EXHIBITION PREVIEW MACH 2020 – BIRMINGHAM NEC – 20-24 APRIL
HD designation relates to the CT 65HD’s
construction, which remains as a solid
Meehanite ribbed casting with X and Y axes
positioned along hardened and ground box
slideways by means of ballscrews that have
been increased in size to 28 mm and 40
mm respectively, with
20 m/min feedrates. The spindle remains a
23 hp/18 kW, 4,500 rpm unit, while the
12-position VDI 30 turret remains as
standard, along with the MT4 tailstock with
90 mm of travel Mirroring the
development in XYZ Machine Tools’
machining centre range, the XYZ CT52LR
sees the introduction of linear rail
technology for the rst time. Providing a 300
mm maximum turned length and 52 mm bar
capacity, the XYZ CT52LR is an entry-level
turning centre that, when combined with a
machining centre from XYZ’s LR range,
delivers a highly price competitive package
for any subcontractor unsure of what work
will come in from week to week. Other key
speci cations of the CT52LR include its
15 hp/11.2 kW spindle capable of running
at 4,500 rpm, 300 mm swing, 180 mm
turned diameter and axis travels in X and Z
of 165 and 315 mm respectively, with a
10-position block-type turret rounding off the
package Latest ProtoTRAK control
technology is represented by ProtoTRAK RX,
which sees several major developments, not
least the use of a 15.6” touch-screen
control that allows ‘Pinch to Zoom’ and
‘Twist to Rotate’ functions, creating much
more user-friendly interaction for the
operator, especially when viewing 3D
models. The larger screen also allows the
part drawing to be visible while
programming. Using the touch-screen in
conjunction with the optional DXF converter
also eliminates the need for a mouse to
navigate and edit programs. Operators now
have a wealth of information and
functionality at their ngertips, with help
videos, digital speed and feed control, and
detailed tool library all available on-screen.
The new ProtoTRAK control will be
demonstrated on a range of ProtoTRAK mills
and ProTURN lathes XYZ Machine Tools’
range of CNC vertical machining centres will
be represented by examples of the LR (linear
rail) series and HD (Heavy duty box slideway
machines). These both come with the
Siemens 828D control with Shopmill,
although HD models may also have
HeidenhainTNC 620. The company’s vertical
machining centres boast units covering axis
travels of 510 by 400 by 450 mm on the
New turning centres will be
introduced by XYZ Machine Tools
XYZ 500 LR machine through to 3,000 by
1,000 by 800 mm for the XYZ 3010HD
machine (XYZ’s travelling-column series offer
up to 10,000 mm of X-axis travel,
incidentally) UMC-4+1 and UMC-5X
universal machining centres offer 4-axis
contouring plus single-axis positioning and
5-axis simultaneous machining respectively.
The UMC-5X will be on the stand. Available
with either Siemens or Heidenhain control,
with Traori and kinematic functions
respectively to ensure greater accuracy.
Both UMC machines feature a 600 mm
rotary table with full 360° rotation and
capacity to hold components up to 600 kg.
A-axis capability is ± 120°, with full rotation
in under 2.5 seconds. On the UMC-5X the X,
Y and Z axes make use of linear scales
(optional on the UMC-4+1), with both
bene ting from high precision rotary
encoders positioned on the pivot points of
the A and C axes On the automation front,
the company’s fully integrated robot machine
tending system Robo-Tend will be in action.
This can be used with XYZ vertical machining
and turning centres, and provides a modular
answer to the automation needs of small- to
medium-sized machine shops. The standard
integrated KUKA robot (other robots are
offered) can handle parts weighing up to
10 kg, picking them from the Robo-Tend
drawer system before placing them into the
machining area. Once machined, the robot
returns the nished part to the drawer, with
the ability to ip the part ready for any
second operation work. Programming is
simpli ed by the touch-screen control that
integrates with the machine’s Siemens CNC.
Payback is being measured in months, if
bought outright, or nance is available from
as little as an effective £2.00/hour.
Village packed
to capacity
The MMMA ‘Metalworking Village’ at
MACH 2020 will be the largest area
taken by the organisation and has already
exceeded expectations of member
numbers attending, with 23 con rmed
and more to be so. As the original space
for the ‘Metalworking Village’ has been
lled, there will be some overspill into the
main exhibition.
This is a fantastic result for the
44-member association and makes the
‘Metalworking Village’ space taken to
around 650 m2.
Exhibiting members in the village
include: Bruderer UK; Esprit Automation;
Cotswold Machinery Sales; Worcester
Presses; Schuler; Presscare; TMA;
Roemheld UK; Industrial Clutch; Kaller
Gas Springs; Press Techniques; Helm
Instruments; Anton Saw; Qualimach;
Wilson Tool; Pressform Machinery;
Ortlinghaus; Decade Monitoring; Group
Rhodes; Oerlikon Balsers; Voith Turbo
UK; Formit; Raybould Machinery; Ross
UK; and Aida SRL UK.
Others attending MACH 2020 but
exhibiting within the main halls include:
Kuka Robotics; A W Precision and
Decoilers & Feeders; and Zebra
Worldwide Machinery.
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