NEWS RELEASES
The PMTS Show Is Fast Approaching!
The PMTS Show in Cleveland, OH, is right around the corner. The Concentric team can’t wait to see you once again at PMTS, running from April 1-3. We will be stationed in Marubeni Citizen-Cincom booth # 6013 along with the finest production machine tools in the world today.
Machines to be displayed include:
- Citizen M532VIII – Our 1 ¼” Swiss-type lathe with 12 station turret and fully programmable B axis tool block (5-axis control!)
- Citizen L320X – Our newest “L” with latest Mitsubishi 800-series control. Come see the latest evolution of our famed L-series!
- Citizen L32XII with ATC
– Our 1 ¼” L32 with 12 station automatic tool changer on a programmable B-axis.
- Miyano ANX-42SYY – Our 1 5/8" bar capacity, twin 12-station turret lathe which can now feature our acclaimed LFV Low Frequency Vibration chip breaking technology!
- Miyano BNA-42SY5 with Automation - The 1 5/8" capacity Miyano BNA-42SY5 features a 12-station turret (all positions live capable) w/ Y-axis in a robotic automation cell developed by MCC’s own automation team.
See Us at Booth #6013 !
Please visit and see how Citizen/Miyano productivity and Concentric support can forever change your shop floor!
Show information can be found at www.pmts.com. We'll see you there!
Machines Have Returned to the Concentric Technical Center!
We have recently installed our 2” bar capacity Miyano BNX-51MSY with 12 station turret (with Y-axis) and Superimposition control technology and our 1 1/4” capacity Citizen L32X with programmable B-axis live tool block for your viewing pleasure. The Crew knocked out the installation in no time. Schedule an appointment today!
The Return of IMTS!
Concentric Corporation is pleased to announce our participation in the upcoming IMTS, September 12-17th. Citizen CNC Swiss-Type and Miyano CNC Mill/Turn production solutions will be featured in Marubeni Citizen-Cincom/Miyano booth 339419. The booth will feature 11 tooled machines, running parts to highlight our mutual quest for excellence.
Together, we celebrate the dynamic future we have created through our continued focus on automation, reduced non-cut time, and modular machine capability. Demonstrated equipment includes (6) Citizen and (5) Miyano machines including:
See Us at Booth 339419!
- Citizen L32XII with ATC - Features our all-new 12 station automatic tool changer
- Citizen D25VII - Introducing this newest addition to our D25-series line
- Citizen A320VII - Our laser cutting system will be prominently displayed
- Citizen M532VII - Our 5th generation M32-series model with direct drive 10 station turret
- Citizen L203M12B5 - Our all new L20 with 5-axis programmable B-axis capability
- Citizen R04 - Our new specialized small diameter Swiss-type lathe
- Miyano BNX-51MSY - Our famed 2" capacity, 12 station turret model with Superimpose control capability
- Miyano BNE-65MYY - 2.5" bar capacity lathe with dual 12 station turret with Y-axis and Superimpose control capability
- Miyano ANX-42SYY - Exciting 1 5/8" capacity lathe with dual 12 station turrets
- Miyano ABX-64YY - The re-entry of the Miyano ABX-series…
- Miyano BNA-42SY5 - Our 1 5/8" BNA-series now with 12 station turret
Be sure to visit, where you will “Experience the Difference”.
General show information can be found at
www.imts.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Evolution Never Stops at Gent Machine!
The fourth generation owners of Gent Machine – Adam and Rich Gent – have done an incredible job transforming their family business since taking ownership of Gent in 2009. This excellent feature in Production Machining magazine highlights some of the challenging yet transformative undertakings that have helped them to successfully grow and prosper. Well done, Adam and Rich!
Read Feature Article:
Brothers Rich (left) and Adam Gent
Concentric’s Marc Klecka featured on popular Swarfcast Podcast!
There is nothing Concentric founder and president, Marc Klecka, likes dishing on more than Citizen Swiss. (Well, maybe English Premier League soccer.) Don’t miss his special podcast appearance on Today’s Machining World’s Swarfcast where Marc discusses all things Citizen Swiss!
Better Starts Now!
Register for MCC Tech Days Today!
Marubeni Citizen is planning a virtual booth/presentation that we are calling “MCC Tech Days – Our Alternative to IMTS.” The presentations will be broadcast online on Sept 22, 23, 24 & 25. You can register for as many days as you want, but you must register for each day separately. There will be daily drawings for Citizen watches.
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We hope that you are able to “visit”, and encourage your participation!
