…it is possible! To reach such a level of performance, a different machining concept should be used. I visited the Swiss, located in Genevey-sur-Coffrane, machine manufacturer Esco. I discovered machines working from coil or with barloaders attaining that output of production. The tools are rotating around the material to be machined and the company offers a wide range of turnkey solutions. Meeting With Jean-Marc Schouler, CEO. A simple concept Located in the heart of the Swiss watchmaking (…)

Up to now, precision micromachining centers have mainly been built by research institutes and some machine tool makers – with little thought to production costs. To meet the growing demand for a machine that can produce very fine part geometries with superb accuracy at acceptable cost levels, Makino has launched its iQ300 Precision Machining Centre at Euromold in Frankfurt, Germany from December 2nd – 5th. This innovative new machine was on view to the trade public for the first time at this (…)

The industry event for the entire sheet metal processing sequence has just started at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre (it will last from the 1st through the 4th of December, 2009). With approximately 940 exhibitors on more than 750,000 square feet of overall exhibition floor space, the show is quite impressive and fully visited. Hard times Fiscal year 2009, which has been difficult for everyone, will close in a more or less conciliatory manner with the trade fair duo consisting of the 9th (…)

GF AgieCharmilles, Hexagon Metrology extend collaboration; complementary technologies to be featured at EXPOlaser 2009. GF AgieCharmilles and Hexagon Metrology, two globally-renowned technology leaders, are stepping up their partnership to bring leading-edge laser technology and the latest metrology instruments to EXPOlaser 2009, Nov. 19-21, at Piacenzaexpo, Piacenza, in Italy. Thanks to this partnership, visitors to EXPOlaser 2009 will get a close-up look at how GF AgieCharmilles’ laser (…)

During EMO 2009 in Milan Spinner presented its newly developed TTC-Series, a twin-turret CNC-turning-center in a modular design, which can be equipped up to two spindles as main and sub-spindle, live tools and Y-axis in upper turret. With a bar capacity of 42 or 52mm and a max chuck size of 200mm it can be used for bar machining as well as chucker. Two SPINNER-designed speedy turrets with 2x12 tools can work simultaneously on main- and sub-spindle without interference. As usual for (…)

At the EMO we discovered some grinding solutions to meet both demands for small and precise parts and for very affordable simple grinding solutions. Norma microTool, the surgery machine The ideal solution for production of small parts is Norma microTool : Micro small cutting tools for electronics, watchmaking or other micro-mechanical applications. Very important also the growing market of tools and other products for the medical industry. Milling cutters, ballnose cutters, drills with (…)

On the occasion of the recent EMO in Milano, we had the opportunity to discover the Emissa 3800 Winflex. This modular and flexible machining center doesn’t need any robot to manage the parts and combines the possibilities of a conventional machining center with the performances of the well known Pibomulti’s machining turret heads. The result? A machine like no other in term of productivity and flexibility (compared to more traditional solutions). Meeting with Mr. Boschi, Chief Executive (…)

MAG presented world premiers for 5-axis machining and technology integration at EMO – with strong focus on energy Efficiency. The EMO is the place where the international machine tool industry unveils its new machine concepts and related innovations. In times of economic crisis, there is a high demand for solutions that help manufacturers reduce processing costs and total cost of ownership. Responding to that demand, MAG presented many productivity innovations in Milan, ranging from new (…)

The new Chiron DZ 12K S Magnum five axis includes Twin Spindle and complete 5-axis machining with 2-axis swivel rotary table for simultaneous milling and turning. This creates a multiplier effect: More spindles, more cutting edges, more profit. By using Chiron multi-spindle machining centers with 2-axis NC tilt rotary table and high performance tools, users can achieve multiple performance increases. Two parts completely machined in one set up means Reduction of the total machining time (…)

A company started in 2003 in Europe and is now part of the most important machine-tool providers for 80% of the needs of the market. This company is American and put a lot of efforts on training future generations of engineers and operators. Its name? Hass Automation Europe. Meeting with Katja Mader, Marketing Director. Importance of training Haas knows that having a highly skilled team will be the key to successful preparation for all that this industrial revolution will offer the (…)