Unicorn 5-200 Modular
The Unicorn 5-200 Modular (U5-200M) is a compact 5-axis CNC machining center from SIMUL CNC Innovation in Denmark. Each machine is a module, designed to stack into a production cluster with shared automation.
0-60,000rpmIBAG spindle, HSK-E32
3.6kWspindle power
78+1tool positions
Ø225 × H233mmwork envelope, 5-axis
At a glance
The numbers most buyers ask for first. Every other value, group by group, is on the full specifications page.
Full specifications| 5-axis work envelope, part and fixture | Ø225 × H233 mm |
|---|---|
| Travels X / Y / Z | 558 / 246 / 324 mm |
| Spindle | 0-60,000 rpm, 3.6 kW, HSK-E32 |
| Tool capacity | 78+1 (78 in the magazine, one in the spindle) |
| Control | FANUC 31i-B5 Plus |
| Floor footprint | 2,250 × 870 mm (under 2 m²) |
| Module weight | ~2,300 kg |
| Repeatability X / Y / Z | ±4 µmdesign target |
What it is built for
Small parts, high precision, and unattended repetition. The 5-axis work envelope, for the part and its fixture together, is Ø225 mm across and 233 mm high above the machine table. Travels are 558 mm in X, 246 mm in Y, 324 mm in Z, with a ±112° B axis and a 360° continuous C axis, so five faces are reachable in one clamping. The machine occupies 2,250 × 870 mm of floor, under 2 m², and weighs about 2,300 kg, so it can be moved with a pallet truck.
Ready for automation from day one
Every machine ships with the automation door and control interfaces built in. Add the robot cell when your volumes call for it: it is designed to dock to the same machine.
How the cell is added| W × H × D | 2,250 × 1,997 × 870 mm |
|---|---|
| Floor footprint | under 2 m² |
| Module weight | ~2,300 kg |
| Load, part and fixture | 45 kg |
| Service clearance, left | 850 mm |
| Service clearance, right | 650 mm |
| Service clearance, rear | 700 mm |
5-axis work envelope for part and fixture: Ø225 × H233 mm
225 mm across and 233 mm high above the machine table, with a 45 kg load. The part and its fixture or vise share that space and that load. Have a specific workpiece in mind? Send its drawing with your price request.
Part examples
1Bone plateMedical
Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)
50 × 10 × 2 mm
2Spinal cageMedical
PEEK
26 × 10 × 12 mm
3Hybrid abutmentDental
Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)
Ø5 × 11 mm
4Implant barDental
Cobalt-chrome (CoCr)
45 × 6 × 5 mm
5Bridge, four unitsDental
Pre-sintered zirconia
35 × 10 × 9 mm
6CrownDental
Glass ceramics
11 × 10 × 8 mm
7Sensor housingAerospace and defense
Aluminum (6061)
60 × 40 × 25 mm
8Vacuum flange fittingSemiconductor
Stainless steel (316L)
Ø40 × 30 mm
9Compressor wheelEnergy
Aluminum (2618)
Ø70 × 30 mm
10Watch caseWatchmaking
Stainless steel (316L)
Ø41 × 11 mm
11Signet ringJewelry
18-karat gold
Ø22 × 14 mm
12EDM electrodeElectrodes
Graphite or copper
30 × 30 × 25 mm
13Microfluidic chipMicromachining
PMMA
75 × 25 × 4 mm
14Connector bodyPrecision engineering
Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Ø12 × 25 mm
Materials and industries
The Unicorn 5-200 Modular is made for production facilities that machine small, high-value parts in 5-axis.
The lists show typical work. The machine is not limited to these materials and industries.
Materials
- Metals
- Ceramics (dental)
- Plastics, composites and graphite
Industries
Integrates natively with automation
Automation is part of the machine from the start, so the robot cell is designed to be added later, to a machine you already run. A CNC-controlled 410 × 308 mm side door, standard on every machine, gives the robot its own way in. An optional hydraulic feed-through machine table carries an AMF 6204IHA K10.2 zero-point interface, and an optional zero-point vise pallet holds a Spreitzer HZS 120-60 A hydraulic centric vise with a robot gripping interface. An optional automatic rear door lets a robot reach the tool magazine. The FANUC LR Mate robot cell is described on the automation page.
| Automation door | 410 × 308 mm, CNC-controlled |
|---|---|
| Rear door for the ATC | CNC-controlledoption |
| Zero-point table | AMF 6204IHA K10.2option |
| Vise pallet | Spreitzer HZS 120-60 Aoption |
| Robot cell | FANUC LR Mateoption |
| Robot payload | 14 kgincl. gripper |
One machine, three ways to run it
The machine is modular, so the same platform configures for three different kinds of work.
- 01
High-mix, low-volume
Job shops and contract manufacturers running many different small parts, where fast changeover between jobs matters most.
