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

Taking automation to the next level

Established more than 60 years ago, Phillips Tool was initially founded by Ted Phillips in 1959 as a tool and die manufacturing business serving local customers in the Frankfort, Indiana area. In 1962, the company started sharpening saw blades and welding bandsaw blades, and after more than 20 years of saw blade servicing playing a greater role in the business, the next generation of the family changed the company name to Phillips Saw and Tool (PSAWS). Soon afterwards, the company invested in grinding technology from Vollmer and it has not looked back since.

“Our first Vollmer in 1995 [a CHC025] blossomed and our saw shop today looks like a Vollmer showroom,” states PSAWS president Jeff Chynoweth.

While many machines at PSAWS already provide automated loading/unloading, the company never stands still.

“We changed the automation system on our Vollmer CHD270 machine from the ND230 to the larger capacity ND360, which really takes automation to the next level,” says vice president Jordan Chynoweth.

The ND360 handling system takes the previous three-station system up to six stations, providing the capacity for up to 550 circular saw blades to be loaded automatically. Not only has the ND360 increased automation capacity from 250 to 550 saws and the maximum diameter capacity from 630 to 840mm diameter, it also permits the integration of up to three grinding centres.

Regardless of the pandemic, business has remained relatively strong for PSAWS and the company has reaffirmed its commitment to customer service, ordering an additional two Vollmer machines that arrived in 2021.

“We ordered a CHD271 machine that was incorporated into the existing CHF270, CHD270 and ND360 cell to deliver complete automated production autonomy,” says Jordan Chynoweth. “We also took a CHF1300.”

For further information
www.vollmer-group.com