Quarterly 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2

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Always the right solution: The Vol. 1 Iss. 2 2009

SINUMERIK solution line

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Paul Chang
E-mail:
info@mail.buffalo.com.tw
From the publisher 2
- Time to wait ? Time to Conquer?
Editor: Christine Chiu
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About Microcut 3
SINUMERIK Editorial board: Christine Chiu
Newsroom
SINUMERIK® solution line gives you the flexibility you need to configure your machines.
Paul Chang
The system is distributed, modular and supported by scalable hardware and software. Added to this, your machines
Sabina Chen
are optimally networked using Ethernet. You will benefit from custom operator control concepts with thin-client
units as well as simple engineering thanks to electronic drive plate self-recognition. And for diagnostics, there’s
Christine Chang
Global outlook 6
DRIVE-CLiQ. Find more information at: www.siemens.com/sinumerik
Setting standards with Totally Integrated Automation. -Canada

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- Reshape the world--5-axes machining
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- A New Compensation Technique of Ball-screw
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 From the publisher
The destructive global power of the financial crisis became clear
last year. The immensity of the manufacturing crisis is still sinking
in. In fact, manufacturing is also caught up in a global whirlwind.
The
In Germany December’s machine-tool orders were 40% lower
than a year earlier. Industrial production fell in the latest three
months by 3.6% and 4.4% respectively in America and Britain
(equivalent to annual declines of 13.8% and 16.4%) in 2008. But
the collapse is much worse in countries more dependent on
manufacturing exports, which have come to rely on consumers
in debtor countries. For example, Germany’s industrial
From the publisher
production in the fourth quarter of 2008 fell by 6.8%; Taiwan’s by
21.7%; Japan’s by 12%. In the years after an extraordinary boom,
in which the world’s GDP rose year after year by between 4%
and 5%, global growth will slide below 3%, some developed
countries even slide to -1%~-7% in 2009.
The operation of metal working machines sellers suffers
seriously from the credit crunch of banking system. Firms with so
little equity have almost no ability to absorb temporary
downturns or shocks. Industry is collapsing in some developing
countries such as eastern Europe, Brazil, Malaysia and Turkey.
Thousands of factories in are now abandoned. The sharply
currencies depreciation also squeezed domestic spending in
those countries. The internal demand deteriorates along with
the falling of export, creating a vicious circle of slumping GDP.
Around the world factory output is plunging at its fastest pace in
decades as the consequences of slumping demand have rattled
along the supply chain.
Taiwan is one of the world’s most export-dependent
economies, has been battered by the slump in global demand.
Exports account for 74% of GDP in 2008, plunged by a record
44% in the year to January. To prop up the economy, the central
bank has cut interest rates six times since September, to 1.5%.
The Taiwan currency tumbled to 22-year low against the U.S, at
NT$35.174 vs. dollar in March 2009. However, Taiwan cannot
keep relying on low interest rate and weak currency rate to
support the sliding exports and a shrinking economy anymore.
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About Microcut
Founded in 1978 by Paul Chang, Buffalo Machinery stands the test of time for 30 years
in the trade and more than 10 years in machine tool manufacturing. The company has
grown to capacity of 7 plants, with a management team that represents some of the
most experienced machine tool professionals in the industry.
Time to wait?
Time to Conquer?
The low cost advantage of the original equipment
manufacturers (OEM) in Taiwan for years undermines the
competitiveness. It ‘s not only cheaper products that smart
clients looking for, but right products with best value. In the long
run, only high value-added product and high service quality are
the direction Taiwan manufacturers should move toward. The
key point is how the manufacturers can develop new high tech
machines to improve the machine quality, machining
technology and cost saving, producing competitive
components…etc. The high speed machining technology is
eagerly to be introduced. The advantage of high speed
machining technology and high value-added production
contribute to the development of hi-technology, creating
business value and employment.
The credit crisis has exposed the risks of an unbalanced
economy. These imbalances have also prompted politicians and
commentators to consider seriously, the importance of high-
value-added manufacturing in a developed economy. Even amid
the gloom, however, are some signs of hope. Some
governments have unveiled billions of dollars in fiscal stimulus of
infrastructure investment, planning to spend on roads, bridges,
transit and other infrastructure projects. The demand of industrial
machinery, transportation equipment, primary and fabricated
metals will further contribute to machine tool market and
increase the usage of high speed machining technology
equipments.
The opportunities will come to the business which strives to
increase its product value and service quality, as well as
developing high technology products with features multi-tasking,
high speed, high precision, high production efficiency. Thus, the
endeavors in R&D and innovation will be the way to success.
Buffalo Machinery is developing flexibility in manufacturing and
being reliably resilient in market change, by producing custom-
made tools which are good value for the end users.
Paul Chang
April, 2009
Department Functions and Managers’ profile
Production: Manager-Andy Lin
•Quality and reliability management
Andy Lin
•Production planning and control, industrial engineering, and operational efficiency
Andy joined Buffalo Machinery since 1991 and he first specialized in quality control. With two decades of experience of
manufacturing process examination and machine inspection, Andy implements the industrial required product quality and
process requirement and understands the need of market very well. He is now the chief of Production and a key member of
Buffalo‘s executive team. Andy is taking the degree of Master in Electrical Engineering, as one of the decision that Paul
would like all the management peoples to study updated technology.
“I devoted myself to the career which is not only a job, but also the enrichment of life experience and self-fulfillment
by studying lots of interesting stuff and working with different people. Though life is as short as a journey, we should
enjoy the sceneries and cherish every moment we have.” ~Andy
Scott Tsai R&D : Manager-Scott Tsai
•New product development and improvement •Design and evaluate the possibility of advanced technology
•Advanced product engineering and R&D system integration
Scott joined Buffalo Machinery in Feb 2001 and is responsible for company-wide product development which includes
optimizing machinery designs, speeding innovation, and ensuring the quality of Buffalo 's products and services.
“Life is a process of learning. I love to explore myself and pursue the harmony in career, family and
interpersonal relationship.”~Scott
General Administration: Manager-Kim Chen
•Business strategy and policy development •Plan, execute and check organizational quality policy
•Cross-department coordination and integration •Human resources management and organizational development
The
Kim Chen Kim joined Buffalo Machinery in June 2002 and served as administration manager of Buffalo Machinery. He specialized in
About Microcut
electrical engineering and served as managers in local machinery factories and had years of experiences of cross-department
management. He is now responsible for the business management of Buffalo Machinery, including electronic control
planning, after sales service execution, product quality assurance and control. Kim is also taking the degree of Master in
Electrical Engineering.
“My managerial goal is to accumulate our intangible assets such as technical knowledge and human experience
by building SOP and knowledge management system. And we keep on training and practice to make our
know- how standardized to every staff. I always do my best in every stage of my life, and yet, never stop learning
and grow with my family and friends.” ~Kim
Sales & Trade: Manager-Sabina Chen
Sabina Chen
•Market & Customer Service--market analysis, forecast and customer demand management
•Regional Sales Operations--business development and account services for the North and South American, Europe,
Australia, and Asian regions
As the sales manager of Buffalo Machinery, Sabina is a key participant in determining Buffalo 's sales strategy, product
marketing and distribution for 11 years. Sabina is also taking the degree of Master in Electrical Engineering.
“My goal is to build a strong organization of Sales dept and to make ourselves stronger to fight. It includes cost
down, more staff training, better service for distributors and customer relationship management. We work closely with
our supply chain to cut down the cost as possible to compete with competitors worldwide. Our efficiency and fast
response to distributors is to ensure best support from Buffalo on pricing, delivery and after service. “~Sabina
Joan Huang Finance: Manager-Joan Huang
•Finance and accounting services including treasury, tax, asset management, strategic investment, and financial
and accounting management
•Internal audit, managing invoice and collection of payment
Joan joined Buffalo Machinery in July 2003 and is the chief financial control officer. In this role, she is responsible for increasing
the functions of accounting department by internal and external training, executing tax suggestions from auditors, and
strengthening their basic mechanical knowledge.
“Our greatest enemy is probably not others, but ourselves. We have to improve ourselves at every moment.”~Joan
 News room

