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our impressive achievements over the last ve decades, while 

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ADVANCED GRINDING 

ADVANCED GRINDING SOLUTIONS AT AMB 

Coventry based Advanced Grinding 

Solutions has 4 of its principals exhibiting at 

the forthcoming AMB show in Stuttgart; 

Tschudin (centerless grinding machines) 

Hall 5, stand 5C11, Rollomatic (Tool grinding 

machines) hall 5, stand 5B41, Gerber 

(deburring machines, hall 6, stand 6B71, and 

lastly their newest Principal, Danobat 

(external, internal and universal grinding 

machines) hall 5, stand 5B64. 

Tschudin will be highlighting their Cube 

350 centerless grinding machine. The 

Tschudin Cube centerless grinding machines 

enable end users to achieve significant 

productivity gains and the machines 

particularly quick and flexible changeover 

times help to minimise machine downtime. 

What sets the Cube machine apart in 

particular is its very small size and radical 

open design for easy access. Users only need 

access to the rear of the machine to perform 

maintenance and servicing tasks, which 

means that several machines can be 

positioned together without any gaps. The 

Tschudin Cube centerless grinding machine 

uses Tschudin’s patented W-axis which has 

the workrest blade mounted onto its own 

CNC axis that allows for parts to be loaded to 

it outside of the grinding area making 

loading efficient, fast, and very safe. 

Traditional centerless grinding machines 

require parts to be loaded to a fixed workrest 

blade that sits inside of the machine 

between the grinding wheel and control 

wheel making loading difficult, more 

expensive, and sometimes unsafe. This also 

makes changeovers more complex and 

therefore lengthier. 

Rollomatic are one of the world’s leaders 

in Tool Grinding and more rotary cutting 

tools are manufactured in the UK and in Eire 

on Rollomatic grinding machines than on all 

others put together. Rollomatic will be 

exhibiting several machines including ones 

from within the GrindSmart® range. 

4 Manufacturing Machinery World, September 2024

ADVANCED GRINDING 

GrindSmart® machines excel at producing 

cutting tools of up to 20mm in diameter, and 

the superior Swiss manufactured quality of 

every Rollomatic machine is demonstrated 

with their industry leading 3-year unlimited 

hours parts and labour warranty that comes 

as standard on all new Rollomatic grinding 

machines. GrindSmart® machines are 

available with a 6th CNC axis to ensure 

perfect tool geometry because the contact 

point of the grinding wheel remains constant 

over the entire grinding path during 

production. The latest linear motor 

technology provides more benefits such as 

enhanced surface finishes and reduced 

maintenance costs. 

Gerber offers a range of brushed based 

deburring and polishing machines for a large 

variety of components. With their 

comprehensive range of modern machines 

and over 60 years of experience in deburring, 

rounding edges and polishing, René Gerber 

AG is also your reliable specialist when it 

comes to outsourcing work as they have a 

fully equipped workshop for processing 

parts on a sub-contract basis for you. 

AGS’s newest Principal, Danobat, are 

using the AMB show to showcase their latest 

machines. The Danobat group comprises of 3 

leaders in their chosen fields. Danobat, 

Overbeck and Hembrug. The Danobat range 

includes internal grinding machines, external 

grinding machines and combined 

internal/external machines. It also covers for 

machines with multiple grinding spindles 

(up to 4 in the case of internal grinding) and 

machines that can also grind faces and radii 

as well as OD and ID work”. Overbeck, who 

are celebrating their 100th anniversary this 

year, manufactures a range of internal 

grinding machine for bores down to just 

1mm in diameter. Hembrug is a Dutch leader 

in ultra precision hard turning lathes and 

hybrid machines, bringing its fine turning 

and grinding capabilities to the forefront. 

Their machines are capable of achieving 

dimensional tolerance of around 2um, and 

0.5um roundness values with a surface finish 

of 0.1um Ra. 

You can find out more about AGS and 

their range of machinery on their website. 

www.advancedgrindingsolutions.co.uk 


NEXT GENERATION 

UKMHA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST APPRENTICESHIP 

SCHEME TO ADDRESS INDUSTRY TALENT SHORTAGE 

The UK Material Handling Association 

(UKMHA) is excited to announce the 

launch of its first apprenticeship scheme. 

This initiative has been created to help 

UKMHA members and the wider material 

handling industry to develop their own 

future talent. 

UKMHA is a not-for-profit organisation 

representing all aspects of the UK’s material 

handling industry, including manufacturers, 

suppliers, dealers and other stakeholders. It 

is dedicated to advancing excellence in the 

sector. 

The association is fully aware of the 

industry-wide challenge of bridging the 

current skills gap. It is paramount that the 

material handling sector attracts young 

individuals, along with experienced 

professionals from other sectors, and 

provides them with the required skills to join 

our fast moving, growing, and vibrant 

industry. 

UKMHA recognises that apprentices can 

deliver a vast array of benefits to businesses. 

The skills developed, via our scheme, will 

add tangible benefits and value and, in 

addition to this, there are government 

funding schemes that cover apprentice 

training costs. 

Rob Fisher, Chief Executive of UKMHA 

said: “Our scheme provides such a fantastic 

opportunity for businesses across the UK to 

ensure they have the right people with the 

best possible skills. Hiring an apprentice is a 

great way for many companies to recruit, 

train and retain future talent. Our initiative 

aligns well with the UK Government’s 

launch of its Skills England body which has 

been formed to boost the nation’s skills.” 

The UKMHA apprenticeship scheme is 

specifically designed for the material 

handling industry with a focus on industry 

best practices. This ensures apprentices are 

trained to the highest standards and gain the 

relevant skills to support their career. All 

delivered by a scheme that is approved by 

UKMHA, which is recognised as the voice of 

the UK material handling industry. 

Rob Fisher commented: “We are thrilled 

to have partnered with SMB College Group 

to develop and deliver a tailored 

apprenticeship scheme which will meet the 

needs of our industry.” 

For more information, please visit: https://ukmha.org.uk/training-and-apprenticeships/ 


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NEWS NEWS NEWS 

TRUMPF LTD CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SUPPORT 

FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY 

TRUMPF Ltd, Luton is extremely proud to 

reach a landmark moment in its history: 50 

years of providing manufacturers across the 

country with the latest innovations in 

machine tools and lasers. The company has 

been busy in recent weeks hosting 

celebratory events with customers, partners 

and employees as it looks forward to further 

decades of market and technology 

leadership. 

It was the auspicious year of 1974 when 

TRUMPF Machine Tools Ltd began trading 

in St Albans with a team of just five 

employees. The company demonstrated both 

success and growth, and in 1989 relocated to 

Luton to form the new UK headquarters of 

TRUMPF Ltd. Today, more than 100 

employees work at the Luton facility, which 

includes a 1,000m² showroom for hosting 

holistic customer experience activities such 

as time studies, feasibility studies and 

sample creation. 

To mark such a notable milestone, 

TRUMPF Ltd organised a festive gala in 

Luton on 4 July. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller 

(CEO) and Mathias Kammüller (CDO) from 

TRUMPF’s parent company in Germany 

attended the celebrations. Addressing the 

more than 50 invited guests, Nicola 

Leibinger-Kammüller said: "I would like to 

thank you, our customers and partners, for 

your loyalty over the years. Without you, 

none of us would be here today.” 

Lee Moakes, the Managing Director of 

TRUMPF Ltd who has led the subsidiary 

since 2018, echoed this sentiment: “As we 

celebrate our 50th anniversary, we especially 

celebrate our customers. They are the reason 

we strive to give our best every day. To 

ensure our customers receive optimal 

solutions and support, we also have a duty to 

keep investing in our employees, processes 

and products.” 

In addition to the festive gala for 

customers and partners, TRUMPF Ltd held a 

special 50th anniversary celebration with 

employees on 13 July. 

Backed by 50 years of success, the 

company is very proud to be part of the UK’s 

ever-evolving sheet metal industry. Evidence 

of TRUMPF Ltd commitment to the nation’s 

manufacturing community could be seen at 

its recent open house on 2-3 July, where it 

provided existing and prospective customers 

access to the latest machine tool and laser 

technologies. 

www.trumpf.com 



XYZ TAKES ORDERS WORTH MORE THAN £500,000 

AT 40TH ANNIVERSARY TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 

XYZ Machine Tools rolled out the red carpet 

to customers, technology partners and other 

stakeholders at its recent 40th anniversary 

technology exhibition. Held over two days in 

July 2024 at the company’s 100,000ft2 

headquarters and manufacturing facility in 

Burlescombe, Devon, the event resulted in 

machinery sales worth over £500,000. 

“It was fantastic to see so many familiar 

and new faces at our technology exhibition,” 

says Managing Director Martin Burton. 

“XYZ wanted to celebrate its 40th 

anniversary in style and we were so pleased 

that 123 representatives from 65 existing or 

prospective customers took time from their 

busy schedules to attend. We received terrific 

feedback, and hopefully, there was 

something of value for everyone. The 

machine orders we’ve taken so far certainly 

seem to corroborate that aspiration.” 

Multiple orders arrived during the event 

and in the subsequent weeks, including for 

machines like the Proturn RLX 1630 CNC 

lathe and 1600 TMC (Toolroom Machining 

Centre), both fitted with the ProtoTRAK® RX 

touchscreen control. 

In total, 25 XYZ machines were on 

display, with the XYZ UMC-5X simultaneous 

five-axis machining centre taking pride of 

place in the main exhibition area. The UMC- 

5X simulated the machining of a complex 

cola bottle mould mounted on its frontloading 

600mm diameter trunnion rotary 

table. Ceratizit, one of 17 XYZ technology 

partners exhibiting at the event, provided 

both the cutting tools and fixture for the 

demonstration. 

Another eye-catching display took place 

on the Siemens stand, which exhibited the 

first public showing of its Adaptive Control 

& Monitoring function (part of the Siemens 

Optimize MyMachining software suite). 

Siemens used an XYZ 800 HD CNC 

XYZ machining demonstrations proved popular with visitors across both days of the 

exhibition. 

machining centre to showcase the ACM 

software package, highlighting its ability to 

reduce cycle times. This innovative function 

monitors the cutting forces of individually 

selected cutting tools and trains the control to 

optimise feed rates, delivering increased 

machine efficiency. 

The Adaptive Control & Monitoring 

software cut the cycle time for a 

demonstration component from 13 minutes 

and 41 seconds to 10 minutes and 39 seconds, 

a 22% reduction. Ideal for small-batch 

manufacturers seeking competitive gains, 

users also benefit from longer tool life and 

the potential for unattended operations due 

to greater process stability. The function is 

available as an option on all current XYZ 

milling and turning products fitted with 

Siemens 828D, 840D and Sinumerik One 

controls. 

Elsewhere at the technology exhibition, 

Heidenhain showcased its TNC 620 

contouring control on an XYZ 800 HD 

machining centre. The same XYZ model was 

present on the Renishaw stand, displaying 

the latest on-machine probing solutions. 

Continuing the control theme, Machine DRO 

showcased its digital readout equipment on 

an XYZ 2000 turret mill, while further 

exhibitors included: Star Micronics showing 

its new SD26 Type E sliding-head lathe; 

Warwick Machine Tools demonstrating the 

Excetek V400G wire EDM machine; and LNS 

with its new Quick Load Servo 65 bar feeder. 

The Quick Load Servo 65 was supporting 

XYZ’s recently launched CT65 LTY-S 

twin/sub-spindle lathe featuring Hainbuch 

collet chucks to hold the workpiece material. 

Providing the perfect way to celebrate 40 

years of product and service excellence, the 

XYZ technology exhibition proved an 

enjoyable and value-added event for all. 

Regular factory tours, a hog roast and 

complimentary goodie bags for visitors 

contributed further to a memorable 

showcase. 

www.xyzmachinetools.com 

An XYZ UMC-5X simulated the machining of a cola bottle mould. 

An XYZ 800 HD machining centre featuring Siemens Optimize 

MyMachining showed cycle time savings of 22% on this 

component. 


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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II driving past the Heller Machine Tools headquarters during a visit to Redditch in 1983 to open the 

Paolozzi Mosaics in the town centre and officially open the Forge Mill Needle Museum. 

HELLER CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE UK 

HELLER Machine Tools Ltd, Redditch, a 

wholly owned daughter company of German 

machine tool manufacturer Gebr. Heller 

Maschinenfabrik GmbH, is celebrating its 

50th anniversary this year (2024). Both the 

parent company and the UK and Ireland 

subsidiary build 4- and 5-axis horizontal 

machining centres for world markets, used 

widely for metal cutting applications in the 

mechanical engineering, aerospace and 

automotive industries, as well as in the 

yellow goods sector and throughout 

manufacturing industry. The UK site is a 

global competence centre for turnkey 

projects and innovative manufacturing 

solutions. 

HELLER began operations in the UK in 

1974. In 1981, a bespoke factory was built in 

Redditch, relocating in 1997 to a facility 

capable of assembling more than 200 

machines per year. The assembly capability 

has since been extended to over 300 

machines, which are destined for global 

markets. Today, more than 150 employees 

work at the machining and manufacturing 

facility, providing unparalleled machine tool 

solutions, service and support. 

