Brighton-based C Dugard Ltd, one of the UK’s leading machine tool suppliers, has announced that it has been appointed as the UK sales partner for Kenyou machine tools. The high-end brand of vertical turning, boring and turn/mill centres will be introduced at MACH 2024 (Hall 20, Stand 370), taking place 15-19 April at the NEC, Birmingham.

With an agreement signed just weeks before the UK’s showcase event kicks off, Dugard representatives will be available to discuss the heavy-duty range of machines that complement the existing range of Kitamura, SMEC, Hanwha and Mylas machine tools. The Kenyou range of vertical turn/mill centres includes the VT and VTM series that have a table diameter from 1.25m 3m with the ability to accommodate workpieces up to 20,000kg. This colossal capacity provides end users with a working area of -200 to 1,400mm in the X axis, a Z axis up to 1,400mm with a W axis of 1m with 10m/min rapid traverse rates.

Offered with the familiar Fanuc or Siemens CNC and BT50 tooling interface, the work table has a two-speed gearbox driven by a 30kW motor for extremely heavy-duty turning operations. Likewise, there are a range of milling spindles available with 11 to 22kW power ranges for remarkable material removal rates. The more advanced ‘C’ range of Kenyou models feature a Y-axis that makes turning and milling components possible in a single operation — significantly reducing set up times and improving productivity and component quality for the customer. In addition, the series has a fully developed grinding option on all models.

With a completely flexible line up that provides a complete choice of machine, table, spindle, tooling configuration and power ranges, the Kenyou range has quality built into every facet of the machine. This is emphasised in the quick-change tooling magazine, the patented pull force tool clamping system, the extremely rigid machine column and the direct drive milling spindle.

As expected from a high-end machine tool brand, the Kenyou machines from Dugard have a range of optional extras that include everything from CNC controls, gear reducers, two-speed gearboxes and a choice of swarf evacuation systems through to oil and coolant chillers, work lights, flushing systems and automated workpiece and tool measurement.