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Overview: This document provides insights into WFL Millturn Technologies, focusing on their MILLTURN machines, management expansion, software solutions, and trade fair participation. It highlights the company's history, technological advancements, and strategic goals.

1. Editorial and Company Overview: The editorial by the WFL Management Team emphasizes the importance of trade fairs for customer engagement and celebrates the company's 30th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the MILLTURN machine. The expansion of the management board is highlighted as a strategic move to enhance decision-making and maintain rapid response capabilities.

2. Success Stories: The document features success stories, including HORA's investment in a WFL turning-boring-milling center, marking their largest single machine investment. Another story highlights the ArianeGroup's use of MILLTURN machines in aerospace, showcasing the reliability and precision required for key component production.

3. Internal Machining Expertise: WFL's internal machining processes, such as deep hole drilling and chamber boring, are discussed, emphasizing precision, safety, and quality. The myWFL Health Check is introduced as a tool for quick machine geometry checks.

4. Management Board Expansion: An interview with new board members Stefan Hackl (CFO) and Franz Schön (COO) discusses their roles and visions for WFL. The expansion aims to enhance internal cohesion and maintain the company's technological leadership.

5. Software Solutions: WFL's software solutions, including technology cycles for efficient programming, are detailed. These solutions aim to optimize processes, enhance safety, and reduce tool costs, ensuring future readiness with advanced connectivity.

6. Technical Specifications: The document provides technical data for various MILLTURN models, detailing turning diameter, workpiece length, power, and equipment features, highlighting the machines' capabilities in complete machining.

7. Trade Fair Participation: WFL's participation in numerous trade fairs, including AMB in Stuttgart and IMTS in Chicago, is outlined, emphasizing their importance for customer interaction and showcasing technological advancements.

8. Historical Context: A section on Linz's industrialization from 1850 onwards provides historical context, linking the region's development to the textile and iron industries.

Specifications and Features: The MILLTURN machine offers several measurement cycles, including standard and extended packages, with ultrasonic measurement for components like long pipes. Tool control cycles allow for automatic and manual tool measurements, reducing setup time and minimizing tool costs. Process optimization is achieved through intelligent software solutions that ensure efficient machining without overloading machines.

Process Safety: Safety is emphasized with process monitoring that detects tool breakage and emergency retraction routines to minimize rejection risks. The machine includes features like adaptive control, torque and speed restriction, and coolant unit control.

Metal Cutting and Gear Cutting: The machine supports complex multi-axis machining and gear cutting with various cycle packages tailored to specific requirements. Examples include gear hobbing, shaping, and milling of large gears.

Success Story: HORA: HORA, a medium-sized family company, invested in the M80 MILLTURN to enhance its machining capabilities for valve parts. The investment aligns with HORA's digital transformation strategy, integrating systems like ERP and PDM for a fully digitalized process. The machine's ergonomic design and robust construction have impressed HORA, leading to significant improvements in production efficiency and quality.

Digital Networking and Future Steps: HORA's decision to choose WFL has closed a gap in their digital transformation, linking production processes to digital order handling. The integration of CAM and CrashGuard Studio applications has enhanced operational efficiency. The document concludes with HORA's commitment to future advancements and maintaining high standards in digital networking.

Company Reinvestment and Sustainability: The company has reinvested 100% of its profits for several years, focusing on process and product innovation. This strategy supports the energy revolution, anticipating increased demand for premium products. Efficiency in energy and resource use is prioritized, with a sustainable procurement strategy that minimizes air and sea freight, emphasizing regional partnerships in Germany and Europe.

Partnership and Product Development: The company values understanding customer needs and translating them into products for challenging control tasks. A partnership with WFL has been beneficial, aligning with shared values and focus.

myWFL Health Check: This tool checks machine geometry through semi-automatic measurements of various machine components. It includes cycles and test equipment for measuring and logging geometry, applicable to all machine types and controls. The process takes about 25 minutes and helps identify long-term trends through integrated data logging.

