The 33rd edition of the IMTS “The International Manufacturing Technology Show” in Chicago took place from 12th to 17 th September 2022.
The event saw a good turnout, with visitors coming from all over the world to discover more than 15,000 new processing technologies that the various companies have brought to the field.
IMTS 2022 has been an impressive event, the most important about production technologies in North America, with 4 pavilions dedicated to the main themes in the filed of precision machining operations.
Porta Solutions was also present in the South Building, Booth 339136, with an area completely dedicated to the presentation of the “100% TURNKEY SERVICE” and to the world of Machining Centers with 3 independent spindles.
And, of course, Porta Solutions’ flagship product could not be missing, namely the 3-spindle PORTACENTER, presented in 2 versions:
- PORTACENTER 250, for machining operations on a 250mm cube;
- PORTACENTER 500, for machining operations on a 500mm cube.
On the fifth day of the IMTS 2022 Exhibition in Chicago, Titan Gilroy of TITANS of CNC, a world leader in the training sector for manufacturing, milling and turning machining operations, also visited the Porta Solutions booth.
Titan Gilroy has met Maurizio Porta to talk about the “spaceship”
Titan Gilroy, CEO of TITANS of CNC, was at the IMTS 2022 Exhibition in Chicago and, on the fifth day of the event, as soon as he had a moment, he took the chance to visit the Porta Solutions area and learn about the “spaceship” (as defined by himself) of the CNC Machining Centers.
Obviously by the word “spaceship” he meant the PORTACENTER, the first Machining Center with 3 independent spindles, designed by Porta Solutions to help production companies to reduce the cost per part and win more orders.
Titan Gilroy met Maurizio Porta and explained that he had heard about this new technology several times and that he had renamed this machine the “spaceship” for its extraordinary and unmistakable aesthetic line.
A 3-spindle Machining Center that, to be honest, is also super in performance and results that it guarantees to Porta Solutions customers, i.e. companies that carry out CNC milling operations.
The picture below shows Titan Gilroy together with Maurizio Porta, right in front of the PORTACENTER 250, the model dedicated to machining operations on a 250mm working cube.
TITANS of CNC and Porta Solutions: their partnership could come true
During the visit to the Porta Solutions area, Titan Gilroy and Maurizio Porta discussed about dynamics and developments that the CNC machining sector has been experiencing in recent years.
A very aligned point of view between the two CEOs, which could lead to a future collaboration to make an additional contribution to this field, especially in terms of training for operators who want to reskill with new expertise required by companies.
In 2018, Porta Solutions opened its doors to operators in this sector with the PORTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL, a protected area dedicated to staff training on 3-spindle Machining Centers, for companies that want to consolidate the skills of their collaborators on this technology.
The PORTA PRODUCTION SCHOOL was born through the Porta Foundation, an independent and non-profit organization that aims to provide training and education in the world of manufacturing.
A vision therefore very much in line with that pursued years ago also by Titan Gilroy of TITANS of CNC.
PORTACENTER, the “spaceship” of Machining Centers for machining operations
Defining the PORTACENTER a “spaceship” in the manufacturing world is not so wrong.
In fact we are talking about a Machining Center with 3 independent spindles that is revolutionizing the way of working and the performance of many companies that chose this solution.
But which are the advantages for companies that choose to install 3-spindle Machining Centers in their production department?
There are a lot of them! And here are the 5 WINNING ADVANTAGES that allow you to obtain truly excellent performance:
- PERSONNEL: fewer machines means less need for specialized personnel, which is increasingly expensive and rare today. The difficulty of companies to find specialized personnel is becoming an increasingly marked trend.
- EQUIPMENT: on the PORTACENTER the equipment is very simplified, with a significant reduction in costs. Very often companies buy a machine considering only the purchase cost, without taking into account the equipment, which in many cases largely affects the final cost.
- ENERGY: 1/3 of installed power compared to common Machining Centers. Having the need for many systems involves considerable energy consumption, while with the PORTACENTER it is possible to develop a business with a sustainable and scalable structure.
- PRECISION: one process with 3 independent spindles for an unprecedented level of precision. Multiple processes return multiple CPK values. Centralizing this aspect allows to drastically reduce the margin of error and improve CPK level.
- OCCUPIED AREA: 65% less than with Machining Centers in battery. Less occupied area means less costs. A technological leap has to result in increased company productivity, without expansion efforts that exceed the actual production capacity. The PORTACENTER makes it possible.
All elements that allow production companies to reduce the cost per part and win more orders, generating an incredible competitive advantage.
Thanks to the strong specialization gained over the years in the construction of 3-spindle Machining Centers, today PORTASOLUTIONS has reached the fourth generation of PORTACENTER machines.
Do you think that it’s time for your company to get on board the “spaceship”, in the world of Machining Centers with 3 independent spindles?
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