Manufacturing operations no longer face the question of whether manufactured components have to be cleaned. It is a matter of how the cleanliness required for flawless quality can be achieved quickly, efficiently and sustainably as part of a reliable process. From 22 to 24 October 2013 at the Stuttgart fairgrounds, parts2clean presents a complete overview of the processes, methods, media and measures for cost-effective cleaning that meets the prescribed requirements. Extensive offerings (…)

Eisele developed its product series of multiple connectors. The MULTILine includes connectors for compressed air, vacuum or fluids, as well as a multiple media version. Electrical connections can also be integrated. Eisele has now extended the product range with the addition of a 32-line connector for maximum flexibility in connecting compressed air and vacuum lines. Whether in plant construction or for maintenance and repair work – Eisele MULTILine connectors can be used for the secure, (…)

According to the organisers the second World Medtech Forum Lucerne (WMTF), held from September 17 - 19, has been a complete success. The mix of international suppliers, latest developments in Swiss medtech research and inputs from the medical technology sector was enthusiastically received. 3,200 medtech specialists from science, the supplier industry and manufacturers, plus doctors and hospital specialists came together at the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne. 100 top speakers, 250 (…)

Medtech Switzerland proposes many possibilities to exhibit in international Medtech shows. Moreover some Swiss Cantons offer great possibilities to reduce the cost of these exhibitions for companies active in their areas. Did you ever consider exhibiting your products and services at an international trade fair but hesitated due to the time and cost requirements? If so, then the Swiss Pavilion might be the answer you are looking for. The Swiss Pavilion is a turnkey solution offered by (…)

There is a considerable loss in productivity in steel-turning due to machine shops holding back on cutting speed with an emphasis on establishing a safe, predictable tool-life. This has been largely due to the performance of tools throughout the broad mid ISO P25 application area. Process security has been a concern because of uneven insert wear development with either careful process supervision or more frequent stopages to change inserts. Cutting speeds have been kept well below any (…)

Star Micronics has developed SV-38R, a new model equipped with the enhanced functions of the SV series of the Swiss type automatic lathe. This model is specifically designed for the machining of complicated-shaped parts to be used in the medical, automobile and aviation related areas. For front working, a 2-axis controlled gang-type tool post and a 3-axis controlled turret-type tool post are arranged with the guide bush in the center. Each tool post is controlled independently so that (…)

Witte has developed a completely new type of vacuum chuck which operates without any kind of extra vacuum supply unit. This can be discovered till the end of the week on the company’s booth (Hall 5, Booth E53) at EMO. The vacuum chuck consists of a patented vacuum supply unit with battery and an automatic control system. Safety equipment and signal lights that show clamping and battery loading condition are also integrated and ensure process safety On demand set-up The clamping surface (…)

At the press conference yesterday, MM. Dr. Rüdiger Kapitza, Chairman of the board of Gildemeister AG and Dr. Masahico Mori, President of Mori Seiki Co. Ltd. presented many novelties and also announced the next move in the companies’ strategy: a common global brand. New design of machines, new communication platform with the machines (first information here), possibility to download apps to add value to the machines… and indeed a lot of new products. The company is more than ever on a (…)

At noon today (and after an impressive countdown) the Körber Schleifring Group unveiled its new identity and many new machines at EMO during a very motivating event on their booth. Tomorrow they will give details on these new machines … stay tuned! Cheers, Pierre-Yves Kohler PS: There are many more pieces of news to discover, we will publish a few more pictures later…

A new circular arc technology has been developed for fast and reliable deposition of smooth tool coatings. Michiel Eerden, Product Manager at the Dutch PVD coating expert IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V.: “The technology is called CARC+ and has been tested by several toolmakers and job coaters with excellent results, outperforming other benchmark coatings.” “CARC+ is the abbreviation for Circular Arc Plus, an innovative technology with which tool makers are be able to distinguish their tools (…)