"Over the years, the term 'automation' has acquired many meanings and inspired vastly different interpretations. At Hermle Machine, the American headquarters of Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG of Gosheim, Germany, a manufacturer of high-precision 5-axis machining centers in a wide range of sizes, the approach has been customer and applications oriented," said a company spokesperson.
According to Robert Komljenovic, President of Hermle Machine Company, "Hermle's approach to automation is based on customer value. By eliminating needless complexity, we are able to deliver higher production and better quality parts without the unnecessary 'bells and whistles' that add cost and complexity.
"For instance, by offering multiple options in terms of table types, spindle speeds, tool magazine configurations, control capabilities, pallet changers and machine sizes, we have enabled our customer to configure the machine that best fits the needs of their particular parts family. Our expertise in 5-axis machining is at the heart of our versatility.
"For example, our mid to larger sized machines can be equipped with multiple sided part holding fixtures that enable them to machine a variety of smaller parts. This allows for hours of unattended machining."
Other standard features common to the Hermle machining centers for automated operations.
- Compact design results in the minimal footprint essential to multiple machine operations ranging from simple cells to automated lines.
- Direct access to the tool magazine speeds changeover times.
- Hermle's pallet change design allows for easy operator access if needed.
"By considering automation as early as the design stage, Hermle engineers have created a logical protocol in situations ranging from a single machine cell to a fully automated production line," said Komljenovic.
Hermle works with its wholly owned automation engineering subsidiary HLS out of Germany as well as other third party automation suppliers in developing pallet storage and transfer systems tailored to specific customer needs.
Komljenovic said, "Any automated system is more than a discreet sale. Rather, it implies an ongoing relationship with the customer for the purpose of optimizing performance as their needs evolve."
For more information contact:
Hermle Machine Company
Division of Berthold Hermle AG
5100 West Franklin Drive
Franklin, WI 53132
414-421-9770
info@hermlemachine.com
www.hermlemachine.com
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NM
Greg Whelan
Arizona CNC Equipment, LLC
1235 South 48th Street, Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-615-6353
gwhelan@arizonacnc.com
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Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools
3427 West 30th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
800-878-5668
316-945-6800
bill_farris@komt.com
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Mercer Machinery
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Machine Tool Group
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www.iniram.net
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716-684-4100
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www.greatlakesmachinery.com
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Machinery Source, LLC
6530 Revlon Drive, Unit 1
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815-547-0990
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www.machinerysource.com
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Rich Pohrer
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314-709-0303
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wpmllc.tripod.com
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800-878-5668
316-945-6800
bill_farris@komt.com
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Single Source Technologies, Inc.
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248-232-6232
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Concept Machine Tool Wisconsin
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262-646-4488
bobj@schweda.com
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gwhelan@arizonacnc.com
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CNC Solutions
1610 Centre Pointe Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-586-8236
jselway@cncsolutions.biz
info@cncsolutions.biz
www.cncsolutions.biz
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DMARK Corporation
10552 Humboldt Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562-799-9010
jdavis@dmarkcorp.com
www.dmarkcorp.com
CO, WY
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6855 West 116th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-3777
rick@foothillsmachinery.com
www.foothillsmachinery.com
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Todd Machinery, Inc.
385 North 700 West
North Salt Lake City, UT 84054
801-294-6390
howard@toddmachinery.com
www.toddmachinery.com
WA, OR
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Machines & Methods
P.O. Box 6217
Bellevue, WA 98008
425-444-1656
sales@machinesandmethods.com
www.machinesandmethods.com