XYZ Machine Tools to unveil ground-breaking machines and addresses skills

XYZ Machine Tools range of machines offers customers a natural route of progression from manual through to multi-axis machining and turning centres. That progression will be further enhanced with the arrival of two brand new and innovative groups of machining centres. The company will unveil both of these new machines on stand 17-200 at MACH 2022.

The four machines in the XYZ TMC range are fully equipped three-axis machining centres based on the already popular linear rail vertical machining centres from XYZ Machine Tools, and are available as 500, 750, 1000 and 1600 variants, with the number referencing the machine’s X-axis travel. Central to the development of the TMC series is the use of the ProtoTRAK RMX control system, a system that is already operating across many toolroom and low-volume manufacturing environments. With its touchscreen interface giving access to many easy-to-use programming tools the latest ProtoTRAK control builds on its existing advantage for low to medium production.

The second new machining centre the XYZ 2-OP machine is brought fully up to date with the latest RMX ProtoTRAK control. With a footprint of just 775mm x 1,380mm and the ability to relocate it to anywhere in the machine shop that it is needed to relieve pressure on other machines by carrying out second operation work
The use of the RMX ProtoTRAK control further simplifies programming to gain maximum efficiency, with users having the option of programming at the machine using the tried and tested conversational programming software or using offline programming making use of ProtoTRAK’s G-code compatibility for more complex 3D components. While retaining many features that made ProtoTRAK the success it is, the latest RX version adds even more features, such as Enhanced ProtoTRAK Assistance (EPA), giving instant access to in-depth help at any point in the programming/operating procedure. A feature that addresses the change in skill sets that businesses are facing, where traditional mechanical skills with limited technology knowledge are being reversed, with the next generation having possibly lower levels of engineering/metalcutting experience, but higher acceptance of computer technology.