Leader CNC Technologies Open House set for November will have new technology on show

The machines, to be shown in the UK for the first time, will be the Kitamura HX250G2, the M-4XD and the M-4XT. These will be exhibited alongside the established HX250G and Mytrunnion 1, with the Kitamura products complemented by turning centres from DMC - the DMC 8T and DMC 22LMR linear guide and box way machines. The new M-4XT is described as an affordable 5-axis trunnion type VMC with a host of features that include a dual-contact spindle, rigid solid boxway construction, a built in 4th/5th axis trunnion table, high speed rapids of 36m/min, internal chip augers and scraper type chip conveyor and through spindle coolant facility. The M-4XD that will appear alongside this trunnion machine is said to be a cost-effective 3-axis centre that provides precision and productivity in a cost-effective package. Regarded as one of the fastest machine tools in its category, the Mytrunnion 1 5-axis VMC will be demonstrating its 36m/min rapid feed that covers the 310 by 510 by 460mm X, Y an Z axes and tool change times of 1.1 seconds. With an optional spindle speed of up to 30,000rpm, a positional accuracy of +/- 1 micron and repeatability of +/- 0.5 microns, the Mytrunnion is considered the fastest and most accurate machine in its category, says Leader CNC. From Kitamura's stable of horizontal machining centres, Leader CNC will also be highlighting the capabilities of the HX250G and HX250G2. With "impressive sales" of the HX250G in the UK, the new HX250G2 is an upgraded version with 30,000rpm HSK spindle, as standard, for high speed machining applications. For further details on the event or to confirm attendance, contact Leader CNC on 02476 353874.