MACH First for new Victor machines

Oldham-based GM Group will make its MACH debut appearance with machine tools that will impress the crowds at the UK’s showpiece manufacturing event.

Since becoming the sole UK and Republic of Ireland agent for the Victor range in 2020, the GM Group has enjoyed consistent growth with the brand and this can be seen at the company’s new facility set to open this Spring. At MACH, visitors can witness the build quality and flexibility of the Victor range first hand.

At MACH, the GM Group will introduce the Victor Vturn-A20YCM and the Vturn-S26/60CM single spindle turning centres as well as the compact Vcenter-P76 machining centre. The Victor range is diverse and covers all industry sectors – from standard machines, large and small through to complex machining solutions that can be tailored to the exact needs of the user.

The turning portfolio from Victor offers rigidity, stability, precision, flexibility and productivity. At the show, the GM Group will highlight the benefits of the compact Vturn A20-YCM single spindle turning centre with Y-axis milling capability and eight inch chuck with a swing over bed of 700mm. 52mm diameter bar can pass through the headstock for bar feeding applications.

The machine provides X-axis travel of 150+35mm with 600mm in the Z-axis whilst the Y-axis driven tooling unit can traverse ±45mm. Within this spacious work envelope sits a main spindle that generates 11/18.5kW of power and 5,000rpm, complemented by a robust and powerful 4.5kW high torque motor on the driven tooling turret which drives the 12-station BMT-55 tooling turret at spindle speeds up to 4,000rpm.

The Vturn is well equipped with a list of options that include a FANUC 0i-TF CNC control unit, 10.4 inch colour display, high-pressure coolant system, part catcher, oil skimmer, and programmable tailstock. 

Alongside the Vturn A20-YCM at MACH will be the Victor Vturn-S26/60CM. With a 600mm swing over bed and 640mm between centres, the 6,230kg powerhouse has a spacious work area and a compact footprint to suit any machine shop.

Furthermore, with a 12 position live tooling station that can drive the 25mm maximum tool diameter at 6,000rpm with its high torque 4.5kW motor, the milling flexibility of the Vturn-S26/60CM facilitates productive one-hit machining. With a bar capacity of 75mm through the drawbar and 640mm between centres with a maximum turning diameter of 420mm, the Vturn-S26/60CM is ideal for both one-off and production runs of small to medium sized parts.

Like the Vturn A20-YCM, the Vturn-S26/60CM is available with an extensive list of optional extras that enable this machine to be tailored to the exact needs of the end user.

From its milling portfolio, the GM Group will introduce the Vcenter-P76 compact 3-axis vertical machining centre. Packing the power, rigidity and performance that Victor is renowned for into a compact machining centre will be something to look out for at MACH.

With a 2.8 by 2.7m footprint and X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 760 by 500 by 510mm, the P76 is spacious to facilitate the machining of small and large components alike. Incorporating a 15,000rpm 11/15kW spindle motor with rigid BBT40 spindle taper configuration, stability and performance is guaranteed. The machine is available with a 30 position ATC but like many features on the Vcenter-P76, a host of optional choices can be selected to meet the demands of the end user. The options include FANUC or Heidenhain CNC interfaces, spindle oil coolers, air or high pressure through coolant, oil skimmer, chip conveyor and cart.

The machines on show at MACH will be just a snapshot of what is available from the GM Group. The range of machine tools includes single and twin-spindle turning centres as well as 3 to 5-axis machining centres of all sizes and capabilities.

For engineers unable to attend MACH 2022, the GM Group is currently extending its warehousing facilities in Oldham. Imminently set for completion, the new facility will expand the warehousing space from an existing 16,000ft² to over 30,000ft² and will provide a brand new showroom space for the Victor range of machine tools as well as a selection of other used modern CNC and conventional equipment.

The facility will also incorporate a training area, new open plan office facilities, a new reception area and meeting rooms.

GM Group
www.gm-cnc.com
Hall 19, Stand 619