Bristol-based MACH Machine Tools (part of the Vigilance Group) recently introduced a new range of CNC bed mills equipped with the advanced DynaPath control, which it will be showcasing at
Advanced Engineering (Stand D32).
There are three machines in the range — the MDM 700 (X, Y, Z travels of 710 x 400 x 500mm), the MDM 850 (830 x 500mm x 610mm) and the MDM 1000 (1,000 x 500 x 610mm).
In addition to the ISO 40 taper spindle (speeds up to 5,000rev/min) and generous work table (up to 1,524 x 330mm, with a maximum load of 500kg), all three models are equipped with a number of value-added features supplied as standard.
These include a 12.1in touch-screen, MPG hand-wheel, air draw bar, interlock table guard and coolant equipment.
They are also Wi-Fi enabled to facilitate ‘remote’ diagnostic and on-line support.
According to MACH Machine Tools (
www.machmt.co.uk), the MDM machines deliver ‘exceptional cutting performance’, and they come equipped with the DynaPath WinDelta control system, which gives them an ‘edge’ in terms of speed, flexibility and reliability.
This versatile control features a conversational and ISO/G code programming capability making it easy to program on the shopfloor.
An 8Gb on-board program storage facility combined with a 1,000-line look-ahead capability ensures fast processing speeds, which in turn help to deliver high part accuracies and ‘superior’ surface finishes.
Other features of the control include its simple-to-understand menu, and the integration of on-screen graphics to help eliminate programming omissions and errors.
The provision of an advanced DXF reader as standard, featuring grouped hole and contour selection, adds to the control’s flexibility and appeal.
Mike Corbett, manager of MACH Machine Tools’ CNC machine tool division, said: “In the past, component manufacturers looking for a high-performance and flexible CNC bed mill didn’t have that many options regarding the machine’s control system — and that’s putting it mildly.
“The arrival of the MDM machine range is going to shake up the market and give manufacturers a real choice.
“When they see the DynaPath control in action, I am confident that they will be impressed with what’s now on offer.”
Manufacturers unable to attend the event can see the MACH-DynaPath range of machines being put through their paces at MACH Machine Tools’ Bristol facility, in the recently revamped machining demonstration area.
Mr Corbett concluded: “The first MDM machine — an MDM 1000 — arrived in the UK at the end of September and was sold immediately.
“We have brought in more machines, and interest in them has been nothing short of phenomenal.”