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Scott Machinery - Christchurch and Auckland branches
OPTIMUM

OPTIMUM MB4-1A Geared Head Mill Drill

c/w DRO, stand, coolant, 230v

$5,999.00
MDRL-0-0098 | Prices exclude GST
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Product overview

About this machine.

Optimum Maschinen is a respected German company known for manufacturing high-quality machine tools built to strict European standards. Since its founding in 2003, Optimum has become a trusted name in the metalworking industry, offering a wide range of equipment including metal lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding tools. Designed in Germany and engineered for precision, reliability, and durability, Optimum machines are used across workshops, training centres, and industrial environments throughout Europe and beyond. Their products are developed with a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and compliance with European CE regulations, ensuring exceptional performance and long service life.

The Optimum MB4-1A mill drill combines robust construction with versatile functionality, making it ideal for light industrial, maintenance, and serious workshop use. Featuring a powerful 1.1kW motor and gear-driven head, the MB4-1 delivers smooth, consistent torque across its 6-speed range (75-1,600rpm), suitable for a wide range of drilling and milling applications. A heavy-duty dovetail column ensures stability and precision, while the integrated fine feed and depth stop offer enhanced control for milling operations. With a tilting head, large worktable (700mm x 180mm), and 3MT spindle taper. The MB4-1A model is equipped with a factory fitted digital readout (DRO) system for precise, repeatable positioning on all axes, improving accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Features:

  • Powerful 1.1 kW motor for reliable performance
  • Fwd/rev spindle direction switch
  • 6-speed geared head (75-1,600 rpm) for consistent torque and material versatility
  • Rigid dovetail column design ensures stability and precision
  • Head lift motor
  • Milling fine feed with scale and adjustable depth stop for controlled operation
  • Factory-fitted digital readout (DRO) system for precise, repeatable positioning on all axes
  • Head tilts +/- 90 degrees left and right for angular machining
  • Large precision-ground table (700 x 180 mm) with T-slots for secure work holding
  • 3MT spindle taper accommodates a wide range of tooling
  • Drilling & tapping functions
  • Integrated coolant tray and chip guard
  • Strong sheet metal stand with storage
  • Ideal for light industrial, maintenance, and serious workshop environments

Standard Accessories:

  • 3MT x 27mm Face mill arbor
  • M12x1.75 draw bar
  • Integrated coolant system including tray and chip guard
  • Electric motor to raise and lower the head
  • Basic Optimum DRO5 digital read out system

Optional Accessories:

  • Drill chuck & arbor
  • Collet chuck set
  • Table power feed unit
  • Clamping set M12x14 tee slot 58 piece

Safety Features:

  • Latching Emergency stop separate from the on / off buttons
  • No Volt release, machine won't automatically re-start after a power failure
  • Drill chuck safety shield with interlocked microswitch
  • Main isolation switch with lockout
  • CE Conformity

Published data

Specifications

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Drilling capacity steel 32mm
Continuous drilling capacity steel 28mm
Face milling capacity 63mm
End milling capacity 32mm
Table size 800 x 240mm
Longitudinal table travel 560mm
Cross table travel 200mm
Spindle nose to table 100mm - 470mm
Throat depth 240mm
Quill travel 125mm
Tee slot size Suit M12 x 14
Spindle speed range 75-1600 RPM (6 speeds)
Spindle taper 3MT 12mm draw bar
Motor power 1 Phase 2hp 230V
Weight 500kg
Footprint (W x D x H) 1290 x 880 x 2330mm
Shipping 3.2m3, 545kg