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Breton Flymill HD - designed and developed for milling superalloys, steel and aluminium

 The Flymill HD range includes two interpolated 5-axis vertical machining centres designed and developed for milling superalloys, steel and aluminium.  The main difference between Flymill HD 1000 and 1300 is vertical and horizontal travel  - 2500mm and 3500mm respectively whereas longitudinal travel starts from 3000mm.  The large worktable, structure rigidity and generous travel are important features and ideal for shuttle production operations. The linear axes reach speeds of  40 m/min and 60 m/min.  

The twist heads, with continuous axis C rotation , axis A rotation up to 135°, 85 kW and rotational speeds up to 100 rpm are the efficient and simple solution for complex machining operations.  

A choice of high-performing electrospindles are available for the Flymill DD HD range of heads which reach rotational speeds of up to 14,000 rpm and 300Nm torque (continuous operation) offering high-speed machining both for rough milling and finishing operations and ideal for composite materials, light alloys, steel and superalloys.

Breton also offers a choice of optional accessories to satisfy individual production requirements which include:  dust extraction system fitted to the spindle nose, automatic tool magazines for holding up to 150 tools, radio frequency operated workpiece detector, laser for tool setup. 

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BULL'S EYE CENTRED - part 2

HIGH FLIERS

Nearly all of Breton machines are dedicated to the civil aviation and aerospace industries: Eagle, Raptor, Matrix, Flymill, Titan, Xceeder, Ultrix are all work centres designed and developed to machine different materials and different size workpieces. 
For example when machining lightweight structures for aviation especially  in resin and composite materials the 5-axis Eagle and Raptor work centres are the ideal choice. 
Thanks to their structure (interpolated 5-axis mobile gantry beam) these machines are perfect for milling, trimming, edging and boring complex 3D workpieces offering maximum machining precision when performing undercuts.

The family Matrix and Flymill are the choice for high precision machining medium to large size components in aluminium and special alloys used in military applications and for machining carbon fibre. 
Rigidity and high dynamics are distinctive features of these machines  making them ideal for machining a multitude of components and products at high speeds with maximum milling performance. 
Breton holds the patent for its exclusive  Metalquartz technology which applied to its high speed machining centres improves overall and all around machine and machining  performance.

Amongst the machines presented at the Aerospace Meeting 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, was Titan a new product designed and developed  for machining  and milling high-performance alloys and titanium. 

Titan This range consists of 3 models with a mobile gantry structure with 5 interpolated axes and which differ in terms of vertical and transverse travel (from 2500mm up to 4000mm), whereas longitudinal travel spans from 3000mm up to 8000mm and over upon specific request.

These machines have been designed for high-speed machining requirements when milling titanium and high-performance alloys, steel and light alloys. 

Titan is designed for machining complex  3-D (prism) workpieces which require various operations as milling, boring and tapping satisfying production requirements across a broad range of applications in the  aeronautical, energy, die manufacturing and precision engineering industries.

To satisfy specific  production requirements of the civil aviation and aerospace industries it is of utmost importance to be able to not only machine and mill highly complex components but all in turnaround production times whilst maintaining  superior standards of quality.  And Breton knows this.

There are four models in the 5-axis Flymill range:  1000, 1300, 1600 and 2000. The main difference between  the models is vertical and horizontal travel – 2500mm, 4000  mm and 3500mm – whereas longitudinal travel spans from 2000mm to 8000mm and over. 

The twist heads, with a continuous rotation of axis C,  axis A rotation from  -105° up to +120°, rotational speed up to 100 rpm and 40kW electrospindle,   make this solution the perfect choice for high-speed machining operations of complex workpieces as it operates along the 3 dimensions in simultaneous. Machine operation and programming is simple and user friendly.

The Flymill range of CNC vertical work centres has been designed to offer the end user an amp work area all in a compact design becoming the perfect choice when factory space is at a premium. The wide choice of accessories allow customers to customise the machine to satisfy specific production requirements.

Matrix is the new range of  Breton machining centres, with a mobile crossbeam designed and developed in.-house, to satisfy the new high-speed machining requirements and demand of the aerospace industry.

Matrix thanks to the various machine configurations and choice of models offered it is possible to have  axis X from 2500 mm up to 3900 mm, axis Y starting from 2000mm up to 8000 mm and axis Z from 1000 mm up to 1600 mm, and the perfect solution  for machining medium and large size workpieces in special alloys,  steel, aluminium, resin and composite materials.

Xceeder is the range of work centres Breton offers  for high-speed machining requirements satisfying the most demanding customers in the civil aviation and  aerospace industries.  
The gantry structure, Metalquartz technology and rotary tilting  table with direct drive are significant and important features for demanding production needs all in a compact design.

