At EMO 2013 Tornos will unveil new programming software for its machines operating without assistance from TB-DECO. Already used by those who bought the first SwissNano machines, the new software, called ISIS, is much more than just an ISO editor with a pleasing design. The new software package also enables direct communication with machines and allows their status to be monitored. We met with Patrick Neuenschwander, software development manager at Tornos, to find out more. ISO code (…)
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Machines
The new compact machines with 3D control technology
The two world premieres CTX 450 ecoline and CTX 65 ecoline continue what Ecoline has been standing for for many years now: cutting-edge technology with proven components at the best price. In relation to the compact footprint of 4.9 m² and 9.8 m² respectively, the work area offers maximum space to machine complex and large workpieces. Technological highlights Some of the technological highlights include the highly dynamic servo-turret with optionally up to 12 driven tool stations and (…)
Medical
MEDTEC Italy 2013: the platform for the who-is-who of the Italian medical device manufacturing industry!
After a devastating earthquake shook the region of Modena just over a year ago, everybody expected medical device manufacturing in Italy to be on the ground in 2013. However, it seems that the opposite has happened and everyone has worked even harder to get the industry back on its feet. Italy is fully aware of just how important these products are to the world and within one year, miracles have happened and manufacturing is flourishing once again! Medtec Italy Exhibition Following by (…)
Machines
Rapid tool change due to the Chiron ToolTower
At EMO, Chiron will present the new Chiron ToolTower. Its enables higher productivity due to shorter set-up times by allowing rapid changing of up to 210 tools. (See also the news about the Chiron baseline at EMO here [www.chiron.de->h
CAD
New multi-axis PartMaker module at EMO
Delcam will demonstrate improved multi-axis machining options in the latest version of its PartMaker suite of CAM software on stand K18 in Hall 25, the largest stand of any CADCAM supplier, at the EMO exhibition. The new four- and five-axis simultaneous milling functionality in PartMaker 2013 R2, known as ASM-MX, or Advanced Surface Machining – Multi-Axis, applies across the entire PartMaker CAM suite, including the PartMaker Mill, Turn-Mill and SwissCAM modules. In addition to providing (…)
Machines
BA1008 – SwissNano with milling capability
At EMO Almac will unveil a brand new small milling machine. On first sight, this tiny bar milling machine reveals its close kinship with the Tornos SwissNano. We do not know yet if the machine will be available in as many colours as the SwissNano. Tornos Director Mr. Hauser tells us: "We unveiled the SwissNano to lots of customers from the watchmaking industry, and they all confirmed that this machine is a game-changer in terms of the market". Mr. Devanthéry, Director of Almac, adds: "The (…)
Motion
Design and function in harmony
With the new TKA55 product concept, Tsubaki Kabelschlepp convinced the international jury of the iF design award 2013 and received an award in the product design category. Due to the highly impenetrable construction, the cable carriers provide reliable protection for cables in accordance with protection class IP54 against dirt, chips and spray water right up to the connection. The innovative TKA55 cable carrier received the iF product design award 2013 for the new design concept: the (…)
Lubrication
International training 2013
Around 60 active business partners from ten countries attended the Motorex international training event which was held recently. The two-day training programme on the specialist subject of industrial lubrication technology also coincided with the launch of multimedia iPads which will be used in the area of customer service. Motorex business partners from far and wide met for two days for a comprehensive training course under the guidance of industry professionals. It came as no surprise (…)
Machines
EMO-Highlights from DMG MORI SEIKI
CELOS, the new uniform design, 18 world premieres and 95 high-tech exhibits on 10,237 m² demonstrate DMG MORI SEIKI’s leading role in innovation in metal cutting machine tool manufacturing in Hall 2, North Entrance at this year’s EMO. The exhibits are accompanied by DMG MORI SEIKI’s comprehensive Life Cycle Services, including a number of efficient automation solutions live in action. Furthermore, there will be focus areas on different industry sectors, including automotive, aerospace, (…)
Machines
No more than a hair dryer
EMO is approaching and, as announced on August 6, Willemin-Macodel is about to unveil a very important candidate to the price of the year’s innovation. The company decided to change completely its way to see things to develop a new concept of machining. When we speak of high precision, machine-tools builders always associate mass and rigidity. Willemin-Macodel decided to change of paradigm. The parallel kinematics allows minimising the moving mass while keeping the great rigidity of the (…)