Friday 25th April 2008
Whitgift School count on Heidenhain
Although Halifax Numerical Controls Ltd (HNC) is considered one of the UK’s leading machine tool re-furbishers and CNC control retrofitters, MD Mike Diskin, is keen to point out they are also one of Britain’s largest distributors of digital readout (DRO) systems and have enjoyed a long association with Heidenhain promoting their advanced range of products, enjoying sole distribution rights for the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside.
So when Assistant Head Teacher and Head of Technology, Paul Mortimer of Whitgift School in Grimsby approached HNC to rebuild four of the schools 30 year old lathes - two Colchester Students and two Harrison 140’s, he had clearly done his homework by specifying the powerful Heidenhain model 780 DRO units.
The 780 is the latest in DRO technology featuring a 6” screen for easy viewing, is menu driven and extremely operator friendly. It contains many advanced features, including comprehensive tool tables, bolt hole circles, powerful maths function and even has its own inbuilt diagnostics and full error compensation.
Combined with the full machine refurbish, interlocked sliding chuck guards and lead screw covers were fitted, bringing the machines into line with current safety regulations. The machines were also treated to a new coat of paint awaiting the rigours of next 30 years of student usage!

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