Bushey-based Citizen Machinery UK Ltd has announced that integrated laser processing and low-frequency-vibration (LFV) machining technology incorporated into sliding-head turn-milling operations will be highlighted on the Citizen stand (Hall 26, Stand D25) (www.citizenmachinery.co.uk).

Citizen’s integrated laser processing technology enables geometric shapes and holes to be machined in the walls of solid bar material that has been pre-drilled in-cycle, or directly into tubular bar material.

Target sectors include medical, electronic and other micro-related industries.

Meanwhile, LFV (low-frequency vibration) allows users to overcome swarf-control issues such as ‘bird nesting’ by programming (at the machine) the optimum length of chip for the material being processed.

Suitable for materials ranging from plastics, aluminium and copper through to high-tensile stainless and high-grade steels, LFV can be applied to turning, profiling, facing, taper and interrupted cutting, drilling and even thread cutting.

The technology also contributes to obtaining a superior surface finish and reduced built-up edge on tooling, while also allowing the use of increased depths of cut, says Citizen.

In total, 10 machines from the Citizen Cincom CNC sliding-head and Miyano fixed-head ranges will be demonstrated at the exhibition. LFV will feature on the latest Cincom L32-VIIILFV, L12-VIILFV and L20-VIIILFV.

The L20 machine will also highlight the benefits of integrated laser technology.