More than £2 million was spent in the 

latter part of the last decade upgrading the 

production facility, improving the 

administrative and applications engineering 

departments, and introducing a new 

customer area for machine demonstrations. 

Turnover has increased steadily over the 

years, partly due to a higher level of unit 

sales including multiple machine orders, 

both domestically and overseas. 

Contributing also to higher turnover is 

income from spares and from servicing the 

ever increasing installed base of HELLER 

machine tools in this market. 

FLOW LINE ASSEMBLY 

Originally, block assembly of machines in the 

Redditch facility was transferred to an 

original flow line that is still operating. It 

resulted in an immediate 20 per cent increase 

in productivity. However it was purely a 

mechanical process and the machines had to 

be lifted off to be finished in a separate part of 

the factory. 

In contrast, the latest 11-station 

Strothmann flow line and logistics system, 

positioned adjacent to the first line, allows the 

complete manufacture of horizontal 

machining centres, including their 

commissioning in situ on the carriage. When 

the line came on stream in 2018, there was a 

further reduction of at least 20 per cent in 

overall assembly time, which is coming down 

further all the time as lean manufacturing 

principles are increasingly adopted. 

At every stage of the process, work carried 

out on a machine is documented by the 

individuals concerned, providing full 

traceability to comply with the factory's ISO 

9001 accreditation. Care has been taken to 

develop a supply chain of around two dozen 

regular contractors local to Redditch. 

Mechanical assembly of machining centres 

is completed over the first four stations in the 

line. Electrical commissioning takes between 

two and four days and occupies one or two 

further stations. Later stations are deployed 

similarly flexibly according to the amount of 

work required, including geometrical 

alignment, laser calibration of the axes to 

ensure repeatability and alignment testing. 

The last part of the process is to machine a 

standard National Aerospace Standard test 

piece, which is inspected by an independent 

team of metrology staff on site to give the 

customer a guarantee of the machine's 

accuracy. Once each machining centre 

reaches the end of the line and is removed for 

despatch, the Strothmann carriage is lifted by 

crane and carried back down the gangway to 

the start of the line to begin the process again. 

SOLUTIONS-BASED APPROACH 

Manufacturing businesses often face a 

protracted and complex bidding process, 

especially when quoting to supply aerospace 

and automotive OEMs or their supply chains, 

and negotiations can take a long time before 

contracts are finalised. The date set for start of 

production usually remains unchanged, 

however, which means that engineering 

implementation time from go-ahead to 

project commencement is compressed. 

HELLER has the knowledge and 

experience of developing production 



processes in short time frames, as well as 

software tools for NC programming and cycle 

verification. It also has the infrastructure to 

produce often complex fixtures, plus 

machines and tooling in Redditch for cutting 

trials to prove each step of the process in 

parallel with the turnkey design, while 

continuously feeding back relevant test data. 

Initial discussions between a 

subcontractor and the machining solution 

provider frequently centres on achieving the 

necessary cycle times across the range of 

components to be produced in order to 

achieve the required piece part cost and profit 

margin. HELLER uses advanced simulation 

within Siemens NX to check the estimated 

cycle time and also exploits machine 

simulation within Vericut. When results are 

compared to dry running on the machine, a 

correlation within 5 per cent of actual cycle 

time is typical. 

It provides confidence that software cycle 

time predictions are consistent with those that 

have been promised. It is even possible to 

simulate leaving different amounts of stock 

on a component after roughing and then 

compare those scenarios with removing 

varying amounts of metal during finishing. In 

this way, cycle times can be optimised and the 

subcontractor can benefit from savings in 

time and cost. Any production solution can 

be integrated into an Industry 4.0 

environment so that users can maximise 

productivity and accuracy. 

AUTOMATION FOR LIGHTS-OUT 

RUNNING 

To get the most from investment in a machine 

tool and to minimise labour costs, lights-out 

production offers manufacturers an 

attractive, cost-saving benefit by increasing 

the output from the production cell. HELLER 

offers a number of automation options, while 

if a range of different components has to be 

machined an FMS provides key benefits for 

unattended working. By utilising multiple 

pallets to fixture numerous parts in an 

automated storage and retrieval system, 

machines can be kept busy throughout the 

night, so components are ready for further 

processing at the start of the next attended 

shift. 

The machine tool manufacturer's expertise 

goes beyond automated loading and 

unloading of pallets carrying pre-fixtured 

parts. The entire machining system and logic 

are given careful consideration to ensure that 

the production planning requirements can be 

met with the resources available within the 

cell. HELLER ensures that tool contact times 

are accurately recorded in the NC program so 

the software within the automation system is 

able to plan tooling availability for any given 

pallet of parts. It is a complex task, as the 

system must utilise each tool to its maximum 

life before a sister tool is deployed to keep 

within the piece part cost. 

Members of the Heller UK team celebrating the company's 50th anniversary. 

ENVIRONMENTAL 

RESPONSIBILITY 

As is the case at the German parent company, 

HELLER in the UK takes the environmental 

impact of its activities seriously and is 

constantly looking for improvements, 

evidenced by its ongoing review of the 

company's adherence to ISO 14001. It 

recognises that all employees have a 

responsibility to the environment beyond 

legal and regulatory requirements and is 

continually looking to instigate training to 

enhance ecological performance as an integral 

part of business strategy and operating 

methods. Regular reviews ensure compliance 

and improvement. HELLER also actively 

encourages its suppliers, other stakeholders 

and even its customers to implement 

continuous environmental improvement 

measures. 

Areas singled out for attention include 

making incremental enhancements to the 

working environment in the factory, reducing 

interruptions and the need for maintenance 

as these activities are energy consuming, 

lowering water usage, minimising packaging, 

and recycling everything from plastics, paper 

and card through metals, wood and pallets to 

electrical equipment. A recent initiative was 

the introduction of smart technology to 

control LED lighting, coupled with a policy of 

switching off all lights and electrical 

equipment when not in use to cut power 

consumption. 

Further topics under regular review are 

restricting staff travel as far as is expedient 

and promoting the use of internet and 

telephone conferencing, scrutinising office 

supplies to evaluate their necessity, 

monitoring of cleaning materials to ensure 

that they are as environmentally friendly as 

possible, and the use of only licensed 

organisations to dispose of waste, particularly 

chemicals. Regular training of staff to commit 

to and action these policies reinforces all 

activities. 

CONCLUSION 

The Heller UK senior management team 

concluded, "The fact that we manufacture 

machines in this market, and can supply our 

own automation as well as a wealth of 

alternatives from third-party suppliers, gives 

us the flexibility to provide customers with 

finely-tuned turnkey production cells that 

add considerable value. 

"Not only do our staff have a level of 

product knowledge that is much deeper than 

it would otherwise be, but additionally we 

can call on our apprentice-trained shop floor 

operatives to help with installation, 

commissioning and service, if required. The 

knowledge and skill base within Heller 

means that we are able to provide innovative 

solutions to accelerate project realisation 

further." 

www.heller.biz/en 


Tel: +44 (0) 161 330 4242 

Fax: + 44 (0) 161 343 1347 

Email: hq@newcentury.co.uk 

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Haas ST10Y CNC lathe, New 2020, gantry loader, C axis, 

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diameter, 406mm max length, swarf conveyor. 

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centre, New 2021, 150hours, full simultaneous 5 axis, 

400mm dia table, BT40, speeds to 15000rpm, X=762 

Y=460 Z=460mm. £P.O.A. 

Matsuura MAM72-35V Vertical machining centre, 5 axis 

simultaneous, G-Tech 31iB CNC, 15000rpm, 130mm 

diameter table, 32 pallets, 240 ATC, X=550 Y=440 

Z=580mm B , C axis. £P.O.A. 

Chiron DZ 15 W Magnum HS twin spindle, twin pallet, 

New 2015, very little use, Fanuc Series 31i-model B5, 

HSK63, 12000rpm, X=630 Y=400 Z=360mm, swarf con, 

through spindle coolant, paper coolant clarifier. £P.O.A. 

Biesse KFT 2231 CNC router, New 2022, B solid and B MTE BF-2700 CNC universal bed mill, New 2015, 

nest software, 2 Busch vacuum pumps, speeds to 24000 Heidenhain 530i, ISO 50, swarf conveyor, spindle speeds 

rpm, Working area - X=3100 Y=2205 Z=170mm. to 3000rpm, 2700 x 1200mm table, X=2500 Y=1000 

£P.O.A. Z=1500. 

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Haas VF2 SS Vertical machining centre, New 2017, Haas 

CNC, spindle speeds to 12000rpm, BT 40, 914 x 356mm 

table, through sp coolant, X=762 Y=406 Z=508mm. 

£P.O.A. 

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Fusion 640M, through spindle coolant, Renishaw probe, 

630 x 630mm twin pallet, 7000rpm, X=1050 Y=800 

Z=880mm. 

£P.O.A. 

Hardinge Bridgeport 5AX – 500 Vertical machining 

centre, Heidenhain TNC530, full simultaneous 5 axis, 

280mm diameter table, 12000rpm, BT40, X=700 Y=590 

Z=430mm C= 0.001. 

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APPOINTMENTS 

MILLS APPOINTS TWO EXISTING MEMBERS OF 

STAFF TO KEY DIRECTOR POSITIONS 

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN 

Solutions’ and Zayer machine tools in the UK 

and Ireland, has announced that it has 

significantly strengthened its management 

team through the promotion of two existing 

members of staff to director positions, with 

both appointments becoming effective from 

1st August 2024. 

Richard Wilson, current Business 

Manager for the West Midlands, Wiltshire 

and Home Counties region, has now become 

Mills’ new Sales Director. 

This company-wide role will see Richard 

assume responsibility for the strategic 

planning, co-ordination and implementation 

of Mills’ extensive sales operations within the 

UK. 

His specific duties will include providing 

support and assistance to the company’s 

regionally-based business managers, taking 

the lead with many of Mills’ key customer 

accounts, and rationalising, integrating and 

improving Mills’ sales systems and 

processes. 

Says Tony Dale. Mills CNC’s CEO: 

“Richard has been with Mills for four 

years and in that time has become an 

invaluable member of our sales team. He has 

significantly grown sales within his 

geographical region over this time, and his 

knowledge of the market combined with his 

drive, approach and persistence have all 

Above: Richard Wilson, 

Mills CNC’s new Sales Director. 

beloW: Craig Clarke, 

Mills CNC’s new operations Director. 

contributed to Mills’ excellent growth in 

recent years. 

“Richard is a consummate sales 

professional, and I am confident that he will 

excel in his new position.” 

Richard will continue to cover all sales 

activities in the West Midlands, Wiltshire 

and Home Counties business region until a 

suitable replacement is found. 

The second appointment sees Craig 

Clarke, Mills’ existing Operations Manager, 

promoted to Operations Director. 

Having joined Mills 13-years ago as 

Service Co-ordinator, Craig’s rise over this 

time has been nothing short of meteoric and 

has seen him first being promoted to Service 

Manager, and more recently, to Operations 

Manager. 

Having obtained a degree in Business 

Management whilst working at Mills, Craig 

has been more than instrumental in 

developing and building Mills operations’ 

infrastructure, ensuring that the company’s 

after-sales services and support remain the 

‘best in the business.’ 

Continues Tony Dale: 

“We live and die by the performance of 

our service operations and with Craig at the 

wheel I am confident that we will continue to 

deliver, and improve on, the first-class 

support to customers that we are renowned 

for.” 

Craig Clarke, Mills CNC’s new operations Director. 

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR METAL WORKING 

10-14 SEPTEMBER 2024 

MAZAK BRINGS SEVEN MACHINES TO AMB WITH 

FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY 

Hall 7 Booth 7C11 

Mazak is excited to announce its participation 

in the AMB Exhibition 2024 in Stuttgart, 

where it will showcase seven cutting-edge 

machines with highlights including Multi- 

Tasking capabilities, advanced automation, 

innovative auto gear technology and 

comprehensive remote service and support 

for increased productivity. 

Mazak’s theme for AMB, which runs from 

10-14 September 2024, is ‘Innovation through 

partnership, shaping the future together’. 

Through close cooperation with customers, 

Mazak develops cutting-edge solutions and 

technologies that position their clients for 

long-term success. The theme at AMB reflects 

the company’s dedication to working side-byside 

with customers to create a successful 

future. 

A specialist gear-cutting machine and a 

world debut will be among the seven 

solutions on show when Yamazaki Mazak 

exhibits at AMB. 

Making its world debut is the first in a new 

range of turning centers that will offer 

customers increased levels of productivity 

and efficiency. 

A central component of the show will be 

the company’s Go Green environmental 

manufacturing initiative, highlighted by the 

new NEO range of machines that have been 

designed to help customers achieve a more 

sustainable future with higher productivity, 

accuracy and environmental performance. 

There will be two NEO machines on 

display at AMB that have been purposely 

designed with a range of technological 

advancements to be able to deliver up to a 

30% reduction in energy consumption 

compared to the original models. 

