MACH first for new Victor machines

GM Group (Hall 19, Stand 619) is using MACH to introduce the Victor Vturn-A20YCM and the Vturn-S26/60CM single-spindle turning centres. The compact Vturn A20-YCM offers Y-axis milling capability and an 8-inch chuck with a swing over bed of 700 mm, while a 52mm diameter bar can pass through the headstock for bar-feeding applications.

The Victor Vturn-S26/60CM offers 600 mm swing over bed and 640 mm between centres. A 12-position live tooling station can drive the 25 mm maximum tool diameter at 6000 rpm with its high-torque 4.5 kW motor. Furthermore, with a bar capacity of 75 mm through the drawbar and a maximum turning diameter of 420 mm, GM Group says that the Vturn-S26/60CM is suitable for both one-off components and production runs of everything from small to medium sized parts.

For further information
www.gm-cnc.com

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