Despite of the global economic slowdown, our sales team has a remarkable performance in 2008,
Market report which includes:
1. After taking part in the Italian BIMU exhibition in Oct, 2008, we began cooperation partnership with the 3rd largest machine tool
exporter in Italy. The initial order in 2009 is confirmed.
2. Buffalo Machinery has also acquired a channel of a new active distributor in Mexico and aims to increase more product lines in the Construction of Buffalo’s 8th
South America market. And there are some potential distributors under discussion of exclusive distribution. factory in 2009
3. Buffalo’s new HBM-5T & HBM-5TE type horizontal milling and boring machine (Model HBM-5T & HBM-5TE) has been successfully
Buffalo Machinery had got the building license for 8th plant in
launched. This series of product makes our product lines more complete. HBM-5T series has already under commercial production.
Feb, 2009. This new manufacturing facility has an area of 10,000
m 2 and is used for production of large-scale machining centers.
The facility will be completed in three phases while the phase 1
Welcome our new partners! will be completed in six months.
RAIS Ltd. is among the few Bulgarian companies capable of performing
complete recycling, repair and modernization of all types of CNC metal-cutting
machines, including modernization of universal machines into CNC centers. Buffalo Machinery achieved
Established in 1994 and located in Pazardjik, Bulgaria, the company initially certification to ISO 9001:2000
started its activities with recycling Bulgarian-made CNC machines. In 1996 the
Buffalo Machinery has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2000
production of spare parts for engine and electric forklifts was also launched.
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in 2008. It is one of a series of quality management system

The company also developed and manufactured CNC conveyor line for final
RAIS is a leading Bulgarian company for standards. Buffalo Machinery was aware of the importance of
assembly of car batteries.
the production and recycling of CNC having an internationally-recognized and proven quality
machine tools management system (QMS) in place, to demonstrate to
customers and staff an on-going commitment to quality and
innovation. Our fundamental managing concept is- "Quality is
our honor, unclearness is a disgrace".
Microcut news room

Founded in 1990, DIDELON MACHINES OUTILS
specializes in selling new and second-hand sheet
metalworking machinery, as well as metal working
machines. DIDELON also offers his know-how for
allowing customers’ machines to meet the CE
requirements or rebuilding machine-tools.
With 11000 m 2 show-room and 2500 m2 warehouse, the company
can make demonstrations on new machine tools, realize prototypes
DIDELON MACHINES specializes in selling new
and study the operability of your projects. Besides, DIDELON MACHINES
and second-hand sheet metalworking machinery
has the agreement for bringing to the operators the training on the
& New CNC Metal working machine.
specific technologies equiping the provided machines.
The
Microcut news room
Buffalo Machinery achieved
certification to ISO 14001:2004
Buffalo Machinery has achieved certification to ISO 14001:2004
for environmental management in March, 2009. "This is a major
milestone for Buffalo," said Paul Chang, Managing director of the
company. "This demonstrates to our customers that we really are
committed to reducing our environmental impact and are keen
to lead the way to a more sustainable future."
ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that sets out
a framework of essential elements for putting an effective
Environmental Management System (EMS) in place. The standard
is designed to address the delicate balance between maintaining
profitability and reducing environmental impact.
"Those two certifications verify that we are undertaking
improvements which not only reduce costs and improve
efficiency but also take into consideration environmental issues."
said Paul Chang.

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11000m showroom of DIDELON MACHINES OUTILS

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 Global Outlook CANADA
Canada is unusual among developed countries in the primary sector, with the
logging and oil industries being two of its most important industries.
O ccupying most of northern North America, Canada extends from
the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west
and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest
country by total area and shares land borders with the United States to
the south and northwest.
Europeans first visited the eastern coast of Canada as early as the
end of the first millennium, lured by the abundance of fish, fur and
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timber. The North American continent was sparsely populated with
aboriginal peoples. In what was to become Canada, some were settled
in semi-permanent villages along the Pacific coast and major rivers
It is a bilingual and multicultural country,
inland, while others had a more nomadic way of life, their movements
with both English and French as official
regulated by the seasons and animal migration.
languages both at the federal level and in
the province of New Brunswick.
Global Outlook
Technologically advanced and
industrialized, Canada maintains a
diversified economy that is heavily reliant
upon its abundant natural resources and
upon trade. It is highly integrated with the
US economy, which absorbed 79% of its
goods exports and was the source of 61%
of its imported goods in 2007.
The country’s economic expansion
comes from its access to external markets
for its products and to foreign capital to
finance the rapid development of its
infrastructure.
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Canada is one of the world's wealthiest
nations and the 9th largest in the world in
2007, with a high per capita income, and is
a member of OECD and the G8. It is one of
the world's top ten trading nations. Canada
is a mixed market, ranking lower than the
U.S. but higher than most western
European nations on the Heritage
Foundation's index of economic freedom.
With low unemployment and large
government surpluses on the federal level,
Canada's national unemployment rate was
7.77% in February 2009. Provincial
unemployment rates vary from a low of
3.6% in Alberta to a high of 14.6% in
Newfoundland and Labrador.
In the past century, the growth of the
manufacturing, mining, and service sectors
has transformed the nation from a largely
rural economy into one primarily industrial
and urban. As with other developed
nations, the Canadian economy is
dominated by the service industry, which
employs about three quarters of
Canadians. Canada is one of the few
developed nations that are net exporters
of energy. Atlantic Canada has vast
offshore deposits of natural gas and large
oil and gas resources are centred in
Alberta. The vast Athabasca Oil Sands give
Canada the world's second-largest oil
reserves, behind Saudi Arabia. In Quebec,
British Columbia, Newfoundland &
Labrador, New Brunswick Otario, Manitoba
and Yukon, hydroelectricity is a cheap and
clean source of renewable energy.
Besides, as one of the world's most
important suppliers of agricultural
products, with the Canadian Prairies one of
the most important suppliers of wheat,
canola, and other grains. Canada is also
the world's largest producer of zinc and
uranium and a world leader in many other
natural resources such as gold, nickel,
aluminium, and lead; many towns in the
northern part of the country, where
agriculture is difficult, exist because of a
nearby mine or source of timber. Canada
also has a sizable manufacturing sector
centred in southern Ontario and Quebec,
with automobiles and aeronautics
representing particularly important
industries.
Canada’s long-term economic
fundamentals remain strong, but the
economy will contract in 2009, weighed
down by the continuing recession in the
US and other key developed-world export
The
Global outlook
markets. Weak external demand will affect
the domestic labour market and lead to a
sharp increase in unemployment, and
private consumption will also shrink. The
commodity-driven boom in the western
provinces will be interrupted by falling
commodity prices, but these will
strengthen in 2011 and help fuel a pick-up
in investment and private consumption in
2011-2013.
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The

