WHAT IS THE PORTACENTER
The PORTACENTER is the revolutionary Machining Center with 3 independent spindles that lets you work on 3 parts simultaneously, reducing cycle time and increasing productivity by 300%. Thanks to fast changeovers and large tooling capacity, you can quickly switch from one component to another with ease. Experience the efficiency and simplicity of a truly unconventional Machining Center.
HOW IT WORKS
The 3 independent spindles machine 3 parts simultaneously in only 1 process. A fourth station is reserved for loading/unloading during masked time, so production never stops. You get the productivity of a transfer machine combined with the flexibility of a machining center.
The only ones with DECADES OF EXPERTISE in building 3-independent-spindle Machining Centers.
Do you produce mechanical components
and want to reduce cycle times?
6 GOOD REASONS
TO CHOOSE THE PORTACENTER
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Free Feasibility Study – A free technical consultation by a team of expert engineers to analyze your component and find the best solution. -
Zero Risk Test Drive – Test the PORTACENTER with your components before signing any contract. No risk, only concrete results.
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Fewer Specialized Operators – Maintain productivity with fewer operators thanks to automation and ease of use.
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Reduced Tooling Investments – A single PORTACENTER can replace 3 machining centers, reducing costs and complexity.
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Fast Delivery – The machine is delivered in 60–90 days and ready to run.
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Customer Care – A team of over 20 people dedicated to training and after-sales support.
PORTA SOLUTIONS is an Italian company with decades of experience in machining centers production. We pioneered the 3-independent-spindle technology, with hundreds of machines installed in major industries across Europe and North America. We believe in direct collaboration with our customers, supporting them through continuous growth with personalized consulting, technical support, and ongoing training.
PARTS PRODUCED
AT 300% PRODUCTIVITY
PARTS PRODUCED AT 300% PRODUCTIVITY
OUR TURNKEY SERVICE
OUR TURNKEY SERVICE
PORTACENTER IS SUITABLE AND TESTED IN MANY INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING:
PORTACENTER IS SUITABLE AND TESTED IN MANY INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING:
WHAT YOU GET WITH THE CONSULTATION
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Find out why hundreds of companies in Europe and the United States chose us.
BONOMI EUGENIO S.p.A. – Bonomi Group
Plant Manager:
Our production includes a significant number of different items and lots ranging from a few to tens of thousands of parts.
For production we mainly used machining centers for mid-low lots and transfer machines for large lots.
These choices were not sufficient to adequately cover our wide range of needs and, especially in mid-range series, the results were not satisfactory.
Thanks to the PORTACENTER, we have improved our production, increasing productivity, reducing set-up times and guaranteeing the flexibility we need.
After a first initial experience, we quickly installed a second PORTACENTER .
Fabio Nicoli
Plant Manager
BONOMI EUGENIO S.p.A. – Bonomi Group
Via A. Mercanti,17 – 25018 Montichiari (BS)
KOMET AUSTRIA GmbH
Owner:
We bought the first PORTACENTER in 2006 and the second one in 2013.
We had a horizontal machining center and we were unable to deal with the work load due to high volumes but relatively small lots, so, in order to solve this problem, we should have purchased two additional machining centers, which also meant hiring more personnel to operate the machines.
Then we discovered the PORTACENTER!
We were able to move all the milling operations to one machine, since the processing time per piece had been reduced.
With no doubt, the main advantage of the PORTACENTER was that, with the same number of operators, we managed to deal with the work load without hiring other technicians.
Once a piece is tooled the first time, the following set ups are quick and easy to be processed.
Sig. Arno Drechsel
Titolare
KOMET AUSTRIA GmbH
Julius Durst Str. 10 – 9900 Lienz
KRAMER ITALIA S.r.l.
Production Manager:
I bought the first PORTACENTER in 2016, the second one in 2017, the third one in 2018 and recently the fourth machine.
I had cycle time problems due to downtime in tool changes and loading parts. In order to have all machining processed on the part I had to tool different machines.
On the PORTACENTER, I load the part on the free pallet, while the units are machining.
The positive results are a considerable reduction of production times, precision and reduction of set up times.
Eng. Marco Stradiotti
Production Manager
KRAMER ITALIA S.r.l.
Via Matteotti 1 – 13864 Crevacuore (BI)
CAVAGNA GROUP S.p.A. –OMECA Branch
Production Manager:
I bought the first PORTACENTER in 2009 and I have recently installed the sixth PORTACENTER.
Before I had to machine the part in different clampings with the following problems:
- Dents
- Critical thickness accuracies
- Burr problems
Thanks to the PORTACENTER we had the chance to optimize the cycle in order to solve quality and cycle time problems.