On Our Tech Center Floor: The Citizen Cincom L32XII
Let’s face it, sometimes when Mother Nature turns up the heat, you just need to go see something super cool. And quite frankly, what’s cooler in the Swiss industry right now than the Citizen Cincom L32XII. Installed now on our tech center floor in Mentor, OH, this machine does it all and is the perfect fit for your larger diameter Swiss components.
Our 1 ¼” standard capacity L32XII is the most sophisticated model in our renowned L32 machine series, and features a 4 front/4 back programmable live B-axis tool block. The back tool post for independent subspindle work features a Y-axis for enhanced tooling capability and flexibility. The L32XII can now include our revolutionary low frequency vibration (LFV) programmable chip control technology. With LFV, we will break your chips and provide you throughput that is unmatched within the industry.
Let’s take a brief hiatus from these dog days of summer, and chill out discussing the benefits of Citizen Cincom technology and Concentric support. Contact us now to schedule an appointment to see not only this extraordinary machine, but also our revolutionary LFV chip breaking technology.
Class Is Back in Session!
Cleveland Industrial Training Center proudly announced they will resume their Citizen Cincom Swiss Operations/Set-up courses this month.
Classes will begin on June 29th, 5pm – 9pm, Mon – Thurs, for 5 weeks.
For information, please reach out to Tim Duffy at tduffy@citcohio.com.
An Update From the Cleveland Industrial Training Center:
"When it comes to training your Swiss CNC Machinists, there is no substitute for HANDS-ON…and WE are the ONLY institution doing it!
.……..CLEVELAND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTER………….
This is the perfect program for those transitioning to Swiss CNC technology or those taking the next step to programming and set-ups.
Our next 5-week evening session begins Oct. 1st. Contact Tim Duffy at tduffy@citcohio.com
for more information.”
Concentric is Proud to Announce our 2nd Annual Open House!
Open House Details:
Date:
Wednesday, July 11th
Time:
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Location:
Our technical center - 9321 Mercantile Dr., Mentor, OH.
Featured will be our Citizen Cincom L12VII with our revolutionary low frequency vibration cutting technology demonstrating its unique chip breaking capability while machining a copper component, and our Citizen Miyano BNX-51MSY with its unmatched multi-tasking capability powered by our proprietary subspindle superimposition technology.
**RSVP now to info@concentriccorporation.com to have your name entered into our Citizen watch raffle at this exciting event! Your name must be submitted in advance to be entered.**
This invitation is open to all from your company who can benefit from this opportunity.
Come join us for catered cuisine, refreshments, and the most cutting edge technology we have to offer!
We hope that you can join us!
Our Low Frequency Vibration Cutting Technology
Will be Shown on the L12VII Pictured Above.
Concentric Customer, Profile Grinding Inc., Featured in this Month’s Modern Machine Shop!
Learn about how Profile Grinding is more than just your standard grinding house. Per the article, 60% of their manufactured parts also go through their Citizen Cincom Swiss-type turning centers, mills, or multitasking mill/turns. Through this unique combination of technology and skillsets, Profile has managed to rise above the competition!
Citizen’s MC 2000 Laser System Featured in Production Machining Magazine
Citizen continues to stand at the forefront of Swiss-type technology with their MC 2000 modular laser system. Be sure to read this month’s article in Production Machining magazine on how Citizen combined traditional Swiss-type machining and laser cutting on one revolutionary machine platform. This article discusses how a spring manufacturer, Economy Spring, segued into Swiss machining and Citizen’s laser system to better service their clients in the medical device industry. Learn how Citizen and it’s exciting laser technology opened up entirely new business opportunities for the company!
Troy Innovative on “Keeping Current with the Medical Machining Market”
Concentric customer Troy Innovative of Middlefield, OH, was prominently featured in the most recent issue of Production Machining magazine. Be sure to read this excellent article on how Troy Innovative has stayed at the forefront of today’s medical machining industry.
Read Featured Article.
Read Featured Article.
Citizen M32-series Swiss-type Lathe
Chip Control Headaches Are a Thing of the Past!
Citizen Citizen’s Low Frequency Vibration (LFV) cutting technology has taken the Swiss machining world by storm. Watch this excellent before/after video of Citizen’s LFV cutting Nickel Silver. This technology, now available on our L20 machine platform (and soon to be on L12), will improve your throughput and end your chip control headaches for good. Completely programmable chip control is now here, tied directly into your spindle rotation. We will break your chip!