Success at MACH 2012

vsalmon — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:04:45 +0000

It had been 6 years since Wickman exhibited at the MACH Exhibition but the timing felt right to attend this years show and judging by the high interest, there are positive signs that the decision was right. It gave Wickman the opportunity to introduce the Mori-Say 6-42 CNC, which received a lot of attention. Having the Sales and Technical Team on the stand had the benefits of not only explaining the full benefits of a Mori-Say machine but also the importance and benefits gained from the new Wickman CNC machines. For further information on our Machines, please click here

Wickman exhibit at MACH 2012

Special Offer

vsalmon — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:24:43 +0000

Wickman are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the assets of probably one of the largest turned part shops in Europe.

For further information on wickman/other machinery/tooling/equipment, please contact Owen Coyne here

Wickman’s recent acquisition of assets

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Wickman Launch the New CNC Multispindle Lathe

vsalmon — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:33:21 +0000

With the continued investment in the research and development of the Wickman product we are pleased to introduce you to the NEW Wickman 8-44 11 Axis CNC multispindle, with the latest FANUC CNC 30I Control System, which was recently installed in the UK.

Key benefits being:

Simple ISO programming
Retain the ruggedness of the Wickman machine for high metal removal where required to maintain cycle times
The CNC slides assist in managing swarf problems when machining difficult materials
The machine software allows Wickman setters with no CNC experience to adapt to the machine quickly
Standard ISO carbide tooling is used reducing expensive tooling costs
More machine flexibility as a standard machine
Less set up times
High-pressure coolant from 25 to 105 bar for U drill drilling
Tool monitoring system for end working tools that feed to the control system
Easy tool offset adjustments whilst machine is in operation using the multi path system

The new generation machine is controlled by the latest generation of Fanuc controls being the 30 I. Wickman use 7 of the paths within the system to control each of the of the 11 axes of CNC slides which are as follows.

Path 1 controls the speed feed and all necessary M codes for the machine to Function
Path 2 Controls X Z Cross slide in pos 1
Path 3 Controls W (Z) axes which is the Centre Block
Path 4 Controls the Independent Slide position 5, which is W (Z) axes and bolted on the independent, is a U (X) axe. Which can be used as two axes or can be removed for other applications if required
Path 5 Controls X Z cross slide in position 5
Path 6 Controls the Independent Slide position 6, which is W (Z) axes and bolted on the independent, is a U (X) axe. Which can be used as two axes or can be removed for other applications if required
Path 7 Controls X Z cross slide in position 6

This system adopted in controlling the machine by using this method, allows the machine to be very user friendly, when writing programmes and setting the machine. When the machine cycle start is depressed our specialised software combines all the paths to be synchronised as one programme.

The machine spindles are powered by a Fanuc 18 KW motor, which can be programmed to a maximum 2000RPM.

If you would like to receive a DVD, which demonstrates the benefits of the machine, please contact Viv Salmon.

Wickman Launches New 11-Axis Multispindle Lathe

Wickman Staff — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000

With the continued investment in the research and development of the Wickman product we are pleased to introduce you to the NEW Wickman 8-44 11 Axis CNC multispindle with the latest FANUC CNC 30I Control System, which was recently installed in the UK.

Key benefits:

Simple ISO programming
Retain the ruggedness of the Wickman machine for high metal removal where required to maintain cycle times
The CNC slides assist in managing swarf problems when machining difficult materials
The machine software allows Wickman setters with no CNC experience to adapt to the machine quickly
Standard ISO carbide tooling is used reducing expensive tooling costs
More machine flexibility as a standard machine
Less set up times
High-pressure coolant from 25 to 105 bar for U drill drilling
Tool monitoring system for end working tools that feed to the control system
Easy tool offset adjustments whilst machine is in operation using the multi path system

Wickman 8-44 11-axis CNC controls

Path 1 controls the speed feed and all necessary M codes for the machine to function
Path 2 controls X Z cross slide in position 1
Path 3 controls W (Z) axes which is the centre block
Path 4 controls the independent slide position 5, which is W (Z) axes and bolted on the independent, is a U (X) axe. Which can be used as two axes or can be removed for other applications if required
Path 5 controls X Z cross slide in position 5
Path 6 controls the independent slide position 6, which is W (Z) axes and bolted on the independent, is a U (X) axe. Which can be used as two axes or can be removed for other applications if required
Path 7 controls X Z cross slide in position 6

The machine spindles are powered by a Fanuc 18 KW motor, which can be programmed to a maximum 2000RPM.

If you would like to receive a DVD, which demonstrates the benefits of the machine, please contact Viv Salmon.

Wickman UK Increases Machine Portfolio with Mori-Say CNC Multispindle Machines

Wickman Staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:22:36 +0000

November 2010

Wickman UK is pleased to announce their association and exclusive representation for the MORI-SAY range of CNC MULTISPINDLE MACHINES for the UK and Ireland.

The Mori-Say range of CNC multispindle machines are manufactured by the Tajmac Group. The Tajmac Group are also the owners of Wickman so you can be reassured that you are dealing directly with the manufacturer that understands and supports the product and not going through a 3rd party that inflate the price. There are no hidden costs!!!

Wickman has been manufacturing multispindle machines for over 85 years and has sold and installed over 15,000 worldwide. The Wickman range covers cam operated machines upto 15 Axis CNC machines using SIEMENS 840D control. The Mori-Say range offers you the complete CNC solution offering you up to 72 CNC controllable axes also using the SIEMENS 840D control. The Mori-Say range covers the range from 20mm to 72mm bar diameter.

This versatile machine performs nearly every metalcutting operation on precision parts from drilling, tapping, milling, spline gears, broaching and hobbing. Manufactured with a cast iron base, these range of machines are extremely rigid and combined with the highest spindle torque in the industry. The stable Mori-Say multispindle can handle difficult materials with great precision.

The Mori-Say multispindle offers high processing flexibility and fast changeover with the ability to drop a variety of complex precision parts complete as either a bar fed or chucker operation.

Over the last 5 years, high precision, high volume parts is increasingly being handled by CNC multispindle machines, which offers you the advantage of quick cycle times, the precision of a single spindle turning centre, and rapid changeover to handle a wide range of complex parts.

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