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Product pick 10
Porcupine cutter novelty
Walter GB has designed a
replaceable front end for its modular
M4258 porcupine milling cutter. The
thinking behind the innovation is to
combine the cost-effective benefits
of rigid milling with those of
indexable inserts.
https://is.gd/kovire
Press brake customisation on offer
A newly developed range of press brakes has been introduced by Bystronic that can
be customised to suit a user’s requirements, in terms of process speed and
flexibility. The modular Xpert Pro series comprises three models, plus a variety of
optional extras. https://is.gd/zuseye
General-purpose turning insert grade from Ceratizit
Developed as a multi-application grade utilising newly developed coating
technology and the latest carbide substrate, CTPX710 now means one grade can be
used across many material groups. https://is.gd/ipejuf
Hollow-arm robot allows for cable integration
FANUC has improved its R-2000 series with the introduction of the hollow-armed
R-2000iD, which allows for cable integration. https://is.gd/isokog
Vices pair up for first- and second-operation machining
The newly developed WNT ESG5 fixed-jaw vice for second-operation use from
Ceratizit complements the company’s ZSG4 unit for first op roughing.
https://is.gd/gowosu
Intelligence & efficiency additions
Precision Technologies Group company, Holroyd Precision, has introduced a
number of technologies to its rotor milling and grinding machines that will bring
even greater levels of intelligence and efficiency to manufacturing strategies.
https://is.gd/talulu
SigmaNEST V20 improved in all areas
SigmaTEK Systems V20 is a substantial release, introducing many features in all
areas of the product, with continued emphasis on user experience, optimising
material utilisation and data management. https://is.gd/lifeka
Quality control software
Quality control automation software provider High QA has released Version 5.0 of
its Inspection Manager (IM) software. https://is.gd/beyuca
EDM sparker gets additional technology
GF Machining Solutions has upgraded the AgieCharmilles CUT
2000 X wire EDM with the latest Spark Track technology and an
IVU (integrated vision unit). https://is.gd/ofubes
Heavy duty LNS bar feed
The LNS Ultra 80 bar feed (left) boasts an oversized base frame
with 700 kg cast iron support beam. https://is.gd/aliceb
Metrology specialist Insphere has
become a member of the Nuclear
Advanced Manufacturing Research
Centre, primarily to support the
ongoing development of its onmachine
measurement and
verification technology.
https://is.gd/atogef
A £20 million project to develop
lightweight propeller blades that
will help the UK aviation sector
reduce its carbon footprint and noise
emissions at airports, is being
carried out by composite researchers
at the University of Sheffield
Advanced Manufacturing Research
Centre (AMRC) as part of an
industry-led consortium with two
other members of the High Value
Manufacturing Catapult.
https://is.gd/mutufo
Magnomatics has teamed up with
the University of Sheffield AMRC to
drive productivity improvements in
offshore renewable energy
generation using smart robotics and
automation. https://is.gd/zosume
Protolabs, a specialist in the
manufacture of custom prototypes
and low-volume production parts, is
helping to make life easier for design
engineers by guaranteeing specific
dimensional tolerances for each type
of plastic injection moulding resin.
https://is.gd/haluvu
Verus Metrology is has entered into
a partnership with Apex Metrology, a
move that will see the latter supply
Verus’ bespoke metrology fixtures,
along with its modular metrology
fixturing kit – V-FIX – for non-bespoke
fixture solutions.
https://is.gd/gabiwu
Superabrasives specialist Engis
UK has installed one of its latest
SPM 6000 bore-finishing machines
at the company’s Henley-on-
Thames headquarters, where it will
undertake process and tooling trials
for customers and prospects across
Europe. https://is.gd/ufulev
KV Tooling has taken first place in
the Anca Tool of the Year
competition. Brian Beland,
president at KV Tooling Systems,
which is based in Augusta, Maine,
USA, says: “Competing with worldclass
tool-grinding shops from
around the world with same grinding
machines and winning – regardless
of the size of the business – is
something we are particularly proud
of.” https://is.gd/uyequm
Smethwick-based precision
engineering company A&M EDM
has promoted four of its managers
to director positions as it seeks out
future development. The promotions
are (above, L-R): Stuart Talbot,
production director CNC; Gary
Surman, technical director CNC; Lee
Finch, production director EDM; and
Arthur Watts, technical director
EDM. https://is.gd/qeviro
Last month the Manufacturing
Technologies Association’s
Annual Dinner took
place at the Royal
Lancaster Hotel,
London. The
evening drew 400+
manufacturing
technology providers
and guests, who met
to discuss the future
and celebrate success.
https://is.gd/eveweg
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