Grinding and turning take centre stage

RK International Machine Tools (Hall 20, Stand 265) is focusing attention on its extensive grinding machine portfolio and the recently introduced Europa eturn VS range of manual lathes. In total, seven machines are on display with all but one under power. Grinding machines on show come from its long-term supply partners Robbi, Perfect, Delta and Jainnher; covering all aspects of abrasive machining through universal grinding, surface grinding, vertical spindle rotary table grinding and centreless grinding.

Those looking for manual turning can see and discuss the Europa eturn VS series, represented by the mid-range VS390 gap-bed lathe with 390 mm swing over bed (610 mm in the gap). The range also features eturn Energy Management Technology (EEMT), which helps to reduce energy consumption when idle by putting the lathe into sleep mode and switching off all unnecessary power consumption.

For further information
www.rk-int.com

Complete tooling solutions from ITC

UK cutting tool manufacturer, Industrial Tooling Corporation (Hall 20, Stand 555) is once again demonstrating the ‘Best of British’. The company is introducing a host of new solid-carbide and PCD tooling innovations, as well as launching the latest product lines from Widia, Big Kaiser, Kemmler and Bass.

For instance, from the Big Kaiser portfolio is the Mega Synchro tapping chuck. The new chuck has a special function built-in to compensate for synchronisation errors that may occur during rigid tapping. With more than 60 body types and 193 tap holders, the diverse portfolio enables the end user to select combinations between the fixture and tap holder that provide the optimal cantilever length for any machine and processing scenario.

For further information
www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Debut for Matsuura five-axis machining centres

Matsuura Machinery (Hall 20, Stand 442) is giving an exhibition debut to its MAM72-52V and MX-420 PC10 five-axis CNC machining centres. Designed from the ground up, the Matsuura MAM72-52V is a “factory in one machine” equipped with 130 tools on a 330 tool magazine base and a proven tower pallet system for extended lights-out manufacturing. Furthermore, following the success of the MX-330 PC10 and responding to customer demand, Matsuura has developed its big brother: the fully automated five-axis MX-420 PC10, with larger capacity and workload.

For further information www.matsuura.co.uk

New-generation horizontal machining centres

Heller Machine Tools (Hall 20, Stand 130), whose factory in Redditch produces selected four-axis and five-axis horizontal machining centres for world markets, is showing for the first time in the UK its second-generation HF 3500 five-axis model, as well as the fourth generation of its H-series four-axis HMCs. In addition, Heller is shining the spotlight on Heller4Industry, the group’s worldwide drive towards integration of its machine tools and controls into the Industry 4.0 environment so that customers can gain maximum advantage from increased productivity and accuracy.

For further information
www.heller.biz

Major turning centre launch

Hurco (Hall 20, Stand 510) is launching a new range of four driven-tool CNC turning centres. The models include 8-inch and 10-inch chuck versions with the option of a programmable W axis to position the tailstock or sub-spindle. One model, the TMX8MYSi, is on show for the first time in the UK. The new TMX turning centres offer higher specification and performance than the established TMi and TMMi models. Major differences include higher power and speed, plus a larger, heavier machine frame and the addition of a Y axis in addition to the W axis to allow more versatile machining. The servo-driven turret carries 12 VDI 40 radial tools, rather than axial tools as on the TMMi range. Each station provides a peak output of 6.3 kW and 5000 rpm.

For further information
www.hurco.co.uk