"Always give you the best possible value for your money"-
Distribution

Modern Tool.

The
Distribution
Modern Tool is proud to be celebrating its 49th “While we need good customers, we also need excellent products such as Microcut to meet
anniversary in 2009. It was originally incorporated in Calgary, the quality needs of our customers.” - Modern Tool.
Alberta, Canada in 1960 as a hand tool and shop supply
company employing two people. In 1964 the business was Internal Sales Team of MODERN TOOL
purchased by the current owner Mr. George Senecal in
partnership with Mr. Bill Meyer and Mr. Elmer Ormiston. The
access to a broad base of knowledge. The compare our market to a crop grown utmost respect. Service is its greatest tool.
company’s direction after 1964 moved away from small
sales team not only helps users increase by a farmer, we know that we need to “ It does no good if we sell a customer
tools and consumables toward machine tools and metal
their productivity but also help them plant seeds, nurture the crop and then a machine and it breaks down.” said
working machinery lines. In the early 1970’s Modern Tool
choose the right piece of machinery for finally harvest the crop. The farmer’s Mr. Mark Senecal, Administrator of
expanded its operations opening offices in the cities of
Mr. George Senecal – Mr. Erwin Knopp - their needs. field also needs down time in between Marketing. Modern Tool knows that
Edmonton, Alberta also Regina, Saskatchewan and later,
President of General Manager of “Having been in business for almost 50 growing seasons in order to refresh customers cannot afford to have non
Vancouver B.C.
MODERN TOOL MODERN TOOL years, the current economic downturn is itself and be prepared for the next productive machines. “If we repair their
Modern Tool currently employs 37 persons in Calgary
neither the first nor probably the last which season of growth. If we view the problems as quickly and efficiently as
and Edmonton, and Modern Tool (B.C.) Ltd which has
we will need to weather. But we have learned current economic downturn as an possible, we ensure that the next time
become an independent company based in Port Coquitlam,
from those previous turbulent times how to opportunity to prepare for growth they require another piece of
B.C. (owned and operated by Mr. Peter Baldry) employs
weather bad times. We know that we must rather than a negative occurrence we equipment, they are more likely to
seven more. With its head office based in Calgary and
‘tighten our belts’ and save money where we will be much further ahead. Now is a return to the machine tool dealer who
branch office in Edmonton, Modern Tool serves all of
can, but we also must be prepared for the time when we may be able to gain always cares their needs.” Mr. Mark
Western Canada, and also export machine tools to the
time when the economy will return, and be extra training for our personnel while Senecal commented.
United States, Mexico, Cuba and Central America. It is now
ready to meet the immediate needs of our they are less busy or gain tools for our “It has always been our foremost
the largest dealer of New and Used Machine Tools and
customers. “stressed Mr. George Senecal, personnel and assets at more goal to constantly improve the quality
Metal Working Machinery in Western Canada.
Mr. John Kessler - Mr. Mark Senecal - President of Modern Tool. reasonable prices.” said Mr. Erwin of our products and services with the
One of the biggest challenges in today’s market is the
Manager of Sales Manager of “A period of slower business activity Knopp, manager of Modern Tool. customer in mind.” commented Mr.
shortage of skilled personnel. Modern Tool’s sales staff is
MODERN TOOL MODERN TOOL may have positive effects if we take Modern Tool has always appreciated its George Senecal, President of Modern
comprised of people with many years of machine tool
advantage of the down time. If we customers very much. Every customer Tool.
application and service experience to give customers
even the smallest is treated with the Modern Tool purchased and sold its first

