WEILER is the Pioneer-Inventor of Cycle-Controlled Turning and has led the world in this technology since 1985. Our experience, quality-consciousness, and “User-First” mentality have kept our machine functionality and conversational interface ahead of all others. Let our 78 years of lathe-building expertise reap benefits for you in user productivity and every-day operation.
Proprietary Thread Chasing Intelligence
All cutting cycles are designed to simplify the tasks of the machinist. Picking up and re-cutting threads, for example, doesn’t get any easier. Define the pitch, length, and number of passes; walk the tool into the thread – X&Z positions are indicated; press button to reference spindle angle C; then press Cycle Start! In the Thread Recut Cycle, the operator can further adjust the tool during the cutting cycle to eliminate chatter.
Engineered For Speed
From the very beginning, WEILER’S goal was to make jobs easier for the Operator. That’s why the machine is so versatile and ergonomically oriented. Set-up is fast, and first cuts are made quickly. From repairs to one-offs and batch production, the wide range of Automated Cycles, Cutting Strategies, and Tool Selection mean the user is not boxed into just one way of doing things – he chooses what works best. Fast, Efficient, User-friendly – WEILER E-Series Lathes optimize output!
The Weiler Experience
We’ve noticed an uptick in production and we have less rejection on parts through our QC procedure.
We have two Weilers on the floor right now that we purchased new, and we are very impressed with the equipment. One of the deciding factors [in purchasing Weiler] was obviously precision machining. We’ve noticed an uptick in production as well, and we have less rejection on parts through our QC procedure. We have also noticed that the operators really like running the Weiler. The machines are very user-friendly and precision-oriented.
Another thing that the operators really like about the machines is that they are hybrid. We can run the Weiler machines in manual mode, and we can also run them in CNC mode for manufacturing parts, which is something we’ve had problems with in the past. You don’t make any money running manual manufacturing of consecutive parts, which is where the CNC’s pick it up here quite a bit for us. What also really impressed us about Weiler is the customer support. They brought in technicians from Germany to train our guys and were very helpful in setting up to get our guys moving on the equipment.
The customer representative was here for three days. Within the first two days, the boys had a good grasp on the system itself, and the third day was basically troubleshooting. Within the first week [of having the machine installed], the boys were up and running. It was very easy for the guys to catch on. I had one manual machinist who had never operated a CNC before; he was a bit slower catching on, but he did grasp the concept very nicely. These machines [the Weilers] are very, very user-friendly.
We are very impressed with Merchant Machine Tools; the move on the equipment was flawless. They were in and out within two to three days per machine. Additionally, we appreciate that we were able to trade in our old machines, and they are now offering to buy them from us. Merchant Machine Tools is a very customer-oriented company. They answer the first phone call and are usually here within the day.
If we ever expand, we will likely continue using the Weiler machines.
Karl Schmidt, Service / Shop Manager (Inspection & Repair) Maximum Oilfield Inspections Services
