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Overview
- Summary
- Buffoli Transfer is the flagship company of the Buffoli Industries Group, specializing in comprehensive turnkey solutions from 3D prototyping to mass production. The company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance, high-precision production systems for machining metallic components, with a strong focus on CNC rotary transfer machines and bar machines. Its expertise includes integrating automation, robotics, CNC electronics, proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications into complete turnkey systems.Buffoli Transfer is the flagship company of the Buffoli Industries Group, specializing in comprehensive turnkey solutions from 3D prototyping to mass production. The company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance, high-precision production systems for machining metallic components, with a strong focus on CNC rotary transfer machines and bar machines. Its expertise includes integrating automation, robotics, CNC electronics, proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications into complete turnkey systems.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Rotary Transfer Machines (RTM): Flexible, high-performance, precision machining systems with horizontal or vertical axes, featuring up to 24 stations, up to 3 spindles per station, and 2-5 axis machining capabilities.Rotary Transfer Machines (RTM): Flexible, high-performance, precision machining systems with horizontal or vertical axes, featuring up to 24 stations, up to 3 spindles per station, and 2-5 axis machining capabilities.
- Multi-Centers (FMC/FMS): 4- or 5-axis machining centers with three or more spindles, configured as flexible manufacturing cells. These include horizontal and vertical high-speed machining centers, with 5 or 6 precision machining centers arranged around a 6- or 7-station rotary table.Multi-Centers (FMC/FMS): 4- or 5-axis machining centers with three or more spindles, configured as flexible manufacturing cells. These include horizontal and vertical high-speed machining centers, with 5 or 6 precision machining centers arranged around a 6- or 7-station rotary table.
- Bar/Coil Machines (TRANS-BAR Family): Multi-spindle machines designed for precision turning of parts from non-rotating bars or coils, handling diameters from 2mm to 2m in length, or 1mm to 120mm in diameter. Models include TRANS-BAR, TRANS-BAR PLUS, TRANS-BAR-DOUBLE, TRANS-BAR-COLLET, TRANS-BAR-DOUBLE-COLLET, TRANS-BAR-TURN, TRANS-BAR TWIN-TURN, TRANS-COIL, and MICRO-FLEX.Bar/Coil Machines (TRANS-BAR Family): Multi-spindle machines designed for precision turning of parts from non-rotating bars or coils, handling diameters from 2mm to 2m in length, or 1mm to 120mm in diameter. Models include TRANS-BAR, TRANS-BAR PLUS, TRANS-BAR-DOUBLE, TRANS-BAR-COLLET, TRANS-BAR-DOUBLE-COLLET, TRANS-BAR-TURN, TRANS-BAR TWIN-TURN, TRANS-COIL, and MICRO-FLEX.
- Multi-spindle Lathes: Including 4-spindle turning machines and vertical multi-turning machines. Specific models are QUADRI-TURN (with 4 horizontal spindles) and LUHANCE TL (with 4 or more opposing vertical spindles).Multi-spindle Lathes: Including 4-spindle turning machines and vertical multi-turning machines. Specific models are QUADRI-TURN (with 4 horizontal spindles) and LUHANCE TL (with 4 or more opposing vertical spindles).
- Assembly, Filling, and Testing Machines: Automatic assembly machines (e.g., Twins TB1, Twins TR36) and laser marking machines (e.g., CEK&MARK), offering semi-automatic and modular solutions for industrial applications.Assembly, Filling, and Testing Machines: Automatic assembly machines (e.g., Twins TB1, Twins TR36) and laser marking machines (e.g., CEK&MARK), offering semi-automatic and modular solutions for industrial applications.
- Turnkey Production Systems: Complete production systems integrating automation and robotics, CNC electronics and proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications.Turnkey Production Systems: Complete production systems integrating automation and robotics, CNC electronics and proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications.
- Electronics and Software Technologies: Expertise in CNC electronics, proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications, including co-designed CNC with Siemens and integration with Fanuc.Electronics and Software Technologies: Expertise in CNC electronics, proprietary software, Digital Twin, AI, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications, including co-designed CNC with Siemens and integration with Fanuc.