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 Distribution
Microcut machines as a sub-distributor in first Microcut
machines as a sub-distributor in the late 1970s, and a few
years later after having found the quality to be very high
and constantly improving, began a direct relationship
which continuing growing. Modern Tool is extremely
proud to place our ‘Modern’ brand name on machines
manufactured by Microcut.
“Because while we need good customers, we also
need excellent products such as Microcut to meet the
quality needs of our loyal customers.” added Mr.
George Senecal, President of Modern Tool.
The
Customer Loyalty
Besides offering quality products with the reasonable
prices, MODERN TOOL has also built customer satisfaction
and loyalty by providing instant installation to training and
technical service. Two examples of loyal customers are
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Inland Machining Services of Calgary, Alberta, and
Cantool Industries Corp. of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Cantool Industries is dedicated to providing their
customers with a high quality product and / or service in
an efficient manner, while meeting or exceeding ISO and
API standards. Safety, quality and environmental
responsibilities will ensure Cantool Industries ability to
serve their customers.
Cantool Industries is equipped to supply and service
the petroleum industry and commercial industry
applications with manufacturing, repairing, and
equipment testing. They have purchased several
machines from Modern Tool Ltd, manufactured by
Microcut – Challenger.
Another customer example is Inland Machining
Services(IMS), which has been providing machining,
welding and mechanical services since 1994. Their
capacity in regards to machining ranges from small
prototype one off parts to large quantity production runs.
Inland Machining Services has a wide variety of machine
tools, both manual and CNC, and are capable of turning
materials up to 55" in diameter; From their first very MB-20
and BNC-2880XL CNC’s manufactured by Microcut and
purchased from Modern Tool Ltd. IMS has grown and
purchased several more machining centers and CNC
turning machines, all made by Microcut - Challenger.
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Distribution
A better tool cutting--
G.J. Engineering
The
Distribution
G.J. Engineering is a small modern machine shop. Established in
1993, it has grown steadily to its current size. G.J. Graeme Howard,
the owner of G.J. Engineering, has involved in engineering in various
applications since 1981. Graeme started a full time business as a
jobbing machine shop in a 200 square meter building. The business
grew over the next seven years and moved to a 500 square meter
workshop in 2002.
G.J. Engineering is a diverse engineering workshop that machines
complex differentials and differential carriers to simple pins and
A series of Challenger machinery
bushes. G.J. Engineering manufactures a large amount of its own
tooling to service the specific needs of its clients.
In May 2006 G.J. Engineering purchased a Mitseiki Challenger
HBM-4 with the intent to target the machining of differentials for
underground mining. This has proven to be a sound business
decision and has continued to grow over the past two years to our
current loading. G.J. Engineering committed to a second Mitseiki
Challenger HBM-4 in April 2007 to facilitate its rapid growth.
“As entering 2009, G.J. Engineering is expanding where most
companies are retracting or stagnating. I believe this is due in the
most part by reinvesting in modern machinery such as the Mitseiki
Challenger HBM-4.” Mr. Graeme Howard said.
G.J. Engineering
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 Products
Reshape the world
5-axes machining
T he 5 axes machine are becoming
majority of high speed machining,
simultaneous machining, multitasking
turn, mills, turning that will also do, drill
and tap. Right now there is a lot of focus
on automation – doing more with less.
Less operators, less machines -
anything related that is going to be a
popular machine in the 5-axis
machining. Besides general application
of 5-axis machining on tool and mould
making, automobile industries and
The
mechanical engineering, the popular
applications of end products are also
related to medical engineering,
aerospace and oil industries.
Let’s see the advantages of 5-axis
machining.
Products
First, starting by reducing setups time,
the operator can reach up to five sides
in one single setup. It can also reduce
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stack-up errors by reducing handling
and operations. If operator can
minimize or eliminate moving a part
from one fixture to another, there are
gains to be adjusted in tolerance.
Second, improved tool life comes
with the ability of using more rigid tools.
People think that a number of
applications are die and mold industries
due to the corners and cavities. To angle
the workpiece or spindle which allows
tools to be shorter and also feed rate
can be more aggressive if tooling and
material is allowed. Another advantage
is the shorter of cycle time.
5-axis machine can also deal with
complex parts, from solid rather than
soft material for low-volume or
prototype production, from aluminum to
steel, even titanium.
Two choices of the working table available are 630mm or
800mm. The X-, Y-, Z-axis provide strokes up to 670mm, 820mm, and
600mm. Rotary table axes A and C provide rotational motion of +125
to -100 degree on the A-axis and a full 360 degree on the C-axis. The
MCG-5X can be capable of rapid feed up to 60m per minute. A wide
selection of spindle can be equipped, they are 18000rpm or 24000
5-axis machining technology is more
recognized by operator as means of
reducing the overall machining
rpm high power core cooled built-in spindle, in-line 10,000~15,000
rpm mechanical spindle.
progresses, working time and with The machine features roller linear guides across all axes for
higher tolerance. Microcut/Challenger is rigidity structure. Y-axis with double linear measuring scales to
proud to announced it’s 5-axis gantry perform high accuracy. Z-axis traverse strongly fixed with 3 roller
type machining center MCG-5X. guidways which is pattern registered. With 3 roller guide ways, the
Incorporating trunnion style tables, it headstock is well clamped from three sides. This will ensure the
offers the stability and rigidity needed headsock vibration free from the cutting force.
for a variety of 5-axis applications.
Advanced Gantry construction and most Easy workpiece loading
powerful structure is developed to
achieve the best working conditions. 5 The MCG-5X can take workpiece weight up to 12000kgs. With
axes continuous working is provided by such heavy workpiece, it’s so important that we provides great
high dynamics form tool motion (3 axes) operator access to the work table for machine interaction and setup
and working piece motion (2 axes). purpose with a ceiling opening to allow easy crane access to the
Both rotary axis of table are driven by center of table. Operator can load/unload their jobs easily and
high torque built-in motors. reduce setup time.
The
Automatic operation
Products
Moreover, the machine can be easily upgraded for automatic
A. C axis torque motor
operation with robot or a smart auto-loading/unloading system which
+Z is under developing. For the tool calibration and set up, a BLUM laser
+Y
tool probe is introduced on machine to perform quick and accurate
-X +X
tool setting.
-Y
-Z
The Heidenhain working piece probe is offering the finish
+A
inspection which reduces job procedure and cycle time. With these
applications, machine is fully automatic operation, which offers
+C
customers high efficiency and productivity.
-C
-A
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 R&D ZONE
R&D ZONE
A New Compensation Technique of Ball-screw Thermal Expansion
Paul Chang, Managing Director of Buffalo Machinery
Thermal expansion affects the reliability and accuracy of a machine tool, especially when it relates to the High Speed
Machining (HSM) technology. When axis speeds increase, the effect of thermal expansion of ballscrews will create large
positional errors of the axes.
In this article, a piezo-integrated actuator and a load sensor are placed on the machine ballscrews, and the feedback from
this arrangement becomes an ideal source for compensation of backlash and thermal expansion. This smart unit provides
excellent performance of tolerance, the roundness test report reduced from 18.1µm to 10.00µm, and large cost savings in the
manufacture of the machine tool.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
Ballscrew thermal compensation has
been proven to be one of the most
effective methods to ensure the accuracy
of machine tool production. However, two
major obstacles limit this application, the
effectiveness and reliability of the thermal
The
gathering device, along with the lengthy
calibration task that the compensation
must be applied. As it becomes difficult to
obtain accurate temperature readings
from any given source and its' related
components, a new solution to the
approach of ballscrew compensation is
R&D Zone
needed to overcome the deficiencies of
the current methods.
Most of the tensioning device is
provided for the ballscrew. The backlash
compensation of a machine tool is set
under a no-load situation, and an
experienced machine tool technician can
extrapolate a good compensation value
for a loaded condition with reasonable
accuracy. But there still can be up to 12 –
18µm tolerance of roundness. This is
typically acceptable, but is never perfect in
some applications, such as high grade
mold and die work, Automobile industries,
aerospace etc., these require a higher
level of accuracy. Fig. 1 shown a ballbar
test report of a traditional pretension
placed.
B. Ballbar test
This test was performed on a Challenger
high speed vertical machining center. This
machine with a linear construction way
meets the higher speed movement
application. A ballbar test without thermal
compensation is shown in Fig. 1.
14
Fig. 1. Ballbar test report of a traditional design
In Fig. 1, a tolerance of circularity is
18.1µm, which was achieved with a
Hollow Shaft Oil Cooled ball-screw system,
and pretention placed.
C. Ball-screw cooling system
Many recent technologies utilize the
cooling system for the ball-screw. A hollow
shaft ball-screw is used on the machine.
An external chiller unit (Fig. 3) is plumbed
to ball-screw and circulates chilled oil
through the screw to maintain a constant
temperature. Figs. 2 and Fig.4 show the
design of a chilled ball-screw and the joint
unit. Fig. 5 shows the accuracy
performance of a chilled ball-screw. It
gives a nearly 3µm tolerance of a travel in
movement distance for 640mm, and the
curve shows tolerance across zero point
(from plus to minus). This curve tells that
the tolerance is far from linear while it is
pretention loaded and oil chilled.
Fig. 4. Joint for hollow ball-screw
Fig. 5. Laser sample of ballscrew tolerance.
Fig 2. Hollow ball-screw. The chilled ballscrew design is effective, but
there are several issues that make this model
less than ideal value. Coupling issues from the
chiller to the ball-screw are unreliable, such as
leakage that can be mixed with cutting oils, it
will diminish tool life and cause environmental
problems. Moreover, the overall costs of the
chiller unit and maintenance remain high as
well.
Fig. 3. External chiller unit
TABLE I
COMPONENT COST OF CHILLER UNIT
Item Hollow Ballscrew with chiller
1 Hollow Ballscrew 3 x
2 Joint & Parts
3 Chiller
4 Piping
Total
II. MODEL DEVELOPMENT
& SIMULATION
A. Mechanical layout and load control
An updated technique by putting one measuring unit has
been placed at the end of the ball-screw as shown in Fig. 6.
Pretension of ballscrew has been removed, which is to ensure
the thermal growth approach is applied to one direction only.
This will ensure that the PLC compensation can be applied to
the entire extention of the ballscrew.
In this proposed model, a Displacement Measurement Meter is
placed at the end of the ballscrew, see Fig. 7. The feedback
from this unit will be evaluated for compensating the backlash
of the ballscrew. This smart solution offers excellent
performance and considerable cost savings in the manufacture
of the machine.
SENSOR
S=1:2.5
A
The
R&D Zone
Fig. 6. Free end ballscrew with Sensor layout.
D. The cost study of chiller unit
The expensive cost of joint at each ball-screw
and the hollow shaft ball-screw are 15% - 20%
higher than a traditional ball-screw, as well as
the chiller unit itself. Service costs are also a
problem with this design. The chiller design will
also require experience technician to do
properly temperature settings to maintain even Fig. 7. Ballscrew with a measurement sensor
temperature control. Cooling oil will also need
to be replaced on regular intervals. Table 1 B. Eddy current
shows the cost breakdown of a chiller system. Eddy current is a phenomenon
discovered by French physicist Leon
Foucault. It says when a conductor
moving in the magnetic field generated
Cost US$ by a stationary object will experience
200.00
charges. According to Faraday’s law, this
relative motion can cause a circulating
3x 500.00
flow of electrons or current governed by
400.00
the flowing equation:
240.00
--- ................... (1)
V L = L didt
3,940.00
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 R&D ZONE
R&D ZONE

