Remember Fadal? It’s Back
At IMTS 2014, you’ll see that a familiar U.S. machine tool brand is back.
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We recently learned that Fadal Engineering and Merrill Technologies Group (MTG), both based out of Michigan, have joined forces to launch a new Fadal CNC machine tool product line.
“Fadal was a global leader in the production of vertical machining centers before closing its manufacturing facility in Chatsworth, California in 2008,” says Tansel Avci, Chairman. “Fadal will manufacture in Michigan and California, and sell globally through a distributor network.”
“The new Fadal is all about bringing back to market an easy to use, CNC machine tool of sound design and state-of-the-art technology.” said Tim Consalvi, Director of Sales.
The company will launch its new Classic series VMC at this year’s IMTS in association with Ingersoll Cutting Tools (Booth W-1822). The Classic series, including the VMC2516, VMC3016, VMC4020, VMC6030 and VMC8030, is said to mirror the legacy boxway machine models for which Fadal was known. Fadal says it has updated these models with the latest in engineering enhancements, too.
Michael Naert, Fadal’s vice president of operations, says Fadal machines offer 220 foot-pounds of torque and a CAT-40 spindle that incorporates Big Plus technology. The new Fadal CNC-64MP control is said to function with the same language and compatibility of the legacy Fadal CNC-88, CNC-88HS and CNC-32MP models with greater processing power and speed. The company is also offering CNC horizontal turning centers including the FG5, FL6, FL8, FL8L, FL10 and FL12 models.
Later in 2014, Fadal will release its VMC Performance series, offering larger travels, greater weight capacity, higher rapid traverse rates and higher CAT-50 spindle speeds. In 2015, it will introduce its Heavy series with large machining and turning capacity, making it desirable for the energy, off-road, aerospace and defense markets.
“There is something kind of nostalgic about bringing a once family-owned company back to its roots,” says Robert Yackel, CEO of family-owned MTG and now Fadal Engineering. “The founding family of Fadal was a lot like my family. Entrepreneurial, hardworking, resourceful and determined. We’re proud to lead Fadal into its next era of success.”
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