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CNC (https://is.gd/edocag), which supplied
the machine. Langham Industrial Controls
wanted to know, via The CNC Training
Academy (a division of Mills CNC), if it knew,
or had trained, someone who might be
interested in taking advantage of such an
opportunity.
It just so happened that just a few weeks
earlier the CNC Training Academy had trained
Krzysztof Zasadzki, a man who, for many
different reasons, had made a positive and
favourable impression on academy staff.
Zasadzki was offered the position and
started work at Langham Industrial Controls
in May 2019.
Says director Nigel Langham: “I contacted
the CNC Training Academy to see if they
knew anyone who could be suitable for the
setter/operator position at our company.
Krzysztof was mentioned in glowing terms.”
Since May 2019, Zasadzki has attended
further courses, including one on FANUC
Manual Guide i, at the CNC Training
Academy. He is now setting up, operating
Latest turning products in brief
Hembrug Machine Tools has released its MikroTurnGrind 1000,
which combines the advantages of precision hard turning and ne
grinding in one machine. By combining both techniques, hardened
workpieces can now be machined complete in one set-up, which
saves on process steps and costs. In addition, the absence of reclamping
errors results in sub-micron accuracy. The machine has a
B-axis that offers optional space for features such as an external
grinding spindle with a 300 mm diameter grinding disc and an
internal grinding spindle. If preferred, one of the grinding spindles
can be replaced with a milling spindle. The MikroTurnGrind 1000
has a maximum machining capacity of 380 mm diameter. Kyal
Machine Tools (https://is.gd/ebeced) is the UK agent.
The Europa eturn VS series of gap-bed centre lathes is being
released into the UK market by RK International Machine Tools.
Featuring eturn Energy Management Technology (EEMT), eturn VS
lathes help to reduce energy consumption, particularly when the
machine is stood idle. The system constantly monitors the
machine, and if a period of inaction is detected, it puts the lathe
Trained by The CNC Training
Academy, Krzysztof Zasadzki
is seen here working on the
Doosan Lynx 220LSYC lathe at
Langham Industrial Controls,
supplied by Mills CNC
and programming the Mills CNC-supplied
Lynx 220 lathe with con dence, it is
reported.
The 8” chuck (65 mm bar capacity) Lynx
220 lathe at Langham Industrial Control is
equipped with a sub-spindle and driven tools,
and has Y-axis capability. Since being
installed back in 2016 the lathe (which is
available in bed lengths from 305 to 525
mm) is being used to machine precision
parts in small volumes, from materials that
include aluminium, steel and plastics.
into sleep mode, switching off all unnecessary power consumption.
A simple push of a button brings the lathe back to full operational
activity. There are eight machines in the range, starting with the
compact Europa eturn VS330 offering a 330 mm swing over bed
(510 mm in the gap) and either 750 or 1000 mm between centres.
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Mills CNC (https://is.gd/edocag) has introduced a range of multitasking
twin-spindle, twin-turret turning centres with Y-axis capability
on their upper and lower turrets. The TT1300SYY (42/51 mm bar
diameter capacity) and larger TT2100SYY (65/81 mm) machines,
can be employed in a number of ways. For instance, twin-turret
capability allows simultaneous OD and ID cutting to occur on a part
located in the machine’s main spindle. Alternatively, the
simultaneous milling and turning of components in the machine’s
main and sub-spindle enables multiple nished parts to be
completed in one cycle, while a further option is to combine
operations by machining one side of a part in the main spindle
before being nished in (transferred to) the sub-spindle.
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