In addition, now we can tool from one part to another in 15 minutes thanks to the great availability of ever-present tools in stock. In fact the changeover consists only of clamp change.
Giuliano Pintossi
Production Manager
CAVAGNA GROUP S.p.A. – Divisione OMECA
Via Statale 11/13 – 25010 Calcinato, Ponte San Marco (BS)
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63.8% MORE SPACE
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You won’t just get a machine, but a complete solution engineered by our technical department: no risk, just results.
ZERO RISK – TEST DRIVE
ZERO RISK
TEST DRIVE
What if it doesn’t go as planned?
If during the Test Drive we can’t meet the promised cycle time, we cover the full cost of the operation. No risk for you! The only case where we charge you is if you decide not to proceed for external reasons (e.g., lost order or business plan change), despite a successful technical result. It’s the most transparent way to let you make an informed decision based on real and verified data—before investing.
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Find out why hundreds of companies in Europe and the United States chose us.
VALVOMEC S.r.l.
Toolmaker / Machine Operator:
I bought the first PORTACENTER in 2006 and the second one in 2016.
The problems we had before were long set up and cycle times.
Let’s say that once “we had found a balance”, we tried to machine as much parts as possible, increasing inventories (a high cost for the company).
As the PORTACENTER has an extensive tool magazine (24 per unit and 72 in total), I can leave several tools mounted on for different jobs. This means reducing the tooling time to that required for replacing moulds. The PORTACENTER has a very compact design, is far more accurate and faster both in cycle time and tool management. So, you can also make small production batches and then change items quickly, reducing the tooling time.
Now we got more precision, reduction of set up and cycle times, flexibility in product change. This allows us to keep up with our customers’ requests.
Giuseppe Suranna
Toolmaker / Machine Operator
VALVOMEC S.r.l.
Via Tagliaferro 1/1 – 13019 Varallo Sesia (VC)
MI.GA.L S.r.l.
Production Manager:
We bought the first PORTACENTER in 2011 and we have recently ordered the seventh PORTACENTER.
The parts we deal with are usually machined on horizontal machining centers.
On a machining center, in order to compensate for tool changes and have a reasonable cycle time, we put more parts on each fixture. This created repeatability problems as they are forged or cast parts.
The PORTACENTER is competitive in terms of cycle time with one piece per cube, thus simplifying tooling and lowering costs.
The same thing applies to tooling the machine before starting production: having to check 16 or 24 pieces per cube resulted in long start times. Today, we load a maximum of 4 pieces on the PORTACENTER, thus significantly speeding up the tooling step.
Another advantage is the possibility of load and unload with robot, a chance you can’t have with a machining center unless you invest more than 20/25 times the amount for the fixture cost. As a consequence, there is an important reduction of personnel.
The flexibility in managing the ramp up and down of a part means that before a part is regularly machined on a transfer, there are smaller batches and pre-series to do that on a transfer cannot be handled with low costs as with the PORTACENTER.
Fabio Ghidini
Production Manager
MI.GA.L S.r.l.
Via Angelo Gitti 18 – 25060 Marcheno (BS)
F.LLI TOGNELLA S.p.A.
Owner – Technical Director:
bought the PORTACENTER in 2014.
Before, it was impossible for us to machine the six “sides” of a piece, also with a few sloped holes, at the same time.
Now, I can machine the six “sides” and use standard tools.
Thanks to the PORTACENTER, I solved problems with the machining of some kind of pieces, with execution times that finally allow me to speak about “Productivity”.
Ferruccio Tognella
Owner – Technical Director
F.LLI TOGNELLA S.p.A.
Via Goito 60 – 21019 Somma Lombardo (VA)
Italy
KÜHR GmbH
Owner and CEO:
We bought the PORTACENTER in 2013.
Since then, we have cut down on scrap, we reduced our production costs thanks to the speed of re-tooling and we are able to deliver much faster.
Moreover, with the PORTACENTER, we achieved positive results, improving the quality of our finished pieces and increasing productivity.
Today, we can offer our customers faster deliveries with more competitive prices!
Dr. Alexander Ostertag
Owner and CEO
KÜHR GmbH
IZ-N.Ö. Süd, Straße 3, Obj. 35
A-2351 Wiener Neudorf
Austria
LET’S BE CLEAR:
WHAT WILL YOU REALY GET?
LET’S BE CLEAR:
WHAT WILL YOU REALY GET?
By purchasing a PORTACENTER, you’ll triple your production capacity while reducing operational, energy, and management costs. You’ll get faster, more flexible, and cost-effective production using less space and fewer operators. Immediate benefits include cycle time reductions up to 66%, energy cost savings of 58%, and guaranteed continuous support from our technical team.