Health Check Procedure: The procedure involves measuring the roundness and alignment of the milling spindle, checking the machine zero point, and measuring the position of the tailstock/counter spindle. Results are stored in a database for comparison with previous measurements. Regular checks, ideally monthly, help detect worn components early, saving costs and time.

Machine Efficiency and Benefits: The Health Check increases machine efficiency by preventing scrap parts and reducing production costs. It is particularly beneficial for valuable components and should be conducted before production.

myWFL Family Features: Other tools include myWFL Cockpit for operating data acquisition, myWFL Energy for energy consumption monitoring, and myWFL Reporting for automated report creation. An email messenger feature is in development for machine status notifications.

Historical Context of Linz: Linz's industrialization began with the textile industry, followed by iron processing and shipbuilding. The ÖSWAG shipyard is notable for its large-scale operations. The locomotive manufacturer Krauß & Comp. expanded to Linz to avoid import tariffs, contributing significantly to local railway production.

Food and Beverage Industry: The tobacco factory and Franck company were significant players. The tobacco factory, now a cultural hotspot, was a major cigarette producer. Franck was known for cereal and chicory products as coffee substitutes, with a legacy of generous employee benefits and public contributions.

Introduction to 19th Century Transportation Developments: The 19th century witnessed significant advancements in transportation, notably the transition from horsepower to steam power. Steam navigation accelerated water transport, while horse-drawn railways gained speed on land. By 1832, a railway connection existed between České Budějovice and Linz, extending to Gmunden by 1836. This route, primarily for salt transport, was the longest of its kind in mainland Europe. Steam locomotives began operating between Linz and Gmunden in 1855, marking it as the second European steam-powered narrow-gauge railway.

Challenges and Transition: Due to steep gradients and tight curves, steam locomotives couldn't be used between Linz and České Budějovice. The Empress Elisabeth Railway took over the horse-drawn railway in 1857, and a new route was established, ending horse-drawn services by 1872.

WFL MILLTURN Technologies: Internal Machining Expertise: WFL MILLTURN Technologies specializes in internal machining, particularly deep hole drilling, which requires specialized tools and machines. Deep holes are defined by a diameter between 0.2 and 500 mm and a depth greater than five times the diameter. The MILLTURN's flexibility allows for various deep hole drilling tools and cooling lubricant systems.

Challenges in Deep Hole Drilling: WFL faces challenges in ensuring optimal cooling lubricant supply and efficient swarf removal. The fundamentals include introducing cooling lubricant to the tool cutter, steady swarf removal, and creating straight holes. WFL offers solutions with coolant pressures of 10 to 350 bar and volumes of 25 to 800 litres.

Internal Turning and Chamber Boring: WFL's turning-boring-milling centers provide reliable solutions for deep internal turning. Chamber boring distinguishes between centric and eccentric positions, with applications in aviation and the oil and gas industry. The benefits include precise chamber boring and optimized swarf removal.

Tool Measurement and Process Monitoring: WFL employs ultrasonic measurement methods for tool drift and process monitoring through iControl, which includes collision and tool wear monitoring. Vibration-damped boring bars with integrated sensors enhance process reliability.

Success Story: ArianeGroup: ArianeGroup in Vernon, France, uses WFL machines for manufacturing key aerospace components. The site has six WFL machines, crucial for producing high-value parts. The machines' precision and rigidity are vital for machining hard materials. ArianeGroup values WFL's process standardization and after-sales service.

Automation with M35-G MILLTURN: Integrating an articulated robot with a M35-G MILLTURN enhances productivity and quality. Benefits include continuous operation, quick cycle times, high precision, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Automation reduces human error and improves working conditions by handling heavy and monotonous tasks.

Automation and Scalability: Automated cells offer continuous operation, quick cycle times, repeat accuracy, and minimize errors. They are multifunctional, have quick changeover times, and reduce both labor and operating costs. Additionally, they improve ergonomics and safety, and allow for easy expansion and component integration.

