New technology provides high-speed plus durability There is an increasing demand from the market for an improvement in machining efficiency and for higher cutting speeds. Additionally, the use of high strength materials in components that require…
New name, new workholding products Metalworking and metalforming specialist Mate Precision Technologies, has launched a new line of 52/96 workholding technology for CNC machining operations.
New simulation software update helps avoid 5-axis singularity New smart CNC machining simulation software, released recently by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, addresses long-suffered 5-axis machine instability so manufacturers can achieve quality without sacrificing productivity.
Laser machine upgrade Spanish company TCI Cutting has upgraded its Smartline Fiber 3015, 2D laser cutting machine to bring even more value to customers seeking maximum flexibility and productivity in sheetmetal processing.
Walking on water Although not designed specifically for full-blown production work, the new ultra-compact imes-icore iCUTwater Smart waterjet cutting machine, available exclusively in the UK from Hayling Island-based Emco, is claimed to be…
Zero-waste, carbon neutral Responsible manufacturers are rightly placing zero-waste and carbon-neutral ideals at the top of their company policy commitments. Mazak Europe is no exception, however, making a policy into a legitimate and…
Straight drilling for cast iron Tooling specialist Kennametal has introduced an expansion of its solid carbide drilling portfolio, the HPR drill for high-performance drilling of cast iron workpieces.
Peter Lehmann turns the tables on university’s VMC A member of the Russell Group, the University of York has more than 30 academic departments, amongst them the University’s Department of Chemistry.
Autumn release for new drilling system Kingswinford, West Midlands-based Allied Machine and Engineering has announced its new high-penetration drilling system, the T-A Pro.
Two turning centres take their turn XYZ Machine Tools’ Compact Turn series of turning centres has proven highly popular over the years. However, not resting on its laurels, the company has responded to customer feedback and…
A new definition for deburring A new process for high precision deburring of gear teeth has been introduced by Horn Cutting Tools, based in Ringwood, Hampshire.
New smaller machine for Grob G-series With the newly developed G150, German machine tool builder, Grob has added to the lower end of its universal machining centre range. The company presented the new machine at its…
Hurco open house highlights automation and new driven tool lathes 2020 has been brutally tough on public events but things are slowly starting to change as the industry comes back to life. One of the first companies to bite the…
Achieving chip-free cutting with suction Ceratizit has introduced its PCD MaxiMill SEC12 face milling cutter to the market to target the machining of crankcases, cylinder heads and other automotive-related components made from aluminium and non-ferrous…
The next big thing in small parts production In Spring 2021, Mills CNC will be introducing a new range of 10” chuck Lynx lathes, with integrated Y-axes, into the market.
Fast quotes for sheetmetal Generally speaking, companies use manufacturing software to simplify and standardise repetitive processes and avoid duplication of effort. Another important benefit is that information is always current and up to date,…
Sequential scheduler enhancements for improved accuracy and reporting As part of the production planning process for subcontract precision engineering companies, PSL Datatrack's Sequential Scheduler module is designed to assist in the scheduling of shopfloor processes and is subject…
Going to extremes Tooling expert Walter GB has announced additions to two product ranges that will generate benefits in both deep-hole drilling and turning.
Three jaw chuck for cylindrical workpieces Industrial supplier norelem has introduced a new range of three jaw chucks.
New release system and software New releases of the Gantry Tool Storage (GTS) system and Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) from Fastems are designed to significantly increase manufacturing efficiency, enhance ergonomics and improve overall user experience.
Strong demand for new sliding head lathe Derbyshire-based sliding head lathe supplier Star Micronics GB has witnessed a high level of demand for its eagerly anticipated SX-38 Type A model – with the first UK machine already…
Software merger unites manufacturing and design In September, Autodesk took another step to bring design and manufacturing closer together with PowerMill, PowerShape, and PowerInspect joining the Fusion 360 family of solutions.
Making the grade for titanium Following the introduction of its newly developed IG3I substrate, Horn is optimising its DS solid carbide end mills to enable productive, cost-effective machining of titanium and its alloys.
