SYIL CNC UK presented an impressive line-up of high-performance machining centres and automation technology at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 exhibition in Farnborough earlier this month. Four machines were demonstrated on the company’s stand, all featuring cutting tools from partner TaeguTec UK.
At the heart of SYIL’s exhibition was the unveiling of the redesigned X5 and X7 VMCs, representing a significant evolution in the company’s range. According to the company, the new designs prioritise ergonomics and aesthetics while maintaining the robust engineering that has established SYIL’s reputation for quality at competitive price points. Key improvements include enhanced door operation, optimised swarf removal systems, an upgraded 12-inch Siemens control system and improved visibility.
Visitors to the stand witnessed live cutting demonstrations on both the X5 and larger X9 machining centre. The X5 and X9 showcased TaeguTec’s latest high-feed milling technology, including the Chase4Feed line with its versatile four-corner BLMP inserts designed specifically for high-feed operations. The Chase4Feed’s robust circular insert geometry enables high performance in facing, shouldering, ramping and cavity machining applications, delivering depths of cut up to 2 mm while maintaining smooth surface finish.
Complementing this tool was the TaeguTec WINMILL series, featuring small carbide inserts with V-shaped pocket designs that provide high clamping strength and stability in compact diameter cutters.TaeguTec’s WINMILL line incorporates an enhanced cutting edge design and high rake angle that reduce cutting loads and improve chip evacuation, making it suitable for the precision shoulder milling applications.
Additionally, the latest solid-carbide TEO and TED drilling line from TaeguTec featured prominently, showcasing high-performance drilling. A major attraction on stand E185 was the X7 VMC equipped with SYIL’s KUKA-powered robot loading system. The R1 tending system features a 16-station pick-and-play configuration that enables fully automated part handling.
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