{"id":58386,"date":"2026-05-18T18:18:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=58386"},"modified":"2026-05-18T18:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:18:29","slug":"from-piles-of-parts-to-a-high-end-machining-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/from-piles-of-parts-to-a-high-end-machining-center\/","title":{"rendered":"From \u2018piles of parts\u2019 to a high-end machining center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A demanding and technically complex project: the relocation of two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/metalworking\/20716_st3_cnc-machines\/\">Unisign<\/a> multitasking CNC machining centers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisign.com\/cnc-machines\/multi-task\/unicom6000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNICOM6000<\/a>) from Germany to China \u2014 followed by a complete on-site rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What began as a logistical and mechanical puzzle of individual components has been systematically transformed back into two powerful, high-performance machining centers. Step by step, the machines regained their structure and functionality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foundation pit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine frame with carousel turning table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Column with tool magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chip conveyor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Column with attachment head magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main beam installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assembly of control panel, lubrication and air systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of pallet change door and additional tool storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pallet changer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The UNICOM6000 machines are now fully reassembled and nearing readiness for production at&nbsp;Santoni&nbsp;in China. Compliments to the assembly team for their craftsmanship, precision, and perseverance! A good example of our&nbsp;professional machine relocation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.unisign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Video-Santoni-China-opbouw-UNICOM6000-2026.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video by unisign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UNICOM6000 \u2013 Powerful and Versatile Machining Centre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;UNICOM6000 is a multi-task machining centre&nbsp;that combines high productivity with outstanding precision. It efficiently performs milling, drilling, and vertical turning operations in a single setup, ensuring consistent quality and reduced lead times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its robust ram design enables deep internal machining using short turning tools, providing enhanced stability and accuracy. The machine can be equipped with multiple machining heads, automatically exchanged from dedicated pick-up stations. For horizontal operations, an indexable right-angle head is available, while a universal head with B- and C-axis offers additional flexibility for complex geometries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An automatic pallet changer minimizes loading times and maximizes machine uptime, supporting continuous, high-output production. Despite its strong focus on productivity, the UNICOM6000 maintains uncompromising accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisign.com\/\">unisign.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A demanding and technically complex project: the relocation of two Unisign multitasking CNC machining centers (UNICOM6000) from Germany to China \u2014 followed by a complete on-site rebuild. What began as a logistical [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58405,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[1716,1646,617,618,2571],"class_list":["post-58386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metalworking","tag-5-axis-machining","tag-cnc-machines","tag-metalworking-industry","tag-milling","tag-turning-machines"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>From \u2018piles of parts\u2019 to a high-end machining center - EXPO21XX.com NEWS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/from-piles-of-parts-to-a-high-end-machining-center\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Fabian Becker\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/from-piles-of-parts-to-a-high-end-machining-center\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/from-piles-of-parts-to-a-high-end-machining-center\/\",\"name\":\"From \u2018piles of parts\u2019 to a high-end machining center - 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