Tools for Life Foundation: Founded in 2008 by Dr. Helmut Rothenberger, the foundation aims to provide essential resources like renewable energy, clean water, and education globally. It focuses on sustainability, longevity, and regional distribution of projects. Recent projects include the Energy Transition Course and the "Toilets Making the Grade" competition. The foundation also runs the "Plastic Revive for Life" project in Senegal to tackle plastic waste.

Training and Development: WFL offers comprehensive training for CNC machine operation and programming, including basic and advanced courses. The training center has been modernized to enhance learning experiences. Online courses are also available through the WFL Academy.

Innovations in Machining: The M20-G MILLTURN is a compact machining center with high stability and a motor spindle concept. At the AMB in Stuttgart, WFL demonstrated advanced machining technologies and mobile robot automation with the "mobileCELL" system. The CrashGuard Studio software provides 3D simulation for optimizing CNC programs, reducing collision risks and improving efficiency.

WFL Collision Prevention Software - CrashGuard: The document introduces WFL's CrashGuard software, which is designed to prevent collisions in machining processes. It allows for the transfer of data related to workpieces, tools, and clamping devices as needed.

Operational Data Acquisition with myWFL: The myWFL product range includes several tools for operational data acquisition and machine monitoring:

myWFL Cockpit: Software for operational data acquisition.
myWFL Energy: A tool for energy optimization.
myWFL Condition Monitoring System: Monitors machine conditions.
myWFL Health Check: Provides health checks for machines.

These tools display machine and program states, productivity, and technical availability on various devices, ensuring users are informed about machine productivity. A new feature, myWFL Reporting, allows for automatic report creation based on manually programmed or time-controlled triggers. The myWFL E-Mail Messenger is under development.

AMB 2024 Exhibition: WFL will participate in the AMB 2024 exhibition at Messe Stuttgart from September 10 to 14, showcasing their latest innovations, including the M20-G MILLTURN and M50 MILLTURN models.

Apprenticeship and Training at WFL: WFL emphasizes the importance of apprenticeship training as a means to pass on expertise to the next generation. They offer training in four skilled trades: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Internal Logistics Clerk. The company supports apprentices with team integration, personal and professional development, and performance-related rewards. WFL also engages in campaigns to attract new apprentices, utilizing both digital and analogue platforms, including TikTok.

Apprenticeship Benefits:

Comprehensive training and preparation for final exams.
Parental involvement through parents' evenings.
Teambuilding activities, including an apprentice camp.
Bonus payments for special achievements.
Meal allowances and other benefits.

Contact and Additional Information: For questions or comments regarding WFL's products and technologies, contact can be made via email at [email protected]. The customer magazine "COMPLETE" is available in German and English, with a download link on the WFL homepage.

Catalog excerpts

The complete machining magazine SUCCESS STORY | HORA sets new standards in the machining of valve parts ALL EYES ON | The internal machining expertise of WFL TRADE FAIR | AMB 2024 – A fixture for WFL The efficient MILLTURN The machine geometry can be checked in just a few minutes with the myWFL Health Check.

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Our history focus “Linz in eras“ is moving into the next era – Linz and industrialization from 1850 onwards. What comes to mind when you think of industrialization in Linz? Do you immediately think of the textile industry? Because this is where industrialization began in the Linz area. One district in particular developed into the heart of the country's cotton industry thanks to its factories. But companies that concentrated on the processing of iron also settled in the provincial capital, settled in the provincial capital. Read more from page 26.

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Dear customers and readers, This autumn the focus is on the numerous trade fairs which WFL will be attending. Trade fairs are incredibly important to us as we see them as the perfect place to meet our customers. It all kicks off with AMB in Stuttgart and IMTS in Chicago, followed by MAKTEK in Istanbul, MSV in Brno, BIMU in Milan, Siane Industries in Toulouse, JIMTOF in Tokyo, and finally we conclude the 2024 trade fair season with Aeromart, which is also held in Toulouse. Thirty years of WFL and 40 years of MILLTURN: Two anniversaries which warrant some special attention. Just last year, WFL...

