55 Rockwell polished in one setup?!

By Paul Jones


Monday 11 May 2026, 10:00:00 AM


What’s difficult with conventional machining is done in a single process on the Sodick UX450 from Sodi-Tech. How does it deliver that level of precision and surface finish straight off the machine?

Hardened Stavax at 55 Rockwell – roughed and polished in one setup.

With a 40,000 RPM spindle and ultra-rigid build, it’s designed for intricate features and high-tolerance applications. Join Paul Jones of MTDCNC and Conor Plaskitt of Sodi-Tech EDM to see high-speed precision milling in action.



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