TRAK Knee Mills

featuring the ProtoTRAK CNC

For over 20 years, still your best choice in knee mills today.

  • Manual with DRO, 2 or 3 axis CNC
  • Real handwheels so you can work manually
  • Available with the ProtoTRAK RMX or KMX CNC
TRAK Bed Mills
VIDEO: TRAK K3 CNC Knee Mill Overview

VIDEO: TRAK K3 CNC Knee Mill Overview

TRAKing Pat gives an overview of our CNC knee mills. This machine features the ProtoTRAK KMX CNC.

TRAK CNC Knee Mill Features:

ProtoTRAK RMX and KMX CNC for TRAK Knee Mills
ProtoTRAK RMX and KMX CNC available on TRAK Knee Mills
  • ProtoTRAK® CNC integrated at the factory
  • Precision 7207 P4 spindle bearings
  • Glass scale for quill Z readout
  • Precision ground ballscrews installed in the table and saddle
  • Chrome ground quill
  • Wide way surfaces are hardened and ground
  • Slideways are Turcite® coated
  • Real handwheels so you can work manually
  • Meehanite® castings

ProtoTRAK RMX CNC

There is nothing like a ProtoTRAK for usability and the ProtoTRAK RMX goes beyond with productivity features that are not found anywhere else. Our 40 years of experience serving machinists in small lot milling applications have led us to a CNC that is simply amazing.

Learn more about the ProtoTRAK RMX CNC


ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

  • Easy to learn and use
  • Improved Auto Geometry Engine®
  • Outstanding graphics
  • Powerful offline programming for using our Advanced Software Options
  • Can handle quick manual jobs to complex profiling

Learn more about the ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

Models

TRAK K3RMX Knee Mill featuring the ProtoTRAK RMX CNC

TRAK K3 RMX Knee Mill

  • Model: TRAK-K3RMX
  • 2-axis CNC, 3-axis DRO
  • Work manually or with CNC
  • ProtoTRAK RMX CNC

The power and flexibility of this latest generation CNC provide the best ever combination of control and machine for short run production and toolroom work. All in a system that is easy to use and as familiar as any ProtoTRAK.

TRAK K3 KMX Knee Mill featuring the ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

TRAK K3 KMX Knee Mill

  • Model: TRAK-K3KMX
  • 2-axis CNC, 3-axis DRO
  • Work manually or with CNC
  • ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

The ProtoTRAK® KMX is the best CNC TRAK has ever made for knee mill applications. With the advanced technology, power and flexibility of the KMX, you can accomplish anything from quick manual jobs to complex profiling.

TRAK K3 KMX-3 Knee Mill featuring the ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

TRAK K3 KMX-3 Knee Mill

  • Model: TRAK-K3KMX-3
  • 3-axis CNC, 3-axis DRO
  • Work manually or with CNC
  • ProtoTRAK KMX CNC

The K3 KMX-3 uses a quill drive for 3-axis machining. Manual quill control is accomplished with electronic handwheels. For most 3-axis machining applications however, we highly recommend our TRAK Bed Mills.

Specifications

  All Models
Table Size 10″ x 50″
T-Slots (Number x Width) 3 x .625″ x 3″
Table Travel 32″
Saddle Travel 16″
Knee Travel 16″
Maximum Quill Travel 5″
Quill Diameter 3.375″
Spindle Taper R8
Spindle Speed Range RPM K3KMX (without Spindle Control): 60-500, 600-4200
K3RMX (with Spindle Control): 40-600, 300-5000
Head Tilt 45° forward and back, 90° left and right
Quill Feeds per Revolution of Spindle 0.0015/0.003/0.006″
Spindle Motor HP 3 HP
Power Requirements - Control K3KMX (without Spindle Control): 110V, 1P, 10A
K3RMX (with Spindle Control): 110V, 1P, 8A
Power Requirements - Machine K3KMX (without Spindle Control): 208/480V, 3P, 8.5/4.25A
K3RMX (with Spindle Control): 208V, 3P, 11A
Maximum Weight of Workpiece 850 lbs
Weight Net K3KMX: 2300 lbs
K3RMX: 2816 lbs
Dimensions K3KMX: 78″ (length) x 103″ (width) x 87″ (height)
K3RMX: 78″ (length) x 103″ (width) x 92″ (height)
Rapid Speeds 100 IPM X, Y
Way Surface Type Dovetail X/Z, Square Y

Options

Machine Options

Chip Pan - Knee Mill

Chip Pan - Knee Mill

Chip pan for TRAK knee mills.

Power Feed

Power Feed

Knee power feed for TRAK Knee mills.

Remote Stop/Go Switch

Remote Stop/Go Switch

A hand-held switch to stop and continue program run.

Table Guard

Table Guard

Table guard with sliding doors to impede chips and coolant and keep the operator from the tool and workpiece during CNC machining. Interlock switch on the door interfaces to the CNC. DRO and TRAKing are allowed with the door open, but the door must be closed for automatic CNC operations in the Program Run Mode.

