum table load | 2200lbs (1000kg) | 2200lbs (1000kg) |
| Spindle power | 15Hp / 11Kw |
20Hp 15kW |
| Spindle taper | CAT40 | CAT40 |
| Spindle speed | 8000 RPM |
10,000 RPM |
| ATC | 24 Position Swing Arm tool changer | 24 Position Swing Arm tool changer |
| Rapid feed rates (X,Y,Z) | 1300 IPM (33020 mm/m) | 1300 IPM (33020 mm/m) |
| Axis way design | Linear Guide way X,Y,Z | Linear Guide way X,Y,Z |
| Accuracy | 0.0005" (0.0127mm) | 0.0005" (0.0127mm) |
| Repeatability | 0.0002" (0.0060mm) | 0.0002" (0.0060mm) |
| Axis drive motors (X,Y,Z) | X,Y 2.9 kW, Z 4.5kW, B 750W A 1kW AC Brushless Servos |
X,Y 2.9 kW, Z 4.5kW, B 750W A 1kW AC Brushless Servos |
| Enclosure | Full Enclosure with Chip Auger | Full Enclosure with Chip Auger |
| Coolant pump | 460W 110 Gallon Capacity | 460W 110 Gallon Capacity |
| Auto lubrication pump | 150W 1.75 Liter Capacity | 150W 1.75 Liter Capacity |
| Coolant separator | Disc type Oil/Coolant separator | Disc type Oil/Coolant separator |
| Power requirement | 43 kVA, 50-60 Hz, 208-240v,3 phase 100amps | 43 kVA, 50-60 Hz, 208-240v,3 phase 100amps |
| Air requirement | 90-100 PSI (6.2-6.8 Bar) | 90-100 PSI (6.2-6.8 Bar) |
| Options: | Coolant Through Spindle (CTS) |
Coolant Through Spindle (CTS) |
| BT#40 spindle taper | BT#40 spindle taper | |
Tilt Table Specifications |
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| Distance between centers | 25" (635mm) opt. 29" |
| Maximum tilt (B) | +/- 32° (64° total) |
| Rotation (A) | 360° |
| Minimum indexing unit | 0.0005° |
Machine Footprint |
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| Model | A532 | A532 XL |
| Length | 121" (3073 mm) | 179" (4546mm) |
| Width | 97" (2463 mm) | 89" (2260mm) |
| Max. Height | 116" (2946 mm) | 126" (3200mm) |
Shipping Footprint |
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| Length | 121" (3073 mm) | 162" (4115mm) |
| Width | 97" (2463 mm) | 90" (2286mm) |
| Height | 109" (2768 mm) | 112" (2845mm) |
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| Machine | 14,000 lbs (6350 Kg) | 16,000lbs (7257Kg) |
| Tilt table | 555 lbs (252 Kg) | 555lbs (252Kg) |
| Engine Block Fixture | 612 lbs (278 Kg) | 612lbs (278Kg) |
Download A532 Specifications PDF click here.
Machine Features:
- M400 CNC control, Touch screen, Windows 7 OS, Quad core processor, SSD,USB,Wifi
- Full Enclosure w/ chip auger
- Laser calibrated for high accuracy
- C5 double nut ballscrews
- Heavy duty linear ways
- Arm type ATC 24 tools
- Meehanite Casting Stress relieved
- Spindle chiller
- Auto Tool Coolant system
- Telescopic steel way covers
- Auto central lubrication system
- Disc type oil/coolant separator
- Safety glass front
See the A532 in action!
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A532 5-Axis CNC Cylinder Head Machining CenterCheck out the A532 Cylinder Head Machining Center in action. See a cylinder head being CNC ported from a raw casting perfectly matching the original hand porting. This new CENTROID system is the best way to reproduce winning cylinder head designs with speed, efficiency and most importantly repeatability! |
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State-of-the-art CNC ControlMade in the USA, the CENTROID M400 comes from a long history of tough industrial CNC controls. The CENTROID CNC is known for its user friendly operator interface combined with powerful features which produce superior cuts and finishes with less work on your part. Simple setup menus guide you thru the process. Advanced CNC features like: Unlimited file size with accell/decell look ahead provides smooth continuous tool motion. USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet for easy file transfer. Stop and restart at any point. Program tool path graphics. The CENTROID is a fast PC based CNC with updatable software so you are always using the latest technology. Operator friendly floor stand is convenient and comfortable to use. |
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Mastercam CAD/CAM SoftwareThe latest Multi Axis Mastercam software with a one year maintenance agreement is included with every machine. We teach you how to use Mastercam to create perfect CNC ports every time. This powerful package opens your digitizing data and creates the program to port the head, also allows you to tweak hand ported designs if necessary. The CENTROID/Mastercam CNC porting system has sigficant advantages both in cost and effectivness while at the same time is the easiest to learn and the best supported porting package on the market. |
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All the software needed to digitize and recreate Cylinder Head Intake and Exhaust ports along with Combustion chambers is included with every CENTROID CNC porting machine. There is no extra software or equipment to buy. Our renowned one-on-one CNC porting training ensures you will be CNC porting heads faster than any other system on the market. The CENTROID system also enables you to locate key features of the head such as water jackets, bolt holes, and push rod holes to incorporate them right into the porting model so you are confident before starting to machine a head that there is no interference points with your new design. The digitizing probe picks up the data points automatically and added to the computer model so you can graphically see the ports, combustion chambers and other features of the head on the computer screen. |
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When you go with a CENTROID, you'll receive comprehensive one-on-one machine and control training from our dedicated staff. We been teaching shops the tricks of the CNC trade now for 30 years. Let us show you how a CENTROID CNC machines tool can increase both an engines horsepower and your bottom line.
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