DATRON M8Cube

Specs verified 2026-10-03 · datron.de Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

60,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

Direct shank or HSK-E 25

Tool Capacity

5, 12 or 15 stations integrated (10, 24 or 30 optional) with integrated length sensor; or DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations with HSK-E 25

Spindle Power

1.8 kW - 4.0 kW (2.4 hp - 5.4 hp) HF spindle

axes

3 (3+1 / 3+2 with optional DATRON Axis4 / Axis5)

x axis travel

1,020 mm (40.2 in)

How much does the DATRON M8Cube cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the DATRON M8Cube that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The DATRON M8Cube is a three-axis portal machine with a high-frequency spindle: 1,020 x 830 x 245 mm (40.2 x 32.7 x 9.6 in) of travel, up to 60,000 rpm, and between 1.8 kW and 4.0 kW (2.4 hp and 5.4 hp) of spindle power depending on the spindle fitted. DATRON gives the usable work envelope as 1,000 mm x 700 mm x 200 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 7.9 in). The Z figure there is the portal passage, so part and fixture together have to clear that height.

Those proportions say what the machine is for. A working area of 1,000 mm x 700 mm under a 200 mm passage is an envelope for plates, panels and shallow housings, and a spindle that peaks at 4.0 kW but runs to 60,000 rpm is meant for small-diameter tools taking light, fast cuts. Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both listed at up to 22 m/min (866 ipm).

Most of the buying decisions are in the tooling. Tools are held by direct shank or in HSK-E 25 holders. The integrated changer has 5, 12 or 15 stations with an integrated length sensor, and 10, 24 or 30 stations are optional. The alternative is the DATRON ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations, which works with HSK-E 25.

As delivered this is a 3-axis machine. The optional DATRON Axis4 and Axis5 take it to 3+1 or 3+2, the rotary option row also names DST, and the DATRON 3D probe for workpiece measurement is an option as well. Linear encoders are not fitted. DATRON lists a separate M8Cube LS variant with linear encoders in X and Y.

The bed is mineral cast with an integrated conical thread, as a full or cut-out table. Cooling is minimum-quantity lubrication through a 4-nozzle spray ring, fed from one 10-liter tank or two. With the operating terminal the machine measures 2,380 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,970 mm (93.7 in x 68.5 in x 77.6 in) and weighs approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lb). The MLCube, the larger machine with the same spindle range, is listed at approximately 2,500 kg (5,512 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Axes	3 (3+1 / 3+2 with optional DATRON Axis4 / Axis5)
X Axis Travel	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Y Axis Travel	830 mm (32.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	245 mm (9.6 in)
Work Envelope	1,000 mm x 700 mm x 200 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 7.9 in), Z = portal passage
Spindle Motor Power	1.8 kW - 4.0 kW (2.4 hp - 5.4 hp) HF spindle
Max Spindle Speed	60,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	Direct shank or HSK-E 25
Tool Capacity	5, 12 or 15 stations integrated (10, 24 or 30 optional) with integrated length sensor; or DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations with HSK-E 25
CNC Control	DATRON next
Operating Terminal	24-inch multi-touch screen with hand-held control unit
Workpiece Measurement	DATRON 3D probe (optional)
Rotary Axis Option	DATRON Axis4; DST (optional)
Coolant System	Minimum-quantity cooling lubrication, 10 liters or 2x 10 liters coolant tank; 4-nozzle spray ring
Linear Encoders	Not fitted (M8Cube LS variant: linear encoders in X and Y)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	Up to 22 m/min (866 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	Up to 22 m/min (866 ipm)
Machine Dimensions	2,380 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,970 mm (93.7 in x 68.5 in x 77.6 in) with operating terminal
Machine Dimensions Without Terminal	1,740 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,970 mm (68.5 in x 68.5 in x 77.6 in)
Machine Weight	Approx. 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)

Specifications sourced from datron.de — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

HF spindle runs to 60,000 rpm with 1.8 kW to 4.0 kW (2.4 hp to 5.4 hp), a combination aimed at small-diameter tools
Work envelope of 1,000 mm x 700 mm x 200 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 7.9 in) on a machine weighing approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Tool capacity scales from 5 integrated stations up to a DATRON ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations
The integrated tool changer includes a length sensor; on the MLCube that sensor is listed as an option
Optional DATRON Axis4 and Axis5 extend the machine from 3 axes to 3+1 or 3+2
Footprint without the operating terminal is 1,740 mm x 1,740 mm (68.5 in x 68.5 in)

Limitations

The portal passage is 200 mm (7.9 in) and Z travel 245 mm (9.6 in), which rules out tall parts and tall fixtures
Spindle power stops at 4.0 kW (5.4 hp), so heavy roughing with large cutters is outside what this machine is built for
Linear encoders are not fitted; DATRON lists them only on the M8Cube LS variant, in X and Y
The DATRON 3D probe and the Axis4 and Axis5 rotary axes are options, so a base machine is 3-axis without workpiece probing
Feed and rapid traverse are listed at up to 22 m/min (866 ipm), where the MXCube reaches up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)

Best For

Plates, panels and flat housings up to 1,000 mm x 700 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in) Small-diameter tool work at spindle speeds up to 60,000 rpm Parts and fixtures that stay under the 200 mm (7.9 in) portal passage Long tool lists, using the ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations 3+1 or 3+2 jobs with the optional DATRON Axis4 or Axis5

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size of part fits on the DATRON M8Cube?

The work envelope is 1,000 mm x 700 mm x 200 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 7.9 in). The 200 mm figure is the portal passage, meaning the clear height under the portal, so the part plus whatever holds it must stay below that. Axis travel is slightly larger at 1,020 mm (40.2 in) in X, 830 mm (32.7 in) in Y and 245 mm (9.6 in) in Z.

02 Which spindle does the M8Cube have?

DATRON lists an HF spindle between 1.8 kW and 4.0 kW (2.4 hp and 5.4 hp) with a maximum of 60,000 rpm. Tools go in by direct shank or in HSK-E 25 holders. The table gives one top speed for the whole range and does not say which power rating reaches it, so confirm speed and tool interface for the specific spindle you are quoted.

03 How many tools does the M8Cube hold?

It depends on the changer. The integrated version has 5, 12 or 15 stations and comes with an integrated length sensor; 10, 24 or 30 stations are optional. The other route is the DATRON ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations, which is listed with HSK-E 25 tooling.

04 Can the M8Cube be used for 4-axis or 5-axis work?

The base machine has 3 axes. DATRON lists 3+1 and 3+2 configurations with the optional DATRON Axis4 and Axis5, and the rotary option row also names DST. These are options, so a quotation needs to state which rotary unit is included.

05 Does the M8Cube have linear encoders?

No. The table lists linear encoders as not fitted on the M8Cube. DATRON offers an M8Cube LS variant that has linear encoders in X and Y. If your tolerances depend on direct position measurement, ask for the LS variant by name.

06 How much floor space does the M8Cube need?

With the operating terminal it measures 2,380 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,970 mm (93.7 in x 68.5 in x 77.6 in); without it, 1,740 mm x 1,740 mm x 1,970 mm (68.5 in x 68.5 in x 77.6 in). Weight is approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lb). The table gives no electrical or compressed-air figures, so request those before planning the installation.