5-axis machining center · built in Denmark
Unicorn 5-200 Modular
The Unicorn 5-200 Modular is a compact 5-axis CNC machining center from SIMUL CNC Innovation in Denmark. It machines parts up to Ø225 × 233 mm with a 0-60,000 rpm HSK-E32 spindle on a mineral-cast base, holds 78+1 tools, and runs on a FANUC 31i-B5 Plus control. The same module is built to stack into a production cluster of up to 8 modules with shared automation.4 The base machine starts at €230k.1
Placeholder line work. CAD renders and machining film replace this at build.What it is built for
Small parts, high precision, and unattended repetition. The working envelope takes parts up to Ø225 mm diameter and 233 mm height on a Ø200 mm table. Travels are 558 mm in X, 246 mm in Y, 324 mm in Z, with a ±112° B axis and a 360° continuous C axis, so five faces are reachable in one clamping. The machine occupies 2250 × 870 mm of floor, under 2 m², and weighs about 2,300 kg, so it moves with a pallet truck and fits where a full-size machining center will not.
Spindle and motion
The spindle is an IBAG unit with HSK-E32 interface, ceramic bearings, and a 0-60,000 rpm range. Small tools stay in their working range instead of running at the bottom of a big spindle's band. Axis acceleration of 12 m/s² and feeds up to 36 m/min keep tool paths dense without idle time. Positioning repeatability is specified at <±4 µm and absolute accuracy at ±15 µm.2
Coolant and chips
The standard machine runs an 8 bar flood circuit from a ~300 L reservoir. Three options extend it: an 80 bar high-pressure system that feeds coolant through the tool for deep pockets and small drills, air-through-spindle plumbing for dry or minimum-quantity work, and a TCSM MKII-SMART oil mist collector (€2,400, delivered with filter).
Tooling
Capacity of this class normally requires a much larger machine; here it means full job sets and redundant sister tools stay loaded, which is what makes long unattended runs practical.
Probing and measurement (options)
- Renishaw NC4+ Blue F145 non-contact tool setter: length, radius, and breakage detection at spindle speed.
- Renishaw RMP24-MICRO touch probe: part setup and in-process measurement in a 5-axis working envelope.
- Renishaw Set and Inspect with Reporter runs the probing on the FANUC control; AxiSet Check-Up (macro plus PC app) verifies rotary-axis alignment.
Ready for the robot
Automation is designed into the machine from the start. A 410 × 308 mm automation door gives the robot its own way in. An optional hydraulic vise opens and closes from G-code, with 0-160 mm standard clamping for rectangular stock, custom jaws for other shapes and sizes, and automated clamping options for round and irregular workpieces. An optional AMF zero-point system in the C axis (6204IHA-10) locates pallets and fixtures repeatably for robot exchange. The paired FANUC LR Mate cell is described on the automation page.
The base
The machine base is mineral casting. It damps vibration several times better than cast iron and holds dimension as shop temperature drifts, which is where surface finish and tool life are won. The reasoning, with numbers, is in the knowledge article on mineral casting.
Options
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| 80 bar through-tool coolant | High-pressure coolant through the tool, for deep features and small drills |
| Air through spindle | Plumbing for air-assisted or minimum-quantity machining |
| Hydraulic G-code vise | Automated clamping, 0-160 mm standard for rectangular stock; custom jaws; round and irregular workpiece options |
| AMF zero-point in C axis (6204IHA-10) | Repeatable pallet and fixture location for robot exchange |
| Renishaw NC4+ Blue F145 | Non-contact tool setting and breakage detection |
| Renishaw RMP24-MICRO | Touch probing for setup and in-process measurement |
| TCSM MKII-SMART oil mist collector | Oil mist extraction with Wi-Fi monitoring, delivered with filter; €2,400 |
| FANUC LR Mate robot cell | Lights-out part loading; see the automation page |
The first full-scale machine is in build in Veksø, Denmark. Final castings are due July 2026, and the factory acceptance test is scheduled for mid-August 2026. We document the build as we go; the About page has the current state.
FAQ
- What does the Unicorn 5-200 Modular cost?
- The base machine starts at €230k before options.1 The pricing page lists what drives the configured price.
- How big are the parts it can machine?
- Up to Ø225 mm diameter and 233 mm height, on a Ø200 mm table, with 558 / 246 / 324 mm travels in X / Y / Z.
- Is it CE certified?
- Not yet. The CE conformity assessment runs August to October 2026.3 Machines deliver with the documentation their configuration requires.
- Can it run unattended?
- That is what it is designed for: 78+1 tool capacity, an automation door, G-code-activated clamping options, and a paired FANUC LR Mate robot cell.3
- When can I see it run?
- The first machine reaches factory acceptance testing in mid-August 2026. Ask for a slot and we will find a date.
Planning a machine purchase for 2026 or 2027?
Tell us your parts and volumes. You get a price, the current lead time, and a straight answer on whether the Unicorn 5-200 Modular fits, from the engineers who build it.
1 Entry price for the base machine before options, July 2026. Configured machines vary; ask for a current quote.
2 Design target, to be verified at factory acceptance testing, scheduled mid-August 2026.
3 Design target. CE conformity assessment runs August to October 2026; the machine is not yet CE certified.
4 Multi-module clusters are a design target until the first reference installation is documented.