In the coming period, we first will learn the ins and outs of this machine, but the next step, its automation, will follow soon. This reduces the total set-up times to a minimum, which again shortens the lead-time and allows us to work even more efficiently.
'This is also a big advantage of Halter compared to the competition, because Halter can enable coupling with CNC machines of all brands, regardless of the type and year of manufacture. The combination of main and counter spindle even allows the 6-sided machining of products. In order to be able to connect the loading robot to the DMG MORI CTX beta 800 4A, Halter has equipped the machine tool with the necessary automation interface. Furthermore, we will approach production on this machine as far as possible form one tool chain of 80 tools. Soon we will be able to manufacture these products on the new machine instead of on several machines. These are primarily products requiring turning and milling. Out of the range of products the Nijdra Group offers its costumers, we had already chosen several that require complex machining and that now we want to manufacture as quickly as possible on the CTX beta 800 TC. Rob Wijtenburg, production manager of the engineering workshop explains: “What I especially like about this machine is it being compact and yet offering many possibilities. This versatile machine is a turn & mill combination and as such complements well the existent machinery. In September, the Nijdra Group further scaled up its equipment with a CTX beta 800 TC by DMG Mori.