where The Foucault current equation is given as The output characteristic of the
V L is induced voltage in volt below: displacement sensor is shown in Fig.10(a).
L is the value of inductance in henries. The load transient response is shown in
Vi Vi
di is the rate of changes of current in i = ----- = ------------ ........................... (3) Fig. 10(b). Functionally, the measuring
dt R 1 Rsin wt
range of 0.1~0.6 mm is only used, which
Amp. per sec.
where wt is the phase at time t. lies in the linear portion of the curve.
...........................
It is extremely important to know the
1
characteristic of the depth of penetration V0 = Vi x ---------------------------- ........... (4)
1
and the density of current. Fig. 8 shows 1+---------(C 1 + C 2 )
AC 2
the penetration. It gives a narrow range of
area to be measured. 5.00 4.55

4.60 4.34

4.20 4.08

O 3.80 3.78
U
T 3.40 3.41 D
A
P 3.00 3.00 T
U A
T 2.60 2.59
V
V 2.20 2.18
The

Standard Depth 1.80 1.80

of Penetration
1.40 1.42
Depth

1.00 1.04
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
GAP mm

Fig. 10 (a) simulator Fig. 10 (b) measured voltage

Density Fig. 11 shows the output response of the current and voltage of the amplifier.
R&D Zone

It shows no timing delay. Thus, the amplifier meets the requirement.

The
Fig.8. Penetration of Foucault current

R&D Zone
This penetration depth is given by:
1
∂ ≈ -------------- ........................... (2)
√ πƒµÓ
Fig. 12. Ballbar set-up
where
∂ is the depth of penetration (mm).
ƒ is the test frequency (Hz) III. EXPERIMENTAL RESULT
µ is the magnetic permeability (H/min.)
Ó is the electrical conductivity. A. Ballbar Set-up
Fig. 12 show Ballbar test on a Challenger brand Vertical Machining Center. The
C. Voltage amplifier new model save a lot of assembly time as there is no ballscrew pretention
A simplified model of the voltage placed. The free end ballscrew allowed all extension measured by
amplifier is shown as Fig. 9 measurement sensor.

R2
B. Ballbar test
C2
Fig. 13 shows a roundness value of 10µm, which is measured from the new
i R3 Fig. 11. Voltage and current responses model, it shows a big improvement of the tolerance.
-A V0
Fig. 13 Ballbar test report of the proposed new model.

Vi
IV. CONCLUSION
TR C1 R1

The new model utilizing a Displacement Measurement Meter performed

considerably better than traditional chilled ballscrew systems. From the test
Fig. 9. Simplified voltage amplifier
reports, circularity test results improved from 18µm to 10µm. Additionally, this
new model offers considerable cost savings over the traditional hollow screw
systems.

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 Application

From the idea to the precise form

Productivity in motion
Whether in the automotive industry, consumer goods or power engineering, the rising
demand for different molds and more varied design has led to enormous growth in
tool- and moldmaking. For users, it is increasingly important to get from the initial idea
to the finished mold quickly and precisely if they want to stay ahead of the competition. Finding the right production strategy
High-speed machining reduces the demands to a common denominator. You’ll realize for the tool and mold component
a time saving of up to 20% with right control solution for five-axis machining as
compared to other solutions and with outstanding precision and surface quality. Different molds require different machining
operations. This often presents you with the decision
Success factors for tool- and moldmaking of which production strategy to use: three axes,
Crucial to success is the consistent use of CAD/CAM systems and an optimized CAM-PP- three plus two axes or five axes?
NC interface for activating a right control functions for high-speed machining. Evenly convex, curved free-form surfaces are usually
produced with three controlled axes. However, in
the case of deep cavities or frequent curve changes,
The

Functions for more performance five controlled axes are required.

