Visit these booths at MACHINEERING

Pushing boundaries with powerful CAM solutions for milling, drilling and milling turning - Position 195

Manufacturing companies that want to make a difference and gain or maintain a competitive edge must make the right choice now and take the step to automate their production processes. OPEN MIND Technologies Benelux B.V. supports entrepreneurs to take the step to digital production. The supplier, which includes a branch in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of powerful CAM solutions for machine- and control-independent programming. Thus, hyperMILL® is currently one of the most innovative CAM systems for the manufacturing industry. A lot of companies rely on this solution to improve their productivity and efficiency. hyperMILL® is not only strong in programming complex five-axis parts, it is particularly powerful in smart and fast automation of 2.5D and 3D workpieces. With Automation Center, moreover, this is increasingly done fully automatically, making hyperMILL® ideal for smart and simple work as well. 

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Always the right machine for the right application - Booth 174

No two machinists are the same. Depending on what a company wants to achieve, machine needs can vary greatly. Therefore, in its 55 years of existence, Bendertechniek has added a wide range of machine tools to its portfolio. With one common thread: quality and reliability are always the keywords. During Machineering you will get to see a small cross-section of that at the Bendertechniek booth. Notable attendees are the YCM NXV 1020 vertical machining center, an affordable three-axis solution that combines quality and productivity, and the Matsuura MX520, the latest version of the five-axis machining center that is particularly popular among machinists. Machines you will be able to see, smell and feel. But also the automation solutions that go with them. Because that too is part of a production environment. Bendertechniek will present the four-pallet automation solution at the Matsuura MX520. It will also show the BT-TM12, an in-house developed loading and unloading system that works with a cobot. The philosophy behind it is clear: offer the most complete solution possible that is easy to implement and excels in user-friendliness. 

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CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR RELIABLE CONTINUITY - Booth 102

At the heart of any waterjet cutting machine are two key elements: the high-pressure pump, and the abrasive feed system. Resato has been a leading supplier of waterjet cutting solutions for 25 years, and saw improvement potential in both elements. High-pressure pumps operate around a hydraulic pressure intensifier, also known as an "intensifier," which converts hydraulic oil pressure to high water pressure. An intensifier thus delivers infinitely adjustable water pressure between 300 and 4,000 bar to the cutting head of the machine. Pain points for the continuity of the cutting process are seal changes at the intensifier. With its Double Intensifier Pump, Resato parries this problem once and for all. The pump has a second intensifier built in so that one intensifier always remains available during seal changes. The Mini Abrasive Continuous Supply abrasive supply system is ideal for companies with limited floor space, or for processes where limited abrasive doses are required. The filling system revolves around the introduction of a pressure-controlled supply vessel for abrasive toward the cutting machine. This feed vessel has a filling capacity of 500 kg, and is itself fed by an external abrasive silo that can be refilled at any time. Thus, the refilling process is decoupled from the cutting cycle.

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High-end machines in the spotlight - Stand 127/128 and 151

Germond has been an exclusive partner of high-end CNC machine manufacturers including Doosan, Brother, Ibarmia and Correa for many years. At Machineering, the firm is once again highlighting several high-end machines from these global players: the PUMA SMX2600S and LYNX2600Y from Doosan and R650X2 from Brother. "The Doosan PUMA SMX2600S is a multitasking machine that combines a 12,000 rpm milling spindle and a 4,000 rpm turning spindle for machining parts with a maximum turning diameter of 660 mm and a length of 1,540 mm," says commercial director Franky Grammens. "Furthermore, we present the LYNX2600Y, a new model at Doosan that allows complex machining operations to be completed with just one setup. This series has a maximum machining diameter of 380 mm and improved structural rigidity/accuracy to increase machining capacity and productivity." In addition, Germond is showing Brother's R650X2 dual-table vertical milling machine with an X, Y and Z axis of 650, 400 and 435 mm, respectively. It is available with a spindle of 10,000 or 16,000 rpm or a high torque spindle of 10,000 rpm. New to this machine is the forty-position tool magazine.

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Excellence in price-quality - Position 165

Promas has been making inroads in the Netherlands for more than twenty years. And with success. This is not surprising because with brands such as CMZ, Hartford and Hedelius in its portfolio, Promas has European top quality in its ranks. It now wants to repeat that feat in Belgium because the company from Maasbree also has exclusive distribution for our country and a balanced team that can provide the right support. These are all machines that stand out for their excellent value for money. This means that they also have great potential for Belgian machinists. Many companies here have already experienced the benefits of CMZ, Hartford and Hedelius. At the Promas booth, they will be able to see Hedelius' Acura 50, a compact, complete five-axle machine that has just been introduced. With the CMZ TA20TY640, a lathe with an extraordinary amount of potential in its capabilities that excels in quality and accuracy. But also with the Hartford HCMC-1270/0i a mainstream three-axis machining center that demonstrates the manufacturer's wide range of capabilities. Finally, there is a machine from its own brand Promill. A machining center unparalleled in the market in terms of price-quality. All machines will be shown moving.

