After much anticipation ANCA launched the new FX Linear range of CNC tool grinders at the Prodex exhibition in Basel in November on the Springmann booth. The range includes 3 models and represents not just a completely new design of machine and colour for ANCA, but also a significant number of new technologies – including cylindrical linear motors for the first time. The models in the range include the FX3 Linear – an entry level model, FX5 Linear which replaces the existing FastGrind (…)

The recent change at the head of Suvema, the company located in Biberist (SO) doesn’t affect the strategy that has ensured the success of the company for 40 years: personalized high quality service established as corporate culture. To open the company to a new style of management while keeping what makes its strength: this is the challenge of a successful transmission as confirm MM. Robert Haüsler, former owner and Roland Gutknecht, new CEO of Suvema SA. Pioneer of CNC machine tools (…)

We’ve just met with Christoph Allemann in charge of sales and marketing with Swisschuck to speak about the new generation of precision powerchuck. The KCHP/VKCHP type chucks are specifically designed for cylindrical grinding machines and every chuck is filled with oil to guarantee an efficient chuck operation. Discovery! The sealed design of these chucks has been further improved to either prevent contamination from swarf and coolant or oil loss. This makes these chucks nearly (…)

16 months before the trade fair opens, more than 175 companies from 12 countries have already made firm bookings for their booth locations at PaintExpo 2016. As a result, approximately 50% of all exhibition floor space occupied at the event in 2014 has already been booked. The international trade fair for industrial coating technologies to be held in April 2017 due to the schedule change to the odd-numbered years is also right on course: roughly 80% of the companies have decided to (…)

Mapal has developed a step drill especially for the screw bores in the connecting rod with which the mass production of these parts can be made far more effective. The new step drill produces the screw bore in just one machining step. A special geometry, coating and edge preparation in combination with the four guide chamfers ensure optimum process reliability with very high performance and tool life. With a newly developed chip guiding stage (patent pending), a short spiral ship is (…)

The new Applitec catalogue has been completely revised, both in the design and presentation of the items. The many new features offered by Applitec, a company at the cutting edge of technology, to its dealership network and customers are now given a perfect showcase. In total, 9 product ranges are presented in the new 2015-2017 catalogue. It offers 3 more ranges than the old catalogue. TOP-Watch – Chapter 1 This complements the TOP-Line range. The TOP-Watch programme is constantly (…)

The innovative piping system Eisele Alu Pro 30 with screw connections for metal pipes is the first product line of the new Pipingline. The modular system for fixed pipe connections of the compressed air supply for assembly lines sets new standards in every respect for the distribution of compressed air, gases and fluids. Compressed air offers numerous benefits: it is clean and simple to use, flexible in application and easy to regulate. A new compressed air system from Eisele Pneumatics (…)

Delcam has released the 2015 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system with a range of enhancements in three-axis milling, two-axis and five-axis drilling, turning and turn-mill, and wire EDM to make the software even more powerful and easier to use. FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an (…)

Every year, a few weeks before Baselworld, specialists in watchmaking machining come from Switzerland, southern Germany and France to attend the Tornos Journées Horlogères open days, where they are able to discover new products, get advice and make purchases. In 2015, this hotly anticipated event will take place at the company’s premises in Moutier from March 3 to 6. Brice Renggli, marketing manager, explains: "During the event, we present complete watchmaking solutions and all of our (…)

Euromold – The World Fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design, Additive Manufacturing and Product Development will take place in Düsseldorf from September 22 to 25, 2015. With the move to Düsseldorf Euromold reinvents its position. The new exhibition concept will also give exhibitors the opportunity to take an active part in ‘shaping’ Euromold 2015. Euromold invites exhibitors to Düsseldorf for info days on January 20 and 22, 2015. Interested exhibitors are invited to join us in (…)