The right computer numerical controls (CNC) possess a range of outstanding functions
that simplify day-to-day tasks such as the production of models, metal forming tools or Three axes with constant orientation
injection molding tools many times over. Thus, this CNC can be applied to all aspects in In the case of controlled path axes X, Y, Z, the orientation of the cutter does not change
tool and moldmaking – from development, through model-making, moldmaking, sub- along the entire cutting path. Cutting conditions at the tool tip are never optimal.
contracting and prototype building.
Application

The
The formula: three + two axes

Application
In the case of three controlled path axes X, Y, Z plus two fixed rotary axes, e.g. A and C of
a table, the orientation of the tool or the table position can be changed, for example, by
retooling. Cutting conditions deteriorate the further the tool tip moves up or to the side
on the workpiece.
To achieve optimal cutting conditions, the table is swiveled. To machine a free-form
surface completely, it is often necessary to swivel the table several times in different
directions.

Optimal cutting conditions with five axes

In the case of three controlled path axes (X, Y, Z) and two controlled rotary axes (e.g. A
and B), the clear benefit is that the orientation of the tool over the entire path can be
optimally adjusted synchronously with the linear movement. Therefore, optimal
conditions apply on the entire path.
Made-to-measure for tool- and moldmaking
A smart controller offers you exactly the right solution for your production tasks in tool-
and moldmaking. The requirements of many sectors and technologies have already Five-axis machining of complex milled part
been integrated into the equipment at the development stage for maximum efficiency
and performance. A smart controller enables a simple, modular system configuration,
flexible operating concepts with a uniform structure for operation, programming and
visualization, as well as fast startup.

Error compensation for precise machining

Whether you‘re talking Advanced Position Control (APC), quadrant error compensation,
Information contributed multi-dimensional pass compensation or temperature compensation,
by SINUMERIK, SIEMENS An improved smart controller can compensate for errors and provide even more precise
machining. The result is even higher surface quality and increased productivity.

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 Key Component ---Rotary Unions
The rotary unions is the “heart” of the coolant through spindle device. With the application of CTS on high speed machining
which is very important in today’s cutting technology, the quality, reliability and technology of rotary union affect the key
performance. Here, we will introduce “ROTOFLUX”, one of the market leader in the field of rotary unions used on
Microcut/Challenger’s VMCs and its important features.
BALANCED SEALING
Tungsten carbide to carbon graphite
seals are used for clean water, steam,
air, vacuum, hot oil application. Tungsten
carbide to tungsten carbide seals are
used for application with poor filtering
water, hydraulic oil, coolant, abrasive
fluids. The seal faces are micro-lapped
for a perfect mating. The Rotoflux
balanced design keeps the specific
pressure, on the seal faces, constant
regardless of the fluid pressure.
Springs located out of the
fluid flow
Three springs provide the calculated
The
constant force required for the most
appropriate specific pressureon the seal
faces. The springs made with inox steel
are located outside of the fluid flow to
avoid pressure drops, turbolence and
eventual vibrations and noise.(fig.1)
Key Component
(fig.1)
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Single passage
Double passage
stationary siphon
20
Double passage rotating siphon
8 suggested to proceed as follows:
MOUNTING EXAMPLES
Mounting with rotor pilot for high speed
applications.
Mounting with rotor flange for both
clockwise and counter clockwise rotations.
Mounting with siphon splitted in two parts
for application with long siphon or high
speed rotations.
In the shaft mounting for minimum
overhang.
FOR HIGH SPEED
APPLICATIONS
1 PASSAGE, SIZES 1/4" AND 3/8"
The unions of the models A and B are
used for the passage of cooolant through
the machine tool spindles rotating at high
speed. Well balanced seal assemblies
model D, in tungsten carbide against
tungsten carbide allow a low friction
torque and long life even with a poor
filtration of the coolant. Models A08 and
B08, very short, are provided with a central
spring. Do not use the unions at max
application limis without consulting
ROTOFLUX.
Tungsten carbide seal
Labyrinth to protect Spring
ball bearings
Microlapped
and balanced
seals
Stainless
steel rotor Vent hoie
FOR HIGH SPEED
APPLICATIONS AND DRY RUN
1 PASSAGE, SIZES 1/4"AND 3/8"
The unions of the models A and B are
have been designed for machine tool
spindles rotating at high speed with fluid
passing through or dry when needed. The
seals, balanced and microlapped, remain
always closed without problems both with
flud passing through (wet run) or without
fluid (dry run). Do not use the unions at
max application limits without consulting
Rotoflux.
Tungsten carbide seal
Labyrinth to
Vent hoie
protect ball
bearings
O-Ring
Key
Stainless
steel rotor Key
FOR HIGH SPEED, MACHINE
TOOLS APPLICATIONS
This kind of ROTOFLUX unions are used to
cool the spindless of the machine tools.
The VERY speciai design allows to keep at
the minimum the space required for their
installation. For further informations
please fill the application sheet.
FOR HIGH PRESSURE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
HIGH SPEED APPLICATIONS
Despite the Rotary Union itself quality and
reliability, the careful installation and right
fitting is the other factor to remain the
union life. A proper installation is
•Make sure that the fluid system, when
new, has been properly cleaned and
made free from any machining burr or
abrasive particle. In existing fluid system
make sure that the filter quality and
1 PASSAGE, SIZES FROM 1/4" TO 3/4" functionality are in accordance with the
The unions of model C are used in normal requirements of hydraulic systems.
applications with high pressure and high •Clamp in a bench vice the rear of the
rotation speed. A special double row union and screw up the flexible hose
bearing and the balanced sealing allow to (sketch 1).Do not use solid pipes.
operate at high pressure without any •Install the rotary union on to the shaft
problem. Model D (heavy duty) seals in (sketch 2).
tungsten carbide to tungsten carbide, are •Connect the flexible hose to the supply
mÏcrolapped for low friction. All line. Make sure that the union is not
the parts in contact with the fluid, made in installed taut (sketch 3). When using
stainless steel, allow to use the unions with metallic flexible hoses in short space
many different fluids including water. Do with sharp curves, use rigid 45 or 90
not use the unions at max application elbows to avoid undue stresses (sketch
The
limits without consulting Rotoflux. 4).
Key Component
•Check that the union does not rotate
Vent hoie Spring Tungsten eccentric or wobbling.
carbide seal
•If the fluid is hot or danger ous for any
Microlapped
and balanced reason, apply a union guard.
seals
•When required, lubricate periodically the
Stainless
steel rotor Stainless union. Inspect periodically the union to
steel
housing service it and detect any leakage.
Microlapped and Angular contact
balanced seals ball bearing
Key
2
1
SÕ
SÕ NO Y ES
4 Y ES
NO
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 FAQ

