NEWS
Product pick 10
Dynapath CNC bed-mills
MACH Machine Tools, part of the
Vigilance Group, has introduced a new
range of CNC bed-mills equipped with
the advanced DynaPath CNC. “Interest
in them has been nothing short of
phenomenal,” the company says.
https://is.gd/utisem
Twin spindles, twin turrets
Mills CNC has introduced two twin-spindle, twin-turret turning centres with Y-axis
capability on their upper and lower turrets: the TT1300SYY (42/51 mm bar
diameter capacity) and larger TT2100SYY (65/81 mm) machines (see also p26).
https://is.gd/awaruq
Auto-loader for Haas turning centres
The Haas Automatic Parts Loader (APL) is said to be a simple and affordable way to
automate part production. It connects directly to the Haas control and is for Haas
ST-10, ST-15, ST-20 and ST-25 turning centres. https://is.gd/rihuxu
Robot programming software news
Hypertherm’s Robotmaster Version 7.1 contains more than 40 newly added
features, 500 improvements and dozens of bug fixes. https://is.gd/azejur
Radical new design end-mill from Kennametal
Kennametal has added the Harvi 1 TE to its Harvi line of solid carbide end-mills.
With a radical new design, it is suitable for use on materials that include steel,
stainless steel, high temperature alloys and cast iron. https://is.gd/jepuso
Indexable insert milling system is flexible
Cost-effective, secure milling with added process flexibility is now said to be a
reality, thanks to the development of the Ceratizit MaxiMill 271 indexable-insert
milling system. https://is.gd/bohiki
Robot-based auto-loading/unloading
1st Machine Tool Accessories has introduced a robotic loading and unloading
arrangement based on the same principle as the manual Swift Klamp HSK
workholding system for use on machining centres. https://is.gd/epixip
Laser profiling software development from Prima Power
Prima Power has expanded its family of software products with the introduction of
the FastSuite Prima Power Edition 3D laser CAM software, developed for the
company by Cenit AG. https://is.gd/harexe
Magnetic filtering for finishing processes
Eclipse Magnetics’ Autofiltrex range of automated filters is suitable
for most ferrous metal-finishing processes, including grinding,
honing and lapping. https://is.gd/rolayu
Pallet pool option for larger Haas UMC model
The Haas UMC-1000 universal machining centre can now be
supplied with an eight-place pallet pool (pictured, left).
https://is.gd/utumed
CNC machines and a further 20
additional injection moulding
presses. https://is.gd/simati
With the sale of eight machine
tools and three collaborative
robots, plus the generation of over
one hundred significant enquiries,
Mills CNC’s ‘Another Giant Leap’
Open House last month has been
hailed a “huge success”. The total
number of visitors attending the
event exceeded 350 over the two
days (p26). https://is.gd/irolih
Hurco Europe has moved to
different premises on the Cressex
Industrial Estate in High Wycombe.
At 26,000 ft2, the building is double
the size of the previous facility. The
official opening of the new
headquarters, showroom and
technical centre was marked by an
Open Day for customers on 9
October. The president of Hurco
Companies Inc, Greg Volovic,
travelled from Indianapolis to
formally open the subsidiary’s new
building. https://is.gd/erajih
XYZ Machine Tools had two key
aims during its attendance at the
recent EMO exhibition in Hanover,
the first to bring to a wider audience
the advances made with the latest
development of its ProtoTRAK
control system for mills and lathes,
and the second to identify potential
new distributors for its machines
across mainland Europe. On both
counts, the company reports
mission accomplished.
https://is.gd/wevaxa
Mazak reports an EMO stand
visitor number increase of circa 5%,
in comparison to 2017, with strong
enquiries for the 27 machines and
15 different automation solutions
exhibited. https://is.gd/iyoxeg
Manufacturing experts at the
Coventry-based Manufacturing
Technology Centre are to hold a
free event aimed at giving small-
and medium-sized companies
practical advice to improve their
productivity. https://is.gd/uwegiq
Kyal Machine Tools has appointed
Kevin Jones (above) as its new UK
sales manager. Joining the business
at the start of September, Jones
visited EMO in Hanover to
investigate the latest innovations
from Kyal principals such as WFL
Technologies, Weiler, Hembrug and
Willemin Macodel.
https://is.gd/usesuf
Martin Hawkins has been promoted
to UK sales director at Bowers
Group, a step up from his
previous role of UK sales
manager. In addition,
Dave Smith has
been promoted to
UK & Ireland sales
manager, having
previously held the
title of key account
and India country
manager.
https://is.gd/urojud
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