Breton SpA

07/02/2022

Contourfive is a CNC machining center with five interpolated axes for machining pieces in marble, granite, sandstone, limestone, engineered stone and stone in general. Thanks to its 5 axes, it is suitable for shaping, contouring, sawing and turning operations.

Contourfive is the ideal machine for architectural and funerary art and to perform machining requiring deep excavation; it therefore offers users the possibility to perform different and complex operations that would otherwise require several machines. Here you can find an example of the machine processing a block of black granite and transforming it into a statue.

16/04/2020

Christopher le Brun’s marble ‘Maro’ wing sculpture debuts at Chatsworth House

Lapicida has collaborated with an increasingly diverse collection of designers and artists to create one-off pieces that have attracted international acclaim. In the latest collaboration, Lapicida has realized ‘Maro’ a sculpture for Christopher le Brun.
Christopher le Brun is a painter, sculptor, printmaker and the 26th President of the Royal Academy. As Maro demonstrates, much of his recent work has a strong attachment to the imagery and emotional address of Romanticism and Symbolism.

‘Maro’ is a challenging piece in terms of both its design and production. From Lapicida’s point of view, the Breton CNC Shapemill was the one technology capable of sculpting this majestic 2.5-tonne, 5-metre high wing.

Created in five pieces, 25 days of sculpting by the CNC shaping mills computer-controlled diamond tipped drill head were required to form Maro. A further 6 weeks of hand-finishing by two of Lapicida’s expert craftsmen gave this impressive sculpture the perfect finish that is immediately apparent on viewing.

Lapicida has collaborated with an increasingly diverse collection of designers and artists to create one-off pieces that have attracted international acclaim...

01/04/2020

23/03/2020

10/03/2020

Breton Shapemill of Odone Angelo, 5 axis CNC working center while is realizing the DUCATI PANIGALE moto
https://www.breton.it/en/stone/shapemill_1600-2000

02/03/2020

Key success factors of Breton Shapemill 5-axis machining centre:
– sturdiness and machining precision are perfectly matched
– very large work bench enabling to load the workpieces even when the machine is unattended overnight and during the weekends
– lathe with interpolated axes to perform complex shaping operations
– top quality electronic and mechanical components
– excellent after-sales service both in terms of repairs and response time
– the machine is working 22 hours a day, therefore it is possible to accept sizeable orders
– thanks to its flexibility in changing type of machining, the machine productivity is excellent even when non-standard workpieces are to be produced.

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https://www.breton.it/en/stone/shapemill_1600-2000

21/02/2020

The natural stone manufacturing technology – marble and granite – has made strides over the last years thanks to 5-axis working centers, allowing to obtain complex architectural products that were not conceivable until a few years ago.

Breton CONTOURFIVE is the ideal machine for architectural and funerary art as well as for those processing which require a deep dishing out; It therefore offers the users the possibility of performing different and complex machining operations wich would otherwise require several machines:
- shaping utilising the saw blade to get large pieces with complex shape.
- shaping and dishing out utilising millers.
- contouring utilising shaping tools.
- sawing utilising the saw blade.
- turning of columns with shaped profiles or machining of position for the saw blade to create a twisted effect all along the surface.

https://www.breton.it/en/stone/contourfive-nc-5-axis-stone-working-centre

20/02/2020

F. H. L. KIRIAKIDIS GROUP, an exceptional company run by exceptional people where not only business but also morality are the company's mission.

In fact "F" stands for Faith, "H" stands for Hope, "L" stands for Love.
It is the largest Greek company for marble extraction and processing, mainly the famous white marbles Thassos, Volakas and Sivec.
Its annual turnover exceeds EUR 60 million.

It is specialized in the realization of major projects in every part of the world, just to mention a few, the National Uzbekistan Parlamient, Ferrari World at Abu Dhabi, Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, . . .

It is also one of the main exporters of blocks with its impressive quarries.

Mr. Ilias, founder and president of the group, said that in order to bring his company into the 21st century and ensure its development in an increasingly complex and competitive world, he has chosen Breton as technical partner, for its competence in all the required processes, the quality of its machines and for the excellence of its service.
https://www.breton.it/en/stone/shapemill_1600-2000