Biglia begin their activity by producing saw machines and special-purpose machine tools.
With the introduction of the model HRA 65, Biglia start the manufacture of the first milling machine and automatic single spindle.
The copying lathe HRA 105/4 is introduced to the market. (This machine is still at work today in mass-production).
HB 70 is the first lathe for bar machining.
With the model B 110 Biglia took hold in PLC programming introduced the first automatic turret.
The B 130 lathe equipped with CNC training unit and the first gantry loader leads to CNC programming.
The B 131 lathe featuring guideways on bars introduces the concept of special purpose tool.
The evolution of the B 131 model (max versatility for all machining applications on any field) represents a new way to conceive CNC-lathes. With the introduction of the inclined X-axis slide, the sub-spindle and the power heads. This machine becomes Biglia's first unit to be based on a modular concept (more than 1000 units are installed, some of which equipped with built-in gantry loader). 1984 also saw the introduction of other models such as the B 600, B2M, B2M 4-axis and the B 1000. This last machine is still used today to machine large-sized and long-shaped parts and with ISO programming.
Biglia starts producing special-purpose lathes for the car industry.
The B 111 model is introduced - suitable for bar and chuck machining of small-sized parts.
The B 56 model is the innovative CNC turning center. Its most complete configuration featuring 4 opposite axes with two motor-driven turrets and the sub-spindle is particularly suitable for the bar machining of finished parts on one machine only.
B 200: the first twin-spindle front lathe to machine flanges (available also with gantry loader). Still in production also with automatic single spindle. In the same year the B 42 is presented to the market which will represent in conjunction with the B56 the range of 4-axis turning centers.
The B500 is introduced which features the innovative hydraulic index turret fully developed by Biglia with fixed headstock.
The best performance of B 501 machines is achieved by introducing the Y-axis. The auto CNC lathe becomes a complex turning center able to machine components that in the past could only be machined on more machines.
B 301 is developed. A compact lathe suitable for bar and chuck machining equipped with a high-speed servo turret (index time 0.2sec).
Re-styling of the B42/B56 range of machines by introducing the new QUATTRO series equipped with the Y-axis in the most complex configuration.
World-wide presentation of the B 650 at the EMO in Hannover.
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