Safe and sound A leading lubricant manufacturer has created a patent-pending soluble metalworking fluid as a practical alternative to fluids which contain formalin donor biocides. As well as overcoming difficult legislative issues, the…
Triple edged drilling Mapal has extended its Tritan-Drill product range with three cutting edges. The new universal version manufactured from HSS has been specifically developed for maximum cost-effectiveness in small-series production.
Money saving nitrogen system Supplier of laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment, MBA Engineering, has exclusively partnered with Noblegen to offer new nitrogen generation systems, which could save laser users up to £1,000 per…
Combined expertise delivers drilling performance The expertise of two global tool specialists Komet and Ceratizit has combined in a joint development project to mark Komet’s 100th anniversary. The result is the KUB 100 indexable insert…
Super slim inserts for seal fins Sandvik Coromant is unveiling an extension to its popular CoroCut 1-2 carbide and CBN-tipped grooving inserts designed specifically for seal fin machining in heat resistant super alloys (HRSA) materials.
Speedy groovers A new range of speed-forming tools has been introduced by Horn for machining deep, narrow grooves into prismatic metal workpieces highly productively. Initially, the tools are being offered in widths…
New dimensions for milling Mastercam 2019 Mill, available in the UK from exclusive agent 4D Engineering, offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation.
An additive edge for CAM Responding to the increase in hybrid manufacturing, the latest release of Edgecam has introduced a new Additive Machining module along with other new enhancements. PES reports.
CAM and the Cloud Autodesk has introduced a number of new features to PowerMill 2019, the CAM solution for high-speed and 5-axis machining, to enable manufacturers to harness the power of the Cloud, streamline…
Micro precision workholding The latest development in precision, stable sub-spindle clamping of small workpieces from Floyd Automatic Tooling has been the Masa Microconic precision workholding system introduced in 2017.
High performance hole-maker The new DC150 Perform solid carbide drill from tooling expert Walter GB offers high wear-resistance and good chip evacuation on all materials.
Safety first Launched at this year’s Advanced Engineering show, the B-Safe machine tool monitoring system from Leader Chuck is a new concept that supports the complete monitoring and diagnostics of spindles and…
Grinding advances for new transmissions Technological advances in automotive engineering are rapidly changing the demands for production technology – this is not just for new processes, but also applies to established processes such as the…
QVI FlexPoint multisensor coordinate measuring machines QVI FlexPoint systems are the new generation of multisensor coordinate measuring machines. FlexPoint brings true multisensor capability to larger, heavier parts with complex dimensions and tolerances.
LFV technology goes large With the launch of its L32-VlllLFV sliding head turn-mill centre, Citizen Machinery UK brings its patented Low Frequency Vibration (LFV) machining technology to aid production of larger size components on…
Heads up Over 60 people from 50 of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing and technology companies attended CGTech’s latest VUE (Vericut Users’ Exchange) event, held during October 2018, at Williams F1 Conference…
A finer finish for flat surfaces For years the flexible, ball-style hone has dominated the market for applications that require honing of cylindrical metal surfaces such as engine piston bores and drilled through-holes. Now the tool,…
Ultra-precision in a compact box Since arriving in the UK at the MACH exhibition, the Kern Micro Pro 5-axis machining centre from Rainford Precision has attracted interest in the machine tool world.
Paving the way to digitisation Syspro, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, has announced the global release of its latest ERP solution delivering cutting edge technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet…
A new turn in slant bed technology The Victor Vturn-26HD has long been a favoured option among manufacturers looking for a mid-sized turning centre that delivers power, precision and uncompromising levels of reliability. Now, Victor CNC has…
Think tank Machining centre and flexible manufacturing system manufacturer, MCM (Machining Center Manufacturing) based in Piacenza, Italy has further developed its Tank series of 4- and 5-axis machining centres with the development…
Six of the best A new, tangential milling system launched by Horn at the recent AMB exhibition in Stuttgart is claimed to be the first ever side mill to deploy six effective cutting inserts.…
Cutting on the curve Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal’s range of Flat MultiDrill series (MDF) high rigidity, coated carbide drills for spotfacing and counterboring features on horizontal, curved or inclined surfaces of a component has now…
A Logiqal conclusion in tooling Back in March, in a blaze of publicity, 300 people witnessed the biggest cutting-tool launch in Iscar Tool’s history at the ICC in Birmingham. Since that time, as the comprehensive…
