DATRON MLCube Pro

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

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

40,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-E 25

Tool Capacity

DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations with HSK-E 25; integrated length sensor optional

Spindle Power

3.0 kW - 4.0 kW (4.0 hp - 5.4 hp) HF spindle

axes

3 (3+1 with optional DATRON Axis4)

x axis travel

1,520 mm (59.8 in)

How much does the DATRON MLCube Pro cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the DATRON MLCube Pro 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 MLCube Pro takes the 1,520 x 1,150 x 245 mm (59.8 x 45.3 x 9.6 in) travels of the MLCube and fixes the tooling side to one specification: an HSK-E 25 spindle of 3.0 kW to 4.0 kW (4.0 hp to 5.4 hp) running to 40,000 rpm, loaded from a DATRON ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations. There is no direct-shank spindle and no small integrated changer in this table.

That is the trade against the MLCube, which lists spindles from 1.8 kW (2.4 hp), a 60,000 rpm top speed and integrated changers from 5 stations. The Pro gives up the highest spindle speed and the entry-level configurations. It keeps the upper end of the power range in a holder-based interface, and a magazine sized for long tool lists comes as part of the specification.

The work envelope is 1,500 mm x 1,000 mm x 200 mm (59.1 in x 39.4 in x 7.9 in), with the Z figure being the portal passage. Loading is through automatic double doors that open to 1,699 mm (66.9 in), which is wider than the 1,500 mm X dimension of the envelope.

The operating terminal is a stand-alone unit: a 24-inch multi-touch screen with a hand-held control unit, adjustable in height and tilt. It occupies 800 mm x 710 mm (31.5 in x 28.0 in) of floor and stands 1,500 to 1,700 mm (59.1 to 66.9 in) tall. The machine dimensions of 4,500 mm x 2,430 mm x 2,140 mm (177.2 in x 95.7 in x 84.3 in) do not include it, so plan floor space for both. Weight is approximately 3,200 kg (7,055 lb), against approximately 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) for the MLCube.

Feed and rapid traverse are listed at up to 22 m/min (866 ipm). Three items are options and should be named in a quotation if wanted: the DATRON Axis4 for 3+1 work, the DATRON 3D probe and the integrated tool length sensor.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Axes	3 (3+1 with optional DATRON Axis4)
X Axis Travel	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	245 mm (9.6 in)
Work Envelope	1,500 mm x 1,000 mm x 200 mm (59.1 in x 39.4 in x 7.9 in), Z = portal passage
Spindle Motor Power	3.0 kW - 4.0 kW (4.0 hp - 5.4 hp) HF spindle
Max Spindle Speed	40,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	HSK-E 25
Tool Capacity	DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations with HSK-E 25; integrated length sensor optional
CNC Control	DATRON next
Operating Terminal	Stand-alone 24-inch multi-touch screen with hand-held control unit, adjustable height and tilt
Workpiece Measurement	DATRON 3D probe (optional)
Rotary Axis Option	DATRON Axis4 (optional)
Coolant System	Minimum-quantity cooling lubrication, 10 liters or 2x 10 liters coolant tank; 4-nozzle spray ring
Rapid Traverse Xyz	Up to 22 m/min (866 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	Up to 22 m/min (866 ipm)
Door Opening Width	1,699 mm (66.9 in) with automatic double doors open
Machine Dimensions	4,500 mm x 2,430 mm x 2,140 mm (177.2 in x 95.7 in x 84.3 in) without operating terminal
Operating Terminal Dimensions	800 mm x 710 mm x 1,500-1,700 mm (31.5 in x 28.0 in x 59.1-66.9 in)
Machine Weight	Approx. 3,200 kg (7,055 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Every configuration has an HSK-E 25 spindle of at least 3.0 kW (4.0 hp), up to 4.0 kW (5.4 hp)
The DATRON ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations is the listed tool system, not an upgrade from a smaller changer
Automatic double doors open to 1,699 mm (66.9 in) for loading wide stock
Stand-alone 24-inch multi-touch terminal with adjustable height and tilt, placed separately from the machine
Same 1,500 mm x 1,000 mm x 200 mm (59.1 in x 39.4 in x 7.9 in) work envelope as the MLCube

Limitations

Top speed is 40,000 rpm; the MLCube lists up to 60,000 rpm
No direct-shank spindle is listed, so every tool needs an HSK-E 25 holder
The 4,500 mm x 2,430 mm (177.2 in x 95.7 in) machine footprint excludes the terminal, which takes a further 800 mm x 710 mm (31.5 in x 28.0 in)
The integrated tool length sensor, the DATRON 3D probe and the DATRON Axis4 are options
Portal passage of 200 mm (7.9 in) limits part and fixture height

Best For

Large plates up to 1,500 mm x 1,000 mm (59.1 in x 39.4 in) with long tool lists Shops standardising on HSK-E 25 holders, with 60 or 143 stations on the machine Work that needs 3.0 kW to 4.0 kW (4.0 hp to 5.4 hp) at up to 40,000 rpm Loading wide stock through the 1,699 mm (66.9 in) door opening

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the MLCube Pro change compared with the MLCube?

The travels are identical. The MLCube Pro is listed only with an HSK-E 25 spindle of 3.0 kW to 4.0 kW (4.0 hp to 5.4 hp) at up to 40,000 rpm and only with the DATRON ToolAssist, 60 or 143 stations. The MLCube also offers direct-shank spindles, power from 1.8 kW (2.4 hp), a 60,000 rpm top speed and integrated changers from 5 stations. The MLCube Pro additionally lists automatic double doors and a stand-alone terminal, and weighs approximately 3,200 kg (7,055 lb).

02 How wide do the doors of the MLCube Pro open?

DATRON gives a door opening width of 1,699 mm (66.9 in) with the automatic double doors open. The work envelope measures 1,500 mm x 1,000 mm (59.1 in x 39.4 in) in X and Y, so the opening is wider than the longest side of the envelope. Height is the tighter limit: the portal passage is 200 mm (7.9 in).

03 Does the MLCube Pro take direct-shank tools?

Not according to the table. The spindle interface is listed as HSK-E 25 and the DATRON ToolAssist magazine is listed with HSK-E 25 as well, so budget for a holder per tool. Direct-shank tooling is listed for the MLCube, which has the same travels.

04 How much floor space does the MLCube Pro need?

The machine itself measures 4,500 mm x 2,430 mm x 2,140 mm (177.2 in x 95.7 in x 84.3 in) without the operating terminal. The terminal is a separate stand of 800 mm x 710 mm (31.5 in x 28.0 in), 1,500 to 1,700 mm (59.1 to 66.9 in) tall depending on adjustment. The machine weighs approximately 3,200 kg (7,055 lb).

05 Which items are optional on the MLCube Pro?

The table marks three: the integrated tool length sensor, the DATRON 3D probe for workpiece measurement, and the DATRON Axis4, which turns the 3-axis machine into a 3+1 configuration. Coolant is minimum-quantity lubrication with one 10-liter tank or two, through a 4-nozzle spray ring.