Fadal Engineering, a Michigan-based company, and Merrill Technologies Group (MTG), a Michigan-based, family-owned manufacturer, have joined forces to launch a new Fadal CNC full-range product line. Fadal will launch its new Classic Series VMC at IMTS in association with Ingersoll Cutting Tools.
"Fadal will manufacture in Michigan and California, and sell globally through a distributor network. Fadal was a global leader in the production of vertical machining centers (VMC) before closing its manufacturing facility in Chatsworth, CA, in 2008," said Tansel Avci, Chairman.
The Classic Series includes VMC2516, VMC3016, VMC4020, VMC6030 and VMC8030, and mirror Fadal's legacy box way machine models. Fadal has also announced the FG5, FL6, FL8, FL8L, FL10 and FL12 CNC horizontal turning centers.
Fadal has updated the legacy American-made VMCs with the latest in engineering enhancements. "Fadal consistently ranked best-in-class with Cat-40 spindle torque rate of 220 ft-lbs., nearly double that of its competition," said Michael Naert, Vice President of Operations. "MTG updated not only the mechanicals, for instance a new spindle design to incorporate BIG Plus technology, but also the new Fadal CNC-64MP control functions with the same language and compatibility of the legacy Fadal CNC-88, CNC-88HS and CNC-32MP control, which operates with greater processing power and speed. This provides accuracy, simplicity and a price point our customers deserve."
"The new Fadal is all about bringing back to market an easy to use, CNC machine tool of sound design and state-of-the-art technology," said Tim Consalvi, Director of Sales.
Later in 2014, Fadal will release its VMC Performance Series, offering larger travels, greater weight capacity, higher traverse rates and greater CAT-50 spindle speeds. "In 2015, Fadal will offer customers even bigger machines," said a company spokesperson. "This series will have extremely large machining and turning ranges and capacity, making it desirable for the energy, off-road, aerospace and defense markets."
"Our complete line of VMC's and turning centers offer machinists varying levels of performance options to accommodate application demands and budget," said Naert.
"There is something kind of nostalgic about bringing a once family-owned company back to its roots," said Robert Yackel, CEO of family-owned Merrill Technologies Group and now Fadal Engineering. "The founding family of Fadal was a lot like my family: entrepreneurial, hardworking, resourceful and determined. We are proud to lead Fadal into its next era of success."
For more information contact:
Fadal Engineering, LLC
1788 Northwood Drive
Troy, MI 48084
www.fadal.com
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