Turning centre gets the LFV treatment Significantly enhancing its production flexibility and efficiency, especially when turning difficult-to-chip materials that traditionally produce long, stringy swarf, Citizen Machinery has incorporated its LFV (low frequency vibration) chipbreaking technology into…
A revolution for clamping force measurement To optimise products and to continue to develop them further, it is important for manufacturers to take into account user feedback on product functionality, as well as the customers’ view…
Machine-aware manufacturing Esprit, DP Technology’s flagship CAM system, enables manufacturers to streamline their workflows, prevent silos from forming during the manufacturing process, increase tool life and machine utilisation, and create greater access…
A CMM for complex components Built in Castle Donnington, Derbyshire by LK Metrology, the high precision Altera range of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) has been coupled with Renishaw's Revo-2 scanning system and multi-sensor technology to…
Tackling the threading challenge Tapping is one of the most demanding and problematic machining applications. Threads are usually made in the last stage of the manufacturing process and therefore, it is the operator’s job…
Deep solutions for difficult materials Small, deep and fast – these are the characteristics of the small drill CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox range according to Mikron Tools.
Tornos completes the turning line-up Over several months, Tornos has been launching a number of products such as the new Swiss DT13 and Swiss DT26 turning machines. Now, these new innovations have expanded to constitute…
Tackling bacteria in metalworking fluid without harmful chemicals With mounting publicity on the effects of biocides on the environment, Houghton International is undertaking a renewed push for companies to embrace FluidWorker.
Next level handheld 3D scanning from Creaform At a global product launch held in Quebec, Canada, Creaform 3D impressed over 300 attendees with the launch of the all-new HandySCAN Black metrology grade handheld 3D scanners.
Hybrid machining and 3D printing platform is first of its kind in Scotland The AFRC has integrated laser metal deposition (LMD) technology within a CNC machine, creating a new platform that is said to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
New 3D printer from HP is made for high volume production HP is expanding its 3D printing portfolio with the new Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solution, an industrial system made for high volume production.
Walter releases single machine for PCD and carbide tool production While nobody can envisage what the world market for polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tooling will be, it is certain to grow – especially as the use of carbon fibre and carbon…
Smart storage and supply Tool inventory and management can be a costly and time-consuming process for any manufacturer.
5-axis workholding Under its sole agency agreement with the Japanese manufacturer, Kitagawa, Salisbury-based 1st Machine Tool Accessories is offering the new Swift Klamp to machinists in the UK and Ireland.
Reinvention and innovation 2019 has seen the successful launch of a new, specialist, high-performance coolant from Oemeta.
Lightweight milling cutters for machining aluminium Horn has expanded its DTM lightweight milling system to include two new versions.
Double take Okuma, represented in the UK by NCMT is serving the specific needs of the automotive industry. Its double column machining centres provide high precision during the manufacturing of large parts.
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.