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Integrated software solutions that help businesses grow - Booth 116

ECI Software Solutions, something new under the sun? Not at all, it is the flag under which Trivest Software Solutions will continue to operate from now on and under which there is already a great deal of experience in the manufacturing industry. ECI Software Solutions develops and supplies smart software solutions in the area of ERP, finance, CAD/CAM, supply chain, shopfloor control, field service and business analytics and that for various sectors. In doing so, we support ambitious entrepreneurship, innovation and profitable growth in the manufacturing industry. We support production companies in the manufacturing industry in controlling and improving their business processes with integrated IT solutions. This thanks to our knowledge and years of experience of the manufacturing industry and the seamless alignment of IT solutions with the needs of our customers. Based in Zele, ECI Software Solutions is also the global player in the field of ERP products and CAD/CAM software for SMEs, specifically for the manufacturing industry. Already more than 3,000 companies using our software are improving their processes, profit margins, utilization rates and customer satisfaction.

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Progressive all-electric bending bench and unique offline bending simulation software highlighted - Stand 121

Within its wide range, SafanDarley offers numerous manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic sheet metal working machines that enable sustainable production. In addition, you can go there for software and automation solutions. This will be highlighted during Machineering. The E-Brake 40T-1600 Premium is the showpiece of the booth. Operating completely electrically and without environmentally harmful oil, this bending bench is also characterized by the fastest bending cycle and the greatest energy and CO2 reduction. The modern E-Brake 40T is equipped as standard with a Q-size of 590 mm, but at the trade fair SafanDarley is showing a version with an enlarged Q-size of 1,090 mm, allowing workpieces with high upstands to be bent. In addition to this machine tool, SafanDarley is highlighting its AutoPOL offline bending simulation software. This unique 3D system allows bending benches to be programmed offline and unfold 3D CAD files. By programming offline, costs and time can be saved. The Lochem-based manufacturer's specialists will also work out an appropriate solution for you, optimizing productivity, efficiency and sustainability on the shop floor.

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Total partner for installation, removal and transport of individual machines and entire production lines - Booth 165B

Dismantling, moving and reinstalling machines elsewhere, removing tanks, lifting piping, pumps, motors or machines, positioning and assembling air groups, cooling units and other equipment or installing new production lines ... These are one by one assignments for which machine builders, industrial clients and installation companies can call on Lifthing. This industrial installation company, founded in 2015, is mainly active in Belgium, but also carries out activities throughout Europe and even beyond at the request of clients. To do so, it can call on a team of qualified people and has an up-to-date all-electric machine park. "We take care of our customers from A to Z. We provide the complete mechanical installation and can also perform all electrical connections up to the cabinet," explains managing director Jolein Van Steendam. "Furthermore, we offer our customers a range of complementary services. For example, we can temporarily store machines in our warehouses in preparation for an installation or help think of ways to get heavy machines into place. We also handle crane work and the transportation often involved in an industrial move. If it involves exceptional transport, we not only take care of the physical move, but we can also arrange the necessary permits."

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Software specialist puts strengthened bet on metal sector - Booth 118

Manufacturing companies in the metal sector are fully committed to modernizing, automating and digitizing their processes. TOPSOLID has been a major player in the world of CAD/CAM in numerous sectors for more than thirty years and also wants to support the metalworker with a complete product that perfectly covers production needs. During the Machineering trade fair, TOPSOLID Belgium's focus is on the TopSolid'Steel and TopSolid'Cam software packages. "With TopSolid'Steel, any type of structure - staircase, balustrade, steel structure - with any requirement (size, material, complex shape) can be designed. This software solution is parametric and associative. A change in the 3D automatically leads to an update of the production documents. This saves valuable time and reduces the risk of errors," says business development manager Jasper Steylaerts. "TopSolid'Cam is our simple, intuitive, global and scalable CAD/CAM solution for milling, turning, lathe milling and wire EDM. This software package can be adapted to the needs of any company and full integration with the TopSolid CAD/CAM range is possible for both sheet metal working and general mechanics with a very user-friendly interface."

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Innovative solutions for cleaning industrial fluids and 3D printed parts - Booth 154B

Rösler is the only provider in the world for surface processing that offers the two fundamental technologies of sliding grinding and blasting in combination with industrial washing systems and also develops and manufactures all components itself. At Machineering, they want visitors to enjoy their innovative solutions once again. "We are of course highlighting there our centrifuges for cleaning industrial liquids and process water. Thus, our range includes 2-stage systems for separating solids and liquids, as well as 3-phase centrifuges, which separate solids and oil from the liquid substance. The latest developments are the powerful semi-automatic RZ 120 M in a 3-stage version and the fully automatic RZ 150 A," says marketing manager Vincent Raman. "At our AM Solutions brand, the new generation of the S1 sets new standards for the de-powdering and cleaning of additively manufactured parts. In addition to automatic or optional manual blasting, this system enables the automatic and effective removal of residual powder after printing. The compact entry-level M1 Basic model is ideal for smoothing and polishing 3D printed metal or plastic parts, single pieces or small batches. This machine is equipped with process control and an integrated process water recycling system."