Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

Hilco Industrial is facilitating an online auction of machine tools used previously by DMR, Rostock, Germany... [Read More]
BVA is hosting an online auction of equipment used formerly by Ventura BV, a PVC frame manufacturer based in Zeddamseweg, Netherlands... [Read More]
GVA is conducting an online auction of equipment used previously by Incanite Foundries Ltd, Birmingham, UK... [Read More]
1st Machinery is staging an online auction of assets used previously by Engments Ltd, UK... [Read More]
Anaf is holding a public auction of machines used previously by Les Abrets-Romagnieu, France... [Read More]

UK-built barfeed

UK-built barfeed

At MACH 2014, Hydrafeed will be introducing its MSV80 short magazine barfeed that eliminates the need for compressed air.
To be shown on stand 5030, the new MSV80 offers servo-control on all axes with precision ground, servodriven ballscrews.
Hydrafeed says that the ballscrews... [Read More]

Dugard 1955 in the spotlight

Dugard 1955 in the spotlight

On stand 5630, Dugard will unveil the latest turning machine in its range, the new Dugard 1955 multi-function CNC lathe.
The machine has been designed to be basic, yet offer most of the requirements of full production models â€" it is available with PC, Fanuc or Siemens... [Read More]

Many Doosan models unveiled

Many Doosan models unveiled

Sliding head lathes will be among the new turning machines presented by Mills CNC (stand 5430), the exclusive UK distributor of the Korean-built Doosan range of machine tools.
On the ST20G (20 mm bar diameter) and ST32G (32 mm diameter bar) â€" the standard tooling specification/configuration is: six static turning tools; four static front tools; five crossmilling (rotary) tools including milling holders (four tools on the ST32G); two static and two milling holders on the... [Read More]

CMZ showcase TA turning centres

CMZ showcase TA turning centres

On stand 5330, CMZ will be showcasing its latest TA range of turning centres.
Included will be 66 and 77 mm bar capacity machines, both with Y-axis and milling capabilities.
The smaller TA 20TY-640 machine features a 640 mm Z-axis, while the larger TA30Y-1100 has a Z-axis offering 1100 mm.
These Spanish-built machines... [Read More]

Two Tornos machines make UK debut

Two Tornos machines make UK debut

Tornos (stand 5260) says it will show a sliding head machine making its exhibition debut in the shape of its ST26.
Equipped with seven linear axes and two C axes, the Swiss-built ST26 is positioned as a direct competitor to machines equipped with five or six axes, but in the same price range.
The ST26 has the capacity for workpiece diameters to 25.4 mm and lengths of 220... [Read More]

Citizen unveil sliding head models

Citizen unveil sliding head models

The new L12-VII from Citizen Machinery UK (stand 5640) claims to bridge the gap to cost-effectively meet both long and short component requirements on the same machine through quick and simple removal or replacement of the guide bush assembly.
The Japan-built machine carries up to 27 tools with a 15,000 rpm main and... [Read More]

Diversity from NCMT

Diversity from NCMT

NCMT (stands 5320 and 5328) will showcase a Japan-built Okuma Genos L250 under power at MACH 2014.
The 8" chuck L250 is for machining components up to 220 mm diameter and 290 mm long.
As with all machines in this series, it has fewer standard functions and options than other Okuma lathes, allowing a lower price point to be... [Read More]

B-axis multi-tasking machine launched

B-axis multi-tasking machine launched

New Nakamura-Tome turn-mill machines on show for the first time will include a B-axis, multi-tasking, twin-turret turning centre.
The machine will be demonstrated by Engineering Technologies Group (stand 5310) company Turning Technologies, Nakamura-Tome's sole UK representative.
The Japan-built Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 is a B-axis, twinturret, twin-spindle turning and milling centre that is aimed at smaller components... [Read More]

XYZ introduce XL 780 lathe

XYZ introduce XL 780 lathe

AT MACH 2014, XYZ Machine Tools (stand 5650) will oversee the introduction of the new XL 780 lathe, which extends the range to 780 mm swing and 3000 mm bed length.
According to XYZ, the machine bridges the gap between its SLX range of lathes and the larger XYZ XL and oil country lathes.
The XL 780 features a substantial single piece bed to provide the rigidity required for heavy duty turning... [Read More]

Turning and milling from BSA

Turning and milling from BSA

On stand 5067, BSA Machine Tools will be promoting large lathes such the Churchill 7/50 CNC, which has proved a great success in the oil industry by offering twin-spindle configuration for high productivity.
From a milling perspective, in January BSA announced a distributor agreement with... [Read More]

Kumi to unveil Pero S1

Kumi to unveil Pero S1

Being unveiled on stand 5175 by exclusive UK agent, Kumi Solutions, the new energyefficient Pero S1 compact system for component cleaning has been designed to degrease and clean a range of... [Read More]

30 years of Mastercam

30 years of Mastercam

UK Mastercam distributor, 4D Engineering, will be celebrating over 30 years of Mastercam development at MACH 2014.
With more than 180,000 CAM seats installed worldwide, Mastercam's latest version... [Read More]

All-electric bending systems

All-electric bending systems

BLM Group will be focussing attention on its range of all-electric tube bending systems at MACH 2014.
Machines from the company's Elect and Smart ranges will feature on stand 4710, along with automated load and unload systems.
The Italian-built BLM Elect 42 all-electric, multi-stack CNC tube bending machine is a nineaxis tube bender designed to meet the needs of... [Read More]

VMC range in spotlight

VMC range in spotlight

On stand 5376, Matchmaker CNC will shine the spotlight on its new range of vertical machining centres with spindle options up to 20,000 rpm.
To match the performance of the high speed spindle, the machines are equipped with roller guideways which are widely spaced, a combination that according to Matchmaker provides rigidity, low... [Read More]

Mollart show abrasive flow

Mollart show abrasive flow

At MACH, Mollart Engineering is to present the advantages of abrasive flow machining (AFM) and the capability of the company to provide simulation of the process to deburr internal profiles within a component, as well as create and control the formation of edge radii.
Presentations and discussions will be staged throughout each day of the show on stand 5676.
The AFM process uses a putty-like base material as a carrier for abrasive particles which... [Read More]

Mazak display 10 machines

Mazak display 10 machines

Yamazaki Mazak is exhibiting 10 machines at MACH 2014, including new additions to the Integrex i-series of multi-tasking machines and the UK-built VTC 800 series of vertical machining centres.
The 10 machines, which will be displayed under the theme of 'make [it] better', can be found on... [Read More]

Grinding wheels make debut

Grinding wheels make debut

Tyrolit will be launching five new products on stand 4366 with the sole intention of saving time and money for customers by increasing productivity.
The Austrian manufactured innovations include StarTec PG-1, a range of grinding tools for high... [Read More]

Welcome to MACH 2014

Welcome to MACH 2014

MACH 2014, the UK's premier machine tool and manufacturing technologies event, gets underway this week at the Birmingham NEC.
At the last event in 2012, over 6000 tonnes of live working machinery was on display, attracting over 21,500 visitors.
According to the organiser, the MTA, MACH 2014 promises to be bigger and better, with exhibitor bookings some 25% up.
In addition, OEM and prime businesses... [Read More]