The new Sunnen SV-2010 AXYS CNC honing system solves the challenge of honing large, heavy parts such as cast-iron hydraulic valve blocks and bolted assemblies common to heavy-duty machinery used in the mining, off-road and construction industries. These parts are historically difficult to fixture and hone, and Sunnen says that its SV2010 AXYS sets a new industry standard for cost-efficiency in these applications

Built around Sunnen’s field-proven SV-2000 series honing column, the system integrates the vertical honing column with a high-resolution (20 million pixel) industrial camera and a heavy-duty i5 CNC controlled servo X-Y table to facilitate precise bore positioning accuracy within 0.02 mm.

The operator loads the part, hits the start button, and the system automatically finds the centreline of each bore. Then, the machine automatically hones each bore to specification, in sequence. The operator is free to complete other tasks while the machine completes the part, exponentially increasing operator efficiency and productivity. Easy to use, intuitive controls reduce set-up time and operator training requirements. The 7.5 kW high-torque output servo honing spindle allows the machine to short-stroke or dwell in any part of the bore. The system’s automation and precision honing technology deliver low cost per honed part, while hitting tight bore tolerances.

Machine weight is approximately 6350 kg, with a rugged, solid cast-iron base and honing column to reduce vibration, increase rigidity and enhance performance. The system handles parts with bore diameters from 5‐65 mm, while the part maximum envelope is 600 mm (L) x 300 mm (W) x 300 mm (H), and the maximum part and fixture weight is 800 kg.
For further information www.sunnen.com

SIC Marking is pursuing its international development with the acquisition of Sivart Sl in Barcelona. Sivart has 20 years of history, starting as a specialist in traceability and vision software solutions. Over the years, Sivart enlarged its offer and became a ‘privileged partner’ of SIC Marking Group, distributing its marking and traceability products in Spain.
Sic Marking offers a one-stop-shop approach, covering any type of marking and tracing requests thanks to a large portfolio of dot-peen, scribing and laser products, as well as a dedicated supply chain for customised solutions.
For further information www.sic-marking.co.uk

Climate change, environmental protection, energy and material efficiency – sustainability is now an integral part of daily life. It will also feature prominently at EMO Hannover 2023 (18-23 September). Experts will be presenting ambitious, long-term strategies – and every proposal implemented represents a step in the right direction. But how is it possible to meet sustainability goals in a practical and, above all, verifiable way? To answer this question, many exhibitors will show innovations and projects that set out how manufacturers can adapt their processes to make production more resource-efficient.
For further information www.emo-hannover.de

In July 2022 CMZ reached the milestone of selling 2000 machines from its TA series, and the company could not let this opportunity for a big celebration pass by. The fact that the TA series has become the best seller from CMZ’s entire range of products is testament to the build quality and specification of these machines. Offering three different bed lengths and multiple configuration options, the company says that TA series machines offer power, precision and high-level technical characteristics at a competitive price.

All models have integrated spindles, while driven-tool machines feature turrets with an integrated fully oil-cooled 12,000 rpm motor facilitating increased precision and a reduction in cycle times. Moreover, by adding a gantry robot loaders, it is possible to automate long and short batch runs. The TA series has hundreds of different configuration options to suit many applications.

Clearly, 2000 machines sold from the TA series means things are going well, and CMZ wanted to reward the trust placed in the company. For this, it prepared a package that included what it describes as “a unique and unforgettable experience”: the CMZ Box.

This experience speaks about who the company is: its home, culture, cuisine, passion and city. At the end of the day, CMZ is a family business with an international character: there are already 2000 TAs spread all over the world thanks to subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy and the UK, as well as distributors on both sides of the Atlantic.

CMZ wants everyone to know who is going to enjoy this fabulous prize. So, without further ado, the winner of the CMZ Box prize draw is Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta, a privately held Italian firearms manufacturing company operating in several countries.
For further information www.cmz.com

For more than 25 years, German lathe manufacturer Index has produced and sold worldwide more than 3000 ABC series twin-spindle, twin-turret turning centres, including many into the UK and Irish markets through sole sales and service agent Kingsbury. Now, the fixed-headstock, 65 mm capacity, CNC bar auto has undergone a series of improvements that allow it to address today’s requirement to machine more complex components in smaller batch sizes.

Index’s new model occupies an identical footprint and the working area is essentially the same as before. The latter is especially important to meet the needs of current ABC users by ensuring that existing part programs run without any increase in cycle time or loss in machining quality.

Over the years, the robust, slant-bed lathe has seen ongoing improvements, including to the control and drives. With the latest revision, a notable upgrade is that the upper live tool carrier has gained Y-axis movement and is capable of continuous indexing via a step-less gearbox, opening up many more machining possibilities. Additionally, the turret has centre height adjustment and can be equipped with double tool holders in seven stations for more comprehensive machining of component front ends in the 27 kW/6000 rpm main spindle using up to 14 static or driven tools.

An eighth position in the top turret houses a 4500 rpm synchronous spindle for reverse end-working on a parted-off component in conjunction with five tools, two of which may be live, in a back-working attachment mounted on the headstock.

Control is either by a Siemens S840D sl with Index’s own Industry 4.0 iXpanel, or by a FANUC 31i-B.
For further information www.kingsburyuk.com