New series 4/5 axis machining German machining centre manufacturer Burkhardt + Weber (B+W) has launched a new, horizontal-spindle model, the MCC 800, to sit alongside the smaller MCC 630 that was introduced in 2017.
New metal 3D printer released for seamless large parts in aerospace GF Machining Solutions and 3D Systems are innovating to bring game-changing metal additive manufacturing (AM) to the aerospace market, as evidenced by the new DMP Factory 500.
Industry 4.0 meets 3D printing As a leading provider and user of Industry 4.0 methodologies, Trumpf is transferring its digitalisation solutions to its TruPrint series of 3D printers to optimise additive manufacturing processes.
A case in point According to clamping technology specialist Andreas Maier Fellbach (AMF), its Zero-Point clamping system can reduce set-up times by as much as 90%.
Evolving the next generation control XYZ Machine Tools says its ProtoTRAK control system, available on mills and lathes, has led the way in terms ease-of-use and functionality when it comes to machine tool control.
ETEL’S TMB+ torque motor now with integrated cooling system TMB+ torque motors, manufactured by ETEL in Switzerland and available in the UK and Ireland through Heidenhain, have the new option of a cooling jacket that provides alternative mounting options…
Powder powered sawing In its pursuit of excellence in bandsaw blade cutting performance, Bahco’s design and manufacturing team has developed a new blade, the 3858 Sandflex P9000 PQ.
Calibration software gets monster update IndySoft, a leader in calibration and asset management software, has unveiled the latest release of its software, IndySoft version 12. Featuring over 200 new features and enhancements, this represents the…
New machine builds on past success The new DMP 70 from DMG Mori, unveiled at the recent Pfronten open house in January, aims to provide optimum productivity from the smallest footprint.
Siemens updates NX Software with AI and machine learning Siemens has announced an expansion of the Digital Innovation Platform with the introduction of the latest version of NX software, which has been enhanced with machine learning (ML) and artificial…
Cutting edge compensation In the high-volume environment of automotive production, there are two key areas of focus, machine down-time and scrap reduction.
Forcing up feed rates High-speed and high feed milling is increasingly prominent with the ever-improving performance of the modern machine tool.
A fine addition Master Abrasives has been appointed the UK and Ireland representative for the range of diamond products for fine grinding, lapping and polishing applications manufactured by Microdiamant AG, based in Lengwil,…
New generation HMC With experience gained from installing over 6,000 NH and NHX series horizontal machining centres, DMG Mori has introduced a further model, the NHX 6300 2nd Generation, with optimised design and…
Getting on with graphs Seventeen new graphs are available for display in the latest release of Javelin production control software, providing vital information at a glance. The graphs can be displayed within the Javelin…
Hefty heavyweights for large scale machining XYZ Machine Tools’ remains a leading supplier of small to medium capacity CNC machining centres and lathes, but it is also a major player when it comes to large capacity…
New workholding for horizontal machining New towers have been introduced by Roemheld UK for clamping multiple workpieces on the table or pallet of horizontal machining centres.
Quick change money saver Reducing job set-up times is key to saving money when machining, particularly if the work repeats regularly.
Automated clamping technology To maximise productivity, it is essential to optimise all elements of a manufacturing process and an important ingredient in this equation is the method of workholding used.
Onsite laser tracker calibration The launch of a highly-efficient on-site laser tracker calibration service by NJ Metrology caused great interest at the recent European Portable Metrology Conference (EPMC) 2018.
Plug and play calibration solution Bowers Group has supplied Status Metrology Solutions with a Wyler Blue System for the in-house laser calibration of CMMs.
Versatile radial ISO indexable inserts Mapal has introduced a new milling programme with pressed, radial ISO indexable inserts that completes the company’s portfolio of standard milling tools.
Entry level introduction to 5-axis Manufacturers looking to progress from 3-axis or 4-axis CNC prismatic metalcutting and invest in a 5-axis facility may now consider a new, affordable, vertical-spindle machining centre from Wele, Taiwan, whose…
Premium investment HLP Engineering Solutions, a specialist in press tools for the automotive industry, has invested in another Sodick wire erosion machine from Sodi-Tech EDM.
