Proven performance in a smaller footprint The shorter travels and compact footprints of the Haas UMC-500 Series universal machining centres (UMC) make them ideal for 3+2 machining and simultaneous 5-axis machining of smaller parts.
A quick route to multi-pallet machining The first machining centre built by German manufacturer Hermle to be installed at a Hyde Group company has been operating around the clock since April this year at Stoneswood Precision…
Hurco double floor space with new headquarters in High Wycombe US-based machine tool manufacturer Hurco has moved its UK and Ireland subsidiary, Hurco Europe, to a new facility in High Wycombe.
West Midlands firm invests £2.25m in machining and casting facilities Black Country manufacturer Alucast has completed a major £2.25 million investment into its machining and casting facilities.
Compact 5-axis machining from Ward Hi-Tech The compact D2-5AX is designed for use in workshops, education, laboratories and for tool, jig, die and mould making.
XYZ hosts 5-axis and robotic machine tending seminar at the MTC XYZ Machine Tools is hosting a seminar to highlight the future of 5-axis machining and robotic machine tending in collaboration with the MTC in Coventry.
Blum Novotest: KinematicsPerfect brochure A Blum Novotest brochure for KinematicsPerfect, machine checking software for checking and reporting 5-axis kinematics.
From loose ends to landing gear A Hampshire aerospace manufacturer is set to take-off to new heights in the global aerospace industry following an extensive investment in innovative full 5-axis cutting and automation technologies. PES reports.
Doubling-up to meet new demand When Peterborough-based Rivercircle invested in one of the first XYZ UMC-5X gantry-style simultaneous 5-axis machining centres just over 12 months ago its ambition was to gain efficiency by transferring work…
Subcontract manufacturer invests in first 5-axis machining centre Numac Engineering, a subcontract manufacturer that has a large segment of its business in the oil and gas sector, has invested in a Hermle 5-axis, trunnion-type, mill-turn centre.
Fanuc to focus on automation productivity gains at open house To answer some of the questions on automation in the UK manufacturing industry, Fanuc will host its first ever Manufacturing, Automation, and Digital Transformation Open House.
Vape manufacturer makes use of modern machining Squonker, Stumpy, Atty and Whistle-Tip could easily be mistaken for characters in a Lord of the Rings style fantasy novel, rather than products from the more down-to-earth world of vaping.…
5-axis machine powers aero engine component production Silcoms, a niche UK supplier to the aerospace industry of nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and aluminium aero engine ring components and assemblies including seals, shrouds, segments and casings, was…
Casting a move to automation Andover-based aluminium diecasting company MRT Castings uses robotic systems in its foundry, but until now automation has not featured in the company's machine shop, apart from twin pallet change on…
Alitech reduces costs after installing 5-axis VMC at Silverstone facility Subcontractor Alitech Precision, which specialises in supplying motorsport and automotive customers from its Silverstone facility, installed its first 5-axis, vertical-spindle machining centre (VMC) in March 2017.
Record year: XYZ Machine Tools reports 11% annual turnover increase XYZ Machine Tools has continued its record-breaking run of year-end results, posting an 11% increase in annual turnover to £33.9 million.
5-axis machining brings new opportunities for precision engineering firm Since its formation in 1979 Newcastle Tool & Gauge (N.T.G.) has adapted to change. Originally a toolroom manufacturing press tools for local industry it has evolved into a precision engineering…
Open house announced at Hermle headquarters in Germany More than 30 machining centres, mainly 5-axis models and some with various types of automation, will be on show at an open house to be held from 8-11 May 2019…
Successful debut at Southern Manufacturing for Mills CNC Mills CNC has reported that its debut at Southern Manufacturing 2019 was extremely positive, with visitors impressed by the Doosan 5-axis machine tool and Doosan Robotics’ collaborative robot showcased at…
How 3D printing and 5-axis machining can work together Matsuura demonstrates how additive manufacturing (3D printing) and 5-axis machining can work together for quicker production.
Technology and capability opens doors During its 20-years in business, Limerick, Ireland-based Takumi Precision Engineering has delivered consistent growth working across many sectors, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and precision engineering.
Entry level introduction to 5-axis Manufacturers looking to progress from 3-axis or 4-axis CNC prismatic metalcutting and invest in a 5-axis facility may now consider a new, affordable, vertical-spindle machining centre from Wele, Taiwan, whose…
XYZ Machine Tools’ UMC-4+1 now available for demonstration The first XYZ UMC-4+1 5-axis machining centre has arrived at the company’s headquarters in Burlescombe, Devon and is now available for demonstration.
A horizontal-spindle machining centre option for aerospace A new, 6-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centre (HMC) with a working volume starting from X: 4,100mm x Y: 1,600mm x Z: 650mm, with options of 2.1m and 2.6m in the Y-axis…
