Turbine blade perfection from bar Investment in Starrag machine tools at aerospace specialist JJ Churchill has enabled the company to develop its own process for machining turbine blades from bar as opposed to forgings, providing…
New workholding for horizontal machining New towers have been introduced by Roemheld UK for clamping multiple workpieces on the table or pallet of horizontal machining centres.
Speeding ahead with precision Running a business their own way had always been the dream for brothers Ben and Matt Wesley and in 2018 they founded ProSpeed Precision.
Mazak discusses the advantages of its Integrex machine tool range Jason Butler from Yamazaki Mazak discusses the advantages of its Integrex machine tool range.
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.
Yamazaki Mazak announces record year for machine sales in 2018 Yamazaki Mazak has marked a record year for machine sales in 2018, due to strong performance across a number of key market sectors.
Living the dream We all have dreams and Thomas Karpasitis is no different, except he has made his dream into reality with the creation of Karpas Engineering in the summer of 2018.
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.
Subcontractor invests in high-speed turnkey package At the Gosport factory of Norjon Precision Engineering, a high-speed DA300 vertical machining centre from Makino, Japan, the first of its type in the UK, has been supplied as a…
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.
Exports to China drive investment The recent purchase of a Robbi Omicron CNC3206 universal grinder from RK International Machine Tools is providing Muffett Gears added flexibility and capacity as it expands export sales to China.…
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…
Keeping promises Mills CNC’s extensive and well-resourced aftersales and service operation ensures, amongst other advantages, fast, efficient and trouble-free machine tool delivery, installation and commissioning. PES takes a closer look at the…
Boyce Precision Engineering to double workforce as it opens new facility Boyce Precision Engineering has officially opened its new manufacturing facility and announced plans to almost double its workforce as part of a £6.9 million investment.
À la carte Industry 4.0 solutions “To avoid the possibility of engineers glazing over at the mention of Industry 4.0, there is no better way to describe the potential rewards of the concept than by illustrating…
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…
Aston Martin Valkyrie engine: Machined for optimal mass and strength With development of its new V12 engine progressing apace, Aston Martin has revealed some closely guarded secrets of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s powerplant.
Integration of grinding technology into mill-turn machining centers DMG Mori explains how to integrate grinding technology into mill-turn machining centers for complete machining capabilities.
Triple edged drilling Mapal has extended its Tritan-Drill product range with three cutting edges. The new universal version manufactured from HSS has been specifically developed for maximum cost-effectiveness in small-series production.
Tradition meets ambition With its roots reaching back to 1939, Dugard is a traditional family-run business with a longstanding pedigree and reputation that only evolves after many years in the industry. Dave Tudor…
Safety first Launched at this year’s Advanced Engineering show, the B-Safe machine tool monitoring system from Leader Chuck is a new concept that supports the complete monitoring and diagnostics of spindles and…
Haas explains how to avoid chatter on a milling machine In this how-to video, Haas addresses an issue that every machinist has faced at some point: chatter. The video takes the complex topic and breaks it down into three categories…
Bottle boring tools for machining aircraft landing gear The design and construction of lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft are major aerospace industry trends. Cogsdill is developing solutions, utilising state-of-the-art materials and tool designs for machining operations ranging from simple…