The VARIAXIS i-700 NEO, a high-rigidity, 

next-generation 5-axis machining center has 

an exceptionally wide machining area making 

it ideal for large workpieces, as well as a 

tilting/rotary table for high-accuracy 

machining over an extended period. The 

VARIAXIS is equipped with the advanced 

SmoothAi CNC. 

The HCN-4000 NEO, which will be 

displayed with a 20,000-rpm high-speed, 

high-output spindle for maximum 

productivity will be exhibited with a twopallet 

changer that ensures it can machine 

workpieces on the first pallet while a second 

pallet is prepared. 

Gear machining will form an important 

part of Mazak’s stand with a specialist gearcutting 

machine on show. The INTEGREX i- 

250H ST AG seamlessly brings together 

Mazak Multi-Tasking technology with gear 

cutting and measurement capability. The 

The VARIAXIS i-700 NEO is one of two 

new machines from Mazak’s new NEO 

range on display at AMB 2024. 

INTEGREX is capable of three different gear 

machining methods – gear skiving, hobbing 

and endmilling – making it ideal for both 

high-mix, small-volume production and large 

production batches. 

The QUICK TURN 250 MSY with Turn 

Assist and equipped for skiving applications, 

will also be on display. The machine has a 

milling function, second spindle and Y-axis, 

5,000-rpm spindle with the option of 10,000 

rpm for ultimate productivity. It is controlled 

by SmoothG CNC, providing machine users 

with complete ease of use and ensuring highspeed, 

high-accuracy machining performance. 

The QUICK TURN 250 MSY will be exhibited 

with a TA robot, making it ideal for lights-out 

and unmanned machining. 

There will be two VARIAXIS C-600 

machines exhibited at the show. On the 

Mazak stand, will be the VARIAXIS C-600 

tended by a part-loading and unloading thirdparty 

automation system, while the second is 

being exhibited on their partner’s AVANTEC 

stand in Hall 1. 

The HCN-4000 NEO will be displayed at 

AMB 2024, equipped with a 20,000-rpm 

high-speed, high-output spindle for 

maximum productivity. 

Visitors to the Mazak stand will be able to 

witness a live digital twinning demonstration 

involving a CV5-500 5-axis machining center. 

The process will be shown to create an 

identical digital copy of the machine in an 

office environment, saving operator time 

during setup, programming, fixturing and 

tooling to improve process and quality 

control. 

The CV5-500 is one of Mazak’s entry-level 

machining centers, offering a cost-effective 5- 

axis solution that can be easily integrated with 

automation to further enhance productivity. 

Stand visitors will also be able to view 

more information about Mazak iCONNECT – 

a digital service for existing Mazak customers 

that has a suite of free services including 

access to product manuals and e-learning 

options – along with a Machine-2-Mazak 

(M2M) subscription service. M2M enables 

remote real-time machine monitoring for 

proactive maintenance strategies including 

remote support to detect problems, remote 

optimization of machining processes with 

increased uptime, as well as access to Mazak 

applications, project engineers and service 

operators. 

Newly available through Mazak 

iCONNECT is MAZATROL DX, a new 

productivity software that provides users 

with the capability to optimize their 

production process with the ability to 

generate rapid and automatic quotations, 

automated part programming, virtual 

machine simulation and machine process 

analysis and optimisation. 

In addition, a variety of machined parts 

will be on display around the stand to 

showcase some of the innovative ways Mazak 

is closely collaborating with its customers to 

drive innovation and push boundaries of 

what is possible. 

Marco Casanova, Managing Director at 

Yamazaki Mazak for the DACH region, said: 

“Our theme for AMB is partnership and how, 

by working together, we can help our 

customers innovate and rise to the challenges 

of being more productive, profitable and 

sustainable. 

“Our machines and technologies are 

designed to make our customers better, faster 

and more competitive. The new NEO 

machines combine best-in-class performance 

with exceptional environmental credentials, 

our gear-cutting machines bring a new age of 

productivity to a specialist machining process 

and our MAZATROL DX CNC offers even 

greater process optimization. 

“I would urge visitors to AMB to visit our 

stand and begin their partnership with 

Mazak.” 

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR METAL WORKING 

10-14 SEPTEMBER 2024 

CASTROL TO PRESENT PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND MORE 

AT AMB IN STUTTGART AND WINDENERGY IN HAMBURG 

Lubricant manufacturer Castrol will be 

present at AMB in Stuttgart (10– 14 

September) and WindEnergy in Hamburg 

(24–27 September). 

At both fairs, the British brand will offer 

visitors to its stand exciting insights into 

developments in the global lubricant market. 

It is addressing such issues as reducing its 

own ecological footprint and responding to 

the energy transition, the electrification of 

vehicles and the ongoing digitalisation of 

production processes. 

AMB – International Exhibition for Metal 

Working 

From 10 to 14 September, AMB will be 

opening its gates in Stuttgart and presenting 

the highlights of the international 

metalworking industry, as it does every two 

years. The emphasis will be on products, 

technologies, innovations, services and 

concepts for metalworking. Combining the 

functions of a marketplace, a forum for 

advanced training and a networking 

platform, AMB has established itself as an 

important event in this sector. 

The Castrol stand will be located in the 

“Components, assemblies and operating 

materials” exhibition area (Hall 8, Stand 

8E78), and will present the company’s 

lubrication solutions. 

Specialist experts on hand to 

assist visitors will include: - 

Patrick Bell, 

Industrial Sales Director Central Europe 

Victoria Hyzak, 

Manager at MWF Technical Services 

Joachim Görtz, 

Technical Specialist at MWF 

Manfred Jost, 

Technical Specialist at MWF WindEnergy – 

International Exhibition for the Wind 

Energy Sector 

WindEnergy Hamburg is the world’s 

largest and most significant business 

platform for the wind energy sector, 

promoting the intensive exchange of views, 

valuable contacts and the successful 

conclusion of deals. Around 40,000 

participants are expected to visit the 75,000 

m2 exhibition area. Countless wind energy 

associations from Germany and other 

countries cooperate with WindEnergy 

Hamburg and encourage their members to 

take part in the fair, which runs from 24 to 27 

September. At Stand 391 in Hall B6, Castrol 

will present its products for the wind 

industry to visitors. 

The following experts will be at 

the stand to assist and advise 

visitors: 

Michael Plew, 

Technical Engineer for HPL & GI 

Patrik Siller, 

Technical Engineer for HPL & GI 

Phil Booker, 

Industrial TCO Sales Manager 

Safia Bouzian, 

Technologist 

Marcus Muth, 

OEM Approvals & Relationship Specialist 

They will offer recommendations 

concerning the challenges faced by the wind 

energy sector. These include such issues as 

bringing down the levelised cost of energy 

(LCOE), reducing outages on wind farms 

and finding potential solutions to the skills 

gap caused by a lack of qualified personnel. 

Mixed-reality experience at the stand 

Castrol will also present its mixed-reality 

experience – “The Inbetween” – offering 

visitors to the stand a chance to explore the 

world of Castrol up close. 

The project aims to create unforgettable 

brand experiences and to position Castrol as 

a brand that provides more than simply 

engine oils. 

The prototype will be introduced at trade 

fairs in Europe and Japan, inviting visitors to 

investigate “unseen things” and their impact 

on the real world via a virtual reality 

experience. 

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AEROSPACE 

PRECISION COOLANT ADVANTAGES FOR MACHINING 

AEROSPACE MATERIALS 

CORRECT USE OF COOLANT CAN ACHIEVE 20% INCREASE IN CUTTING 

SPEED WITH ISO S CLASSIFIED MATERIALS 

The demand for faster, cheaper, and greener 

aerospace solutions is increasing, but 

building zero-emissions aircraft comes with 

significant challenges. CO2 emissions during 

aircraft operation have been the main focus, 

but the impact of material processing during 

manufacturing operations is equally crucial 

as it effects production rates, efficiency and 

quality control. Fortunately, a solution to 

these challenges is correctly applying coolant 

to maximize output, enhance process 

security and improve tool performance — 

and why the aerospace lubricants market is 

growing at a projected compound annual 

growth rate (CAGR) of 19% from 2022 to 

2027. Here, Henri Sevonen, Senior Industry 

Segment Manager – Aerospace for the metal 

cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant, 

explains the benefits of high precision 

coolant and innovative tooling concepts. 

The role of coolants in machining 

aerospace parts has undergone somewhat of 

an evolution. Machine shops have for many 

years used coolants by directing tubes that 

flood the machining zone, particularly on the 

materials that need coolant to be machined. 

But now, by applying coolant with high 

precision accurately into the machining zone, 

new advantages are available. Broad access 

to this technology has been made possible by 

higher coolant-supply capacity of many CNC 

machines as well as by new tooling concepts. 

MAKING A DIFFERENCE 

If coolant is to be applied effectively and 

make a difference, it needs to be applied as 

jets at high precision, in sufficient volume 

and directed correctly. Just having a stream 

of coolant or even flooding the machining 

zone with coolant is not enough. Qualified 

application of high precision coolant can, on 

the other hand, make a distinct difference 

with regards to chip formation, distribution 

of heat, smearing of workpiece material on 

the cutting edge, surface integrity and tool 

wear. 

These basic machining factors affect 

manufacturing through the objects of 

improvement to achieve higher 

competitiveness in terms of productivity, 

tool life, chip control and chip evacuation 

and component quality. 

When applied correctly, precision coolant 

maximizes output, increases process security 

and improves tool performance and 

component quality. The positive effects start 

at low coolant pressure, but the higher the 

pressure is, the more demanding material 

can successfully be machined. 

The application of precision coolant can 

make a difference to machining in general, 

especially for stainless steel and low-carbon 

steel. But it is when machining more 

demanding materials, such as heat resistant 

super alloys (HRSAs) and titanium alloys, 

that the practice makes a dramatic difference. 

It is of consequence then that a number of 

recent developments have made high 

precision coolant even more interesting and 

more readily available. 

HIGH PRECISION COOLANT AS 

STANDARD 

Many modern CNC machines have coolant 

supplies at pressures of 70 to 100 bar as 

standard or as an option with capable tanks 

and pumps. This is sufficient to incorporate 

high precision coolant, which makes a 

noticeable difference to performance and 

results on more commonly used machining 

centres, turning centres, vertical lathes and 


AEROSPACE 

multi-task machines. Standard equipment is 

sufficient with easy channelling of coolant to 

where the jet is applied. 

An essential basis for high precision 

coolant machining are modular tools, partly 

to ensure quick tool changes for minimizing 

machine stoppages, but also to efficiently 

secure coolant connections and channels 

from the machine to cutting edge. The 

modular quick-change tooling system 

Coromant Capto® is today the basis for new 

standard high-precision coolant tooling. This 

system is ideal as a modular platform, 

designed with internal coolant supply and 

also suited as the means with which to 

supply coolant at high precision. It is an 

established ISO standard and option on 

many CNC machines with stationary and 

rotating tools. 

Precision over coolant precisely directed 

towards the cutting zone improves chip 

control and process security. Under coolant 

increases tool life and productivity, 

especially in applications generating a lot of 

heat in the insert. 

PRECISION COOLANT FOR 

TURNING. 

Turning tools with precision coolant are 

equipped to give accurate coolant jets with 

laminar parallel flow. The jets give rise to a 

hydraulic wedge between insert and chip, 

affecting the chip form and flow and 

reducing temperature in the machining zone. 

Employing nozzles, mounted close to the 

cutting edge, accurately projecting the highvelocity 

jets, forces the chip off the insert face 

and cools and breaks the chips into smaller 

lengths, helping to evacuate them. 

Benefits in finishing operations have been 

established even at lower pressures, down to 

ten bars in material including steel, stainless 

steel, aluminum, as well as titanium and heat 

resistant super alloys. Apart from higher 

security brought about by better chip control, 

precision coolant can bring about a 

considerable improvement of tool life and a 

potential for higher cutting speed. By 

applying precision coolant, 50% tool life 

increases can often be the result. 

Cutting speed affects the temperature, 

and thus tool wear, more than any other 

factor. Increasing the cutting speed in 

titanium outside the more limited 

machinability window reduces tool life 

dramatically. But when the feed is increased 

on a similar scale, a smaller reduction in tool 

life is typical. This often makes the feed an 

attractive route to improved metal removal 

rate with low effect on tool life. However, 

high feed is not always an option in these 

machines because of higher cutting forces as 

well as the effect on chip control. 

TURNING OF A HRSA TURBINE 

DISC 

Precision coolant can play a vital role in ISO 

S machining. The effect of precision coolant 

can therefore provide the potential to raise 

performance by way of higher cutting speeds 

without the usual rise in temperature and 

loss in tool life. There is a clear cooling effect 

and not the higher cutting forces through 

higher feeds. For ISO S classified materials, a 

20% increase in cutting speed can be 

achieved while maintaining the same cutting 

length. 

