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…
4+1 addition to the range With the first machine due for delivery in January 2019, the new UMC 4+1 machining centre from XYZ Machine Tools is set to generate significant interest among UK machinists looking…
Manufacturing a turbine casing quickly and efficiently Optimally plan the manufacturing process, and generate and output fully collision-checked NC programs quickly and easily. With the ProLeiS MES solution from Tebis: Template-based NC programming, high-performance 5-axis functions and…
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.
Adding axes for aerospace machining The acquisition of three Hermle 5-axis machine tools at Irish subcontractor Boyce Precision Engineering is bringing significant benefits in terms of accuracy and reduced set ups for the aerospace and…
True 5-axis simultaneous machining at Citizen's open house At Citizen Machinery UK’s open house held recently, the turning machine specialist featured its latest Cincom D25 turn-mill centre with an advanced Mitsubishi 800 control. Production Engineering Solutions hears how…
New UK machining facility opens at Sheffield Forgemasters Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd (SFIL) has opened a new machining facility, the only one of its kind in the UK.
New machine doubles capacity On the second day of MACH 2018, held in April at the NEC Birmingham, local firm Summit Patternmaking placed an order on the Hurco stand for a 5-axis machining centre.
Future-proof machining Cambridgeshire-based Encocam, an innovative and progressive manufacturing company has recently invested in two Mikron HEM 700U 5-axis machining centres from GF Machining Solutions.
New software release brings 5-axis functionality into focus Tebis AG has announced the next release of its version 4.0 software with a focus on 5-axis functionality in its simultaneous milling strategy.
A pattern of productivity Ed Hill visited plastic packaging tooling specialist TMB Patterns to discover how the installation of a Grob G750 universal machining centre has enhanced its machining capabilities, efficiency and profitability.
5-axis machining centre halves cycle time Hailsham, East Sussex-based subcontractor, Dicker Precision Components has decided to move its prismatic machining capability forward with the purchase of its first 5-axis, vertical-spindle machining centre (VMC). As PES reports,…