Workholding options - 02
Low-mix, high-volume
Series production with the robot cell, which is designed for lights-out, multi-cycle running from a raw material buffer.
Automation - 03
Prototyping and teaching
R&D departments and education, where one compact machine covers a wide range of materials and part types.
Materials
Spindle and motion
The spindle is an IBAG unit with HSK-E32 interface, ceramic bearings, and a 0-60,000 rpm range. Its 60,000 rpm top speed lets small tools run at their optimal feeds and speeds. Axis acceleration of 12 m/s² and feeds up to 36,000 mm/min keep tool paths dense without idle time.
Spindle power and torque curves are on the specifications page.
| Spindle | 0-60,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Spindle power | 3.6 kW |
| Tool interface | HSK-E32 |
| Feed rate | up to 36,000 mm/min |
| Axis acceleration | 12 m/s² |
| Repeatability X / Y / Z | ±4 µmdesign target |
| Absolute accuracy | ±15 µmdesign target |
Coolant and chip control
The standard machine runs an 8 bar flood circuit from a 200 L coolant tank. Three options extend it: a 70 bar high-pressure system that feeds coolant through the tool for deep pockets and small drills, a CNC-controlled chip conveyor with two-stage filtration, and a TCSM MKII-SMART oil mist collector (1,000 m³/h, with motor and filter condition monitoring).
| Flood circuit | 8 bar |
|---|---|
| Coolant tank | 200 L |
| Through-tool coolant | 70 bar |
|---|---|
| Chip conveyor | CNC-controlled |
| Oil mist collector | 1,000 m³/h |
Tooling
78+1Full job sets and redundant sister tools stay loaded, which is what makes long unattended runs practical.
The magazine is built into a pull-out drawer. Pull it out, and every tool position is in reach for loading and checking.
| Tool capacity | 78+1 (78 in the magazine, one in the spindle) |
|---|---|
| Magazine | pull-out drawer |
| Tool interface | HSK-E32 |
| Max tool length | 180 mm |
| Max tool diameter | Ø41 mm |
Under the covers
The same front view with and without its panels. Drag the handle across the machine. On the left, the electrical cabinet and the tool changer module with its 78-tool magazine; on the right, the machining module with the spindle and the rotary table on the mineral-cast base.
- Electrical cabinet
- Central lubrication
- Tool magazine, 78 tools
- Tool picker
- Tool changer
- Spindle chiller
- IBAG spindle, 60,000 rpm
- Rotary table, B and C axes
- Mineral-cast base
- FANUC 31i-B5 Plus control
Unicorn 5-200 Modular FAQ
- How large a workpiece can it machine?
- On the Unicorn 5-200 Modular, the 5-axis work envelope for the part and its fixture is Ø225 × H233 mm above the machine table, with a 45 kg load and 558 / 246 / 324 mm travels in X / Y / Z. The part and its fixture or vise share that space and that load.
- Can it run unattended?
- Yes. The Unicorn 5-200 Modular is designed for unattended runs: 78+1 tool positions for full job sets and sister tools, an optional Renishaw NC4+ Blue F145 tool setter that catches tool breakage between cycles, a CNC-controlled automation door as standard, zero-point workholding options, and the control interfaces for a FANUC LR Mate robot cell.
- Do I need the robot cell from the start?
- No. Each Unicorn 5-200 Modular is a complete 5-axis machining center, and every machine ships with the automation door and control interfaces built in. Add the FANUC LR Mate robot cell when your volumes call for it: it is designed to dock to the machine you already run.
- Who makes the control, spindle, and rotary drives?
- The Unicorn 5-200 Modular runs a FANUC 31i-B5 Plus control and an IBAG HSK-E32 spindle with ceramic bearings. Its B and C axes run on Harmonic Drive actuators, and the probing options come from Renishaw. Every machine ships with its manuals, schematics, and a backup of the machine parameters.
- Why is the base mineral casting?
- The Unicorn 5-200 Modular has a mineral-cast base because mineral casting damps vibration several times better than gray cast iron, which shows in surface finish and tool life. Mineral casting conducts heat at about 3 W/m·K, against 40 to 70 W/m·K for gray cast iron, so the base responds slowly to temperature changes in the shop, which helps accuracy. The structural castings above the base are gray cast iron.
- Will SIMUL build more machining centers?
- Yes. The Unicorn 5-200 Modular is the first machining center from SIMUL, and more are planned.
- Can I visit SIMUL in Veksø?
- Yes. Come to Veksø, see where the Unicorn 5-200 Modular is built, and talk to the people who build it. Ask for a visit and we will find a date.
- Can you machine my workpiece before I order?
- Yes. Send us the drawing of a workpiece you make today, and we machine it on a Unicorn 5-200 Modular. Before we cut, we agree with you on the machining steps, the material, and the date. You get the workpiece, the cycle time, and photos or a video of the cut, with measured values on request. Your drawing stays confidential.