Internal turning is also an area where 

precision coolant can provide an important 

role to help ensure good chip formation, as 

well as improving shearing properties in 

demanding materials such as titanium. In 

this way the concept adds higher security 

and longer tool life to boring operations. 

When machining relatively large, deep holes 

with boring bars, such as in landing gear 

components, modular tooling at the back as 

well as the front end of the tool can be 

advantageous. 

Being able to change the small cutting 

head on the clamped bar provides quick, 

easy and accurate changing, adding 

considerable flexibility for various cuts in 

one set-up. CoroTurn® SL combines damped 

boring bars with serrated locking of heads for 

boring larger holes with depths of ten times 

the diameter and is also equipped with 

precision coolant facilities. 

Variation in component surface integrity 

is affected by the temperature and forces 

generated during machining. Coolant 

certainly plays its part in controlling the 

temperature and consequently precision 

coolant has been shown to provide a more 

reliable surface result. Tool nozzles are 

aimed directly at the part of the insert in 

contact with the finished surface. Since the 

nozzles are non-adjustable a lot of the 

variables are eliminated, resulting in a more 

secure and consistent machining process. 

OPTIMIZATION OF CORRECTLY 

ESTABLISHED OPERATIONS 

With the ability to force a fluid wedge into 

the machining zone, especially in operations 

classified as medium to finish turning, the 

chip thickness is more controllable and the 

fluid wedge easier to apply than in roughing 

operations. 

The application of high precision coolant 

machining should not be seen as a means 

with which to compensate shortcomings due 

to other application factors — such as 

unsuitable inserts, instability or incorrect 

cutting data. Precision coolant is an 

optimizer when operations are correctly 

established. The concept will provide the 

means for shorter cycle times, improved 

component quality consistency and higher 

process security in turning and milling. 

For more information from Sandvik 

Coromant on precision coolant advantages 

for machining aerospace materials, visit 

aeroknowledge.com. 

SANDVIK COROMANT 

Together with our customers and partners, 

Sandvik Coromant leads the way toward a 

sustainable future, supplying tooling 

solutions to the world’s engineering 

industries. Over eight decades of hands-on 

experience have given us a wealth of 

knowledge in metal-cutting and machining. 

This expertise transforms every challenge 

into an opportunity for innovation, 

collaboration, and progressive solutions. We 

aim to create positive change by promoting 

sustainability, efficiency, and growth to 

shape a future where innovation thrives. Part 

of global industrial engineering group 

Sandvik, Sandvik Coromant is shaping the 

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AUTOMATION 

PREPARE TO AUTOMATE: 

6 DESIGN TIPS TO FUTUREPROOF YOUR PRODUCTION 

Manufacturing has been one of the UK’s 

success stories, with an output valued at 

£217bn. But with Make UK revealing that 

we’ve dropped out of the top 10 

manufacturing nations for the first time 

(down to 12th), our position is vulnerable 

unless we significantly increase our level of 

automation. 

Helping manufacturers to increase their 

productivity, reduce waste, improve product 

quality and alleviate labour shortages, the 

benefits of automation are myriad. And as 

the only G7 country to sit outside the top 20 

in terms of robot density (we are actually 

25th in the IFR global robot league table), 

accelerating our automation uptake is 

essential if we are to retain our place as a 

leading manufacturing nation. 

It is therefore important that when 

designing a new product, planning a new 

production line or upgrading your existing 

facility, automation is factored in from the 

very start of the process, not just as an 

afterthought. Not only does this keep down 

costs, it also ensures that any automation will 

be right first time, minimising downtime, 

boosting productivity and resulting in a 

solution that is fit for purpose. 

Here, Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for 

FANUC UK, outlines six key design 

considerations for seamless automation 

integration… 

1. EMBRACE THE AUTOMATION 

PROCESS 

It may sound obvious, but keep front of mind 

the fact that your product’s manufacturing 

process will need to benefit from automation. 

This can generally only be done by 

incorporating automation into the design of 

the product, whether that’s by giving the part 

a feature that allows it to be picked up by a 

robot, located or inspected by a vision 

system, or allowing access for a welding 

torch or fixturing, for example. 

This mindset also translates to the wider 

production line. We see products designed 

using multiple materials, joining techniques 

and production methods which won’t all 

necessarily work together to produce 

something that is easily automated, but 

which designers are reluctant to give up. 

However, it can be better to take a hit on one 

material or process to make things easier to 

automate, thereby reducing overall 

production costs. 

2. PRIORITISE PARTS 

Focus on part delivery methods within the 

complete solution. Often, customers will 

come to us looking for an automated 

solution, but with their component parts 

Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK. 

delivered in no ordered way. As much as 20- 

30% of the cost of the project can be spent on 

getting those parts located or fixtured and 

ready to process before the real automation 

process can actually begin. It makes more 

commercial sense to keep parts in order, 

whether that’s in a nested box, on a conveyor 

or in a stack. 

Also think about part handling and 

fixturing. Significant costs could end up 

being channelled into part fixturing – even 

more so if you are working with a range of 

parts due to multiple fixtures. A good 

example of best practice here is to focus on 

one-way assembly; for example, where parts 

stack on top of each other to create the 

complete product or common part features 

that allow common fixturing. 

3. CONSIDER TCO 

Concentrating on the wrong drivers for 

automation is a major error but one that we 

sadly see all too frequently. Some customers 

are more focused on fitting an automation 

solution into a defined payback period (often 

under two years) instead of looking at the 

value it will bring to the business over its 

lifetime. A total cost of ownership model is a 

far better measure. Purchase price only 

accounts for between 15-25% of the total cost 

of ownership; the remainder is made up of 

factors such as maintenance, energy usage, 

repairs, and even end of life. Measuring TCO 

rather than ROI will ensure you get the right 

automation solution for your business, 

resulting in real long-term value. 

4. REMEMBER THE PROCESS, 

NOT JUST THE CONSUMER 

It can be tempting when developing a new 

product to prioritise what’s easiest for the 

consumer, without realising that this may 

negatively impact the automation process. A 

prime example of this is shelf-ready 

packaging. The current trend within food 

manufacturing for front-facing packaging 

with tear-off flaps or loose fitting lids allows 

retailers quick and easy restocking of shelves. 

However, this seemingly simple change in 

packaging design has made it extremely 

difficult for automation to be exploited for 

end-of-line palletising, as the loose fitting lid 

or tear-off flap is not conducive to staying in 

place. Therefore, before making any 

packaging changes – no matter how 

seemingly minor – think carefully about how 

they may impact your ability to automate, 

and the effect this will have on production 

efficiency and labour demand. 

5. TALK TO AUTOMATION 

SUPPLIERS 

Engage with automation suppliers as early as 

possible. At FANUC, we are more than 

happy to support designers that are 

beginning their journey towards automation 

and will readily provide guidance on what 

the process is going to involve. We’ve done 


AUTOMATION 

Robots as a Service 

(RaaS) is a 

subscription-based 

option that enables 

manufacturers to 

pay a set fee over a 

specified period of 

time, and 

effectively lease a 

robot to use in 

their facility. 

this countless times throughout the years as 

different sectors have started to embrace 

automation – from manufacturers of low-cost 

products to high-value goods; companies in 

the food industry; and more recently, with 

EV battery manufacturing for the automotive 

sector. We have rounded experience across 

lots of different applications within a wide 

range of industries that we are happy to 

share, and which designers can learn from. 

automation for some first-time users. 

In conclusion, when designing or 

upgrading any production line, make sure to 

consider automation as one of the 

cornerstones of your project from the outset. 

By working with a reputable automation 

supplier, you can ensure your manufacturing 

facility is optimised for success, not just for 

today, but for years to come. 

www.fanuc.eu/uk/en 

6. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY 

Finally, as in many industries, some 

automation suppliers are now starting to 

offer low-cost/low-risk routes into 

automation for companies taking their first 

steps into automation. Robots as a Service 

(RaaS) is a subscription-based option that 

enables manufacturers to pay a set fee over a 

specified period of time, and effectively lease 

a robot to use in their facility. The limitation 

of this offering is that it will only suit certain 

simple applications, for example, palletising, 

or particular welding options. The upside is 

that the robot can be repurposed for multiple 

product types – palletising a box of cakes is 

effectively the same process as palletising a 

box of dishwasher tables, for instance. Talk to 

your automation supplier to determine if 

RaaS could be right for your needs in the 

short-term – by allowing firms to test the 

water and experience the benefits before 

making their own investment, it can 

represent an affordable route into 

Incorporate automation into the design of the product, whether that’s by giving the part a 

feature that allows it to be picked up by a robot, located or inspected by a vision system. 


NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS 

LINEAR DRIVE 

TO INNOVATION 

Introduced to the UK in the spring, the new 

Sodick UX450L high-end machining centre 

from Sodi-Tech UK has already made a major 

impact on manufacturers since it landed on 

the UK shores. The high-speed machining 

centre with linear drives oozes quality with 

its 10-year guarantee on positional accuracy - 

and UK machine shops are already keen to 

take advantage of its performance. 

As pioneers in linear drive technology, 

Sodick created the world’s first 

independently developed linear drives 

incorporated into mass-produced machine 

tools. Over 25 years later, the next generation 

of Sodick technology is pushing the limits of 

what is possible with the arrival of the new 

UX450L. To push the boundaries, a machine 

tool must have a solid foundation, and 

Sodick has certainly created this with its 

gantry structure, Z-axis cast cooling that 

minimises thermal displacement and a low 

centre of gravity that all combine to deliver 

class-leading stability and rigidity. This 

proprietary cooling system minimises 

thermal displacement and guarantees 

unprecedented levels of precision and 

stability for exceptional machining results. 

Commenting upon the jaw-dropping 

performance of the new UX450L, Conor 

Plaskitt, Technical Sales Manager at Sodi- 

Tech UK says: “We are very well known for 

EDM but not so much for high-speed 

machining. However, the two work together 

very well. For a typical copper or graphite 

electrode manufacturer, the Sodick UX450L 

is the perfect machine. If you look at 

processes where spark erosion isn’t always 

necessary, the UX450L is the perfect machine. 

It's ideal for hard milling where 

manufacturers want ‘mirror-like’ surface 

finishes and very tight tolerances. The 

machine has a high-speed 40,000rpm spindle 

and as Sodick is a world leader with its linear 

motor technology, the ability of the machine 

kinematics and axis movements to start and 

stop very quickly with pinpoint precision is 

exceptional.” 

From a specification perspective, the 

Sodick UX450L has X, Y and Z-axis travel of 

450 by 350 by 200mm with a spacious 600 by 

400mm work table. This powerhouse 

machine has a 16-position automatic tool 

change facility and linear glass scale 

feedback on the X, Y and Z-axis linear motors 

that are all temperature controlled. 

Looking at parts that can be 

manufactured on this high-end machine to 

eliminate time-consuming processes on 

alternate machine tools, Conor continues: 

“The machine is perfect for complex 

components that need very high surface 

finishes, such as mould tooling. The UX450L 

can achieve such high-quality surface 

finishes that it eliminates the requirement for 

time-consuming grinding or secondary 

polishing. Likewise, the machine can replace 

jig grinding applications - another skill that is 

gradually being lost.” 

Looking at the control panel, Conor says: 

“With any Sodick product, we have a Sodick 

PLC on the front end, so it is a Sodick control 

in terms of programming. It has full 

conversational programming and we have 

also just enhanced our tool measurement 

methods.” 

The LN4X NC unit has been designed for 

intuitive interaction through its 19-inch touch 

panel. This is enhanced by the simple 

program creation function software that 

prompts the operator to input simple data 

parameters on the screen for immediate 

machine uptime. Other features include the 

sleep mode function that minimises power 

consumption by recognising idle times such 

as program stops, coolant stops, axis 

movement stops and more. The LN4X NC 

unit is supported by the SEPTune machining 

support system that delivers simple and 

smooth operation with just four steps to the 

machining operations. To streamline 

productivity, Sodick has introduced its 

MotionExpert-S simulation software and the 

EF-Tune machining feed rate software. With 

MotionExpert-S providing collision detection 

and EF-Tune analysing programs and 

recommending optimised feed rates and 

cutting conditions – the UX450L presents the 

most user-friendly, intuitive and productive 

interface on the market. 

With a Blum tool measurement system 

that works in tandem with a Renishaw touch 

sensor, the Sodick UX450L demonstrates 

precision and repeatability which are the 

envy of the industry. As Conor adds: 

“Traditionally, we used to use a laser but 

with a spot diameter on the laser, 

manufacturers are limited to the size 

diameter of cutting tool that you can go 

down to. We use an optical system which 

means we can go down to a 0.2mm diameter 

cutting tool with absolutely no problem and 

still measure to a couple of microns. The 

camera we have on the machine will not only 

check the form of the cutter but also the runout. 

The shrink fit toolholders are good for 

2µm, but we can counteract that by using the 

camera system.” 

