Central to the new control is its 15.6 inch touchscreen that puts all of the existing advantages, along with more machining information, at the users’ fingertips. Combining the touchscreen with DXF capability removes any requirement for a mouse to interact with editing of programs. The touchscreen also adds the familiar actions of pinch to zoom, twist to rotate making it far more intuitive and allows closer inspection of the part program prior to machining. The new control will be demonstrated live on the stand to highlight its ease-of-use and time saving benefits.
A third ProtoTRAK controlled machine, the XZ 2-OP will also be exhibited. This innovative VMC is designed to be portable, allowing it to be relocated anywhere in the factory. This mobility provides customers with the opportunity to create manufacturing cells and free-up valuable spindle time on more expensive machine tools and maximise spindle up time.
From its turning and machining centre ranges XYZ will show the CT65 Compact Turn lathe and 750 LR machining centre. These machines are controlled by the Siemens 828D control, with the CT 65 having the ShopTurn software activated as standard (ShopMill is an option on the 750 LR).
The ease-of-use of the conversational programming system on these controls have made them a firm favourite among subcontract machinists looking for efficient machine operation. The CT 65 features a 65mm bar capacity through the spindle and a capability to swing up to 400mm diameter with a maximum turned diameter of 220mm and maximum turned length of 260mm.
The final machine on show is the XYZ 750 LR VMC. The LR range of machines make use of the latest linear rail technology for axis travels. These machines sit alongside and complement the heavy-duty range of box slideway machines. The use of linear rail technology maximises the improvements in digital motion technology and opens opportunities for companies to take a lower cost route to full machining centre usage.
“EMO is a fantastic opportunity for XYZ Machine Tools to build on its already strong market presence across mainland Europe and with the new ProtoTRAK control expand the user base for these machines,” says Howard Bamforth, XYZ’s export sales director.
“As a company we are experiencing strong sales growth across Europe, which has been helped by a very active and growing network of distributors. EMO will also provide opportunities to further develop that network of distributors and expand our sales into more countries.
XYZ Machine Tools
www.xyzmachinetools.com
Hall 27, Stand A10