Do more with more A new range of Doosan twin-turret, twin-spindle multi-tasking turning centres has been introduced by exclusive distributor Mills CNC. The machines have Y-axis capability on their upper and lower turrets.
Dedicated machining concept for blisks and integrally bladed rotors Starrag’s dedicated machine concept of the NB series provides an ideal solution for efficiently machining aerospace-grade blisks and IBRs (integrally bladed rotor) in a single clamping operation.
New slider is set to impress Unveiled at EMO Hannover and taking pride of place at the recent Star GB open house was the SX-38, the company’s latest addition to its 38mm diameter sliding head range.
5-axis programming gives subcontractor the edge With customers in the aerospace, motorsport and medical sector demanding faster turnaround times and tighter tolerances, subcontractor Tridan Engineering says 5-axis work programmed by Edgecam has become a major part…
A conversational approach for quick-turnaround machining Almost every component machined on the five Hurco 3-axis machining centres at Scottish subcontractor Euro Precision is programmed on the shopfloor with the assistance of user-friendly menus in the machine…
A need-to-have machine The acquisition of a Mikron 5-axis milling machine from GF Machining Solutions is paying dividends for Huddersfield-based precision manufacturer Thomas Brown Engineering, where its performance and flexibility is proving crucial.
Versatile bar auto is highly productive A new, twin-spindle, 10-axis CNC turn-mill centre, the Miyano BNA-42GTY LFV, has been introduced by Citizen for manufacturing complex components in one hit from bar stock up to 42mm diameter.
Quaser Machine Tools acquires Leicestershire machine tool firm Winbro Group Technologies has announced the acquisition of its business by Taiwan-headquartered Quaser Machine Tools (QMT).
German machine tool industry continues its decline Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the third quarter of 2019 were 25% down on the same period last year.
Top class control cuts cycle times As a specialist in producing one-off or low volume development work, East Grinstead-based Classic Components is often called on to turn work around at short notice, quite often without drawings…
Subcontractor invests in new technology amid increased demand A Northamptonshire-based subcontractor has invested over £350,000 in its shopfloor to help it cope with a 16% increase in demand.
A new path to control Mach Machine Tools, part of the Vigilance Group, has recently introduced a new range of CNC bed mills equipped with the latest DynaPath control.
Walter Ewag strengthens UK service team Walter Ewag, a member of the United Grinding Group, is strengthening its UK service team with the appointment of Gareth Harper as a service.
TDT Machine Tools extends its range with CMZ partnership TDT Machine Tools has struck a new partnership deal with CMZ, a Spanish manufacturer of high-quality lathes and turning centres.
Doubling pump component production In its 25th anniversary year, the Plymouth plant of hydraulic motor, pump and valve manufacturer Kawasaki Precision Machinery has seen a far-reaching reorganisation of its K3VL axial piston pump machine…
Inspiration through Innovation 2019 finds an international audience Seco Tools' Inspiration through Innovation manufacturing best-practice event, hosted at the company’s Technology Centre, had a total of 747 visitors attending over the two days.
Covering all the bases This year’s Engineering Technology Group (ETG) open house not only marked the company’s 25th anniversary – it also provided the ideal opportunity for the business to promote its wide range…
Dugard appoints three new sales engineers to support growth Machine tool specialist Dugard has appointed three new sales engineers to support the rise in demand for its diverse ranges of available machines.
Scottish manufacturer invests as oil and gas sector grows Growth in the oil and gas sector has seen Scottish manufacturer Tayside Precision Tools Dundee invest in a new vertical machining centre.
Sensing wear on the spindle Automotive and bearing specialist Schaeffler has developed a new electronic system for monitoring the spindle bearings on machine tools which are subjected to high loads when operating.
Valve body machining in a single set-up West Yorkshire-based Koso KentIntrol’s latest investment in the Starrag Group’s Heckert 630 DBF horizontal machining centre is paying big dividends in the machining of valve bodies.
Pelton wheel machining in one Pelton wheels are the driving force of the hydro-power industry, extracting energy from fast-flowing water to generate electricity.
Mazak makes major investments in Worcester factory Machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has made a series of major investments at its UK-based European manufacturing plant in Worcester.
Moving up to one-hit production Headline Filters in Aylesford, Kent has taken a big step towards streamlining the manufacture of its components by adopting twin-spindle turning and 5-axis machining to reduce set-ups and take advantage…