Maxima is a vertical multi-purpose 6-axis high-speed machining centre designed for milling and turning operations and machines parts with diameters up to 3500 in superalloys (titanium, Inconel etc), steel, aluminium and composites.

The linear axes can reach speeds of up to 60 m/min and worktable rotary speeds of up to 500 rpm. The axes are structurally robust and the milling/turning worktable can be supplied with  diameters of up to 3000mm,  operational torques up to 28000 Nm and loading capacities of 12000 kg.

The automatic high-speed 5-axis Breton Ultrix range is designed for milling, turning and gauging workpieces with diameters measuring up to 1200mm.  The Ultrix work centre is fitted with a powerful 75 kW spindle, 300 Nm, 14000 rpm and a specific software for manufacturing gears. 

This is Breton’s fully-automated answer to satisfy high quality production standards and machining precision for producing small to medium size workpieces.
For info and price write to mail@breton.it.

(by TECNE' june)

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BULL'S EYE CENTRED - part 1

Innovative products incorporating that technology which has made Breton one of the leading enterprises on the world market for work centres.  
The Breton range of machines are acknowledged worldwide for the superior quality technology, their excellent production performance, the innovative solutions offered and unequalled quality of the products and services this company provides to each individual customer.

If 2010 is to be remembered as a difficult year for many industries and with many companies hit by the international crisis, the aerospace market, instead,  moves in its own direction.  This specific industry is tied to long-term projects which are affected marginally by economic trends and crisis.  

The reason is because it takes around 10 years to design, develop, build and market a new plane.  

In fact, the majority of new work orders commissioned  to Breton in 2010 came from the civil aviation and  aerospace industries.

Breton, located in Castello di Godego (TV), in just a few years has become a key manufacturer of CNC work centres, a position which it still holds today at an international level.  The key to success? 
Research and development, words that are certainly not rhetorical for Breton.  
The company employs about 620 people and has its own in-house research unit and the mechanical and electronic engineering departments develop new products, production processes and technologies.

The range of Breton work centres, designed for machining aluminium, steel, titanium, special alloys, engineered and composite materials offers a number of solutions across a broad range of industrial applications.  In addition to the natural and engineered stone markets, at least 60% of machines offered by the tool machine division are for the civil aviation and aerospace industries and used for manufacturing dies, models, precision engineered components and gears.

ANTICIPATING THE MARKET 
Breton machines are designed based on accurate market surveys aiming at anticipating customer demand.  The strength of this company is to achieve the shortest  time to market possible  so as to be ready to launch  innovative solutions satisfying new demands.  In particular aerospace customers are focused on machine precision and flexibility with the possibility of milling and machining at the same time different types of materials spanning from titanium to aluminium and carbon fibre. 
Production is managed by an advanced software application. Production is equipped with the most modern automatic tool machines available which offer and ensure high quality standards are satisfied as well as reducing production times. 
This is how Breton can provide the market economically  viable solutions. Highly skilled workers, regular and accurate quality controls on incoming materials and components and finally the end product is subject to stringent controls to ensure Breton machines guarantee performance, reliability and longevity.

Per info ask to mail@breton.it.

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It's not just a question of microns - Part 2

Leading models

This is how Breton moved into the Aviolamer production site as of the end of 2010. The first centre was a Matrix 800 2t K25 which was then shortly  followed by an Eagle 1000 2t K45.

The Matrix has a work table measuring 3000x2000 mm with a carrying capacity of 10 tonnes per metre square.

Axis X has a travel of 2000mm, axis Y 2500mm and the 800mm in travelling height of axis Z is perfect for machining large size work pieces.

These machines have 5 axes which are indispensable for achieving successful results in this industry.  Travel along axis A is  ±105° whereas axis C in continuous rotation allows for producing complex profiles.

The model installed at Aviolamer is fitted with a 28000 rpm spindle, a output of 28 and 20 kW with a torque of 55/38 Nm in S6 (40%) or  in continuous operation.

The HSK-63A spindle chuck is designed for high speed operations and high milling performance.

To reduce downtimes , axis speed is 40m/min (20 m/min a long axis Z) and tool changeover takes just a few seconds.

Eagle has a worktable measuring 5000x2000 mm with a carrying capacity of 500kg/m², axis travel X/Y/Z are respectively 2500x4500x1000mm and axis A can rotate from 0 up to +115° and axis C travels ± 270°.

This model offers improved axis speed up to 85 m/min along X and Y and 50 m/min along Z.

The spindle is the same model as on the Matrix and ideal for milling and machining hard materials which are typically used in the aviation industry.

Immediate advantages

Thanks to these high-speed machining centres, Aviolamer has substantially reduced  production times and at the same time has  improved the geometrical quality and surface finish increasing this company's competitiveness  in this precise and difficult market. 

