New robots from Fanuc: strong, lean and durable Fanuc has expanded its range of industrial robots with the introduction of two high-payload models: the M-20iD/35 multi-purpose handling robot and the Arc Mate 120iD/35 Arc welding robot.
Hurco expands large 5-axis machining centre range Designed for the manufacture of large components, Hurco's dual-column DCX range offers long travels in the X- and Y-axes.
Stratasys to offer SAF technology for production-scale 3D printing Stratasys, a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, has today shared the first details about its upcoming line of powder bed fusion-based 3D printers.
New parting off geometry for high feed rates For parting off at high feed rates, Horn has introduced the new EH geometry, a development based on the manufacturer's S100 grooving system.
Holding firm on ferrous materials With the increasing need for manufacturing processes and cutting speeds to become faster and more accurate, effective workholding has developed into one of the most critical aspects of manufacturing operations…
Low cost, large scale industrial 3D printer launched by Thermwood Composite additive manufacturing firm, Thermwood, has launched a new line of lower cost ‘print only’ LSAM systems.
Feature library supports CAM automation For CAM software specialist Tebis, automation is a key principle for effective and efficient CNC programming while improving machining quality, efficiency and safety. One of the features to support CAM…
VMC/robot package makes automation an easy decision As industry recovers from the COVID pandemic businesses will face renewed challenges as production ramps up again.
Pneumatic unloading system for Swiss DT26 machines The latest innovation from Tornos to support its sliding headstock lathe customers is the pneumatic unloading system for Swiss DT26 machines. This system has been specially conceived to avoid any…
Walter delivers new thread of productivity With the arrival of the new T2710 Series, Walter is now extending the concept of its multiple-row thread milling cutters for producing shorter threads.
Software module enhanced for greater functionality The Quotations module is the cornerstone of the PSL Datatrack production control system.
The fine art of scheduling Production and capacity planning is a critical process for many manufacturers, possibly now more than ever with fluctuating workforce numbers and deviation on supplier lead-times.
Trumpf doubles up on new machine launches From the outside, the new TruPunch 3000 looks almost identical to its smaller sibling, the TruPunch 1000. That’s because Trumpf has now incorporated its tried-and-tested Delta Drive into the Series…
Grinding wheel benefits for hand tool operations Compared to conventional resin bonded grinding wheels, the Engis Dia-ForZ range offers many significant benefits, including greater operator safety, which results from the fact that the diamond grit is electroplated…
Entry-level price, premium quality Global machine tool manufacturer DMG Mori has entered the vertical machining centre (VMC) market at the lower end of the price range with a new, nominally 0.5m³ model, the M1.
Automated bending cell offers rapid return on investment A new robotic bending system featuring an automated tool changing press brake has been unveiled by LVD.
Smart machining solutions from WFL The M20 Millturn is the latest addition to WFL's product portfolio and aims to appeal to customer segments looking for a compact and powerful multi-functional machining centre. PES takes a…
New agencies give grinding specialist the cutting-edge Gloucester-based Advanced Grinding Supplies has been appointed as the exclusive agent in the UK and Ireland for both Meister Abrasives and Alfons Schmeier Abrasives.
New rotary table provides ‘astronomical’ advantage A recently installed Peter Lehmann CNC rotary table is enabling a Bostomatic high-speed milling machine belonging to Thomas Keating Toolmaking to perform highly efficient 5-axis machining.
Single set-up machining efficiency A trio of Bumotec multi-axis, multi-tasking machining centres are not only helping Shanghai Medical Instruments (Group) to maintain its 50% market share in China for medical instruments, but their ability…
Hainbuch gets a grip on the Irish market The Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) facility in Rathcoole has recently installed a new Doosan Puma 2600SY II turning centre with workholding technology from Hainbuch at the heart of the new…
Laser sharp inspection A new APDIS laser radar inspection system from Nikon Metrology is twice as fast as its predecessor whilst maintaining ultra high levels of accuracy
Busy toolroom gets capability boost with new die-sink EDM The toolroom at one of the world’s leading manufacturers of domestic, commercial and industrial cleaning equipment has received a boost in capability with the arrival of a Sodick AD55L CNC…
Shorter cycle times with three cutting edges The WTX Feed BR drill reamer from Ceratizit ensures high accuracy with tight tolerances and excellent surface quality.