Discussing how the UX450L is unique in 

the field of machining centres, Conor adds: 

“This is not your run-of-the-mill machining 

centre. This machine sits at the very top tier 

of the machining centre pyramid. This makes 

it perfect for high-end medical and mould & 

die applications as well as other niche areas 

that demand such levels of precision.” 

www.sodick.eu 



SCHWANOG 

DRILLING 

SYSTEM TAKES 

CENTRE STAGE 

Now available from Floyd Automatic 

Tooling is the new Schwanog 

interchangeable indexable centre drilling 

system. Developed to significantly improve 

productivity, precision levels and 

positioning of drilled holes, the new centre 

drill system is perfect for preventing drills 

from drifting and maintaining a chamfer on 

the drilled hole. 

Suitable for everything from one-offs to 

high-precision series production runs, the 

new Schwanog Centre Drilling system 

ensures consistently high surface finishes, 

tool life and performance. Furthermore, the 

impressive new Schwanog Centre Drills 

provide a high repeatability of ±0.01mm for 

insert changeovers which is credited to an 

innovative insert pocket seat that securely 

locates and clamps the insert with 

astounding precision and stability. The tool 

body is available in a range of lengths and 

diameters to suit the end users' application 

requirements, providing flexibility to 

accommodate a host of machine tools and 

application types. 

The ‘quick change’ design of the inserts 

results in less time spent changing inserts – 

giving you and your machine shop greater 

machine utilisation rates. Schwanog claims 

Walter has extended its range of Xtra·tec® XT 

milling cutters to now cover diameters of 50, 

63 and 80mm (or 2–3") with the addition of 

the new M5250 helical milling cutter. 

Walter's latest generation of indexable insert 

milling cutters is characterised by high 

performance paired with process reliability. 

This process reliability and performance 

is credited to features like the reinforced 

insert pocket and insert seat. What's more, 

each individual tooth on the M5250 is cooled 

separately. Walter uses proven, doubleedged 

BC 1605 system inserts on the face of 

the M5250 and this allows users to choose 

between various corner radii, cutting tool 

materials and six geometries. 

The G51 geometry (‘The quiet one’) is 

perfect for applications that are likely to 

incur vibration or for tools with long 

projection lengths. In contrast, the G55W 

cutting inserts with the Walter WaveCut 

geometry are ideal for titanium components 

with a high machining volume such as those 

commonly found in the aerospace industry. 

Walter uses milling cutter-specific SC 1105 

that when combined with the innovative tool 

geometry, the rapid-change system on this 

new drilling system guarantees a 40% 

increase in productivity. 

The Schwanog Centre Drill designs range 

from a 60 to 140-degree point angle and 

depending on the material to be machined, a 

wide variety of carbide grades and coatings 

can be applied. This expansive selection of 

carbide grades and advanced coating 

technology ensures that the Schwanog 

Centre Drills are perfect for all application 

types on a wide variety of materials from 

aluminium, brass and copper through to 

steel, stainless and heat-resistant aerospace 

grade alloys such as Inconel and titanium. 

To further enhance the flexibility of the 

Schwanog Centre Drill, customers can 

request interchangeable drill bodies to suit 

both left-hand and right-hand operations. By 

allowing end users to utilise the same 

toolholder for left and right-hand 

applications, the Schwanog Centre Drill 

system epitomises flexibility and enhances 

ease of use. Upon request, the impressive 

new Schwanog Centre Drill system can be 

ordered with edge preparation to reduce 

potential chatter that may occur with 

challenging material types. For further 

information, please contact Floyd Automatic. 

www.floydautomatic.co.uk 

WALTER EXTENDS MILLING CUTTERS WITH 

XTRA·TEC® XT M5250 

cutting inserts with four cutting edges as 

peripheral inserts. 

In addition to steel, cast iron and 

materials with difficult cutting properties, 

the helical milling cutter is also suitable for 

aluminium and other non-ferrous metals. 

Unlike other fully effective helical milling 

cutters, the Xtra·tec® XT milling cutters can 

also be used for full slotting alongside 

shoulder milling, pocket milling and 

ramping. 

As well as flexibility and process 

reliability that is partially credited to the 

remarkable operational smoothness of the 

milling cutter, Walter emphasises the high 

machining volume results from the fully 

effective design of the milling cutter and 

the reduced process costs. These lower 

costs are the result of the two or four 

useable cutting edges per indexable insert. 

It is also the result of the new wearresistant 

Tiger·tec® cutting tool materials 

that can be used. This ensures that beyond 

the aerospace industry, the M5250 offers 

extensive benefits for the general 

mechanical engineering sectors too. 

www.walter-tools.com 



MAZAK UNVEILS THE OPTIPLEX EZ 

SERIES: PRECISION LASER 

CUTTING MADE SIMPLE 

NON-CONTACT, 

MULTI-TURN 

ENCODER SETS 

NEW 

STANDARDS 

Sensor specialist BAUMER continues to 

expand its range of ultra-compact, 

maintenance-free encoders for harsh 

industrial applications following the 

introduction of the EB360 a new multi-turn 

encoder. This bearing less, non-contact, fully 

encapsulated and compact absolute encoder 

measures just 22mm in height, is designed to 

deliver precise angle position and speed 

feedback, even in environments which are 

dusty, dirty or wet. 

The requirements for this new encoder 

were ambitious with Baumer Product 

Manager, Sebastian Koester confirming, “The 

EB360 was intended to set a new encoder 

standard in factory automation, delivering 

the smallest multi-turn encoder, which 

would be free from maintenance and wearfree 

as a result of utilising non-contact 

sensing technology”. Thanks to the delivery 

of angle and speed information with +/- 

0.3% precision, combined with protection 

standards of IP67 or the option of IP69K, the 

encoder is ideal for harsh environments. 

Resistant to fibres, dust or fluids – The 

modular, space-saving design and integral 

rotor simplifies integration of the encoder 

into systems and extends its potential use 

across a wide range of applications. 

The encoders’ non-contact sensing 

principle without moving components 

ensures high reliability preventing any 

ingress of unwanted fibres, dusts or fluids. 

Also, the absence of any moving parts 

eliminates the issues of time-consuming 

maintenance and unwanted production 

downtime. 

The EB360 is available as a single-turn or 

multi-turn encoder with interfaces including; 

SSI, CANopen. SAEJ1939. It offers high 

resistance to vibration and shocks up to 500g, 

and operation in applications with 

temperatures ranging from -40ºC to +85º. 

Typical applications for the EB360 

encoder include; Textile manufacturing, 

Packaging Machines, Conveyor belts and 

Medical technology. 

www.baumer.com/c/47029 

Yamazaki Mazak, a global leader in metal 

cutting machine tools and state-of-the-art 

manufacturing solutions, proudly introduces 

its latest innovation in 2D laser cutting 

machines – the OPTIPLEX Ez series. This 

new series includes two introductory 

models, the OPTIPLEX 3015 Ez and the 

OPTIPLEX 4220 Ez, designed to offer 

customers a user-friendly experience, 

affordability, and exceptional performance. 

Easy to operate and maintain – The 

OPTIPLEX Ez series enhances fiber laser 

cutting by seamlessly combining excellent 

cutting performance with straightforward 

maintenance. Designed for efficient cutting 

processes, these machines offer high 

mechanical rigidity, precision cutting, and 

unwavering reliability. Intelligent Functions 

empower users with efficient supportive and 

preventive measures, minimizing setup time 

for optimized productivity. 

The OPTIPLEX Ez is ideal for customers 

seeking a straightforward entry into laser 

cutting technology. The Mazak Ez series 

offers simplified functions which, combined 

with the integrated cutting database, make it 

suitable even for those venturing into this 

technology for the first time, providing a 

cost-effective and efficient solution. 

One of the standout features is the new 

Auto-Focus Torch and new fiber resonator, 

designed to enhance adaptability to various 

materials in the cutting process. The Torch's 

distinctive design facilitates quick, 

straightforward, and economical 

maintenance, as the protection window and 

lens can be swiftly replaced on-site, 

eliminating the need for specialist 

equipment. This is made possible by a 

specific cover that prevents any risk of 

contamination during the replacement 

process. 

The OPTIPLEX Ez series utilizes a fiber 

laser source that results in low power 

consumption, streamlined maintenance and 

eliminates the requirement for laser gas. 

With configurations available in 3 kW, 4 kW, 

and 6 kW power options, the OPTIPLEX Ez 

machines are suited to diverse cutting 

requirements and can seamlessly integrate 

into automated systems for enhanced 

operational efficiency. 

Space-efficient Design and Advanced 

Control – Large front and side sliding doors 

optimize floor space, ensuring hassle-free 

material loading and unloading. The tilting 

and rotating CNC control panel allows 

operators the flexibility to work at the front 

or side of the machine. The machine's robust 

cast iron structure guarantees stability and 

precision, minimizing susceptibility to 

deformation. 

Equipped with the new MAZATROL 

SmoothLx CNC control, featuring a 21.5-inch 

display and a user-friendly Human Machine 

Interface, the Mazak OPTIPLEX Ez series 

provides intuitive operational functions 

making it accessible even for less experienced 

operators. 

The OPTIPLEX 4220 Ez, with its 

substantial 2050x4120 mm working area, 

addresses the needs of users dealing with 

materials exceeding 4 meters. This model 

provides increased flexibility for a diverse 

range of applications, enhancing the series' 

versatility. 

Both the OPTIPLEX 3015 Ez and 

OPTIPLEX 4220 Ez reflect Mazak's 

commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, 

and accessible solutions in laser cutting 

technology. The 3015 Ez model is on display 

at Mazak's European Laser Technology 

Center in Milan, offering Mazak customers 

the opportunity to witness live cutting 

demonstrations and experience firsthand the 

quality and benefits offered by this machine. 

The OPTIPLEX 3015 Ez will also be 

exhibited on the Mazak stand at EuroBLECH 

2024, where it will be displayed with a new 

automation system. 

www.mazakeu.com 



RETROFIT SOLUTION MAKES VOLLMER VGRIND 360S 

SUITABLE FOR PROCESSING PCBN 

The ultra-hard cutting material PcBN 

achieves the highest degree of hardness and 

is extremely temperature-resistant, making it 

a challenge to process. To enable cutting tool 

manufacturers to grind PcBN cutting edges 

with the highest level of precision, Biberachbased 

sharpening specialist VOLLMER has 

retrofitted its VGrind 360S grinding machine 

with an optional dressing unit. 

The optional dressing unit for the 

grinding wheel with automatic wheel 

probing is the key to high-precision grinding 

of PcBN cutting edges with the VGrind 360S. 

Working in two work steps for both 

roughing and finishing, this innovation is a 

small step for the VGrind 360S, but a giant 

leap for the world of tool manufacturers. 

By adapting its VGrind 360S grinding 

machine, the Swabian sharpening specialist 

can make its VGrind 360S suitable for 

machining PcBN tools (polycrystalline cubic 

boron nitride). Considered the hardest 

cutting material in the world after PCD 

(polycrystalline diamond), the ultra-hard 

cutting material PcBN can achieve an 

operating life of up to 25 times longer than 

solid carbide tools. With characteristics such 

as exceptional chemical resistance even at 

high temperatures, PcBN retains almost all of 

its original hardness even at 1200 degrees 

Celsius. This makes PcBN the perfect 

As an outright industry leader in overcoming 

the challenges of machining difficult 

components, Rainford Precision has an 

impressive armoury of milling tools that 

have yielded significant success in the 

marketplace. Now, Rainford Precision is 

adding to its portfolio with the arrival of the 

new CEHS series of end mills that have been 

developed specifically to reduce chatter and 

improve precision and surface finishes in 

instances where other tools fail. 

The exceptional new CEHS tungsten 

carbide 4-flute end mills from Japanese 

cutting tool experts Union Tool are perfect 

for manufacturers struggling to hit the ‘sweet 

spot’ with their high-end machining 

applications. Perfect for machining 

everything from carbon and alloy steels to 

pre-hardened steel, cast iron, copper, 

titanium and heat-resistant alloys, the new 

CEHS series incorporates a 40-degree helix 

and a variable pitch design that is perfect for 

slot and standard milling. Union Tool has 

developed a new chip pocket that introduces 

an innovative large pocket design of the main 

flute that enhances swarf evacuation and 

eliminates the re-cutting of chips – extending 

tool life, machining performance and 

efficiency. 

material for cutting tools that are used for 

machining ferrous metals such as grey cast 

iron and hardened steel. 

The VGrind 360S grinding machine is 

perfectly positioned for precisely machining 

PcBN tools with its stable wall concept with a 

rigid and compact design. Furthermore, the 

two grinding spindles with the grinding 

wheel set positioned at the C-axis pivot point 

enable efficient multi-layer machining. The 

high system rigidity in combination with the 

drive of the X, Y and Z-axes via linear 

induction motors, allows tool manufacturers 

to machine a PcBN cutting edge with the 

grinding wheel oscillating across its contact 

surface for a chip-free high-quality surface. 

Thermal stability is ensured by a plate 

heat exchanger that effectively cools the 

As expected with high-quality milling 

tools from Rainford Precision, the Union 

Tool CEHS series has a h4 shank diameter 

tolerance of +0/-0.004mm, emphasising the 

precision, balance and quality of the range. 

