The clamping and gripping technology specialist Röhm brings a new product to the market, the modularly designed Captis clamping system that prevails with its high flexibility and compact construction. The collet chuck system is made particularly interesting by its diverse combination and conversion options. In less than a minute, it can be converted from external to internal clamping through the innovative quick change function that has been registered for a patent. In addition, the CAPTIS (…)

The recently introduced CoroCut® QD concept for deep external grooving and parting off from Sandvik Coromant, now adds internal machining to the application range of these secure and reliable tools. The CoroCut QD system from October 1st will include CoroTurn® SL blades for deep grooves in internal machining. The modularity of the CoroTurn SL interface enables tool assemblies to be optimized for the specific application. To improve process security Internal grooving and parting off with (…)

The first immediately noticeable change in this new version of the Tornos tool is in the name of the product: from now on, the software suite will be called "TISIS" which stands for "Tornos ISO Swiss Integrated Solution". But there is much more to discover, see the menu for the latest developments. TISIS-Screen The TISIS software suite features a new TISIS-Screen application for monitoring the machine inventory. This Windows application is an add-on supplied with the connectivity pack and (…)

A proven means of making production processes more effective is to combine several machining operations in one tool. However, this creates a very high volume of chips that have to be reliably controlled and efficiently discharged. The new spiral-fluted PCD step drill from Mapal ensures optimum chip transport so that extreme reductions in machining time for drilling and boring processes in aluminium parts are possible. Where previously three tools were necessary for piloting, deep hole (…)

Micronarc Alpine Meeting (mAm 2015) – The Microproducts Annual Meeting, 6th edition will take place from February 1 to 3, 2015 at Villars-sur-Ollon. Following in the success of the first Five editions, The Micronarc Alpine Meeting 2015 will continue its focus on Microproducts. The mAm 2015 program is on-line. The final speaker slots will be confirmed shortly. 5 reasons why you should not miss mAm 2015 : Excellent speakers and program. Single track format. Ideal conference size for (…)

The international days of watchmaking marketing (JIMH) will address the watchmaking design and how to build up an icon. With this evocative theme, the 18th edition will take place on December 4, 2014, in La Chaux-de-Fonds (in French). The unmistakable watchmaking rendezvous of the end of the year has just presented the outline of its program. Quick glance on the themes Esthetic conventions and design How to understand new design trends How is design perceived in the watchmaking world – (…)

Noris taps for processing a wide variety of steel alloys, cast iron and various non-ferrous alloys are well known under the names Salorex Uni for blind holes and Stabil Uni for through-hole. Reime Noris now extends the Uni series to high performance taps made of HSSE-PM (HSS-PS) with improved cutting geometry and TiCN coating. Noris Salorex Uni - the specialist for deep blind hole threads up to 3xD thread depth - has 42 ° right-hand helix flutes. These provide a secure chip removal against (…)

Now even stronger, more efficient and with yet more combination options: There are new additions to the maxon family of X drive products. Several long versions of brushed DC motors, with higher torques and more power, are being added to the product range, together with matching planetary gearheads. Each of the 3-stage versions can now be combined with the next smaller motor. This saves space, weight and costs. Two years ago, maxon motor presented a new generation of brushed DC motors – the (…)

Till tomorrow night all eyes in the MEM industry will be on Basel at Prodex and Swisstech on the banks of the Rhine. With its cutting-edge infrastructure, the new exhibition hall promises to provide the perfect platform. The MEM industry is constantly faced with new challenges as a result of rapid, dynamic and increasingly complex manufacturing processes. Greater efficiency across the board is therefore the order of the day. The hype surrounding 3D printing and “Industry 4.0” also shows no (…)

Opened yesterday in Basel, the two trade shows for the MEM sector and its supplier industries are hosting even more exhibitors than two years ago. With 325 exhibitors, the Prodex exhibitor floor is completely booked, surpassing the fair’s outstanding results from 2012. Swisstech also has a full house, with its 550 exhibitors occupying the entirety of the new Hall 1, including around 25 percent of international exhibitors. A successful start I discussed with many exhibitors yesterday and (…)