Programming simplicity will be Hurco’s
theme for Southern Manufacturing, where
the company will be showcasing the latest
software deployed on its proprietary MAX5
control (exhibit details: https://is.gd/ninone).
The 19” colour touchscreen control will be
present on stand G200. On demonstration
will be the latest solid model import option,
which is said to be capable of reducing
programming times even further. Whereas
previously only 2D DXF files could be loaded
directly into the control to create
conversational data blocks, it is now
possible to import 3D STEP or IGES files,
including splines and Z depths.
Two of Hurco’s best-selling machines will
be on the stand. One will be the Hurco
VM10i machining centre, which despite
having a working volume of 660 by 406 by
508 mm fits into a compact space on the
shopfloor. Sharing equal prominence will be
a Hurco TM8i XP 2-axis CNC lathe, which
turns parts up to 356 mm in diameter by
525 mm long.
GRIPPING TECHNOLOGY ON SHOW
So, what of the latest workholding
solutions? Well, from Stand G205,
1st Machine Tool Accessories will show for
the first time in the UK the Kitagawa Swift
Klamp, a rigid workholding product that uses
the proven HSK tool interface to provide a
secure, low-interference, quick-change
clamping arrangement that resists bending
forces generated during metalcutting (exhibit
details: https://is.gd/apudal). Designed for
5-axis machining applications but equally
suited to use on 3- and 4-axis machines, the
system consists of three parts – the
clamping head, work holder and workpiece.
Parts up to 200 mm square or diameter can
be accommodated.
Also demonstrated will be the newly
developed RotaVice workpiece positioning
system. In essence, the RotaVice is a
manually adjustable indexing head that can
be rapidly set to position a component at a
multiplicity of rotary angles in the horizontal
plane for milling and drilling. Produced in the
UK, the unit is designed to be secured in a
One-Lok workholding device manufactured by
Chick in the USA, for which 1st MTA is the
sole UK agent.
Over on Stand E250, Roemheld will likely
be promoting its recently introduced fixed-jaw
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Hilma SCS vice, which is designed for
metalcutting operations on 5-axis machining
centres. SCS vices (https://is.gd/ibinap)
offer repeatability of positioning to within
±10 micron. The stability of the clamping
systems and high retention force resulting
from the use of a reversible jaw mean there
is no need to pre-stamp a workpiece before
it is secured. Various base lengths up to
350 mm are offered, with different clamping
ranges to 300 mm, while clamping force is
up to 40 kN at 100 Nm torque.
For automated component loading in
collaborative working environments, visitors
should head for the stand (B160) of Mills
CNC (https://is.gd/edocag). Through its
Automation Division, the company will be
showcasing two of its latest collaborative
robots (cobots). The first, the M0617, is
largest cobot in the Doosan range in terms
of reach radius (1.7 m) and, at the event,
will be performing a range of tasks that
demonstrate its flexibility and application
potential. The second cobot at the event will
feature integrated vision technology,
enabling it to identify and sort parts by size,
shape, orientation and text pattern.
Those interested in toolholding
innovations should make for the stand
(E215/220) of YMT Technologies (https://
is.gd/ekixaz). Heatshrink technology will be
on show in the form of machines from
Diebold, while a precision range of
toolholders from Kojex, including the DC6
slimline chuck series for 5-axis machining
applications, will also make an appearance.
Alongside will be heavy duty angle-heads
from OMG, a range of driven tooling from
Algra, the company’s own Tuscan range of
machine vices, plus the Fifth Axis range of
fixtures and workholding. Larger products on
the stand will additionally take in a rotary
table from Detron.
Southern Manufacturing will be the first
opportunity for UK manufacturers to see the
latest cutting tool launches from Industrial
Tooling Corporation (Stand H250), such as
the ITC 6071 series of solid carbide endmills
(https://is.gd/pugume). This stub length
end-mill has been specifically developed for
the machining of steel and aerospace-grade
alloys such as titanium and Inconel.
Representing Widia in the UK, application
experts from ITC will be on-hand to discuss
tools on show, such as the newly developed
VSM890-12 face- and shoulder-milling
series. The VSM890-12 is hailed as one of
the very few eight-edged, double-sided
cutters with genuine 90° milling capability,
and is able to perform on a complete range
of materials, including operations such as
face milling, shoulder milling, Z-axis
plunging, contour plunging and 100% radial
engagement slotting.
SPEEDY DRILLS ON OFFER
Another cutting tool specialist, Guhring
(Stand H185), will be giving exhibition
premiers to a number of recently introduced
products (exhibit details: https://is.gd/
urawey). For instance, visitors will have an
opportunity to investigate the latest Guhring
RF Speed milling range that has been
developed for the machining of tough
materials. The latest arrivals are the RF100
5-Speed and RF100 7-Speed solid carbide
end-mills. The increased tooth number of the
five-fluted 5-Speed and seven-fluted 7-Speed
generates high metal removal rates with
stable process reliability, says Guhring.
Alongside the RF Speed milling line will
be the RT100XF, the latest in a long line of
performance drilling products from Guhring.
Created to reduce cycle times for difficult-tomachine
materials and special applications
in series production, the hard drilling line is
said to be resilient to potential breakages.
Robo-Tend will take centre stage on the
XYZ stand, offering easy and fast payback
automation
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