To further enhance milling stability, the 

CEHS has a small relief surface that further 

promotes stability and prevents chatter – 

even when undertaking operations with long 

tool overhang and reduced machining 

stability. 

The ultra high-quality micro-grain 

carbide, UT coating technology and 16- 

degree tapered shank design enable the 6mm 

diameter CEHS tool to machine slots in 

unstable conditions with an increase in 

milling efficiency of 80% improvement when 

compared to conventional tools. Capable of 

cutting at machining parameters of 5,000rpm 

and 900mm/min feed with a feed per tooth 

of 0.045mm at a depth of 6mm, the CEHS 

genuinely excels where others fail. 

This high-performance range of end mills 

spindles and motors. In addition, the 

integrated spindle indexing of the VGrind 

360S stops a spindle at the same position 

during grinding wheel replacement, thereby 

reducing planing and run-out errors in 

grinding wheel packages. 

To support the processing of this ultrahard 

material, the optional dressing unit for 

the grinding wheel on the VGrind 360S 

means that after roughing the PcBN cutting 

edge, the dressing unit re-profiles the 

grinding wheel to regain its precise 

concentricity and correct geometric shape. 

Subsequent finishing operations give the 

PcBN tool the desired surface finish and 

geometric accuracy. Customers can also 

retrofit the optional dressing unit with 

software updates to existing VGrind 360S 

machines. Tool manufacturers can carry out 

the installation independently or with the 

support of the VOLLMER service team in just 

a few simple steps. 

"We have seen a positive development in 

the market for PcBN tools worldwide for 

several years, which is why we have now 

further developed our VGrind 360S for PcBN 

machining," says Eric Scheffold, Product 

Manager at VOLLMER. To find out more, 

please contact your VOLLMER UK 

representative. 

www.vollmer-group.com 

RAINFORD PROVIDES ASTOUNDING TOOL STABILITY 

is available in diameters from 1 to 6mm in 

0.5mm increments with additional diameters 

from 6 to 12mm offered in 1mm increments. 

Each diameter designation has three different 

lengths of cut from 1.5 to 3XD to ensure 

manufacturers can optimise their 

performance when machining in unstable 

conditions or accessing parts with difficultto-reach 

surfaces. Depending upon the 

diameter selected, the CEHS is available with 

a shank diameter from 4 to 12mm with an 

overall length from 50 to 100mm. 

To emphasise the astounding stability and 

performance of the CEHS series, Union Tool 

has undertaken extensive tests on carbon, 

alloy and stainless steel with both side 

milling and slotting performance recorded. 

To get an understanding of just how 

remarkable the CEHS from Union Tool can 

perform and the benefits the range can bring 

to your business, contact Rainford Precision 

for more information. 

www.rainfordprecision.com 


CASE STUDY 

FROM ‘ZERO’ TO PROGRAMMING ‘HERO’ 

WITH HYPERMILL 

As a mechanical engineer who grew up 

around his father’s historical motorcycles, 

the stars were always aligned for Duncan 

Dunbar to follow his passion and start his 

own race engineering business. So, when 

Duncan returned to Scotland from studying 

and working in high-end motorsport, he got 

a unit, purchased a machining centre and 

invested in OPEN MIND Technologies 

hyperMILL CAM system to help drive his 

business forward. 

As the Director and Owner of Dunbar 

Race Engineering Ltd which was founded in 

2018 to deliver design and reverse 

engineering services, Duncan Dunbar 

rapidly realised that the company needed to 

make the next step into manufacturing. This 

led to the acquisition of a Hurco VM10i 3-axis 

VMC with a 4th-axis rotary table, a Mitutoyo 

CMM and a seat of the industry-leading 

hyperMILL CAM system. Specialising in the 

manufacture and design of components for 

racing motorcycles and high-efficiency 

internal combustion engines, Duncan’s 

expertise was initially carved from stints in 

British Superbikes and MotoGP before 

moving into F1. As an Engineering Team 

Leader responsible for eight design engineers 

at Mercedes AMG High-Performance 

Powertrains, Duncan contributed to the 

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button World 

Championships from 2008 to 2014. However, 

the draw of Scotland and following his 

motorcycle passion was too much of a pull 

for Duncan. 

As Duncan recalls: “I've always had an 

interest in bikes and I’ve been riding since I 

was five years old. I have ridden in offroad 

and road race motorcycle competitions and 

worked in motorsport since I left university. 

I worked in the motorsport industry for the 

first 15 years of my career, initially in 

superbikes, MotoGP then for a leading F1 

team in the engine design and development 

department. I then took some time out in 

Scotland when I started designing parts to 

help friends with their racing projects. From 

there it grew into a commercial operation. 

Initially, I was designing and then 

subcontracting out the production before 

finally realising we needed to do it all 

ourselves - and start manufacturing the parts 

that we were designing.” 

“To bring manufacturing in-house, we 

needed a machining centre and a good 

CAD/CAM system - and this is where we 

use hyperMILL. We also bought a CMM and 

a part marker. My manufacturing experience 

in this context was ‘zero’. I grew up making 

parts for bikes on a small Boxford lathe with 

my dad. I never intended to go down the 

manufacturing route but when the 

realisation came about and we needed to 

make the next step and bring parts in-house, 

I wanted to have an approach where we 

could have no excuses.” 

As Duncan states: “I wanted our business 

to aspire to the level that we wanted to be at 

and having a CAM system like hyperMILL 

from the ‘get-go’ meant that we had no 

excuses. hyperMILL gave us every 

opportunity to do the best we possibly could. 

We weren’t looking at parts thinking ‘we 

can’t make it’. Our mindset was all about 

thinking ‘How do we make it?’ With the 

support of OPEN MIND and hyperMILL, 

we’ve been able to make some fantastic parts, 

especially given our level of experience.” 

Looking at the components the company 

manufactures, Duncan continues: “We are 

making a variety of chassis parts for racing 

motorcycles and chassis kits, and some of 

these are fabricated in. We also manufacture 

some suspension parts that often have 

scanned surfaces or difficult pockets to 

machine. hyperMILL makes these tasks quite 

easy and with the support that we get, OPEN 

MIND has us making parts that are way 

ahead of our years of experience.“ 

EASE OF PROGRAMMING 

Fabricator Kevin McNulty from Dunbar Race 

Engineering Ltd adds: “I have been a 

fabricator for over 15 years, and I started 

working with Dunbar two years ago - 


CASE STUDY 

learning how to become a machinist. It has 

been a steep learning curve, learning how to 

operate a CNC machining centre and 

programme the CNC with hyperMILL. It has 

been a fun process, and I would say that 

hyperMILL has made the journey a lot easier. 

hyperMILL has certainly helped me in 

several areas and part setup is one of those 

things. Getting all of that into my head as a 

non-machinist would typically be a challenge 

but seeing it all on a screen with hyperMILL 

makes it so much easier to figure out and 

interpret what setup is required for each part. 

The simulation has been perfect, and it gives 

you trust in what you are programming, and 

you can see that it is safe to run the 

program.” 

Reflecting upon the journey of Dunbar 

Race Engineering, OPEN MIND UK’s Simon 

Docker says: “It’s inspiring to see small 

British companies grow with the help of 

hyperMILL. The majority of components on 

the racing bikes at Dunbar are manufactured 

here, and for OPEN MIND, we can help 

businesses small and large. To see the range 

of fantastic components being manufactured 

at Dunbar with the help of OPEN MIND and 

hyperMILL is amazing. As a company, we 

pride ourselves on our level of support and 

here we have an example of a team that has 

not even come from a machining 

background. They had no machining 

knowledge, no knowledge of G-Codes - but 

they have used our support desk to get them 

to this stage. Dunbar has come from nothing 

to a business making fantastic components in 

a short time.” 

Adding to this sentiment, Duncan 

concludes: “It has surprised us how quickly 

we have been able to develop our experience 

and the type of parts we are making. There 

are some parts that we initially looked at and 

were worried that we would never be able to 

make them. When you break jobs down into 

one face at a time and one machining cycle at 

a time, and then build that back into a job list 

with support from hyperMILL – it's pleasing 

to see we have progressed quickly. We can 

now make parts that we are pleased with, the 

customer is very pleased with, and we are 

looking forward to taking on more 

machining challenges. hyperMILL is an 

enabler. It allows us to look at components 

and design things with the knowledge that 

we can make them. We know we have the 

backup from the applications engineers and 

the support centre at OPEN MIND and that 

allows us to take on these projects without 

any fear of not being able to deliver.” 

www.openmind-tech.com 


CASE STUDY 

MULTI-PURPOSE MACHINING FROM MULTIPLE 

NAKAMURA MACHINES 

Located across three sites on the Wirral, 

Diamond Precision Engineering has evolved 

from a small toolmaking business to a 

subcontract manufacturing specialist. From a 

company producing press tools and fixtures 

in its infancy, Diamond Precision now offers 

3D printing, laser cutting and CNC folding, 

fabrication and CNC machining. As a 

business that always invests in high-end 

technology, Diamond Precision has recently 

installed two Nakamura-Tome turning 

centres from the Engineering Technology 

Group (ETG), a WT150 and an AS200. 

Discussing the history of the business 

founded in 1986, Company Director Harry 

Pitt says: “The business was started by my 

father and it has been built up from there. It 

was a toolmaking business and it evolved to 

a CNC machine shop and later laser cutting 

and fabrication, taking the business across 

three sites. My brother and I have always 

been very much involved and inspired into a 

career in manufacturing where my brother 

now runs the laser cutting and fabrication 

site and I manage the machining division. It 

is here that we have just installed Nakamura 

machines from ETG.” 

Discussing the investment in a Nakamura 

WT150 and AS200 turning centres, Harry 

recalls: “My dad loves an auction, so down 

the years we’ve had lots of auction buys 

where some have gone well, and some 

haven’t. We’ve found that a new machine can 

be cheaper than an older machine due to the 

maintenance costs of old machines which 

may prove troublesome. When we bought a 

new laser machine recently, the payments 

worked out less than the maintenance costs 

of an older product.” 

Identifying this logic to the machine shop, 

Harry says: “We had some ageing lathes that 

had reliability issues, making the planning of 

jobs against the machines an issue. Support 

and getting people to repair the machines 

was also an issue. Considering all this, we 

wanted to buy a new machine that we could 

rely on and trust - and just get parts through 

the door faster. For us to be competitive, we 

have to continually produce parts faster and 

better.” 

Referencing the benefit of the Nakamura 

WT150II from ETG, Harry says: “We had a 

job that I quoted and we were 3 times more 

expensive than the customer wanted – and I 

really wanted us to have the job. There were 

obviously people already doing the job at the 

lower price point, so I wanted to know how 

we could do the job at that price. Now, we 

have the WT150II machine and we have won 

the order by easily undercutting the clients' 

price point. We are now producing 4,000 

parts as part of the ongoing order. This 

proves that the impressive speed and 

productivity of the Nakamura technology 

can make us more than just competitive but 

industry-leading.” 

Since investing in the Nakamura WT150II 

and AS200, Diamond Precision has adopted 

new machining methodologies to 

manufacture existing parts differently, 

utilising the full capability of the machines 

from ETG. As Harry continues: “For my dad, 

my brother and I – investing in our business 

to innovate is our passion. Finding faster 

ways to make parts and be more efficient is a 

really rewarding and satisfying pastime. 

What we are trying to do is eliminate parts 

coming off turning centres and then going for 

secondary milling operations. We will 

always look for the most efficient way to 

manufacture parts.” 

Alluding to one example, Harry says: 


“We are parting-off with slitting disks to 

minimise material usage - we want to try 

every little thing to improve our processes. 

As a company that is always trying new 

ideas, we have previously been limited by 

the capabilities of the machine – the 

Nakamura’s never let us down. Whatever we 

want to try, we can do. Previously, we would 

see other companies trying new innovations 

and our machines would let us down – this is 

not the case with Nakamura.” 

Looking specifically at the Nakamura 

AS200 where Diamond Precision is 

machining a small job from a square bar that 

would have originally been processed on a 

machining centre, Harry says: “The small job 

was previously manufactured on a 

machining centre and it was a horribly tricky 

job to handle. The 316 stainless steel part had 

three operations until one of our team 

suggested barfeeding the job on a Nakamura. 

Now, the AS200 is producing a better-quality 

part and as it is bar-fed, it can run automated 

all day. As important, it is producing a better 

quality part and more consistent surface 

finish as it is even deburred in-cycle. Now, 

we have drastically reduced the cycle time 

and we don’t need an operator present. As a 

small business, we have to innovate or our 

competitors will overtake us. Fortunately, we 

are really lucky that we have some great guys 

with fantastic and creative manufacturing 

ideas in our business.” 

Adding his thoughts on the Nakamura 

AS200, Harry says: “Even though our AS200 

is not a twin-spindle and twin turret variant, 

it has thoroughly impressed us. There are 

lots of jobs the single spindle and single 

turret configuration can handle in just one 

operation. One job is a family of two 

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components and because of the 

programming expertise of our guys, we can 

profile the first and second parts in one hit 

and then just part them off. This is giving us 

two finish parts in one hit.” 