- Robotized Automation and Machine Tool Accessories: Advanced Robotics for robotized automation and vision systems, AI for quality control and predictive inspection, as well as bar loaders and part palletizing systems.Robotized Automation and Machine Tool Accessories: Advanced Robotics for robotized automation and vision systems, AI for quality control and predictive inspection, as well as bar loaders and part palletizing systems.
- Core Advantages
- Comprehensive Turnkey Solution Provider: Specialization in the development and implementation of complete turnkey plants, from prototyping to mass production.Comprehensive Turnkey Solution Provider: Specialization in the development and implementation of complete turnkey plants, from prototyping to mass production.
- High Precision and High-Performance Technology: Machines operating for decades, producing hundreds of millions of parts with cycle times of a few seconds, achieving precision down to 10 microns and surface roughness below 0.2 Ra.High Precision and High-Performance Technology: Machines operating for decades, producing hundreds of millions of parts with cycle times of a few seconds, achieving precision down to 10 microns and surface roughness below 0.2 Ra.
- Versatile Machining Flexibility: Capability to process parts from 2mm to 2 meters in length, from blanks, bar stock, or coils, with complex processes programmable in 2, 3, 4, or 5 directions.Versatile Machining Flexibility: Capability to process parts from 2mm to 2 meters in length, from blanks, bar stock, or coils, with complex processes programmable in 2, 3, 4, or 5 directions.
- Integration of Innovative Technologies: Incorporation of Digital Twin, AI, Industry 4.0/5.0 applications, robotic automation, vision systems, and proprietary CNC and software for maximized productivity and efficiency.Integration of Innovative Technologies: Incorporation of Digital Twin, AI, Industry 4.0/5.0 applications, robotic automation, vision systems, and proprietary CNC and software for maximized productivity and efficiency.
- Global Market Leadership and Export Prowess: Over 1,300 machines delivered to 50 countries across 5 continents, with more than 75% of production exported, establishing the company as Italy's leading exporter of transfer machines.Global Market Leadership and Export Prowess: Over 1,300 machines delivered to 50 countries across 5 continents, with more than 75% of production exported, establishing the company as Italy's leading exporter of transfer machines.
- Advanced Material Processing Capabilities: Preparedness for new alloys and difficult-to-machine materials through high-speed spindles (up to 60,000 rpm), superior rigidity and high torque, high-pressure systems, and optimized software.Advanced Material Processing Capabilities: Preparedness for new alloys and difficult-to-machine materials through high-speed spindles (up to 60,000 rpm), superior rigidity and high torque, high-pressure systems, and optimized software.
- High Productivity and Rapid Changeover Times: Ability to produce up to 10,000 parts per hour and quick changeover times, ensuring maximum machine utilization.High Productivity and Rapid Changeover Times: Ability to produce up to 10,000 parts per hour and quick changeover times, ensuring maximum machine utilization.
- Full Lifecycle Customer Support: Professional assistance covering sales, technology and process consulting, turnkey applications, installation, training, warranty, remote and onsite service, spare parts, and lifetime equipment maintenance, including machine rebuilding.Full Lifecycle Customer Support: Professional assistance covering sales, technology and process consulting, turnkey applications, installation, training, warranty, remote and onsite service, spare parts, and lifetime equipment maintenance, including machine rebuilding.
