CoroCut QD – the reliable system from Sandvik Coromant for deep grooves and parting off with long overhangs expands the offer of inserts and durable tools with over and under coolant. The system is supported with plug and play adaptors for easy handling and efficient coolant supply. For bar feed manufacturers, process security in terms of good chip control and long reliable tool life is the key to an efficient production. To meet these needs CoroCut QD combines strong tools and inserts (…)

When a company is experiencing healthy development and everything is running smoothly, the risk of operating on autopilot increases, which can lead to problems. It was this pitfall that the organisers of SIAMS wanted to avoid. They carried out a large-scale survey of the event’s exhibitors, both actual and potential, in order to better meet requirements. Before next issue that will take place in less than one month Interview with Francis Koller, director. A specialist company carried out (…)

Hannover Messe Day 5 - Production in the metalworking industry has become increasingly hectic. Contractors and production departments must produce parts in smaller lot sizes and at a faster pace. Today I’ve discovered components to help machines manufacturer being more efficient. Their TruBend Series 5000 bending machine, for instance, is a press brake that includes an optical positioning aid making it easier to switch to a new part geometry. This machine also includes an automatic angle (…)

This afternoon the Swiss booths (in Halls 2 and 4) at Hannover Messe 2014 received the visit of Mr Hannes Germann, Ständeratspräsident der Schweitzerischen Eigdgenossenchaft (President of the Council of States of Switzerland). The exhibitors had the opportunities to discuss with the Swiss official representative about their hopes for the show and explain their strengths and specialties. Large and precision parts in stainless steel and special alloy for Angenstein AG Custom-made advanced (…)

Hannover Messe – Day 4 – I went to see Optris, the Berlin-based company presents a new addition in its product range, simply the smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera worldwide. After the optris® PI Lightweight last year, Optris GmbH presents the next novelty in the online thermal imaging market for the second year running at this year’s Hannover industrial fair HMI. “Our superior quality products are ideal for integration in industrial and R&D processes. What’s more, the PI 640 (…)

Hannover Messe day three - I’ve just discovered the Eichenberger new lead screws in aluminium. Amazing, those weight a third of normal steel parts and offers the same functions (and more). Lightweight design has become one of the key future technologies in the aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering fields and companies will be happy to learn that there are actually solutions allowing them to keep that pace. Material versatility recognised Aluminium is the most-used metallic (…)

Hannover Messe day two… a quite genial system to clamp parts of any shape very precisely yet using very simple and not so precise clamping parts is presented by Ijspeert Innovative Technologies on Hall 2, stand D54. Ijspeert Innovative Technologies transforms CERN’s cutting edge techniques into efficient industrial applications Ideal for any shape The diaphragm technique of CERN is ideal for the clamping and centring of parts of any shape, eg for their machining on a lathe or a CNC (…)

With Hannover Messe 2014, the biggest marketplace to find the right supplier has just opened its doors in Hanover and you can go visit it till the end of the week. As usual we at Eurotec are mainly focused on high precision and microtechnology, there are many companies to discover and many skills to speak about…. We’ll be busy digging all those. A small (and nice) Swiss booth On the Hall 4 – Stand C12, Switzerland is represented by a quite small booth (I wonder why there are so few (…)

For customers facing frequent tools changes, necessary for multiple machining, Gühring has developed a new end mill able to realise five operations. Indeed, the RF 100 Diver end mill is ideal for drilling, ramping, slotting, roughing and finishing. In addition to its versatility, this end mill convinces by its exceptional cutting parameters proven on numerous occasions. Furthermore, the RF 100 Diver sets new references, including as regards to ramping. On the occasion of the Siams (…)

On the occasion of the Siams, LNS will unveil the new Express 112. This bar loader intended to work with small diameters is an interesting addition to the product range of the company to complement the famous Tryton, particularly when floor space available is very limited. Meeting with Samuel Ventron, Product Department Manager. For the machining of small diameter bars, the manufacturer classically offers Tryton and Tryton watch industry. Mr. Ventron explains: “For 40 years the Tryton and (…)