Looking at another job where the 

Nakamura technology has made a huge 

impact, Harry continues: “We have another 

job that we used to laser cut, prep it on a 

turning centre and then do a final turning 

operation before we put it in a special 

machine to cut teeth in the part. Now, we put 

it straight on the AS200 and it is done in a 

single operation by taking on all of the 

turning operations and machining the teeth. 

It's not doing conventional turning or 

milling, but it's being used like a form cutting 

machine.” 

With both the larger Nakamura WT150II 

and the smaller Nakamura AS200 machines 

having part catchers, live tooling, and 

barfeeders - the combination already offers 

an exceptional level of automation. Alluding 

to the level of automation, Harry adds: “We 

have found that automation is like an art 

form in itself. Making the parts when we are 

here is half the battle but what we have 

learned with Nakamura is the ability to leave 

the machines to run unattended overnight. 

However, automation brings other 

challenges like getting the parts out of the 

machine. If we are making a batch of 700 

parts in one night, how do we get parts out of 

the machine? The WT150II has a conveyor 

that simplifies this, but it can be more 

challenging on a smaller machine – but it's 

just a learning process. On the WT150II, we 

had some parts that we left running and the 

swarf was too long and stringy, jamming the 

conveyor and stopping the machine. It 

provided another opportunity to learn, we 

have now employed strategies to break the 

swarf. It may have added 3 seconds to a 

cycle, but we recently left the machine to run 

from Friday morning through to Saturday 

night.” 

In conclusion, Harry says: “The one thing 

that really impressed me is how well the 

Nakamura machines hold workpiece 

dimensions, tolerances and the surface 

finishes. Leaving your machines to run 

unmanned all of the time is like a ‘mythical 

artform’. We are still very much learning the 

intricacies of tool, swarf and material 

management – but with Nakamura, we know 

that what was once impossible for our 

business is now achievable.” 

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CASE STUDY 

SETTING THE COURSE FOR HIGH-PRECISION 

Fifteen years ago, AMMANN AG changed 

its strategic business orientation from being a 

contract manufacturer for the machined 

switch and track parts to AMMANN 

Components, a system supplier specialising 

in complex, high-precision workpieces. 

Success and growth soon set in - thanks to 

the employees and their expertise as well as 

the high-quality machinery, which is 

dominated by several Heckert compact 

machines. The Swiss precision machinists are 

expecting a further boost from the recently 

delivered Heckert H75. 

The Ammann family has been involved 

in blacksmithing and locksmithing since 

1732. In 1860, Conrad Ammann founded the 

first company in the Swiss town of 

Tägerwilen, a locksmith’s shop with four to 

six employees that mass-produced wooden 

drills and agricultural and forestry 

equipment. This set the foundation for the 

company, which has now been based in 

Tägerwilen for eight generations. 

Throughout this long tradition, the last 40 

years have been particularly exciting. 

At the beginning of this period, the 

company entered into a close partnership 

with an engineering office for switch and 

track technology - a business that developed 

spectacularly. Innovative ideas were formed 

by the AMMANN production team. The 

forging of fastening elements was 

increasingly accompanied by the machining 

of cast blanks. 

AMMANN invested with the first fouraxis 

Heckert machining centre purchased in 

the early 1990s, it was primarily the two 

Heckert CWK630 machines purchased in 

1999 that met the growing demand for 

milling capacity. Markus Halder, who joined 

the AMMANN production team in 1999, 

remembers: “With these extremely stable 

machining centres, we were able to drive 

through the cast blanks at high feed rates and 

remove up to 4mm of chips. This ensured 

short processing times and ultimately 

economical operation.” To further increase 

machining capacity, those responsible 

invested in a further Starrag machine - the 

first Heckert HEC 500 entered production in 

2006. 

STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT 

In 2008, AMMANN AG was no longer 

working to full capacity for its partner. 

Markus Halder: “We proceeded very 

systematically and drew up a strengths and 

weaknesses analysis to help us realign the 

business. We had to find a niche where our 

strengths compensated for the costs 

incurred.” 

Managing Director Paul Ammann was 

aware of his company’s capabilities: “At that 

time, we had four engineers with extensive 

engineering and production expertise, as 

well as special materials expertise in forged 

parts. Furthermore, we had excellent 

machinery.” 

Markus Halder says: “The search for 

suitable orders was like looking for the 

infamous needle in a haystack. With 

persistence, we received our first order from 

Kuka for the machining of robotic structural 

parts.” During project meetings, it became 

clear that the Heckert HEC 500 was exactly 

the right machine for machining these large 

cast parts. “We worked closely with the 


customer on this project and learned a great 

deal. This success gave us confidence that 

our Heckert compact machines can not only 

master heavy-duty machining but also 

achieve high productivity and processreliable 

precision.” 

AMMANN Components was able to 

establish itself and position itself broadly. “In 

retrospect, our decision to undertake this 

strategic realignment was exactly the right 

thing to get our company back on track for 

success,” Paul Ammann is certain. “Our 

customers appreciate the added value we 

offer them by developing suitable machining 

processes for their workpieces. As a result, 

we have grown from 22 to over 50 employees 

in the last 15 years and continue to be in an 

expansion phase.” 

To cope with the increase in orders, the 

company continuously invested in further 

Heckert compact machines. Since 2017, a 

Heckert HEC 500 F has been part of the 

machinery, predominantly for milling 

aluminium alloys. The Heckert HEC 500 

purchased in 2019 and 2020 is used for heavy 

machining. 

“These high-precision, compact 

machining centres are of significant 

importance to us,” emphasises company boss 

Ammann. “Not only do they ensure we meet 

all component quality requirements, they 

also give us a high degree of flexibility in 

terms of workpieces. In our niche, we tend to 

handle small and medium batch sizes, but 

they are recurring and have overall project 

durations of between 5 and 20 years or even 

longer.” 

COMPETENCE GROWS WITH 

STRINGENT CUSTOMER 

REQUIREMENTS 

Today, AMMANN Components describes 

itself as a system supplier for mechanical 

components. This primarily includes turned 

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and milled parts made of steel, cast iron and 

aluminium as well as cast and forged parts. 

A key area of activity is large injectors and 

their housings for ship engines or power 

generators. “One of the most difficult things 

about machining them is the 350mm deep 

holes with a diameter of 3mm, which we 

have to create with a positional tolerance of 

0.1mm. When faced with such challenges, 

we tinker with tools and cooling lubricants 

until we achieve a process-reliable and 

economical result on our Heckert HEC 500.” 

Defence technology is also a significant 

customer industry. Whether it’s chassis 

components or undercarriages for tanks – 

AMMANN Components supplies 

sophisticated parts and ready-to-install 

assemblies. Socket boards for hydraulics are 

a speciality. “We mill the sealing surfaces 

circularly without a shoulder and achieve 

surface finishes of N5 – on Heckert machines 

supplied by Starrag, of course,” explains 

Markus Halder. 

INVESTMENTS FOR THE FUTURE 

“We want to improve with every new 

machine, become even more precise, even 

more flexible,” says Markus Halder. “But we 

face stiff competition despite being a niche 

market, so we can’t price our products 

arbitrarily. For realistic unit costs, the 

machines must function reliably and 

precisely for many years.” 

Amongst the 4-axis centres, the Starrag 

machines always came out on top. What 

speaks in their favour are the positive 

experiences users have had over many years, 

their stable machine design and the 

consistently high quality has been 

appreciated by AMMANN Components for 

a long time. It was only recently that one of 

the first Heckert machines, a CWK630, was 

replaced after 23 years of continuous use in 

shift operation. “The investment paid off,” 

smiles the Sales Manager, who is also a 

member of the Executive Board. He expects 

a similar outcome from the replacement 

investment in the new Heckert H75 compact 

machining centre, which was commissioned 

in May 2023. 

The successor model to the successful 

Heckert HEC 500 comes with various 

improvements and promising options. The 

machine is used to machine large aluminium 

gearbox housings for which the customer 

specifies centre distances with a tight 

tolerance. Aluminium in particular reacts 

sensitively to temperature differences and 

every degree means an expansion of 0.02mm 

for this gearbox housing. 

Paul Ammann is also enthusiastic about 

the spindle with its maximum torque of 

950Nm and a speed of up to 12,500rpm. This 

makes the BAZ equally suitable for 

aluminium and heavy machining. To 

maximise flexibility and keep set-up times to 

a minimum, the Heckert H75 was equipped 

with large tool storage. With its four coupled 

towers, the tower magazine has a capacity 

for almost 400 tools. 

As AMMANN Components plans long 

term with all its investments, the move has 

already had an impact on the Heckert H75, 

as Paul Ammann explains: “At the moment, 

automation is neither necessary nor possible. 

At the new location, however, we will 

expand the Heckert H75 and the Heckert 

HEC 500 with a pallet system to create a lowmanpower 

production system. It was 

therefore important to us that the H75 is 

fully compatible with the Heckert HEC 500 

so that a second set-up station is not needed. 

As we expected, our partner Starrag was 

extremely flexible and made the necessary 

adjustments to the Y-travel as well as the 

pallet changer.” 

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CASE STUDY 

VERICUT DRIVES EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY AT 

MAJOR MACHINING COMPANY 

EMGE AŞ, a major machining company in Türkiye with more than 

100 machines including 40+ CNC machines on site, is now benefiting 

from the introduction of Vericut verification, simulation and 

optimisation software. This astute investment is helping the 

company to drive higher levels of efficiency and reliability in its 

extensive machining operations, which see the manufacture of 

around 1.5 million parts per annum from materials that include 

aluminium, steel, titanium and composites. 

Family-owned EMGE has origins dating back to 1975 when it 

began trading in a workshop space of just 90m². Fast-forward almost 

50 years and the company has around 250 employees and recently 

moved (July 2024) to a 20,000m² factory in the Ankara region from 

where it serves a plethora of prestigious customers in sectors that 

include aerospace and electromechanics. The company holds both 

AS9100 and ISO9001 accreditations. 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

For more than 35 years, EMGE has adopted the principle of 

continuous improvement, implementing production strategies based 

on Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies. The company supports 

these efforts with investment in the latest manufacturing 

technologies. 

“After introducing 5S, Kaizen and lean production policies, we 

decided to invest in Vericut as a means of reducing set-up times in 

our production processes,” explains Emre Uluhan, a Mechanical 

Engineer with responsibility for EMGE’s NC Programming 

Department. “This decision enables us to detect potential machining 

errors beforehand, simulate multiple operations in a single file, and 

execute them swiftly and reliably. Additionally, we can create 

specific simulation templates for new machines added to our 

organisation’s inventory.” 

Before Vericut, the process of simulating and verifying operations 

at EMGE was very different. 

“We previously had to create separate simulation files for each 

operation, which led to inefficiencies due to the time required,” he 

says. “In contrast, using Vericut means we need just a single session 

to simulate programs of parts produced using multiple set-ups. 

Vericut operates so quickly and reliably that we observed an increase 

in our production efficiency from the very first moment of using it.” 

EMGE reports a reduction in processing times for first article 

inspection (FAI) parts of 50% thanks to the confidence provided by 

Vericut simulations. 

SHORT LEAD TIMES 

Customers expect EMGE to produce accurate parts in the shortest 

possible lead times, especially in the aerospace sector. EMGE is a 

strategic partner and approved subcontractor for a host of aerospace 

OEMs in Türkiye and further afield using its vast array of high-speed 

CNC machining centres, multitasking mill-turn machines and CNC 

turning centres. 

EMGE opted for Vericut following recommendations from major 

industry manufacturers. Furthermore, scrutiny of alternative 

solutions revealed they lacked the same reliability, speed and 

functionality of Vericut. The availability of comprehensive technical 

support and training from local reseller CEM was another important 

factor in the purchase decision. 

MANY BENEFITS 

Aside from the ability to simulate multi-operation programs with 

ease, EMGE values a number of further Vericut features, including 

the ability to model detailed tools and holders, the capacity to define 

tolerances for any condition in collision settings, and the ability to set 

stop conditions for machine collisions (such as stopping 15mm before 

a high-risk area). In addition, the company takes good advantage of 

specific modules such as the NX-to-Vericut interface and AUTO- 

DIFF. 

“Creating simulations is much easier and faster thanks to the ‘NX 

to Vericut' interface,” states Emre Uluhan. “It provides significant 

convenience for the user, especially in multi-operation programs. 

Additionally, with settings saved in the NX file, it’s simple to set-up 

existing simulations. Thanks to AUTO-DIFF, we can see remaining 

stock on the part and the amount of tool immersion on a single page 

following simulation. We can use this more efficiently with the 

tolerance value.” 

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT 

EMGE has already built a number of its machine tools in Vericut’s 

virtual environment, including Baofeng, Huron KX50, Huron NX40 

and Maple NX-1060 machines. The company is now planning to 

create simulations for a number of different brands arriving as a 

result of recent investment. 

“Due to its detailed nature, Vericut may at first seem daunting to 

learn, but we soon became very proficient,” concludes Emre Uluhan. 

