Before the revolutionary Bumotec 191neo machining centre was brought onto the market, it was put through its paces under real conditions. Del West volunteered to do this, bringing benefits to the entire sector. What role did Del West play “behind the scenes”? In spring 2022, Starrag in Vuadens prepared a world first, the market launch of its new Bumotec 191neo multifunctional machining centre.

Man and machine for Industry 4.0

What better way of optimising this prime example of ingenious machining technology for the requirements of the market ahead of the launch date than by installing it at one of its user's premises? “Initially, we simply felt honoured and then we were eager to help. It was very motivating for our teams, who played their part in developing a first-rate machine,” says Olivier Conne, Managing Director of Del West Europe. He considered which range of applications would be the most representative for this testing phase. “It was a matter of considering the different machining types, particularly when milling, and also with respect to unloading and even the behaviour of workpieces during high-speed machining,” he explains.