Trouble shooting
Step 2 -- Use hand wheel or under jog mode to let Z-axes rise to Step 4 -- Insert the arbor of 3-section gauge into the arm, and
the top (maximum point). make sure the gauge steadily and correctly fit on the
arm, then tighten the gauge by pushing it
upward.(Fig.5)
Step 6-- Use one finger to confirm the deviation between ATC
and spindle. [Please use both left hand and right to
confirm, and ensure your fingers are clean enough.]
(Fig. 7)

Fig.2
Step 3 -- Manually make the arm stay underneath the spindle.
Mechanical adjustment of tool changing
1) Loose the braking releasing bar (see Part 1 of Fig.3) of
position on VMC (for 24 Tools CAM type ATC motor to release the braking as Fig. 2 and make the
The

magazine) arm stayed underneath the spindle by manual

Generally speaking, tool changing position adjustment is
applied under the following conditions:
•Z-axis servo motor been removed during transportation. After Fig.5 Fig.7
re-assembling Z-axis motor, the tool changing position needs Step 7-- If act of leaning is dose to left or right (when the operator
Step 5-- Let Z axes descend, and manually make the spindle
to be re-check and set. faces to the machine), please open the left-hand side
key rotate to the corresponding position (tool clamp
FAQ

•When spindle is retrofitted.

The
degree), and then descend Z axes again to make the window, and then you can see the adjustment kit as Fig 8.

FAQ
•When ATC ARM is retrofitted.
spindle close to the middle of the 3-section gauge,
•After change spindle motor belt (on belt- driven spindle). Firstly,
but keep about 0.5mm distance for light to pass
the mechanical part adjustment is recommended and then
through. (Fig. 6)
you should set up the parameter.
The Tools required are (1) 3-section gauge, (2) Hexagon wrench:
5mm, 6mm, 10mm. The procedure is recommended as the
following steps.

Mechanical part adjustment
Step 1 -- Use the clean cloth and detergent to clean the inner of
the spindle taper and the body of 3-section gauge.
Manually get 3-section gauge inserted into the spindle
(Fig.1), then give the command to let the spindle rotate
by M25 for spindle orientation.
Fig.3
2) Use wrench to let the shaft of ATC motor move
clockwise or reverse to let the arm move toward the
spindle till the arm stopped (see Part 2 of Fig.3) [Watch
out the sensor in front of ATC CAM and make sure the
one of three lights is on.] (Fig. 4)

Fig.6 Fig.8

Fig.1 Fig.4

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 FAQ

Then, open the rear cover behind the machine (Fig.9) and
loosen the screw (see part 1 &2 in Fig.10) Use 5mm and
6mm Hexagon Wrench to adjust the left/ right movement
of ATC.
The
Step 9-- After finishing all, use the test bar to make sure the
position of spindle and ATC by going through the
spindle (Fig.11), and maker sure no interference
between the spindle and ATC. If the deviation still
exists, repeat the step 7 and 8 as above to adjust the
corresponding position
of spindle and ATC. After everything is correct, tighten
all screws with the same force. Then, check the
corresponding position of ATC and spindle again to
make sure everything is correct without interference.
ATC Software setting and spindle orientation
(with Fanuc Controller)
Please refer to the procedures as below.
A. Be sure all axes had returned to zero point firstly.
B. Execute spindle orientation record and procedures as the following:
STEP 1 (3) After finishing spindle orientation, press “RESET” function key
(1) Select and turn to “hand wheel” mode under the right side in the right side of FANUC operation panel. You can see the
of the operation panel. (fig.1) spindle angle(fig.3).

Fig.9
FAQ

Step 8-- If act of leaning is close to front or rear (when the
operator faces to the machine), please open the rear
cover as Fig 10, take the pin (part C) apart by 10mm
Hexagon Wrench, and loosen six screws (part B). Then,
use 5mm and 6mm Hexagon Wrench to adjust ATC to
front/ rear for adjusting the adjustment kit (part A).
The
FAQ
Fig.1 Fig.3
Then, you should
Move Z axis to safety position.
Fig.11 For CAM type ATC, release the arm motor brake and use screw
Step10-- At last, move the braking releasing bar of ATC motor back driver to turn motor shaft clockwise. Make arm turn to spindle
to the slot/ original position. (Fig. 12) side about 60 degree. For Rack type ATC, press the cylinders
(2) Press “spindle orientation” function key in the operation valve for turning arm to spindle side about 60 degree. (Fig.4)
panel. (Fig.2)

1
2

A
Turn the arm 60 to 0 Turn the arm 0 to 60

B C
Fig.10 Fig.12 Fig.2 Fig. 4

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 FAQ

Turn to hand wheel mode under the right side of operation panel. (3) Press “PARAM” menu bottom at the left side of the operation
Press “spindle stop” key and “Z-axis function” key to move Z axis into correct ATC change position and record the position. panel and enter the parameter screen. (Fig.11)
Turn manually the spindle to correct angle for ATC arm and refer to STEP 2-spindle orientation checking to find the value and record it. (4) Enter “4077” then press “NO.SRH” menu key at the left side
of the operation panel. Parameter# 4077 is for setting spindle
STEP 2 orientation. Please set the value which you got from DGNOS
(1) Select and press the “SYSTEM” function key. (fig.5) 455 of procedure 2.
Please refer to STEP 4 ATC change position checking &
modification. And check and reset correct spindle Z-axis tool
changer position.

Fig.10
The

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

(2) Under the left bottom of the screen, select and press “DGNOS” menu key. (fig.6)
(3) Key in “445 “then press “NO.SRH” menu key. DGNOS# 445 is for displaying the current spindle position. When the operator is
adjusting spindle position manually, he can see the value from the screen. (Fig. 7)
Fig.11 Fig.12
FAQ

The
FAQ
STEP 4-
(1) Select and turn to “MDI” mode under the right side of the operation panel.
(2) Press “SYSTEM” function key in the right side of FANUC operation panel. (Fig.13)
(3) Press “PARAM” menu key in the left side of FANUC operation panel. (fig.14)
Turn the arm 60 to 0 Turn the arm 0 to 60

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

For CAM type ATC, release the arm motor brake and use screw driver to turn motor shaft counterclockwise. Make arm turn to
magazine side about 0 degree. For Rack type ATC, press the cylinders valve for turning arm to magazine side about 0 degree.
(Refer to Fig.8)
Please refer to STEP 3-spindle orientation modification. And reset spindle orientation by parameter 4077.

STEP 3 Fig.13 Fig.14

(1) Under the right side of the operation panel, select and turn to
“MDI” mode. (fig.9) (4) Enter “1241” in the number keyboard and then press “NO.SRH” menu key under the left hand side of FANUC operation panel.
(2) Press “SYSTEM” function key at the right side of the operation Try to find parameter# 1241, X: 0; Y: 0; Z is spindle Z-axis for ATC change position. Please set this parameter 1241 by the value from the
panel. (Fig.10) point 6 of “Procedures of CAM type and Rack type ATC tool changer position and spindle orientation adjustment on Fanuc controller”.
Finally, please put tools on the machine to test if the tool change position & spindle orientation are correct.