“Even for new members of the NC programming team, the ability to 

process parts on the machine without issues thanks to Vericut’s 

simulation capabilities boosts their confidence and contributes to 

their development. I would recommend Vericut to any manufacturer 

that wants to prioritise machine efficiency, reduce part processing 

costs and avoid material wastage due to high material costs.” 

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Web: www.precision-lapping.co.uk 

LASER CALIBRATION 

C.D. MEASUREMENTS LTD 

Specialists in laser calibration of machine tools & measuring 

equipment. UKAS accredited. No. 0344 for on site calibration. 

Chomlea House, Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbys. SK13 2ER 

Tel: 01457 852929 Fax: 01457 860619 

Web: www.cdmeasurements.com 

MACHINE TOOL REBUILD 

BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD 

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs, 

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC 

retrofitting. 

Unit 6B, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Shildon, 

County Durham DL4 1HG 

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770 

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk 

Web: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk 

METROL 

CNC SYSTEMS LTD 

High accuracy sensors. Used on CNC Lathes, Machining Centres and Grinders. 

40 Redwoods, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1JN 

Tel: 01932 830492 Mob: 07740 187341 

Email: offices@cncsystemsltd.co.uk Web: www.cncsystemsltd.co.uK 

PRESS SERVICING MAINTENANCE 

GROUP RHODES LTD 

(Competitive OEM Mechanical and Electrical repairs to Rhodes, HME, 

Bentley, Cowlishaw Walker and other makes. Full Spares service and 

free advice on CE/PUWER legislation. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and CE 

(Lloyds) approved) 

PO Box 740, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE. 

Tel: +44 (0)1924 371161 Fax +44 (0)1924 370928 

Email: sales@grouprhodes.co.uk 

Website: www.grouprhodes.com 

T.M.A. ENGINEERING LTD 

Power Press Specialists, Service, Spares, Repairs, Insurance 

Inspections, Maintenance, Guards. 

95-111 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8NQ 

Tel: 0121 328 1908 Fax: 0121 322 2017 

Email: sales@TMAeng.co.uk 

Web: www.TMAeng.co.uk 

PRESSBRAKE TOOLING 

PK TOOLING 

New & Used Pressbrake Tooling supplier for most makes of machines 

282 Newton Road, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0SY. 

Tel: 01933 355726 

Email: sales@pktooling.com 

Web: www.pktooling.com 

PRODUCTION CONTROL SOFTWARE 

PSL DATATRACK 

Production control software for sub-contractors and precision engineers. 

Quotations, Sales & Works Orders, Process Layouts, Stock Control, Purchasing, 

Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Quality & Tooling, Traceability, Financial, 

CRM. 

Lily Hill House, Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2SJ 

Tel: 01344 827312 or 08456 345931 

Email: machworld@psldatatrack.com Web: www.psldatatrack.com 

ROLLFORMERS 

FORMIT LIMITED 

Design & supply of cold Rollform Equipment & Tooling, Press Feeding 

& Coil Processing Equipment. New & Used Machinery For Sale 

Unit 3, City Estate, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, 

West Midlands B64 7EP. 

Tel: 01384 895150 

Email: sales@formit.co.uk Web: www.formit.co.uk 

ROLLING MILLS 

DURSTON ROLLING MILLS 

Rolling mills for all applications 

Progress House, Hospital Hill, Waterside, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1PJ 

Tel: 01494 535388 Fax: 01494 792966 

Email: sales@durston.co.uk Web: www.durston.com 

ROTARY TABLES 

1st MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES 

4th & 5th Axis tables and custom-buillt solutions. 

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ 

Tel: 01725 514000 Email: enquiries@kitagawaeurope.com 

SAWING 

ACCURATE CUTTING SERVICES 

Saws and blades by Amada for optimum cutting performance. 

To find out more about Amada high speed cutting machines and blades, 

call us on 01527 527058 

Email: sales@accurate-cutting.co.uk Web: www.accurate-cutting.co.uk 

ADDISON SAWS LTD 

(Sawing machine and consumables specialists. Est. 55 years) 

Attwood Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8RU 

Tel: 01384 264950 Fax: 01384 264955 

Email: sales@addisonsaws.co.uk Web: www.addisonsaws.co.uk 

BEHRINGER LTD 

(SAWING MACHINE SUPPLIER ESTABLISHED OVER 100 YEARS) 

Subsidiary of the parent company Behringer GmbH, in Germany. Behringer, 

Behringer Eisele and Vernet Behringer products 

Complete range of billet cutting and mitre cutting, band saws and circular 

cold saws and plate saws including Vernet Behringer structural fabrication 

processing equipment. 

Handling equipment to suit specific requirements 

After sales and service and support across the UK with next day delivery. 

Demonstrations available at our service centre 

Tel 01296 668259. Web: www.behringerltd.co.uk 

Email info@uk.behringer.net 

ADS PRECISION LTD 

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing 

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal 

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws, 

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract 

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining. 

Unit 1, Aspen Court, Centurion Business Park, Bessemer Way, 

Rotherham S60 1FB. Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362 

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com 

JHP MACHINE SALES LTD 

UK agents for BEWO and RUSCH Sawing Machinery, Manual to 

Automatic and CNC Bandsaws, Automatic Tube Saws, Circular Saws, 

Blades, Breakdowns, Spares, Service and Repairs to a wide range of 

machinery. 

EchoENG: A wide range of Machine Tools i.e., Press Brakes, 

Guillotines, Machining Centers. Lathes, Mills and much much more. 

UK agents for DYNOBEND Bending and Tube end forming Machines. 

Unit 2 Phoenix Park Ind Est, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh SO50 6PQ 

Tel: 02381 942827 Email: sales@jhpengineeringservices.co.uk 

STARTRITE-MACHINE SPARES 

Machine Spares are specialists in the manufacture of spares for 

Startrite Saws. We manufacture our spares from original drawings in 

house, in the UK. We have extensive spares in our stock ready for 

immediate dispatch. 

Machine Spares Ltd, Garratt St., Brierley Hill DY5 1JU. 

Tel: 01384 489000 Web: www.machinespares.net 




SCRAP METAL RECYCLING 

H. A. MASON (METALS) LTD 

Buyers of all non-ferrous scrap metals 

Two Woods Lane, off Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1TA 

Tel: 01384 79841 Fax: 01384 76414 

Email: info@masonmetals.co.uk Web: www.masonmetals.co.uk 

SERVO MOTOR & DRIVE REPAIRS 

EUROSERV LIMITED 

Specialist Repairs to all Manufactures of Servomotors, Spindle Motors 

and Drives + Associated Equipment. 

Unit 16 & 17, Whitworth Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate, Washington, 

Tyne & Wear 

NE37 1PP. Tel: +44 (0)1915 193344 Fax: +44 (0)1915 368707 

Email: enquiries@euroservltd.net Web: www.euroservltd.net 

SERVICE & REPAIR 

TPH MACHINE TOOLS 

Offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines, 

both Electrical & Mechanical 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk 

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923 

SHOT BLAST MACHINE ENGINEERS 

DOUG BOOTH & SONS (SHOTBLAST) LTD. 

The largest UK stocks of new and re-conditioned shotblast machines 

of all types. 

Olympia Works, Church Street, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorks WF5 9DG 

Tel: 01924 274887 Fax: 01924 262219 

Email: paul@dougbooth.co.uk Web: www.dougbooth.co.uk 

MNB PRECISION 

MNB offer precison services including CNC Milling and Turning, Jig 

Boring, Spark-Erosion, Wire-Erosion, Grinding and Shot Peening up 8M 

long. 

Units 3-5 Binns Close, Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9TB 

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 695 959 Fax: 08721116698 

Email: info@mnbprecision.com Web: www.mnbprecision.com 

SLIDEWAY GRINDING 

BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD 

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs, 

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC 

retrofitting. 

Unit 6, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Sheldon, County Durham. 

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770 

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk Web: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk 

SUB-CONTRACTING - GRINDING 

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD 

Precision Internal & External C.N.C. Grinding, 50 offs up to large qtys, 

all materials including Exotics, Carbide & Coatings. ISO 9001-2000. 

3A Pomery Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5NE. 

Tel: 0116 271 8188 Fax: 0116 271 8199 

Email: carl@centralgrinding.co.uk Web: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk 

SUBCONTRACTING – HONING 

DELAPENA GROUP 

Delapena subcontract honing facility provides fast, efficient and cost 

effective superior honing service. 

With our comprehensive suite of delapena honing machines we are 

known for precise, controllable and repeatable honing. 

Request a quotation today. 

The Delapena GroupThe Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL51 9NJ 

Email: t.elliott@delapena.co.uk Tel: 01242 516341 

SUB-CONTRACTING - SAWING, 

MACHINING, MILLING, TURNING & LATHE 

SERVICES 

ADS PRECISION LTD 

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing 

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal 

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws, 

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract 

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining. 

710a-716 Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DF 

Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362 

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com 

THREAD CUTTING 

KINGSTON ENGINEERING Co (HULL) LTD 

Specialist manufacturers and producers of bespoke Power Screws. We 

offer a variety of specialised engineering services and based on using 

materials and specifications to suit customer's exact needs, we 

produce complimentary nuts and fittings. 

Pennington Street, Hull, HU8 7LD 

Tel: 01482 325676 Fax: 01482 216438 Mobile: 07901 857045 

www.kingston-engineering.co.uk Email : paul@kingston-engineering.co.uk 

TOOL MAKERS 

JCP SERVICES LIMITED 

Tooling For Tin Box & Bakeware Plus Precision Engineers. We 

specialise in the manufacture of tin box, bakeware and progressive 

tooling. Press work also undertaken. We also offer a large variety of 

precision engineering CNC machinery. 

Unit 50, Wakefield Commercial Park, Engine Lane, Bridge Road, 

Horbury Junction, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 5NW. 

Tel: 01924 278585 Mobile: 07709 531317 

Email: jcpservicesltd@gmail.com Web: www.jcpservicesltd.org.uk/ 

TUBE MANIPULATION 

HLP TUBE FORMERS LTD 

Specialists in CNC Bending, Cutting, Welding & Fabrication 

Unit 17 Pant Glas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8DR 

Tel: 029 2086 2122 Fax: 029 2086 0823 

Email: bernice.page@hlptube.co.uk 

Web: www.hlptube.co.uk 

VALUATION PLANT & MACHINERY 

TPH MACHINE TOOLS 

Offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines, 

both Electrical & Mechanical 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk 

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923 

VERTICAL BORING 

N.A.B. Precision tooling ltd 

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning. 


Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039 

Email: nab_sales@btconnect.com Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com 

WATERJET CUTTING 

CROSS ENGINEERING SWANSEA LTD 

Specialists in Waterjet cutting. 2 number twin head Flow machines 

4mtr x 2mtr capacity, any material upto 200mm thickness also sub 

contract machining and fabrication capacity 

Garngoch Industrial Estate, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 9GE 

Web: www.crosswaterservices.co.uk www.crossengineering.co.uk 

Tel: 01792 893491 

WORKHOLDING 

1st MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES 

High quality work holding, fixturing, clamping, chucks & collets 

available from stock. 

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ 

Tel: 0800 783 0510 Email: enquiries@1stmta.com 



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Online Auction Sale 

Mazak, Daewoo, Hyundai-Kia Turning Centres surplus to the 

ongoing requirements of a retained client, removed for convenience 

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Bidding Ends: Thursday 19th September 2024 at 3pm (UK Time) 

·Mazak Turn Nexus 100 CNC Lathe (2004) with Mazatrol 640T Nexus Control 

·Hyundai Kia SKT200 CNC Lathe (2005) with Fanuc 0i-TB Control 

·Doosan Lynx 220LC CNC Lathe (2007) with Fanuc 0i-TC Control 

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FEATURES PROGRAMME 2024 

NOVEMBER 

u Grinding Deburring & Surface Finishing, 

u Medical engineering 

u Drilling & Milling 

u Advanced Engineering 

OCTOBER 

u Robotics & Automation 

u AeroSpace Engineering 

u Metrology inc Inspection & quality control 

u EUROBLECH 

DECEMBER 

u Welding, Laser, Plasma & Waterjet Cutting 

u Lubricants & Coolants 

u Autosport Engineering 

PRECISION SPINDLE 

REBUILDING 

We offer a complete rebuild service of CNC 

machining centre spindles, CNC lathe heads, 

Grinding spindles (both belt driven & high 

frequency types), Tailstocks, Fine boring spindles, 

Milling spindles, Centre-less grinding spindles, 

workheads, wheelheads etc. 

TECHNOVA PRECISION LTD 

Tel: 02476 366503 • Fax: 02476 361979 

Web: technovaprecision.com • Email: will@technovaprecision.com 

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Amada (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Cottrill & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

Citizen Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover 

EuroBlech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

igus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Kerf Developments Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

MTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover 

New Century Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

Penico Gauges Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

PPMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover 

Subcon Drilling Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Technova Precision Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 

Westermans International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Western Tooling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

XYZ Machine Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover

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