I Went to visit Wenk this afternoon and I discovered a very impressive way to produce high precision parts with a highly interesting return on investment. The Mazak Quick Turn 6G is a compact high speed high accuracy turning center and Wenk proposes it on hard turning configuration. This can’t replace grinding in all cases, nevertheless in many it’s simply an unbeatable way to produce parts!
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On this picture we can see three tools. On the left the ID tool, in the middle the OD tool and on the right a drill. The machining area is wide and we can mount up to 5 tools on the gang.
The fact that the machine costs far less than a grinding machine is an important factor of choice, productivity is another one. In the example I analyzed this afternoon, cycle time passed from 3 minutes (180 seconds then) to 20 seconds! The company’s representatives were very prudent and told me that the gain in cycle time is usually around 5 times and not 9 as in that example. 5 times faster for a machine that costs far less? Wow, I want to see it.
Till HRC 65-68, no problem Usually the hard turning operation is dedicated to finishing the part. Wenk develops the application to offer tailored solution to its customers. Till HRC 65 to 68, it is standard at Wenk’s, but the company can go even further. Its specialists do have a wide experience and know-how in hard turning and when buying a machine, it’s "know-how inside". Customers can rely on a turnkey solution. Thanks to Wenk, this new solution starts to widespread throughout Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Voralberg (Austria).
I want to see it… Now! In fact, the machine is so inexpensive and the productivity gain so important that it’s hard to believe and that’s the trouble the company is facing. The technicians I discussed with this afternoon told me that they have to address a non-technical trouble… people must be convinced that what the company says is real. As soon as a customer sees the result of the tests (on his part or a similar one), he can only be interested. So far, every offer based on a test has been converted into an order. The company’s specialists are ready to prove this potential to customers, do not hesitate to contact them at the address below.
If you produce small very precise parts and need to reach N5 or N4, the Mazak hard turning solution provided by Wenk can be the solution.
For more information, you can go on the Wenk website here (F/D/I). WENK SA 160, Route de Soleure 2504 Bienne Phone +41 32 344 98 00 Fax + 41 32 344 98 99 [email protected] www.wenk-ag.ch
