The Starrag Bumotec s191 turn-mill centre has earned the title of the ‘Swiss army knife’ thanks to its versatility. The three small letters added at the end of its name now indicate a further development of the top model from Switzerland. The Bumotec 191neo is just as versatile as its predecessor, but it makes operation easier, above all thanks to the new human-machine interface (HMI).
Concentrated expertise – in an ergonomic package
“How can we advance a very reliable, powerful and extremely modular machining centre that already offers a perfect solution to the many challenges of machining precise small parts with high added value?” That is the question a Starrag team of experts from production, process engineering, quality, application, service engineering and design were faced with.
The answer is apparent from the very first glance at the Bumotec 191neo. The newcomer combines concentrated expertise in a very ergonomic housing. With its large glass panes and optimally positioned access doors, it offers a good view of the various areas of the machine and improved access for operators. A light strip provides information about the operating status immediately. Thanks to the ergonomic design, staff can switch between screens with a simple finger movement.
The progress of ongoing machining operations, the configuration of programming or the monitoring of production can be tracked in real time. All in all, the turn-mill centre is intuitive and easy to learn to use. A clear advantage in view of a job market in which highly qualified, skilled personnel are in short supply.
Precision machining with 12 different facets
Starrag supplies the machining centre in versions with vice ‘P’, multiple vice ‘PRM’, counter spindle ‘R’, counter spindle/vice combination ‘RP’ and with a bar capacity of 42, 50 or 65mm. The Bumotec 191neo is not just one machining solution, but twelve different machines on a single platform. According to Starrag, it is only with this variety that the special requirements of typical users from medical technology, the luxury goods industry and micromechanics can be optimally fulfilled both from an economic and a technological perspective.
Unproductive downtime significantly reduced
The Bumotec 191neo operates with excellent stability, reliability, and productivity even without user intervention. Thanks to the reduction in tool change time by about 15%, it exceeds cycle time expectations and thus reduces unproductive downtime.
The increased torque of the Starrag milling spindle and the electric motor-controlled pick-up unit, which is 12% faster than before, are strong points in favour of the newcomer.
The Bumotec tool magazine with over 90 tool positions as standard has a broken tool sensor working in parallel, just in case. When used in combination with a Bumotec pallet system or a robotic automation cell, continuous production around the clock can be achieved that only needs to stop for preventative maintenance, if that.
According to Starrag, customer requirements of all kinds can be met thanks to the modular design. Different peripheral devices such as temperature-controlled high-pressure systems, chip conveyors and bar loaders are available. Users can machine numerous complex and demanding workpieces in a single setup because the Bumotec 191neo can not only turn, mill, grind, and polish, but can also handle less frequent machining operations such as gear hobbing, engine turning, and diamond cutting.
Machining centre with built-in remote control
The newcomer offers the proven reliability and production stability of the Bumotec s191. It is geared to the challenges of the digital transition and can be used in combination with the latest production technologies.