Fig.9

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 EVENT
The
About TIMTOS
Event
The biannual Taiwan International
Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) was held
during March 2 to 7 in the newly built Nan
Gang Exhibition Hall and classic space in
TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) Halls. In
general, the number of overseas visitors
was more than expected. Most of the
visitors were existing customers or
distributors while others were new
customers looking for Taiwan suppliers.
The 895 exhibitors occupied 4,871
booths, 26% and 75% increases
respectively on TIMTOS 2007. In addition
TIMTOS 2009 welcomed nearly 39,000
domestic visitors, 37% increase on the
TIMTOS 2007. There was also an
impressive 4,232 overseas visitors at the
show, 1.2% increase and an achievement
largely due to the aggressive promotion
by TAITRA and the Ministry of Economic
Affairs’ overseas representative offices
and the endeavors of TAMI (Taiwan
Association of Machinery Industry) who all
went out to publicize TIMTOS at other
leading international exhibitions around
the world.
The largest contingents of overseas
participants were from China, Japan,
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Buffalo in TIMTOS 2009
Story by Trista Li, Leo Yuan and Sarah Chen Photos by Paul Chang and Jerry Tang
The 351 M 2 exhibition space of Buffalo Machinery is
the second large in TIMTOS exhibition. 85% of our
distributors attended the show and also we had many
new visitors during the show. 305 visitors from the world
talked with our sales representatives and 13 companies
had further discussions. 7 companies from different
countries are interested in further cooperation with
Buffalo Machinery.
Four years ago, Buffalo Machinery launched HBM-4
borer successfully and showcased the machine in
TIMTOS 2005. The popularity of our design can be found
from the similar products displayed by other
manufacturers in TIMTOS 2009. Our design concept also
resembles the trends of Taiwan’s machine tool industry
in TIMTOS 2009. The manufacturers have been
developing multi-axis & multicuting purpose machining
center and large scale machine tools. The key products
VISITORS IN FIGURES: of Buffalo Machinery at TIMTOS include: HBM-5T T-type
milling and boring machine, MCG-5X 5-axis
The
Korea, Malaysia and the U.S. respectively;
Event
buyers from emerging markets accounted machining center, Dual-500 twin spindles, twin
for around 30% of the total. Exhibitors turrets CNC Lathe.
reported strong interest from buyers and The main product applications of Buffalo focus on
most felt their participation in TIMTOS Aero Space, Oil Industries, Power Industries, Solar
2009 had been well worth the effort. Industries…etc.(Ex: MCG-5X, BNC-5000/6500 series,
High speed machining center V-20/V-26/V-30 series,
Dual-500.) Most distributors have strong interest in
TIMTOS 2009 in Figures : those products.
EXHIBITORS :
895 (Local:678, Foreign :181, Buffalo Machinery has two important features in
International Associations and TIMTOS 2009 such as introducing a full range of Mini-
series CNC Lathes & Vertical machining centers and
Trade Media :36)
offering a competitive price. Buffalo aims to attract
NUMBER OF BOOTHS : more customers during the financial ordeal and to enter
4,871 (Local :4,012, Foreign :804, the “training school” and “newly found production
International Associations and plant” market.
Trade Media :55)
EXHIBIT SPACE :
Gross: 82,700 square meters,
Net: 43,700 square meters
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 EVENT Dual 500 is another high-tech
product for complicated
multiple axes simultaneous.
This MCG-5X(UMC) machine
is doing real cut at booth and
the performance is really
It pushes Buffalo product into good in 5 axes application…..
another high end level...

Buffalo Machinery in Voice from visitors

TIMTOS 2009 Most distributors were happy to see these new products and also had
further discussion with us for new product improvement. We did
appreciate our distributor to let us know the voice from users, this is
•V-20 very important to make our product fully market-oriented.
High speed machining
center to complete our
HSM line, X travel range
from 800/1000/1200mm. Very impressive machine,
I love the MCG-5X in my
•MCG-5X plant…
5 axes machining center
with built-in spindle. Happy to see the new
T- type HBM-5T coming
•BNC-1860 out to let us have wider
range of Borers……
w/ Siemens, to show The MM series and
Micropanther are best for
Siemens new controller,
The

education, general machining

802D SL with manual shop and mould industry.....

machine plus function

•BNC-65240
New product with 1.3 and
Event

1.6M swing over bed.

The
Event
•Dual 500
Twin spindle and twin
turret lathe.
•MM-400
Mini machining center Buffalo surprised me every We are very impressed with
time, especially lots of new
•MicroPanther 446 models in TIMTOS…
the Buffalo F-line (MM series,
MicroPanther446)by its
Mini lathe competitive price !!

•VMC-1600F The Challenger magazine

BNC-65 is very suitable for
New product for Buffalo is very eye-catching and
best promotional publication,
the potential customers
who make the shaft of
F line. we can’t wait to share our
windmill.
own story…...

•115SPT
Slant bed lathe with 45
degrees one piece bed.
•HBM-5T
130mm quill diameter
borer.

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 Exhibitions
Happy hour with
our distributors !!

2009 Period Title of Exhibition Distribution 2009 Period Title of Exhibition Distribution
company company
METALTECH Dugard
Date is not
6-10 May 2009 & MTA Buffalo Machinery Open house Dugard
Paul Chang met Honorary Malaysia
fixed yet
UK
Chairman Dr. Eng. Seiuemon
Inaba of FANUC Austech 2009 MSV Brno
12-15 May James Machinery 14-18 Sep FERMAT
Australia September Czech
Eastec (Milltronic Milltronics 23-25 Sep TOOLEX 2009
19-21 May IGO
& MECI) USA Poland
MSV Nitra International Fair
May 19-22 May Fermat Machinery 28 Sep~3 Oct RAIS
Czech Plavdiv Bulgaria
MEGGATON EMO 2009
FEIMAFE 5-10 Oct Dugard
18-23 May Maquinas e Italy
Brazil Equipamentos October
CMTS 2009
19-22 Oct Lee Walker
TECHNOFORUM Canada
25-29 May METALLOOBRABOTKA TM-Tech VOLZ
Russia 5-7 Nov Open house Volz
SouthMACH 2009 Total CNC Germany
27-28 May
New Zealand Products November Index Exhibition PARETZOGLOU
5-8 Nov
MATER Greece S.A.
July 6-10 July Open house MATER S.A. Metalex 2009
Portugal 19-22 Nov SMT
Tailand
The

Professional sales & service

personnel of Buffalo
Event

Machinery

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