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MACH 2024 | Ward CNC to Provide Manufacturing Solutions and Demonstrate Leading CNC Machine Tools at MACH Exhibition

Published: 13th March 2024
Author: anthony cogswell

NEC MACH Exhibition 2024 | T.W. Ward CNC Machinery Ltd (Ward CNC’s) stand 20-474

Visitors to the MACH Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham (15-19th April 2024) will have the opportunity to discuss a wide range of CNC machine tools and manufacturing technologies throughout the week.

In addition, guests will be able to witness live demonstrations from one of our Hyundai-Wia HD3100YA Y-Axis CNC Lathes, on tooling supplier and partner Vargus Tooling UK Ltd’s stand (20-359) during the MACH exhibition.

Customer Heritage & Market Leading Brands for the UK

With a rich customer heritage spanning over 140 years, Ward CNC are exclusive suppliers in the United Kingdom and Irish Republic to a selection of the world’s leading CNC machine tool manufacturers, including:

⚙️ Hyundai-Wia – Horizontal/Vertical CNC Lathes and Machining Centres

⚙️ Hartford – Horizontal/Vertical Machining Centres

⚙️ Soraluce – Milling, Boring & Multi-tasking Machines

⚙️ Takisawa Japan – Horizontal CNC Lathes including Gantry Loader

⚙️ Takisawa Taiwan – Horizontal/Vertical CNC Lathes

⚙️ Hankook – Horizontal CNC Lathes and Vertical Boring/Turning Machines

⚙️ Gurutzpe – Heavy-duty CNC Horizontal Lathes

⚙️ Ronchini – CNC Router Machines

In addition, Ward CNC supply high quality used & reconditioned machine tools, carrying carefully selected stocks of high-quality boring machines, turning machines and machining centres.

Ready to Showcase our Leading After-Sales & Service

The Ward CNC team will be on hand to discuss your machine tool requirements, from machine supply to our outstanding after-sales & machine service.

Our after-sales & service is undertaken for every machine installation, machine service, customer training technical support assistance and spare part delivery. It is a world-class service, verified by our outstanding levels of customer feedback.

Hyundai-Wia HD3100YA Y-Axis Machine 

During the MACH exhibition members of the Ward CNC sales and applications team will also be present on the Vargus stand (20-359) to talk customers through the capabilities of the Hyundai-Wia HD3100YA Y-Axis machine during the live demonstrations.

This machine is equipped with hardened & ground box guideways, plus a one-piece heavy-duty cast-iron bed construction for high accuracy & rigidity. The machine also features a BMT65P turret, Y-axis, C-axis & driven tooling and 10″ chuck.

With a max. turning length of 760mm and swing over the bed of 800mm, the machine is equipped with 12 station ATC, while its A2-8 spindle nose offers 3,500 RPM, plus 5,000 RPM live tooling speed, with a FANUC 0IT 15” monitor CNC. It is an impressive machine.

Metalworking Machine Demonstration at MACH 2024

During the demonstration itself, attendees will witness a showcase of precision and versatility. Utilising the high-quality range of Vargus’ cutting tools, the demonstration will encompass a spectrum of machining techniques, including waved form grooving, Y-axis milling, and C-axis Polar milling, all performed with efficiency and accuracy on the HD3100YA.

Spectators will observe the intricate precision of spline milling with live tool gear mill, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of modern machining technology and its potential in manufacturing.

Commenting on Ward CNC’s customer offering, Head of Strategic Sales, Phil Hopkins states:

“In addition to a proud history of always putting the customer first, Ward CNC can offer its customers an extensive range of machine tool solutions, including turning centres, machining centres and portal /gantry milling machines, and everything in between. We would encourage all precision engineering companies who operate in a variety of sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, construction equipment, defence, medical, automotive and power generation to contact Ward CNC or visit ourselves at MACH 2024 to see how we can help with your requirements”.

Ward CNC is delighted to be exhibiting at Mach this year. It is a fantastic event for both exhibitors and visitors alike. We look forward to welcoming you to the demonstration and showcasing this exceptional machine and showcasing our after-sales and service  at the MACH exhibition 2024.

Last Updated: April 12, 2024