plotted with high levels of accuracy. Although Project
X features a large measuring capacity of 400mm by 300mm with 125mm of motorised Z-axis focus, it retails for the same price as a conventional profile projector whilst delivering more functionality and enhanced accuracy. Yamazaki Mazak (stand Q60) is to bring its new Integrex i-200 S to Southern Manufacturing – described as a latest
generation multitasking machine ideally suited to subcontract manufacturing, providing real versatility and performance which is both environmentally
friendly and energy efficient. The new generation Integrex i-200 S is capable of completing all turning and machining operations, from raw material to finished component, in one hit, one set-up and on one machine, encompassing the company’s ‘Done-In-One’ philosophy. The main spindle is equipped with 22kW of power and a maximum rotating speed of 5,000rpm. Milling spindle power has also been increased to 22kW for a 30 minute rating and is capable of 12,000rpm.
The Integrex i-series is one of the first Ken Okuyama designed machines available in the UK and benefits from a range of ergonomic features based on customer feedback, including a larger viewing window and a 19 inch display panel on the Mazatrol Matrix control, which is also height adjustable for ease of operation.
XYZ Machine Tools (stand
S60) will demonstrate that when it comes to cutting metal, especially in prototype and low
volume applications, it offers a cost-effective route to increasing productivity and reducing costs. The Burlescombe, Devon company’s CNC/manual and full CNC machines – ranging from ProtoTRAK equipped CNC/manual mills and lathes to Siemens CNC equipped machining centres, turning centres and large capacity oil country lathes – are specifically designed to be easy to program and quick to set-up.
On the stand will be a 5hp variable speed (40-5,000rpm) ProtoTRAK SMX 3500 bed mill; a 7.5hp/25-2,500rpm ProTURN SLX 425 lathe; a 20hp/5,000rpm Compact Turn 52 turning centre; and a 20hp/5-8,000rpm 710 VMC. The two ProtoTRAK equipped CNC/manual machine tools feature the latest generation version of this easy to program control, while the full CNC CT 52 and 710 VMC are equipped with the new Siemens 828D conversational control. ProtoTRAK, which is
AS9100 Rev C Approved for the Aviation Industry
programmed via ‘plain English’ prompts, was developed by Southwestern Industries in California more than 25 years ago and is fitted exclusively to the XYZ range of CNC/ manual machines. The Siemens 828D conversational control fitted as standard to XYZ’s full CNC machines can also be programmed on the shopfloor without any G coding knowledge, courtesy of ShopMill/ShopTurn sequence programming.
Roemheld (stand R66) will be showing off the latest
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additions to its zero point mounting ranges and 5-axis vices at Southern Manufacturing, where visitors can see its new, fast closing mounting system that simply clicks into place and holds immediately, making it ideal for use within an automated cell. The Stark SPEEDY easy click is a mechanical fast closing clamp that engages without the application of any force and which holds immediately. A quick release of 0.1 seconds can be achieved through either a simple air connection at a pressure of 3-8 bar or a power socket – ideal for use in cutting and non-cutting 5-axis machining centre applications. On display will also be a wide selection of newly launched workholding solutions, including the flagship Hilma KC100 5-axis vice. This combines all the features of the SCS vice range with the added advantage of round carbide inserts, which enable concentric components to be gripped in the same vice. The KC100 vice will be on show alongside the latest additions to the MC range of fixed jaw and concentric operated vices. The display being mounted by Heidenhain (GB) (stand P49), the supplier of angular, linear and rotary encoders, digital readouts and CNC systems, will offer visitors representative examples of the comprehensive array of technologies offered. These include its new Acanto absolute digital length gauge; digital readouts for retrofit
applications; a TNC machine tool control programming station, complemented by spindle and table probes and providing a useful insight into Heidenhain CNC systems and ideal for training and offline programming routines; and a representative range of absolute and incremental linear and rotary encoders, embracing all types of measurement applications.
The latest Haas (stand P60) high performance turning centre will also be put through its paces at the show. The ST-30 has been designed to provide heavy cutting ability, extreme rigidity and high thermal stability. It has a maximum cutting capacity of 533mm by 660mm, with maximum swings of 806mm over the front apron and 527mm over the cross slide.
The ST Series of CNC lathes is the culmination of extensive design and real world testing aimed at making Haas lathes amongst the finest available. At present, more than 25,000 high performance Haas turning centres are installed worldwide, proving their capabilities in machine shops every day. The ST-30 CNC lathe’s standard 30hp spindle yields 275ft/lb of torque at 700rpm and
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