Machine Tool Technology-21 Demonstrates New Machining Technology Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc. held an Open House on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. On display were several machines including the Kitamura new G-Series line of vertical and horizontal machining centers, Mycenter-HX250G and MycenterHX400G horizontal machining centers as well as the Mycenter-3XG vertical machining center under power. "Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc. is an experienced machine tool dealer dedicated to helping our customers find faster, better and less expensive ways to make their parts," said Mark Ulanov, President of Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc. Serving Northern IL, Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc. has represented Kitamura Machinery for 25 years. In addition, they also represent the full product lines of Sharp Precision Machine Tools, Nicolas Correa, CNC Takang, Porta Solutions, Sala and Huron/Jyoti. For more information contact: Mark T. Ulanov, President Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc. 950 Estes Court Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-891-1000 mtt21@mtt21.com www.mtt21.com (l-r) Julio C. Cano, Sales Engineer, Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc.; Ted Asano, Vice President, Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc.; Ivan Melendez, Service/Sales Manager, Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc.; Koji Ishiura, Assistant Sales Manager, Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc. The Kitamura Mycenter-HX400G features solid box way design with 1969 IPM rapid feed rates, a 24.80” diameter x 29.33” high work envelope and expandable 50-Tool ATC. (r) Kevin Heise, VP of Sales, Liebherr Automation Systems Co., demonstrates the Liebherr RLS 800 Rotary Loading System with Soflex PCS cell controller software (above). The Liebherr RLS 800 has a modular design with 14 storage locations and a lift and turning unit which allows for a maximum 800 kg transport load. The integrated setting station accommodates a maximum 800mm work piece diameter. Powered by Soflex Production Control System (PCS) the RLS can manage tooling, NC data and part/fixture/pallet data. The Flexible concept can be integrated into your machining center and the cell control is designed for “Lights Out” Manufacturing. (l-r) Mike Umeno, Vice President & Director of Sales, Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc.; Mark Ulanov, President, Machine Tool Technology - 21, Inc. The Kitamura Mycenter-HX250G features a compact footprint with high speed 15,000 RPM, #30 Dual Contact spindle and standard full 4th Axis Rotary Table. (l-r) Ivan Melendez, Service/Sales Manager, Machine Tool Technology-21, Inc.; Eugene Hendrix, National Sales Manager - CNC Division, Sharp Industries, Inc. The Sharp SV-4328ST features a 25-hp 12k RPM spindle that is versatile for different types of material cutting such as hard steel, stainless steel and aluminum. A larger Y-travel and more work area makes for easy setups.