DATRON MXCube

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

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

40,000 rpm (4 kW) / 34,000 rpm (8 kW)

Spindle Taper

HSK-E 25 (4 kW) / HSK-E 32 (8 kW)

Tool Capacity

DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations (4 kW) / 60 or 110 stations (8 kW)

Spindle Power

4.0 kW (5.4 hp) HF spindle (MXCube 4 kW) or 8.0 kW (10.7 hp) HF spindle (MXCube 8 kW)

axes

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

x axis travel

1,040 mm (40.9 in)

How much does the DATRON MXCube cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the DATRON MXCube 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 MXCube comes in two spindle versions that are different enough to treat as two machines. The MXCube 4 kW has a 4.0 kW (5.4 hp) HF spindle running to 40,000 rpm with an HSK-E 25 interface. The MXCube 8 kW has an 8.0 kW (10.7 hp) spindle running to 34,000 rpm with HSK-E 32. Both sit on one frame: 1,040 x 850 x 270 mm (40.9 x 33.5 x 10.6 in) of travel and a work envelope of 1,000 mm x 700 mm x 205 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 8.1 in), the last figure being the portal passage.

The spindle choice sets the tool limits. With the 4 kW spindle the maximum tool diameter is 20 mm (0.8 in) and the maximum shank diameter 10 mm (0.4 in). With the 8 kW spindle those rise to 24 mm (0.9 in) and 12 mm (0.5 in). The diameters apply to monoblock or stepped end mills. Two capabilities belong to the 8 kW spindle alone: internal tool cooling, and thread cutting up to M5.

The magazine differs as well. The DATRON ToolAssist holds 60 or 143 stations with the 4 kW spindle and 60 or 110 with the 8 kW. So does the electrical connection: 10 kW on a CEE 16 A supply for the 4 kW version, 14 kW on CEE 32 A for the 8 kW.

Compared with the M8Cube, which covers a similar envelope at approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lb), the MXCube is a much heavier build at approximately 3,800 kg (8,377 lb). It has a listed table load of 500 kg (1,102 lb), and feed and rapid rates of up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm). The bed is mineral cast with an integrated conical thread, as a full or cut-out table.

It is a 3-axis machine as standard. DATRON Axis4 and Axis5 are listed as options for 3+1 and 3+2 work, the rotary option row also names DST, and the DATRON 3D probe is optional.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Axes	3 (3+1 / 3+2 with optional DATRON Axis4 / Axis5)
X Axis Travel	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Y Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Z Axis Travel	270 mm (10.6 in)
Work Envelope	1,000 mm x 700 mm x 205 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 8.1 in), Z = portal passage
Spindle Motor Power	4.0 kW (5.4 hp) HF spindle (MXCube 4 kW) or 8.0 kW (10.7 hp) HF spindle (MXCube 8 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	40,000 rpm (4 kW) / 34,000 rpm (8 kW)
Spindle Taper	HSK-E 25 (4 kW) / HSK-E 32 (8 kW)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	20 mm (0.8 in) (4 kW) / 24 mm (0.9 in) (8 kW), monoblock or stepped end mills
Max Tool Shank Diameter	10 mm (0.4 in) (4 kW) / 12 mm (0.5 in) (8 kW)
Thread Cutting	Up to M5 (8 kW only)
Internal Tool Cooling	8 kW spindle only
Tool Capacity	DATRON ToolAssist 60 or 143 stations (4 kW) / 60 or 110 stations (8 kW)
Max Table Load	500 kg (1,102 lb)
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
Rapid Traverse Xyz	Up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	Up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Power Requirement	10 kW; CEE 16 A (4 kW) / 14 kW; CEE 32 A (8 kW)
Machine Dimensions	3,360 mm x 1,860 mm x 2,240 mm (132.3 in x 73.2 in x 88.2 in) with operating terminal
Machine Dimensions Without Terminal	2,700 mm x 1,860 mm x 2,240 mm (106.3 in x 73.2 in x 88.2 in)
Machine Weight	Approx. 3,800 kg (8,377 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Two spindle versions: 4.0 kW (5.4 hp) to 40,000 rpm with HSK-E 25, or 8.0 kW (10.7 hp) to 34,000 rpm with HSK-E 32
The 8 kW spindle adds internal tool cooling and thread cutting up to M5
Rapid traverse and cutting feed up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), against up to 22 m/min (866 ipm) on the M8Cube
Table load of 500 kg (1,102 lb) on a mineral-cast bed, in a machine weighing approximately 3,800 kg (8,377 lb)
DATRON ToolAssist with up to 143 stations on the 4 kW version and up to 110 stations on the 8 kW version
The power requirement is published: 10 kW on CEE 16 A for the 4 kW version, 14 kW on CEE 32 A for the 8 kW version