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Expansion of the Management Board An interview with Stefan Hackl and Franz Schon 18 | SUCCESS STORY: HORA The company's investment in a WFL turning-boring-mitling centre is the biggest single investment in a machine since the company was founded. myWFL Health Check 26 | LINZ OVER THE YEARS Linz and industrialization from 1850 onwards What comes to mind when you think of this? The internal machining expertise of WFL 32 | SUCCESS STORY: ARIANEGROUP The production of key components necessitates the use of reliable and precise machinery. Automation M35-G with articulated robot An interview with CEO...

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MILLTURN TECHNOLOGIES The world's first complete machining center, a Millturn WNC, was developed back in 1982. At that time, machine tool production was still part of VOEST-ALPINE. In 1993, WFL emerged as an independent company and concentrated on the manufacture of MILLTURN brand turningboring-milling centers. WFL - the abbreviation for Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik Linz - was taken over by the Autania Group at that time. Focusing on complete machining since 1983, WFL is the technology leader in the field of metal-cutting production machines. When different manufacturing technologies such as turning,...

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Expansion of the Management Board An interview with Stefan Hackl and Franz Schön WFL Millturn Technologies is sending a strong signal by expanding its Management Board. The two new experienced executives joining the board from WFL's own ranks are the current Chief Financial Officer Stefan Hackl and Head of Order Management Franz Schön. Customers of WFL Millturn Technologies value the company's quick and unbureaucratic quotation and implementation of sophisticated technical solutions as well as their internal cohesion. With these additions to the board, rapid decisions can be made at every level....

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technology solutions. We have a global footprint and as a company we attract the best employees. Schön: For me, it's important, first of all, that WFL continues to be seen as that which has set WFL apart and made the company successful: a company with a unique product and outstanding technology, reliability and quality. As well as fantastic and highly-qualified personnel, a partnership-based relationship with customers and the tendency towards further development both for the product and the company as a whole. Healthy, coordinated growth is important. How would you describe your leadership style?...

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What do you think are the three most important characteristics a leader must have? Hackl: The world turns ever faster. Complexity and uncertainty are increasing. For us to be successful as a company, we need decisiveness, transparency, reliability, communication and solution-oriented behaviour above all else. Schön: One important characteristic for a leader is to stand by the decisions I have made as a person and take responsibility for them. WFL Software Solutions The right cycle for every machining task »We are faced with constantly changing markets, technology and customer requirements on...

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WFL Software Solutions by WFL MILLTURN Technologies The benefits of the WFL software solutions • Perfectly attuned to the MILLTURN software of WFL (Millturn PRO, CrashGuard Studio and CrashGuard) • Comfortable programming on the PC and on the machine control • Extensive range of standard and special technologies • Considerable reduction in programming effort with WFL technology cycles • Well-engineered solutions for process optimisation and maximisation of process safety • Considerable reduction in tool costs thanks to advanced tool management • Future-ready due to the best connectivity TURNING,...

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SUCCESS STORY: HORA A machine that impresses on every level With its investment in a M80 MILLTURN / 3000mm, HORA Holter Regelarmaturen GmbH & Co. KG are setting new standards in the machining of valve parts weighing up to six tonnes. WFL was chosen following an intensive selection process. Several machine manufacturers were in the running, but ultimately WFL impressed this German family company in every regard. WFL's service and availability were the crucial factors. Read on to find out what other criteria were important to HORA and how WFL was able to meet every requirement. The machine is sunk...

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ting capacity was outstanding even during final acceptance of the machine, as the 160 indexable insert drill effortlessly cut the heat-resistant stainless steel (1.7335) with two tonnes of feed force and no vibration on the machine cover. In such moments, I like to grab the door but there were no vibrations to be felt,“ stresses Michael Beiwinkel, Head of Production and Building Technology. The stability and solid construction were impressive, as is the fact the machine does not need 100% of the drive force. Despite difficult materials and strenuous tools, there are still drive reserves – and...

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Complete 02/2024 EN

Complete 02/2024 EN

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