Thursday, April 06, 2006

Five-axis machining centers—Handtmann CNC, booth A-8559

The company will be exhibiting three models of five-axis CNC machining centers used in the aerospace and automotive industries and other applications. The machines feature Siemens 840D controls and spindles capable of 30,000 rpm and 134 hp. The company’s PBZ NT and PBZ LC series are available in standard length up to 14 m long and are equipped with fully programmable vises that are said to eliminate the need for hard tooling. Another series, the UBZ NT, is built using a modular concept and can be configured for each particular application, the company says.