Case Study: Cutting & Wear Increases Productivity with IBARMIA

High-precision and efficient machining for complex components in the oil & gas sector with the IBARMIA ZVH 45/L3000 STAR

Cutting & Wear, a leading UK-based company in the oil & gas sector, has taken a major leap in manufacturing excellence by integrating the IBARMIA ZVH 45/L3000 STAR into its facility. Thanks to the collaboration with our official distributor in the UK, Dugard, the Cutting & Wear team is now leveraging the full potential of this high-performance 5-axis machining solution designed to meet the toughest demands in precision, size, and productivity.

Challenge: manufacturing complex components with maximum efficiency

Cutting & Wear needed a solution capable of machining large and geometrically complex parts with tight tolerances, typical in the energy sector. The goal was to find a machine robust, precise, and flexible enough to perform a wide range of operations in a single setup, minimizing downtime and ensuring high-quality finishes.

Solution: ZVH 45/L3000 STAR with NIKKEN rotary table

The ZVH 45/L3000 STAR proved to be the perfect choice for several reasons:

• 3,000 mm X-axis travel, ideal for long components
• ±105° tilting B-axis head, enabling full 5-axis machining
• 12,000 rpm spindle, with 15,000 rpm optional for high-speed cutting
• 40-tool magazine, upgradeable to 60 for maximum versatility
• Moving column design, ensuring rigidity and accuracy throughout the process

The integration of a NIKKEN Kosakusho Europe Ltd rotary table further enhanced multi-axis machining capabilities, optimizing cycle times and improving process ergonomics.

“This machine shows what 5-axis technology can achieve when combined with a robust design and smart solutions like the moving column. It's built to perform.”— Technical Team, Dugard

Results: productivity, precision, and confidence

Thanks to the ZVH 45/L3000 STAR, Cutting & Wear achieved:

• Reduced setup and machining times
• Improved dimensional and surface quality
• Increased capacity to tackle complex, high-spec projects

The Cutting & Wear team especially values the combination of power, precision, and reliability offered by IBARMIA technology. This investment has strengthened their commitment to innovation and high performance in every one of their processes.

“The IBARMIA ZVH 45/L3000 STAR has allowed us to push the complexity of parts we can produce while maintaining the precision required by the oil & gas industry.”— Production Engineer, Cutting & Wear

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Source: Ibarmia