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Rock Solid 5-Axis Machining Centre

January 25, 2017

Rock-Solid 5-Axis Machining Centre You will not find a more rigid 5-Axis at the same price! Read on! iCNC expands to include Wire Cutting Machines Joke of the Month Second YCM Joins Roberts Engineering Workshop

Protip: Save Cycle Time!

January 25, 2017

Reduce wasted hours and save machine cycle time Every motion made by CNC machines adds seconds to cycle time. Even rapid motions can take up unnecessary time if configured incorrectly. While one second here, two seconds there, doesn’t seem like much, over a period of e.g. 1000 cycles it adds up to 16 minutes […]

Joke of the Month | Jim from Secret Service

January 25, 2017

Jim from Secret Service screws up on his first day… Read on! iCNC expands to include Wire Cutting Machines NEW Rock-Solid 5-Axis Machining Centre Second YCM Joins Roberts Engineering Workshop

Second YCM joins Roberts Engineering Workshop

January 25, 2017

“Based on the last machine, the next one had to be a YCM…” In 2014 Roberts Engineering purchased a YCM GT300 from iCNC. It was described by Simon Gallop (Roberts Engineering CNC Technician) as a fast, solid, and reliable machine that exactly suited its purpose. Consequently, Roberts Engineering, with first-hand experience of YCM quality, […]

iCNC expands to include Wire Cutting Machines

January 25, 2017

EXCETEK are the leaders in Wire Cutting Electrical Discharge Machine technology (EDM). After selling a Wire Cutting Machine to race car builders, Rodin Cars, iCNC has expanded to include them in our range. In 2016, David Dicker, the owner and operator of Rodin Cars, approached iCNC with a specific set of requirements for a CNC […]

New to New Zealand: YCM NTC1600 Y-Axis Lathe

December 13, 2016

High-Efficiency CNC Turning Centre – from $150,000 +GST! The NTC Series from YCM provides the best solution in diverse complex machining. Featuring multi-functionality, the NTC is suitable for applications in I.T. electronics, automotive, and machinery parts. To meet customer demand, the NTC also features the flexibility to choose suitable turrets for spindle, tailstock, or sub-spindle, […]

The Heart of the Problem

December 6, 2016

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the engine of a BMW when he spotted a well-known cardiologist. The mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?” The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the engineer was working on the motorcycle. The engineer straightened up, wiped […]

iCNC’s Christmas and New Year’s Hours

December 5, 2016

Our last day before the Christmas break is Thursday the 22nd of December. iCNC will reopen on Monday the 9th of January. If you require assistance during the break our on-call staff will be available to help. Simply give us a call on 0800 85 87 84. On behalf of everyone at iCNC, we wish […]

The Low-Down on YCM Double-Column Vertical Machining Centre

December 5, 2016

YCM’s DCV2018A-5AX is a 5-axis double-column vertical machining centre that is well-suited for: Special circular machining Multi-angle machining Multi-face machining Curve machining …in industries including automotive and die/mold, energy, and aerospace. This machine features an 18,000 RPM HSK A63 spindle with X, Y, and Z rapid feed rate of 24, 30, and 20 […]

Get Yourself Organised and Cut Set-Up Time

December 4, 2016

Are you setting your workshop up for success? Many shops have embraced CNC technology and do a good job keeping their machines running by minimising set-up or change-over time. On the other hand, many companies have not mastered the art of rapid set-up, and suffer from too much machine downtime. Having been involved in numerous […]