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EuroStone offers THIBAUT's complete line of CNC work centers - from 3- to 5-axes, and in a variety of configurations: classical, pass-through and multi-table.
All of THIBAUT's Series 800 CNC centers can be set up tocut and polish square cornered sink openings. The T812/T818 SERIES CNC centers can be fitted with a CNC controlled right angle drive, and a separate dedicated tool magazine for cutting/polishing operations. The right angle drive is treated as one of the main tools (in the main magazine) and is selected and attached to the spindle through a standard BT40 cone. The tools used by the drive mount through magnetic coupling. The vertical axis of the machine enables forming no-radius inside corners, and bringing them to the desired level of polish. This is also applicable to any inside corner such as found on L-shaped counter tops. All machines are driven by a simple software package, and feature adjustable downward air pressure on the spindle for polishing operations.

Breton S.p.A.'s Contourbreton NC260K CNC machining center have a large and easily accessible worktable featuring useful working travels of 137.8 in. on the "X" axis while the "Y" travels vary according to the model: 59, 70.9, 90.6 and 145.7 in. All versions feature a movable bridge design means ample freedom of access, even from above, for workpiece loading/unloading operations. Accroding to the company, the machine is compact, well-built, ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing. Engineered to work stone in the fastest, most precise and efficient manner provided by today's technology, the support frame of the Contourbreton NC 260K is such as to insure the needed rigidity to consistently obtain the desired precision, even when faced with heavy grinding stress. In addition, the machine complies with the CE industrial accident prevention standards.

Fabricator's Choice offers the complete line of Loffler stone production centers known for their engineering and reliability. Loffler LBZ CNC modular Twin Table^TM stone routers custom-configure to your workflow. The twin table allows loading and unloading on one table while the changeover is typically in 30 seconds. Safe loading and unloading of the project pieces occur outside the working area. The Loffler 1 Machine^TM high-level shop automation is available with Loffler Galileo Designer^TM software, making machine parameters such as tool selection, feed speed, tool delivery and in-and-out paths automatically generated. Loffler equipment works with digital templating systems like PhotoTop^TM and projectors like LaserTop^TM. Like Loffler, our FC Series Solid Surface CNC tables can be digitally integrated with your entire template-to-install fabrication business.

The Komo Machine Mach One Series of CNC machining centers have been developed specifically for the cost-conscious yet demanding customer who expects the utmost in technical quality and reliability. The Mach One Series feature a moving gantry or moving table configuration and the exclusive Komo-GE Fanuc control and servo system. The Mach One Series robust 24,000-rpm spindle gives you a high quality edge finish you demand and the power you need to achieve it. This series can be equipped with a multi-spindle boring block and various sizes of vacuum pumps on either a 5 by 10 ft. or a 5 by 12 ft. design to meet all the needs that you may have.

Intermac's Master 45, a multifunctional work center, offers a wide variety of aggregates and accessories allowing it to take on challenging and varied processing -delivering high precision, productivity and quality results every time. Additional functionality over standard 3- and 4-axis work centers includes precision glass beveling, higher efficiency in carving stone, large saw blade capability, "V" grooving, and precision cup wheel edging. All Master Series CNC work centers perform the following functions: carving, cutting, drilling, edging, engraving, grinding, inlaying, milling, polishing, profiling, sawing and writing. Evolving from the traditional rpm-limited "belt drive" spindle design, the Master 45 is equipped with a "constant power" direct drive electro-spindle, designed to handle the toughest of jobs. With closed-loop internal cooling, 12,000 rpm limit, and an oversized shaft, the Master Series comes ready to fabricate stone or glass. One or two 14-position rotating tool changers make it possible to manually and safely load tools even while the machine is running. Optionally a spindle-mounted, "on the fly" 8-position rotary tool changer is available for quick, seamless tool changes. The machine has ball screw drive mechanisms, brushless servo motors, and full digital motion control; and a self-contained water system.

Burkhardt's Model 595-MT 4-axis CNC machining center has two working areas, up to 18 ft. in length each, at floor level for easy and safe access. An independent overhead laser is included for a fast setup of each work area; and the system's STI software is very user-friendly. Burkhardt GmbH is represented in North America by High Tech Stone, Inc.

Regent Machine's C3, designed to make accurate cutting out of sinks and cooking tops easy and cost-effective for the stone worker. The compact CNC machinery's open gantry, combined with a compact and space-saving design, allows for any size work piece. The stone is worked "polished side up" for ease of set up. It also has a "tilt table" so you don't need to worry if your slab isn't calibrated and is ideal for drainers and flutes. The entire process is run from the integrated PC Windows® control panel. The easy-to-operate interface in the modern computer makes it possible to draw, change and save thousands of drawings and figures at the machine. Like all of Regent's CNC stone fabrication machines, the C3 includes ScandSOFT^TM, the user-friendly software designed and developed by Scandinvent to make CNC programs of any sink or cooking top.

Regent Machine's C4 is a fully automated stone CNC machine that is as effective for monuments and memorials as it is for kitchen tops. Not only can you use it for sink cut-outs, but with a 220mm (8.7 in.) Z-axis travel and oscillating capability it can cut, polish and engrave (both text and photo) monuments and memorials, as well as shower trays, in marble, granite and engineered stone. With an open gantry and compact design, it allows for any size work piece - without having to take into account the machine's tool envelope. The stone is worked "polished side up" to make set up easier for the fabricator. The "tilt table" means your stone doesn't need to be calibrated and it's perfect for drainers and flutes. As with all of Regent Machine's CNC stone fabrication machinery, the entire process is run from the integrated PC Windows® control panel. The easy-to-operate interface in the modern computer makes it possible to draw, change and save thousands of drawings and figures at the machine. The C4 includes ScandSOFT^TM, the user-friendly software designed and developed by Scandinvent to make CNC programs of any sink, cooking top, monument or solid stone shower tray.

The Mill 4X, from OMAG and Salem Stone, is a CNC work center designed for the stone industry. The machine is constructed with a spindle which utilizes ISO50 tool holders, quality mechanical elements and state-of-the-art electronic components to reportedly provide maximum profitability on the investment with longer service and life. The software package is PC compatible for use with OMAG customized CAD/CAM programs. The controls are simple to operate making it ideal for both single unit production and large scale manufacturing applications.

Park Industries has introduced the TITAN® Digit-All^TM SlabCenter option, an all-in-one CNC stone fabrication machine system for countertop production. The TITAN Digit-All option dimensions, shapes and edge finishes full slabs using just one machine, on one table, and with only ONE operator. The machine saves time and labor by eliminating material handling steps on separate machines. The Digit-All's footprint conserves shop space when compared to dual zone or shuttle table CNC systems. With just a few simple steps, fabricators can completely fabricate an entire slab at one station with finger-push part positioning. To call up programs, the operator points and-clicks a bar code reader. An overhead laser projects where the vacuum pods should be placed on the table. After pod placement, the operator starts the slab separation sawing cycle. An independently controlled CNC saw dimensions natural stone or quartz material. After the parts have all been separated on the slab, the edge finishing program is called up again by bar code and the parts are floated into position while on their pods by reverse vacuum air flow system. One operator can effortlessly guide the common-line cut separated parts to their edge-finishing location using the guidance from the overhead laser. There is no need for a second work table or a material handling system! The parts are then ready for shaping and edge polishing.