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Transform your manufacturing operations with the Colchester Storm VL-550 Vertical Machining Centre and ZeroCob Machine Tending Robot System.
Maximise Your Manufacturing Efficiency with the Colchester Storm VL-550 VMC and ZeroCob Machine Tending Robot System. Elevate your productivity and precision with this unbeatable combination.
Storm VL-550 Vertical Machining Centre
The Storm VL-550 is engineered for peak performance, combining a high-speed spindle with precise linear guideways. This machine delivers exceptional efficiency, accuracy, and value, supported by Colchester's renowned heritage and trusted after-sales support. Ideal for all engineering and manufacturing businesses, the Storm VL-550 promises superior component finishes, enhanced versatility, and rigidity.
Why Choose the Storm VL-550?
- Shorter Cycle Times: Experience higher acceleration rates and increased axes traverse rates.
- Ergonomic Design: User-friendly interface with conversational programming, eliminating the need for complex ISO programming.
- Longevity and Support: Comprehensive customer support, with spare parts readily available and rapid service response.
- Customisation and Turnkey Solutions: Tailored to meet your specific needs.
Standard Features:
- Choice of Siemens, FANUC, or Heidenhain CNC control systems with integrated safety.
- Coolant wash down and air clean down gun
- LED status lights integrated into front guards
- Easy access to work zone (ergonomic design)
- Small footprint with a large machining envelope
- Touch screen control
- Industry 4.0 ready
- Easy installation
Optional Features:
- Tool setting and component probing
- Through spindle coolant
- 4th and 5th axis rotary/tilting table
- Mist extraction
- Oil skimmer
- Swarf conveyor
- Advanced training
ZeroCob Machine Tending Robot System
Enhance the capabilities of your Storm VL-550 with the ZeroCob Machine Tending Robot System. This robust solution includes the NACHI MZ10LF Industrial Robot, Smart Hub, and a comprehensive safety enclosure, ensuring seamless integration and maximum efficiency.
Key Components:
- ZeroCob Unit with NACHI MZ10LF Industrial Robot
- Smart Hub & Safety Enclosure
- Storage Rack and Safety Fence - Smart Type
- Double Gripper and ZeroVise P160 Centric Pneumatic Vice
- Rocksteady Modular Base Plate for V550 Table
- Grip Jaw 160 (3 sets) and Carbide Coated Jaw 160 (3 sets)
- Bracket and Holding Bar Set (1 Holding Bar and 6 Brackets, 5 sets)
- Pneumatic Fittings and Hoses
Package includes delivery, installation & training!
Leverage the UK Government's full expensing scheme and get this package for a total price of £99,000
Unlock unparalleled efficiency and precision in your manufacturing processes with this integrated package. The full package price is £132,000, but by leveraging the UK Government's full expensing scheme, you can effectively reduce the price by 25%.
This scheme allows businesses to deduct the full cost of qualifying capital assets from their taxable profits in the year of purchase, leading to significant tax savings. As a result, the effective package price is reduced to £99,000. This is available in mainland UK (GB) only.