Work Lamp

Work Lamp

Bright, long-lasting halogen work lamp with industrial-grade mount.

Auto Lubrication Pump

Auto Lubrication Pump

The auto lubrication pump for the ways and ballscrews is wired to operate while the spindle is running. Discharge times and intervals are set on the pump.

Kurt<sup>®</sup> Vise

Kurt® Vise

6″ Kurt vise and mounting hardware - model DX6. Opens to 9″.

Spray Coolant

Spray Coolant

The unique Fog Buster® non-fogging coolant sprayer precisely directs a fine stream of coolant to the tool and workpiece.

TRAKing<sup>®</sup> / Electronic Handwheels

TRAKing® / Electronic Handwheels

The feel of manual control of real handwheels, but our electronic handwheels bring the power of the CNC to your fingertips through features such as TRAKing and DO ONE.

Power Draw Bar

Power Draw Bar

A Torque-Rite draw bar factory installed. May be ordered as CAT or NMTB/NST. Draw bar for CAT type is longer to fit into tool holders that have the tool changer grip, or retention knob removed.

Glass Scales

Glass Scales

A popular brand of glass scale mounted on the table and saddle.

Coolant Pump

Coolant Pump

The optional coolant pump is mounted on the back of the machine column. It is wired into the electrical panel for operation through the Accessory key on the CNC front panel.

Limit Switches

Limit Switches

Switches and brackets are set for maximum travel limits. Tripping the switch will cause the servo motors to shut down.

TRAK<sup>®</sup> USB Memory

TRAK® USB Memory

The USB Memory option consists of an industrial-grade Delkin® Thumb drive. This device is unsurpassed for reliability and speed of file access and is the storage of choice for our own software engineers.

VIDEO: TRAK® USB Memory Option Overview

Other Knee Mill Options

Other Knee Mill Options

  • Networking Option — lets you connect your ProtoTRAK to a network of other ProtoTRAKs or offline computers. (Standard equipment for the ProtoTRAK KMX.)
  • Riser blocks — RISER-4 (for 4″), RISER-6 (for 6″), RISER-8 (for 8″)

Software Options

Offline Programming

Offline Programming

  • ProtoTRAK KMX user interface for Windows® PC
  • Program parts and simulate CNC Run
  • Modify files from current and former ProtoTRAK models

VIDEO: Installing ProtoTRAK Offline Software

Clear Off

Clear Off

Clear Off allows for the removal of part material from the outside in, leaving only the bosses and profiles you want. This option is easily programmed at the machine, and works with both DXF and Parasolid models.

VIDEO: Clear Off Programming Demo | ProtoTRAK RMX CNC

Offline Programming

Offline Programming

  • ProtoTRAK RX user interface for Windows® PC
  • Program parts and simulate CNC Run
  • Modify files from current and former ProtoTRAK models

VIDEO: Installing ProtoTRAK Offline Software

MTConnect<sup>®</sup>

MTConnect®

The TRAK MTConnect option enables customers to add MTConnect functionality quickly and easily to their machines, so that machine data can be collected using the standard MTConnect protocol.

  • Machine networking through ethernet connection or USB Wi-Fi adapter
  • Collect machine data throughout shop
  • Monitor machine status, receive notifications and analyze data throughout your machines’ history

3rd party software not included.

VIDEO: MTConnect® Option Overview

Advanced Features - Mills

Advanced Features - Mills

  • Adaptive Pocket Roughing
  • Verify Make Part — solid model graphics of programmed toolpath
  • Finish Tool #
  • Rest Machining
  • Multiple Fixture Offsets
  • Event Comments
  • G-code editor
  • Thread Mill event
  • Engrave Event
  • Sub and Copy — Rotate and Mirror of Engrave Events
  • Copy
  • Copy Mirror
  • Copy Rotate
  • Copy Convert Drill to Tap
  • Tool Library
  • Chip Clear
  • Clipboard
Parasolid File Converter

Parasolid File Converter

  • Import and convert 3D CAD data into ProtoTRAK programs
  • X_T files
  • X, Y & Z dimensions are transferred into program events
  • 2D and 3D views of part
  • Add or remove geometry
  • Chaining
  • Easy, prompted process you can do right at the machine
DXF Converter

DXF Converter

  • Import and convert CAD data into ProtoTRAK programs
  • DXF or DWG files
  • Chaining
  • Automatic Gap Closing
  • Layer control
  • Easy, prompted process you can do right at the machine
KMX Converter Package for Offline

KMX Converter Package for Offline

Requires purchase of KMX Offline Programming.

Verify - Solid model representation of parts and toolpaths

DXF Converter

  • Import and convert CAD data
  • DXF or DWG files
  • Automatic Gap Closing with Chaining
  • Layer control
  • Easy, prompted process

Parasolid File Converter

  • Generate ProtoTRAK KMX programs from the data in the solid file
  • 3D CAD format
  • No specialized knowledge required
Auxiliary Functions

Auxiliary Functions

The Auxiliary functions provide program control of spray mist or coolant, spindle off, and interface to a programmable rotary table or indexer.