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News Release from: XYZ Machine Tools | Subject: 1010 VMC vertical machining centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 August 2007
Gearbox overhaul frm invests in VMC
Specialising in the overhaul of industrial gearboxes and repairs on gearbox castings, a UK form has ordered a vertical machining centre for production-orientated work.
Specialising in the overhaul of industrial gearboxes and repairs on gearbox castings, RMB has responded to customer demand for production work by installing an XYZ Machine Tools' 1010 VMC vertical machining centre According to Ray Brady, RMB's founder and managing director: "While our focus continues to be on one-off and low-volume manufacture in support of our maintenance and refurbishment activities, our reputation for high quality work is now leading to an increasing demand from automotive and other sectors for production volumes"
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The mid-range 15HP/8000 rev/min XYZ 1010 VMC vertical machining centre is designed for higher volume applications.
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Its solid Meehanite ribbed casting with induction hardened and ground slides has Turcite-coated 'ways'.
This design contributes to optimum vibration absorption and rigidity when machining tough metals.
The labyrinth seal design of its BT40 spindle prevents the ingress of coolant and fine particles.
Working envelope is 1010mm (X) by 509mm (Y) by 509mm (Z).
The Siemens 810D conversational ShopMill control fitted as standard requires the minimum of operator keystrokes to translate a drawing into a fully machined component, with canned cycles catering for common machining requirements such as contour pocketing with islands.
The breadth and scope of machining work undertaken by RMB, which employs 70 people, is evident from the variety of machine tools installed in its main 50,000ft2 facility in the West Midlands.
XYZ Machine Tools, for example, had earlier supplied a 5.75kW/7.5HP SMX 5000 manual/CNC bed mill and an 11kW/15HP ProTURN SLX 555 manual/CNC lathe.
Both machines are equipped with ProtoTRAK controls for those 'one-off' and small batch applications typical of any maintenance workshop.
* About RMB - earlier in 2007, maintenance services provider, The Deritend Group, acquired gearbox and power transmission specialist RMB Engineering Services, adding mechanical engineering skills to its existing electrical and electromechanical expertise.
According to Brady, the result is: "A total 'one-stop' engineering service that delivers quality and value in a very competitive market place".
RMB has come a long way since Ray Brady set up shop in a garage in 1981.
Its biggest single order to date has been a GBP 440,000 contract for the repair and refurbishment of wind turbine gearboxes.
The firm now offers a complete breakdown machining, fabrication and engineering service, 24h/day, seven days/week, from UK sites in Dundee, Middlesbrough and West Bromwich.
Fabrication, using coded welders, of steel, stainless steel, copper or aluminium structures up to 6 tons in weight is backed by a comprehensive machining capacity.
Machining extends from the turning of shafts up to 5m in length and milling/boring of castings weighing up to 15 tonnes down to the grinding of small components less than 10mm in length. Request a free brochure from XYZ Machine Tools ...
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