CREDIT: STARRAGTORNOS
The Global Industrie trade fair, which takes place March 25-28, 2024, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center will see more than 2,300 exhibitors present their innovations. Participants include well-known industry players such as the Swiss Starrag Group that will be demonstrating the Bumotec 191neo at Stand W77 / Hall 6.
The Swiss-made Bumotec 191neo is a machining center is known as the Swiss Army Knife of machines because of its versatile application options. It’s already proven its abilities in ultra-high-precision performance for the medical technology and luxury goods industries. This mill-turn center is a single platform which combines a wide range of machining options. The Bumotec 191neo can be delivered in versions with vice P, multiple vice PRM, counter spindle R, counter spindle/vice combination RP, and with a bar capacity of 42mm, 50mm, or 65mm.
The correct spin
The French product range Berthiez, based in Saint-Étienne, is releasing two machine product series specially designed for milling and grinding. The TVU series, which is known for its exceptional performance in turning, offers custom solutions for machining larger, more complex, and rotationally symmetrical workpieces, and is setting new standards in precision and efficiency. This vertical turning machine sets itself apart from its rivals thanks to its completely cast construction, extremely precise static and dynamic positioning, and its durability and reliability. This makes it the perfect choice for demanding applications in the aerospace and energy industries, where the highest levels of precision and reliability are required.
Grinding with software support
Berthiez RVU grinding machines will also be shaping the future of the industry and are targeting similar sectors to the TVU. These are mainly aimed at manufacturers of precision bearings as well as components for aerospace. Technical highlights include up to four water-cooled grinding spindles, integrated dressing units, a grinding disc changeover unit and workpiece measurement, which together ensure highly precise machining. These equipment features guarantee the machining process will be free from interruptions.
Visitors to the Paris exhibition can hear all about these exciting features from the expert team from Saint-Étienne: For example, the team will be able to tell them how the wind energy industry is using RVU machines to grind shadow-free surfaces on antifriction bearings. They’ll also be able to explain the extra benefit that the Berthigrind software adds, now that highly precise machining can be partially automated on a micrometer scale.