Hardinge Machine Tools' MACH rewards top £2 million

Says Martin Doyle, Hardinge UK's sales and marketing manager: "It says a lot of very positive things about the machines we are offering our UK customer's and their confidence in manufacturing at the present time. "The equation is very simple. If machines are being purchased, customers have things to make and are prepared to invest in their future. That's not what we always hear, but it seems to be an underlying trend," he adds. At MACH, Hardinge showed eight turning and milling machines, covering the spectrum from entry-level, general-purpose machines, to high end 5-axis, as well as third-party representations - Quaser and Biglia machining centres. "The Quaser machines in particular are proving to be highly popular," Mr Doyle adds. "None more so than the MF400C, which offers a highly affordable entry-level into non-simultaneous 5-axis machining. Many of those expressing real interest in the machine have commented it is an ideal 'all rounder' in sub-contract environments in particular." John Waterworth, managing director of Chorley based Alan Gordon Engineering Co, purchased an MF400C on the first day (Video). "It's important as part of our strategic growth that we embrace 5-axis machining, and we have identified the 400C as an ideal multi-face machining centre," he offers. Two Biglia Smart Turn 'S' multi-axis turn-mill centres were sold off the stand, too. These main spindle/sub-spindle machines offer a fully integrated machining solution, combining turning and milling. One of the buyers were Tewkesbury-based Specialist Engineering Systems, whose managing director, George Pollard, was so pleased with his purchase he brought both the day and night shifts from his factory to MACH to view their newest arrival (pictured).