- Target Industries
- Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics IndustryHydraulics and Pneumatics Industry
- Plumbing and Sanitary IndustryPlumbing and Sanitary Industry
- Fittings and Connectors IndustryFittings and Connectors Industry
- Household Appliances IndustryHousehold Appliances Industry
- Defense IndustryDefense Industry
- Aerospace IndustryAerospace Industry
- Medical IndustryMedical Industry
- Electronics IndustryElectronics Industry
- Locks IndustryLocks Industry
- Oil and Gas IndustryOil and Gas Industry
- Major Markets
- North Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Swaziland, TunisiaNorth Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Swaziland, Tunisia
- China (Buffoli (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd.), India (ITC – Italian Technology Center, Empire Machine Tools), Vietnam (IMT – Italian Manufacturing Technology), Japan (S&F)China (Buffoli (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd.), India (ITC – Italian Technology Center, Empire Machine Tools), Vietnam (IMT – Italian Manufacturing Technology), Japan (S&F)
- Italy (Headquarters), Germany (Buffoli Deutschland, HB Turnkey GmbH), Sweden (Kenson Sales), Denmark (Kenson Sales), Norway (Kenson Sales), France, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, TurkeyItaly (Headquarters), Germany (Buffoli Deutschland, HB Turnkey GmbH), Sweden (Kenson Sales), Denmark (Kenson Sales), Norway (Kenson Sales), France, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Turkey
- USA (Buffoli North America Inc.), Canada, MexicoUSA (Buffoli North America Inc.), Canada, Mexico
- AustraliaAustralia
- Certifications/Patents
- Over 40 Active Patents: Continuous innovation since 1958 with numerous registered technology patents.Over 40 Active Patents: Continuous innovation since 1958 with numerous registered technology patents.
- Patent for Apparatus and method for processing lock cylinders (2023)Patent for Apparatus and method for processing lock cylinders (2023)
- Patent for Apparatus for machining hubs for vehicles (2021)Patent for Apparatus for machining hubs for vehicles (2021)
- Patents for Bundle bar loader for small dia. bars and Bar transfer machine for profiled bar machining (2016)Patents for Bundle bar loader for small dia. bars and Bar transfer machine for profiled bar machining (2016)
- Patent for High versatility chip conveyor for optimized chip evacuation (2014)Patent for High versatility chip conveyor for optimized chip evacuation (2014)
- Patents for Rotating part linear turning machine and Rotating part turning machine with opposing collets (2008)Patents for Rotating part linear turning machine and Rotating part turning machine with opposing collets (2008)
- Patent for Bar transfer machine with opposing clamping devices (2007)Patent for Bar transfer machine with opposing clamping devices (2007)
- Patents for Bar transfer machine with turning unit in the cut-off station, Bar transfer machine with alternate chucks and collets, and Flexible transfer machine with automatic tool changers (2006)Patents for Bar transfer machine with turning unit in the cut-off station, Bar transfer machine with alternate chucks and collets, and Flexible transfer machine with automatic tool changers (2006)
- Patent for Multi-center with central clamping cube (2005)Patent for Multi-center with central clamping cube (2005)
- Patents for Index table with continuous rotating chucks, Bar transfer machine special machining process, and Bar transfer machine with integrated lathes (2004)Patents for Index table with continuous rotating chucks, Bar transfer machine special machining process, and Bar transfer machine with integrated lathes (2004)
- Patents for Rotating and tilting clamping device with torque motors (4th and 5th axis) and Module with multiple motor spindles and relevant flexible transfer machine (2002)Patents for Rotating and tilting clamping device with torque motors (4th and 5th axis) and Module with multiple motor spindles and relevant flexible transfer machine (2002)
- Patents for Transfer machine with integrated vertical lathes and 3-axis multi-process module (2001)Patents for Transfer machine with integrated vertical lathes and 3-axis multi-process module (2001)
- Patent for Transfer machine with inclined chucks to increase accessibility to one side of the part (2000)Patent for Transfer machine with inclined chucks to increase accessibility to one side of the part (2000)
- Patent for Transfer machine with spindles at 45° for machining 4-direction parts (1997)Patent for Transfer machine with spindles at 45° for machining 4-direction parts (1997)
- Trademark Registration 'BUFFOLI' with EUIPO (March 1, 2018)Trademark Registration 'BUFFOLI' with EUIPO (March 1, 2018)
- Recognition as ABB Value Provider: Acknowledged for expertise in advanced automation and collaborative robotics through partnership with ABB.Recognition as ABB Value Provider: Acknowledged for expertise in advanced automation and collaborative robotics through partnership with ABB.
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Location
Via Stretta, 40, 25128 Brescia BS, Italy
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