Automated and digitised sawing system

Meba has implemented one of the most complex projects in its company history: the sawing system at Günther + Schramm GmbH, a system service provider for steel, stainless steel and aluminium in southern Germany. In a tight planning phase of under one year, the two companies jointly developed and implemented a fully automated and digitised sawing system with roller conveyors, high-bay warehouse connection, short parts disposal and ground-breaking machinery innovations.

The starting point for the project was two outdated saw mills, a circular saw and a bandsaw, which were due for replacement. The very clear target from the customer’s side was: in principle, the process should remain the same as before, but output must significantly increase.

The high degree of automation and digitisation provided a clearly measurable increase in productivity possible for the steel distributor. In phase one, Meba evaluated the output quantity of the existing machines for two years: the new plant would be able to produce almost twice as much.

For Meba, the special features of this intensive project included the fully automatic system in conjunction with a high-bay warehouse, as well as the implementation of short parts disposal. The basis for the complete sawing system centres on two MebaMat 330 automatic machines. Both are technically identical, but arranged in a mirror image, left and right to each other. Orders generate automatically by work preparation via an SAP interface. Via networking and an interface, cutting values are also generated automatically, after which the integration of conveyor systems to the rack warehouse takes place.

Meba has complete access to all controllers, so that Günther + Schramm can be supported via modem in diagnostics and operation.

For further information
www.meba-saw.com

High-speed five-axis VMC

The show will mark the UK launch of the D200Z five-axis vertical machining centre from Japanese machine tool builder, Makino, which is represented exclusively in the UK and Ireland by NCMT (Hall 19, Stand 130). Visitors to the stand will be able to see the machine cycling through a reflector mould program.

The 30,000 rpm spindle and integral, direct-drive table provide quick, precise, full five-axis machining. This capability combines with high-speed SGI.5 motion control software in the Makino Professional 6 CNC to maintain tight tolerances and high quality requirements, and ensure accurate blending of 3D surfaces, even during simultaneous five-axis motion. Designed to maximise working volume and load capacity, the compact D200Z accommodates workpiece sizes up to 300 mm in diameter, 210 mm tall and weighing up to 75 kg.

For further information www.ncmt.co.uk

An event to remember

The GM Group (Hall 19, Stand 619) is making its debut MACH appearance at this year’s exhibition. Since becoming the sole UK and Republic of Ireland agent for the Victor range of CNC machine tools in 2020, GM Group has witnessed exceptional growth that has culminated in a factory extension, significant staff recruitment and unprecedented sales of the Victor brand.

On the stand, the Victor Vcenter AX380 five-axis machining centre (pictured) will appear alongside the compact and automated Vturn NP20 turning centre with Easy Way articulated robot loading/unloading system. Also on display will be the Vturn A26-85YCM twin-spindle turning centre with Y-axis milling on the tooling turret.

For further information www.gm-cnc.com

Laser scanning cutting machine

Bodor Laser (Hall 18, Stand 530), a specialist in laser cutting and the constant evolution of this advanced process, will showcase a new category of machine at MACH 2022. Available from UK representative, World Machinery, the Bodor laser scanning cutting machine is said to disrupt the profiling market. According to the company, its new fibre-based laser scanning cutting machine can cut much faster and much thicker materials in comparison with a traditional laser cutter. The new Bodor machine is also free of beam reflection to suit the processing of highly reflective materials. During the exhibition, visitors to the Bodor stand will experience the P3 model featuring a 12 kW laser source and T230 with a 3 kW resonator. Bodor says that these high-performance machines will provide an able demonstration of the company’s development, technologies and the new trend in laser cutting.

For further information
www.worldmc.co.uk

Faster saw blade production

Vollmer (Hall 20, Stand 55) will be demonstrating its circular saw blade production expertise with the CHX/HS CNC grinding machine and the Loroch Powerstar 850. The Vollmer CHX/HS automated CNC machine is capable of sharpening the tooth face and top of circular saw blades in a single set-up with continuous unmanned running. Loroch’s Powerstar 850 has a host of features that enable it to undertake sharpening, re-toothing and chamfering of saw blades. The machine can process blades from 130 to 850 mm with blade thickness up to 8 mm.

For further information
www.vollmer-group.com