“ When we first approached Breton our aim was to produce complex parts in the shortest possible time, but we soon realised that not only this first objective was feasible but the margin guaranteed by Matrix and Eagles was significant and quite simply it really depended on the confidence the operator had with the machine". 

Introducing this type of machinery in a production site where no one has experience with working with continuous 5-axis equipment can be difficult.

Breton offered a support service to the operators so that in just a few days they were independent and could work to production requirements practically immediately.  But not only -  Mr Zaccone explains " When looking at  the last two work orders just completed there are certain machining details that we would never have achieved with the previous machinery. With the Sirius project, for example, these machines demonstrated their high performance and for the automotive business we produced most of the aluminium model for the production of the Fiat 500. This model is an exact replica of the vehicle which is used as reference for all the other suppliers for assembling their parts. It goes without saying, absolute precision is critical in this precise case." 

Multi-purpose instruments

“As part suppliers we are at the bottom of the production chain” Mr Zaccone continues “and as such we have to deal with product criticality. On one hand it's a disadvantage because we have to provide a combination of production flexibility, reduced production costs and precision but on the other it's this precise company  strength that has made Piaggio Aero, Agusta and Thales choose us as their suppliers."

The experience with Breton has brought us a number of important advantages and has opened to doors onto new opportunities:  “These two new machines have offered us an unexpected result even from a marketing viewpoint.  When our customers visit our production site to  understand who we are they are now placing important work orders with us because they have seen for themselves skilled operators and quality production machinery at work.”

“In future we are aiming at developing new parts. We already produce a number of parts for the Boeing 787 but there's a good chance of producing more complex pieces.  If the sales orders continue to increase" Mr Zaccone concludes “ we are thinking of buying  another Breton machining centre specifically designed for machining and milling titanium."Read Part 1 >>;

(courtesy of TM - Tecnologie Meccaniche)

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It's not just a question of microns - Part 1

Thanks to Breton machinery, Aviolamer, a key player in the aviation industry  has achieved successful results. But not only -  the two models purchased have opened the doors onto new and significant applications.

When talking about precision engineering to increase production capacity it is of utmost importance to invest in technology, know-how and training.  

On paper everything seems to work smoothly but in practice there are quite a few difficulties to deal with and to overcome.

The main problem is the capital to invest and the risk that the return on investment is affected by  negative market fluctuations in sales and orders.   Investing in latest generation technology means  increasing the possibility of adopting new production instruments and tools.

Looking up at the sky

The driving markets are those in which technology is the core element.   Therefore, it is not surprising why those  companies in the aviation business that invest  manage to maintain  their market share and continue to grow and expand. 

This is Aviolamer, a young enterprise built on solid foundations.  Aviolamer, founded in 1998, can draw on the thirty years of experience of its personnel.

“Our first approach towards the aviation business was that of producing spare parts in engineered materials for Finmeccanica and Alenia" Ermano Zaccone -  General Manager at Aviolamer – explains “ After which we began developing and producing more complex parts and  related equipment".

Today the core business is in aviation but the know-how and experience built over the years have allowed this company  to become a prime supplier to some of the major groups in the automotive industry as Fiat, Iveco and Psa Renault.

“Two years ago we expanded into the aerospace industry thanks to the collaboration with Alenia Space on the Sirius project" Mr Zaccone goes on to say " We received compliments from NASA  for the equipment produced for the walkways and access ladders for mounting the capsule  flooring. It was extremely exciting and wouldn’t have been possible without the use of high quality technological instruments and tools. In fact, the investment made in the Breton Eagle and Matrix machining and milling centres was spot on".

A winning choice

Working in the aviation business means high precision and minimum tolerances.

“The machinery and equipment we had were pushed to their limits” Mr Zaccone explains “and we found we had to buy new models”.

There are many companies on the market that offer similar machines:  Why choose Breton?

“Why? Because when you contact Breton you immediately get the impression that you are talking to company that truly focuses on customer specific needs and requirements. Despite the large size of this organisation, they know how to maintain contact with the market and end users, and have the right attitude to deal  with any doubt or problem you might have. We also had the chance to see Breton plants and equipment in operation in other sites both in Italy and abroad and the first impression was positive and later on confirmed.  And finally it’s an Italian company.  Aviolamer's policy is try and find solutions on the  domestic market and only when there are no other alternatives or options we  turn to foreign suppliers.  Being an Italian company it's satisfying when you are acknowledged for what you do and I believe we have to do the same with other buisnesses.”

But there’s more. “In the past we worked with other companies, that, unfortunately for various problems were not able to improve their products or even worse had to closedown”  Mr Zaccone goes on to say " Studying Breton you can see the desire to grow and expand by investing and innovating, offering state-of-the-art technologies without stopping and without 'resting on one's laurels'.  This is our  approach to  the market and this is why we work well with Breton." Read Part 2 >>;

(courtesy of TM - Tecnologie Meccaniche)

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