NEWS
Mapal steel drilling line
Following on from the success of the
Tritan-Drill Steel, Mapal has
developed drills that provide even
greater benefits to those seeking
cost-effective hole-making solutions
for steel workpieces.
https://is.gd/putaje
Shaft inspection
Industrial metrology specialist the Sempre Group has introduced the Opticline T3D
optical shaft measuring system with tactile 3D measuring probe.
https://is.gd/omuxit
Rocol RTD range of fluids updated
With the arrival of the Tri-Logic series, Rocol has enhanced its RTD (reaming,
tapping and drilling) range of cutting-fluid technologies. https://is.gd/numada
At-machine coolant cleaning development
Freddy Products’ Coolant Health Unit, developed with Rolls-Royce, is cost-effective
and efficient for in-machine coolant cleaning. https://is.gd/kukaxu
Designed & made in the UK 5-axis Mazak machine
Yamazaki Mazak’s latest fully simultaneous 5-axis machining centre – the CV5-500
– will be the only machine in its class to have been completely conceived, designed
and built in the UK. https://is.gd/okayik
Solid carbide drill suits aerospace & energy sector needs
Kennametal has introduced the B21*SGL solid carbide drill with through-coolant.
Designed for stainless steel, nickel and cobalt-based alloys, improved productivity
and longer tool life in aerospace and energy sector applications are promised.
https://is.gd/matezo
On-board cutter resharpening for Gleason gear skiver
Gleason vertical power-skiving machines for gears up to 600 mm in diameter can
now be equipped with an on-board cutter re-sharpening unit to reduce cutter
changes and help ensure consistent quality. https://is.gd/olujin
Benchtop surface roughness & contour
Mitutoyo has introduced the Formtracer Avant series of benchtop hybrid CNC
systems that can measure both surface roughness and component contour on a
single platform. https://is.gd/soxoyi
Coromant CoroDrill geometry addition
Latest Sandvik Coromant CoroDrill 860 range features -GM geometry
that offers high-performance drilling across a range of materials
and applications, plus improved tool life.
https://is.gd/ofubes
Grooving & parting-off performance boost
Walter GB’s Cut DX18 double-edged grooving and parting-off
system (left) elevates performance, especially on Swiss-type and
multi-spindle autos. https://is.gd/fadijo
Renishaw is collaborating with
Simufact to enhance the success of
laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF)
builds through accurate simulation
and streamlined additive
manufacturing preparation.
https://is.gd/exisez
Universal Robots has made
available on the UR+ platform 20
proven software and hardware kits
for the most popular cobot
applications. These kits decrease
project risk and complexity.
https://is.gd/ijeweh
Ceratizit UK & Ireland has provided
a combination of the latest cutting
tool technology and technical
expertise to support Hope
Technology’s latest bike launch.
https://is.gd/ihuzuv
TM Specialist Engineers, a
subcontractor offering heavy steel
fabrication and large-part precision
machining services, is working with
MSC Industrial Supply Co to help
reduce its consumable spend.
https://is.gd/dogeka
Two advanced laser and waterjet
cutting systems from Polish fibre
laser manufacturer Kimla are now
on display in the UK after being
installed at MBA Engineering,
Kimla’s exclusive distribution partner
in the UK. https://is.gd/iyeseq
As part of its commitment to the
environment, sustainability and
social responsibility, Industrial
Tooling Corporation (ITC) has
changed all of the packaging on its
UK-manufactured cutting tools to
100% recyclable materials.
https://is.gd/upufej
RPI Ltd is celebrating 80 years of
specialising in rotary measurement
with the launch of its TruMotion
manual-spin rotary table.
https://is.gd/timiwu
Rocol Scrubs, a brand of heavyduty
cleaning towels, has been
registered by the NSF under the C1
classification. https://is.gd/xesiwe
Ward CNC has appointed: Richard
Hunter Rowe (below) as its head of
sales operations; David Rawson as
the new area business manager for
the Yorkshire, East & Humber and
Nottingham region; Andrew Dolan,
as the new area business manager
for Midlands and the East; plus
Steve Iles as a technical support
engineer (electrical).
https://is.gd/finizo
The Speciality Steels business of
Liberty Steel Group in South
Yorkshire is hiring a new group of
apprentices for the upcoming
academic year. Liberty is offering 20
Level 3 and Degree apprenticeships
in a variety of specialisms.
https://is.gd/xecale
Erodex Tooling
Solutions has taken
on an additional
apprentice design
engineer. The
company has
recruited six
apprentices over the
past 18 months.
https://is.gd/ravote
Product pick 10
L-R: Victor Escobar, AM
director – EMEA at Renishaw,
& Hendrik Schafstall, CEO &
managing director at Simufact
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