Wickman appointed UK representative for Manurhin sliding head range

Both Wickman and Manurhin are part of the Tajmac Group which employs over 2,000 people globally which ensures a high quality of customer service covering full service support, spare parts and technical solutions directly from the UK. The Manurhin KMX sliding head ranges from 3 to 32 mm bar diameter. The machines are equipped with Fanuc 160i control and drives that are capable of controlling up to 12 axes. With 23 tool stations and 14 stations that can be driven, the Manurhin KMX range of machines can finish the most complex parts eliminating several operations. The Manurhin KMX allows the user to machine a part with up to four tools cutting simultaneously. The sliding headstock provides up to 250 mm stroke that enables part machining in succession at one collet clamping as well as the machining of long parts with small diameter. The machines are european-built and manufactured from cast iron ensuring maximum rigidity and stability.