Devon-based
XYZ Machine Tools is out to show the engineering world it is ‘about more than just a machine’ on its stand at
MACH 2026 (Stand 20-160), which takes place 20-24 April at the NEC, Birmingham.
Exhibiting a wide cross-section of its machine tool range, with everything from the newly launched 400 UMC 4+1/simultaneous five-axis universal mill that will allow machine shops to enjoy reduced setup times and increased work part complexity, through to the KMX 2500 which now offers probably the simplest CNC control on the market on the smallest bed mill in its range, also including products that have become the ‘go to’ machines for toolrooms and producers of one-offs and small batches to volumes that can use todays modern tooling with ease and can be operated with machine-tending systems for maximum productivity, XYZ will certainly have something of interest for all visitors to its stand.
Over the last 40-plus years XYZ has continually brought products to the market that have allowed workshops to become more productive and efficient. Launching the ProtoTRAK control back in the early 1990s, this control has gone through a metamorphosis over the years leading to the products that will be on display in 2026. The KMX milling control for two-axis turret mills and three-axis bed mills, offers a great introduction to the world of CNC and is a terrific option for manufacturers of prismatic parts and will be shown on a KMX2000 and KMX2500 respectively.
The RLX and RMX 15in touchscreen versions of this popular CNC control fitted to the companies ProTURN flatbed lathes, bed mills and toolroom machining centres, offers total flexibility allowing the machines to be used manually or by using the easy-to-learn conversational software, can be programmed and used as CNC machines. To produce one-off and smaller batches, the RLX 1630 and RLX 425 lathes and RMX 3500 and RMX 5000 bed mills on display will illustrate to users the ease-of use-and productivity gains over manual equivalents.
Optional handwheelsThe recent integration of the RMX control onto the compact 2-OP machine and a number of vertical machining centre carcasses, has allowed XYZ to create the TMC range. This Toolroom Machining Centre group of products with automatic toolchangers fitted, retains the quick programming functionality associated with ProtoTRAK but, allows users to take advantage of opportunity to ‘walk away’ from the machine for the whole machining process. By adding optional handwheels that allow manual capability, and the option to fit through spindle coolant, 4th axis and swarf conveyors, the 750 TMC and 1600 TMC will be demonstrating how investing in this technology can help businesses to move forward.
The Siemens controlled machines on the stand highlight the differing machine construction methods and the advancing capability of the XYZ turning and machining centre range. Fitted with Siemens 828D CNC controls the CT52LR (linear rail) and 65LTY-S (hardened and ground box way) lathes will demonstrate entry level two-axis turning while the latter shows how XYZ users can move to complex part production with Y-axis and a sub-spindle to produce parts complete inside one machine envelope, even offering the ability to be operated ‘lights out’.
The 500LR and 800HD vertical machining centres again encompass differing machine constructions and spindle power options. The new 400 UMC will have its own ‘workshop’ space to highlight the 400mm tilt/rotary table and making the most of the BBT40 spindle with 35hp. With differing software options available, the 400 UMC can be enhanced from a 4+1 machine configuration to full five-axis simultaneous at point of sale or after purchase. This capability allows customers to make an informed choice about which setup will provide the optimum machine for the work they undertake.
Enforcing the ‘more than just a machine’ message there will also be a feature on the stand that will allow investors in XYZ products to see how it can best support users and help to keep spindles running for longer.