Cost-efficient cutting process from Trumpf Save up to 70% of cutting gas and increase sheet throughput up to 100% with the cutting process Highspeed Eco. The basis of this process is the touchdown nozzle: it prevents the cutting gas from escaping at the sides. Discover in the video how this cost-efficient nozzle works.
New model Hwacheon C1 multiple process turning center with tool changer The C1 has an 18 station automatic tool changer which changes tools directly off of the turret using Capto C4 connection. The automatic tool changer decreases set-up time and allows for taking troublesome tools off of the turret for better clearance.
Mazak iSMART Factory in action The iSmart factory concept utilises Mazak’s Industry 4.0 infrastructure which enables machine users to make the vital step-up from automated cell manufacturing to a completely connected Industry 4.0 factory of the future.
Robots breathe new life into metal hanger manufacturer With help from both Fitz-Thors Engineering and Kuka Robotics, U.S. manufacturer M&B Hangers thrives despite fierce global competition.
Doosan Puma SMX CNC Milling Machine in action Watch the Doosan Puma SMX CNC Milling Machine, sold exclusively in the UK by Mills CNC.
Mastercam 2018 connects with CoroPlus ToolLibrary The Mastercam 2018 CAM software includes an interface to CoroPlus ToolLibrary by Sandvik Coromant
Dynamic roller-guided machining View the latest in the MCX series of roller-guided machining centres in action from Geo Kingsbury.
Robotic 3D bin picking of unsorted clutch discs KUKA's KR AGILUS small robot is employed in the precise storage of unsorted clutch discs for further processing on a honing machine.
Kyocera's long-lasting partnership with The Bloodhound Project This video from Kyocera SGS outlines the long-lasting partnership between the company and The Bloodhound Project. CEO, Hugh Welch and marketing manager, Jose Luis Ucar, explain how exciting this journey has been.
Garant MasterSteel Feed solid carbide drills for very long tool life A reduction of 85% in the production time was achieved on the component in this video using a Garant MasterSteel Feed high feed rate solid carbide drill. After some 18m of hole drilling travel, the Garant MasterSteel Feed had still not reached the end of its tool life.
Improving productivity with a Haas BMT65 turret Instead of moving turned parts to a mill for secondary operations, this setup allows you to machine them complete on a Haas lathe with the BMT65 Turret and Live Tooling.
Preparing and manufacturing a top hat An actual top hat and a human hand were scanned, the surfaces reverse-engineered in Tebis and the parts milled from aluminum and wood. The hat weighs 1.5kg and was milled from a 37kg block of aluminium.
An overview of Smooth Technology home screens Spanning the entire part production landscape – from programming and metal removal to automation and data collection – Smooth Technology seamlessly brings speed, accuracy, functionality and ergonomics to virtually every type of metalworking application.
Tramp oil separator for CNC machines Tramp oil separator to remove contaminating oil from CNC machines, by MacInnes Tooling.
Bringing the brand under one roof FANUC UK recently opened a new showroom, training, technical support and service support centre in Ansty Park, Coventry.
Handheld Dot Peen Pinmarking Trend Marking Systems demonstrates the new Flexmark Combo Dot Peen Marking System. This Pinmarker offers amazing flexibility, able to switch between Bench Mounted and Hand held in seconds.
Garant Xpent 5-axis vice in practical test The Garant Xpent 5-axis vice demonstrates its accessibility when milling in 1.0503 / C45. Also in use: the Garant TPC solid carbide mill and the Kyocera MFH mini high feed mill.
Training the next generation The Harlow Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (HAMEC) was opened recently by Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, Robert Halfon MP.
Banish those burrs Simple but innovative. The Brush Wheel Type CNC deburring and polishing tool from Xebec. Available in the UK from Drill Service based in Horley, Surrey.
Applications engineer position available at Kyocera SGS EU A position has become available for an application engineer working at Kyocera SGS Wokingham.
Mini chucks with adaptations by Hainbuch As part of the Hainbuch modular system, the new mini series allow the usage of mandrel adaptations and jaw modules in addition to reduced mass and size. The company says they are the best choice for main and sub spindle in small machining areas for effective tool accessibility, without trading-off set-up flexibility.
How to set tool length and work offsets on a Haas machine Watch as Haas shows you how to properly set a tool length offset and a work offset. One of the most common ways to crash a machine is with an improper tool or work offset, so this is a video that every machinist will find useful.
Component cleaning made easy Precision engineering firm Qualiturn Products has invested in a new Pero R1 solvent washing system, supplied in the UK by Kumi Solutions. Production Engineering Solutions visited the Hertford-based company to see it in action.
Cutting a path to advanced machining Cutting tool specialist Kyocera SGS held a ‘Lunch and Learn’ event at its UK, Wokingham headquarters recently. The event was staged in collaboration with the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF), and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and with the participation of other industry partners.
