New grinding oils combine performance characteristics with innovation and safety Lubricant manufacturer Rhenus Lub has released two new grinding oils based on future-proof GTL technology. Called rhenus EHM 12 and rhenus EU 12, the company says that these new products are…
Mitre cutting made simple Opening up new fields of business, extending the performance spectrum or replacing an old machine are among the most frequent reasons given by users for investing in an up-to-date, more…
A turn for the better Following positive feedback from its extensive worldwide distributor and customer base, 600 UK has launched the Colchester MultiTurn 2-axis manual/CNC lathe. The new MultiTurn is a simple, flatbed CNC lathe…
Cost-effective laser scanning Metrology and manufacturing solution specialist Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the launch of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960-SR, a lower-budget addition to the popular AT960 range of laser trackers. Only…
Three is the answer Three horizontal machining solutions were launched by Yamazaki Mazak at this year’s EMO show in Hannover, each capable of delivering substantial productivity and workability gains to help end-users overcome specific…
Making the complex easy Setting the standard for at-machine conversational programming for one-off and small batch work, the ProtoTRAK SMX CNC system from XYZ Machine Tools adds further productivity and simplicity for even the…
Tough performer Following stringent testing and field trials, a major upgrade of the Bahco 3851PR bandsaw blade has been implemented, improving blade hardness, toughness and performance. This upgrade now offers a wider…
Multi-functional tooling Now available from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) is the new Big Kaiser C-Cutter Mini, an ultra-fast compact chamfer cutter for improving productivity, precision, surface finishes and tool life. Designed and…
Clamping down on drawbar productivity Keeping heavy investment machines running while increasing tool life to optimise production rates is the ‘Holy Grail’ of today’s CNC machining centre operations. Just because a CNC machine is clamping…
Just the job for manufacturers Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it will be showcasing an advanced automated flexible manufacturing cell at its forthcoming…
New laser cutting machine makes its mark Amada has launched the Ensis-3015 AJ fibre laser CNC cutting machine featuring a 3kW source. At 3kW, the machine is said to offer the industry’s largest single-diode module size. Unlike…
Blow your mind One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high quality compressed air systems has purchased two of Holroyd Precision’s newly developed 4EX-R-BL (BL = blower) CNC profile milling machines. Built at Holroyd’s…
Aerospace clamping advances There is a reason why workholding specialist Hainbuch supplies its aerospace products under the slogan of ‘100% safety – no more, no less’. The aerospace sector is one of the…
A smarter way to grip ‘Closest-to-the-part’ is how Schunk describes the exposed position of its grippers in the handling process. The workholding, handling and automation specialist uses this advantage to develop intelligent modules that can…
Heavy-duty turning centres lighten the load Now available in the UK and Ireland from official importer, sales distributor and sales agent, TDT Technology, is the Feeler range of FTC turning centres and slant bed CNC turning…
New agreement offers enhanced support RK International Machine tools has entered in to an agreement with Lagun Machine Tools, S.L. to provide commercial and promotional support for its range of large capacity bed-type and moving…
Safer human-robot interaction For a long time now it has been impossible to imagine everyday industrial work without robots. In the future, more and more people will collaborate with robots directly or have…
New focus on efficiency and speed Mastercam 2018 brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation, and efficiency for all machining jobs. The latest release of the manufacturing software, available in the…
Innovative gear milling A new milling tool for manufacturing cyclo-palloid gears in the 0.5 to 30 module range based on the Klingelnberg design has been developed by Horn Cutting Tools. The M279 milling…
More bend for your buck Fabrication specialist, LVD, has expanded its line of ToolCell automated tool changing press brakes with the ToolCell 220/30 Plus and ToolCell 220/40 Plus. The new Plus models can handle bend…
Silent turning with digital connections With an advanced solution that enables manufacturing companies to take steps towards digital machining and Industry 4.0, cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant has introduced connectivity capability to…
SYS Systems experts to blaze a trail on 3D printing at TCT 2017 Engineering experts are ready to demonstrate how 3D printing technology being pioneered in Derbyshire is shaping the future of global manufacturing. Staff from SYS Systems, a Stratasys platinum partner and…
TCT Show: Exhibitor focus PES takes a look at some of the companies who will be at this year's TCT Show which focuses on all aspects of 3D technology used in manufacturing, held at the…
Starrag at EMO: covering the entire value chain EMO Hannover's homepage lists a number of attractions to elicit interest in the fair – practical forums, fascinating lectures, rousing podium discussions and compelling keynote speakers. Swiss-based Starrag is presenting…
