Devon-based XYZ Machine Tools is hosting a seminar to highlight the future of five-axis machining and robotic machine tending at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry on 17 October.

The event will include presentations from leading figures involved in five-axis machining and robotics from industry, business groups and academia, who will speak on a range of topics related to this technology.

Demonstrations will also be carried out on the brand new robot-centred XYZ Robo-Tend mobile machine tool automation system and on the XYZ UMC-5X fully simultaneous five-axis machining centre.

The day will be split into two session, morning (9am start) and afternoon (12pm start) so visitors have a choice of which to attend and places can be reserved at the Web site (www.xyzmachinetools.com).

The presentations last one hour and include contributions from Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) chief executive James Selka.

He will highlight the MTA’s thoughts on the value and economics behind connecting cost-effective automation and five-axis machining and how it is the future of manufacturing.

KUKA UK managing director Mike Wilson will focus on the major factor in the successful implementation of robot automation that is the strong partnership between the customer and the solution providers — such as the Robo-Tend, which has been created by XYZ Machine Tools, Adelphi Automation and KUKA.

The MTC’s chief engineer, Intelligent Automation, Jeremy Hadall CEng FIET will then present the importance of robotics now and into the future.

Adelphi Automation managing director Paul Stout will then detail the journey in developing the innovative XYZ ROBO-TEND system, which his company has taken from concept to design and manufacture.

Completing the presentations attention switches to five-axis machining and the XYZ UMC-5X where Juan Martin, Buffalo Machinery European five-axis technical director, will explain how single clamping five-face machining is the first step to unmanned operation.

He will highlight the benefits of the fully simultaneous UMC-5X machining centre that are key for higher productivity.

Completing the session is Rivercircle managing director Jonathan Theobalds.

As a new adopter of five-axis machining and the XYZ UMC-5X, he will explain why the company made the investment and the immediate benefits that have been realised.

Live demonstrations of all aspects of the UMC-5X and Robo-Tend will take place immediately after the presentations have concluded.