Citizen highlights LFV technology

Citizen Machinery (Hall 20, Stand 150) is showcasing its LFV (low frequency vibration) chip-breaking software, which forms part of the operating system in the controls on some of the manufacturer’s sliding- and fixed-head turn-mill centres. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the technology’s launch. According to Citizen, the principle of operation is distinct from, and superior to, pecking macros programmed into individual machining cycles. Citizen is gradually rolling out the patented system across the company’s Cincom sliding-head lathes, initially on the main spindle and more recently on the sub-spindle. There are five Cincom machines on show equipped with LFV. A pair of Citizen’s Miyano fixed-head lathes also benefit from the technology, one of which is on display.

For further information
www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

MACH Machine Tools: on a mission

From the eight machine tools on display from MACH Machine Tools (Hall 20, Stand 370), seven are equipped with the versatile DynaPath WinDelta control. Visitors to the stand will not only be able to appreciate the high performance and productivity levels of the machines and recognise the value they represent, but also familiarise themselves with the DynaPath control.
A new addition to MACH Machine Tools’ product line-up is a high-speed machining centre that is said to perform as stylishly as it looks. The MACH MDHS-65S is for the fast processing of high-precision components, mould tools and copper electrodes. It features a fixed, rigid and thermally-stable double column structure, roller-type linear guides, a high-speed HSK40E spindle (7.5 kW/24,000 rpm), a specially-designed spindle chiller system, a servo-driven 12-tool ATC and, of course, the DynaPath WinDelta control that provides 10,000-block look-ahead capability and dynamic path smoothing.

For further information
www.machmt.co.uk

MecWash unveils latest aqueous parts washer

MecWash (Hall 18, Stand 114) is introducing a new aqueous cleaning system, the MWX300, which is the compact version of its MWX400. Designed for low-volume specialist applications, the cleanliness standards of the MWX300 make it suitable for sectors such as aerospace, electronics and medical. The machine features enhanced functionality and improved accessibility for easy maintenance. It also utilises technology used in many smart machine tools, which according to MecWash makes the MWX300 one of the most advanced, connected parts cleaning systems in the world.

For further information
www.mecwash.co.uk

Ground-breaking XYZ machines on show

The range of machines from XYZ Machine Tools (Hall 17, Stand 200) offers customers a natural route of progression from manual through to multi-axis machining and turning centres. XYZ is further enhancing that progression with the arrival of two new and innovative groups of machining centres – the XYZ TMC (Toolroom Machining Centre) series and RMX 2-OP – both of which are on the stand.

There are four machines in the XYZ TMC range, all of which are fully equipped three-axis machining centres based on linear-rail VMCs from XYZ Machine Tools. The machines are available as 500, 750, 1000 and 1600 variants, with the number referencing the X-axis travel. Also on the stand, the company has brought its XYZ 2-OP machine, fully up to date with the latest RMX ProtoTRAK control. Offering a footprint of just 775 x 1380 mm, users can relocate it anywhere in the shop to relieve pressure on other machines by carrying out second operation work.

For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Showtime for Mills CNC

A total of 16 machine tools, two SYNERGi automated manufacturing cells, three cobots undertaking a range of operations and new software solutions from the Training Academy are all on display by Mills CNC (Hall 19, Stand 100), which says it has taken the largest stand at the show.

Machine on the stand include seven recently introduced models: two turning centres – the compact 10” chuck Lynx 2600SY with Y-axis and sub-spindle, and the TT 1300SYYB twin-spindle/twin-turret machine with Y-axis capabilities on upper and lower turrets; two mill-turn machines – the 8” chuck SMX 2100ST with 1040 mm maximum turning length, and the large-capacity 21” chuck SMX 5100LB with maximum turning length of 3050 mm; and three machining centres – the SVM 4100 VMC for aluminium alloys and lightweight steels, the BVM 5700 premium machining centre, and the T-4000HS high-speed machining centre.

For further information
www.millscnc.co.uk