NEWS
Product pick 10
hyperMILL latest version
The 2019.2 version of hyperMILL CAM
from Open Mind offers a range of newly
developed features that include high
precision 3D finishing, 5-axis tangent
machining, high performance turning
and new CAD-for-CAM technologies.
https://is.gd/ukiquz
LVD high speed press brake
LVD’s Dyna-Press 40/15 Pro is a high speed electric-drive press brake. The
40-tonne machine features a 1,500 mm working length and a 5-axis back gauge.
https://is.gd/xodemo
Arno drilling offer expanded
Arno Werkzeuge has strengthened its range of drilling tools with: the AKB short-hole
drill, 14–55 mm diameter, 5xD; Shark-Drill, an indexable insert drill for diameters
of 9.5–114 mm; and SHARK-Drill2, a drilling system that combines the advantages
of a solid carbide twist drill with interchangeable cutting inserts, 14–32 mm
diameter and up to 8xD. https://is.gd/kusego
Holroyd offers users choice of HMI
Holroyd Precision is now offering three CNC control/HMI configurations with its
helical rotor production centres. https://is.gd/orunin
Javelin MRP software better supports tracking problems
The most important update in Javelin 2020.0 MRP software from Hexagon is geared
towards tracking, logging and actioning things that have gone wrong.
https://is.gd/okivoh
Parting & grooving system for sliding-head lathes
Floyd Automatic Tooling has introduced the Evocut-Line parting and grooving
system. It incorporates a compact design, simplified insert changeovers and
compatibility with platen-type tooling configurations. https://is.gd/ohiquv
Schunk automation module
Schunk has developed the Vero-S NSE-A3 138 automation module specifically for
automated machine-tool loading, as well as applications in handling, assembly and
other automation technologies. https://is.gd/faguhi
Drilling & countersinking of carbide & ceramic materials
Horn’s CVD-coated, diamond-tipped tool system DDHM is for the cost-effective
drilling and countersinking of sintered carbides and ceramics of hardness up to
3,000 Hv. https://is.gd/juxada
Parting-off additions
The Walter Cut MX has four cutting edges and is for small parts
up to 12 mm diameter, with the two-edge Walter Cut GX34 for
work up to 65 mm diameter. https://is.gd/axerut
Schunk five-fingered, human-like gripper
Schunk’s SIH gripper is more flexible than other gripping hands
having pull-cable mechanisms (left). https://is.gd/azijiy
an 80-ton press and an imagebased
dimensional measuring
system. https://is.gd/senomi
Renishaw has collaborated with
Domin Fluid Power to help the
company maximise productivity
when designing and manufacturing
direct-drive valves. Using metal
additive manufacturing (AM)
techniques, Domin can now produce
smaller, more efficient drives and
has reduced cycle times from five
and a half hours to just one.
https://is.gd/zocote
Gewefa UK has secured its biggest
single order for grinding arbors –
along with a large quantity of collet
chucks – for use with newly
commissioned Magerle MFP 100
grinding and milling centres.
https://is.gd/edisos
Birmingham-based metalstamping
specialist Brandauer has
spent £600,000 on a Yamada
Dobby NXT 80XL high speed press.
https://is.gd/ohipot
Correction: P47 of our July issue
used an incorrect picture. Below is
senior manufacturing engineer and
additive team lead at the University
of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming
Research Centre Stephen
Fitzpatrick; the picture used was of
AFRC’s Dr Michael Ward. Apologies
to both: online version updated.
Industrial Tooling Corporation
(ITC) has installed an ANCA MX7
Linear grinding centre, the fourth
ANCA unit and the fifth grinding
centre since ITC extended its
manufacturing facility by over 50%
in 2016. https://is.gd/zenasi
FANUC will host its first ever
‘Manufacturing, Automation and
Digital Transformation’ Open House.
Taking place at its UK headquarters
on 29-31 October 2019, the
company will present a number of
demonstrations and host industry
debate. https://is.gd/inugez
The Seco Tools’ Inspiration
through Innovation (9-10 October)
brand identity has been machined
from solid on a 5-axis machining
centre by company technician
apprentice Emma Roberts (above).
https://is.gd/sifece
New and recently launched
Doosan machines, as well as Mills
CNC’s latest industrial and
collaborative robot solutions, will be
on show on 9 and 10 October at
Mills CNC’s Technology Campus
facility in Leamington.
https://is.gd/soride
In-Comm Training, which supported
more than 2,500 people
with apprenticeships
and upskilling in
2018, has promoted
Chris Reeves to
operations director.
He will oversee the
further expansion of
its academies in
Aldridge, Bridgnorth
and Shrewsbury.
https://is.gd/zedebu
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