Limitations

Maximum tool diameter is 20 mm (0.8 in) with the 4 kW spindle and 24 mm (0.9 in) with the 8 kW spindle, so larger cutters are excluded
Internal tool cooling and thread cutting are limited to the 8 kW spindle, and thread cutting stops at M5
The 8 kW version tops out at 34,000 rpm and 110 stations, lower than the 4 kW version on both counts
Portal passage is 205 mm (8.1 in) and Z travel 270 mm (10.6 in), which keeps part and fixture height low
The DATRON 3D probe and the Axis4 and Axis5 rotary axes are options

Best For

Milling with tools up to 24 mm (0.9 in) in diameter on the 8 kW spindle Small threaded features up to M5, cut on the 8 kW version High-speed work up to 40,000 rpm with the 4 kW HSK-E 25 spindle Parts and fixtures up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) within 1,000 mm x 700 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in) Long tool lists, with 60 to 143 stations depending on the spindle version

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the MXCube 4 kW and the MXCube 8 kW?

The spindle and everything tied to it. The 4 kW version has 4.0 kW (5.4 hp), 40,000 rpm, HSK-E 25, a ToolAssist with 60 or 143 stations and a 10 kW connection on CEE 16 A. The 8 kW version has 8.0 kW (10.7 hp), 34,000 rpm, HSK-E 32, 60 or 110 stations and a 14 kW connection on CEE 32 A. Internal tool cooling and thread cutting up to M5 are listed for the 8 kW spindle only. Travels, table load and feed rates are the same.

02 What is the largest tool the MXCube can run?

With the 4 kW spindle, a tool diameter of 20 mm (0.8 in) on a shank of up to 10 mm (0.4 in). With the 8 kW spindle, 24 mm (0.9 in) on a shank of up to 12 mm (0.5 in). DATRON states the diameter limit for monoblock or stepped end mills, which is how a cutter can be wider than its shank.

03 Can the MXCube cut threads?

Only with the 8 kW spindle, and up to M5. Thread cutting is not listed for the 4 kW version. The 8 kW spindle is also the only one listed with internal tool cooling, so if either feature matters the choice of version is already made.

04 What electrical supply does the MXCube need?

The 4 kW version is listed at 10 kW on a CEE 16 A connection. The 8 kW version is listed at 14 kW on a CEE 32 A connection. Deciding between the versions therefore includes checking which supply is available where the machine will stand.

05 How does the MXCube compare with the M8Cube?

The work envelopes are close: 1,000 mm x 700 mm x 205 mm (39.4 in x 27.6 in x 8.1 in) on the MXCube. The M8Cube weighs approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lb), offers spindles from 1.8 kW to 4.0 kW (2.4 hp to 5.4 hp) at up to 60,000 rpm and moves at up to 22 m/min (866 ipm). The MXCube weighs approximately 3,800 kg (8,377 lb), offers 4.0 kW or 8.0 kW (5.4 hp or 10.7 hp) and moves at up to 40 m/min (1,575 ipm).

06 How much weight can the MXCube table carry?

The maximum table load is 500 kg (1,102 lb). The table is part of a mineral-cast machine bed with an integrated conical thread and is available as a full or cut-out table. Fixture, any rotary axis and the part all count against the 500 kg.