Clearview National November 2014 - Issue 156 | Page 70
machinery
NEW PROFILE
MACHINING
CENTRE
Elumatec has started
production in Germany, of
its all new SBZ 137 Profile
Machining Centre, a compact
four-axis profile model
for working aluminium
and PVCu profiles.
»»With its innovative, patented
machine concept the SBZ 137 features a
machine table can be tilted towards the
operator, and a new high-speed ring module.
By tilting the machine table 30 degrees, it
enables the operator to work in an ergonomic
position. It can be loaded from an upright
position, thus reducing potential back strain.
The inclined bed gives the operator a very
clear view of the SBZ 137 in all machining
positions and cleaning is made faster as swarf
automatically falls off the incline and can be
carried away by an optional conveyor.
The ring module, which can run at a speed
of up to 150 m/min on the machine bed,
substantially shorting operation times. Its
increased speed comes from the very small
safety gap that reduces travel distances as
it moves around the profile to machine the
various surfaces. The first SBZ 137s will be
arriving in the UK in autumn.
For more information email
[email protected] or telephone
01908 580800 or alternatively visit
www.elumatec.co.uk
Black Country manufacturing
firm invests in machinery
Black Country based, Howells Patent Glazing is a well respected manufacturer of
patent glazing, roof lights and canopies and has invested nearly £50,000 into new
machinery following a very successful year, which has
marked a record in the company’s sales history.
»»The Black Country based
company has invested in a new MECAL Mitre
Saw SW453-Reverse Vico-3, a double mitre
saw, with a price tag of nearly £50,000 which
has revolutionised the manufacturing process.
The new equipment accompanied with the
in house welding facility, has cut Howells’s
production time down massively.
The family run business embrace change
and development and is also currently
providing several apprenticeships at the
company for production and welding. As
well as investing in new staff and machinery,
Howells has recently revamped their reception
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and showrooms to enable customers to view
its products and see the manufacturing process
in action.
For more information regarding Howells
Patent Glazing contact 01384 820060 or
e-mail [email protected].