Demonstrations will also be carried out on the new robot-centred XYZ Robo-Tend mobile machine-tool automation system, as well as the XYZ UMC-5X simultaneous 5-axis machining centre. The day will be split into two sessions, morning (09:00) and afternoon (12:00), so visitors have a choice of which to attend. Places can be reserved at the website of XYZ Machine Tools.
The presentations last one hour and will include contributions from James Selka, chief executive at the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), who will highlight thoughts on the value and economics behind connecting cost-effective automation and 5-axis machining, while Mike Wilson, managing director of Kuka UK, will focus on the major factor in the successful implementation of robot automation, which is the strong partnership between the customer and solution providers.
Jeremy Hadall, the MTC’s chief engineer - intelligent automation, will then present the importance of robotics now and in the future, which leads on to Paul Stout, managing director at Adelphi Automation, who will detail the journey in developing the XYZ Robo-Tend system.
Attention will subsequently switch to 5-axis machining and the XYZ UMC-5X, where Juan Martin, European 5-axis technical director from Buffalo Machinery, will explain how single clamping 5-face machining is the first step to unmanned operations. Completing the session will be Jonathan Theobalds, managing director at Rivercircle. As a current user and new adopter of 5-axis machining and the XYZ UMC-5X, Theobalds will explain why the company made the investment and the immediate benefits that have been realised.
Live demonstrations of all aspects of the UMC-5X and Robo-Tend will take place immediately after the presentations have concluded.
