LK Metrology (Hall 19, stand 422) will launch two larger sizes of CMM in the company’s entry-level Altera C range. The original Altera C variants introduced in August 2019 were available in three sizes: 7.7.5, 10.7.5 and 10.7.7, the biggest having axis movements of 1000 x 650 x 650 mm. These two extra machines, designated 12.9.7 and 15.9.7, extend the inspection envelope to 1200 x 850 x 650 mm and 1500 x 850 x 650 mm respectively, and feature a new 900 x 700 mm ceramic bridge. The largest machine in the series, which will be on show at MACH, nearly doubles the previous maximum measuring volume, greatly expanding the range of applications for which the affordable Altera C is suitable.

For further information
www.lkmetrology.com

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

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

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

Fintek (Hall 19, Stand 26) will showcase the automated surface finishing of larger components, as well as a new electro-chemical processes for the removal of support structures and the finishing of internal and external surfaces of additively manufactured parts. The Otec Präzisionsfinish SF-HP brings high-energy stream finishing to workpieces up to 650 mm in diameter and 650 mm long, and weighing up to 200 kg. From Rena Technologies, Fintek can offer the Hirtisation process that resolves one of additive manufacturing’s major obstacles: the cost effective and efficient removal of support structures and residues, and the smoothing of hard-to-reach internal surfaces and deep cavities.

For further information
www.fintek.co.uk