Current discussions about 5-axis machining centres are ongoing. Whilst some sceptics claim that more challenging programming or higher demands on the machine and the control speak against the technology, insiders emphasise the benefits of faster machining resulting in savings potentials plus higher precision and reduced tool wear due to shorter milling paths. That is also why Heller placed the focus on this particular technology during WerkTage 2014, being already the 7th edition of this (…)

With a long roster of powerhouse customers - including Cisco, Intel, Sony, Toshiba, LG, Samsung and Pegatron - the Concraft Group is known for its commitment to highest innovation in pursuit of precision and productivity. That is why Concraft increasingly turns to GF Machining Solutions’ Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) solutions for renowned performance, flexibility and ease of use. Based in Taiwan, Concraft employs about 1,900 people in China and Singapore, Concraft was founded in (…)

At the EPHJ trade fair, Recomatic/Bula Technologie will be presenting several new products which meet specific customer needs, particularly for watchmaking customers. A few customers have already seen some of these new products and were favourably impressed by what they saw. So much so, that the company has even sold several machines before the official launch at EPHJ. We went to Courtedoux to meet Mr. Marco von Gunten, who has been Sales & Marketing Manager for the last 3 months. The (…)

Despite its simple appearance, the SwissNano offers outstanding machining options and is the most flexible machine on the market. The machine owes its flexibility to a large range of options, but also to a good deal of ingenuity. Let’s see a few ones The machine’s 6-axis kinematics offers numerical settings in all dimensions. All users find that the counter spindle, with its 3 linear axes, is very comfortable to use. In addition to the counter spindle, the second platten can house tools (…)

During MACH 2014 in Birmingham, our colleague "Metal Working Production" awarded various innovation prizes. Fritz Studer AG won the "Best Grinding/Finishing Equipment" category with the S11 production cylindrical grinding machine. The gold medal was awarded to Studer for the S11 production cylindrical grinding machine. The highly productive machine for small workpieces is the smallest machine in the Thun company’s portfolio and is tailormade for workpieces up to 200 mm in length. This (…)

The Siams is on its way and it seems the issue will be a very good one, the alleys are full and the exhibitors very busy. On the Schaublin booth there are two machines and this afternoon I caught a glimpse of champions there. The Schaublin booth presents two innovations: 142 7AX-Y-CP The company exhibits the 142 7AX-Y-CP with integrated loading and unloading robotic system. The new 142 7AX-Y-CP machine being presented is part of a modular range that includes several models with between 2 (…)

The IMI group is composed of several companies (IMI Swiss, Laser Cheval and Hardex) active in microtechnology and watch industry. At EPHJ the company specialised in engraving and laser cutting solutions will unveil two watch-making novelties. Meeting with Mr. Christophe Morlot, marketing manager. Watchmakers innovate continuously and it is from this basic premise that Laser Cheval has developed two solutions unveiled at the Geneva show. Mr. Morlot is very clear: "The two products that we (…)

GF Machining Solutions’ System 3R Transformer Automation is engineered to grow in line with the business needs and — ultimately — ensure a greater return on the capital equipment investment of customers. Extreme flexibility is the heart and soul of the Transformer, a scalable Automation system based on standardized modules. The Transformer allows users to begin with one or two machines and later add machines and magazine capacity, to finally extend the Automation to include up to 12 (…)

If Newemag is very well established in German-speaking Switzerland, its solutions dedicated to watchmaking are not well-known yet in this market in French-speaking Switzerland. EPHJ is a perfect opportunity to discover the skills of this provider in this area. What about watch industry? ’We have been active in the field of watchmaking for a few years, but in 2014 we have reached a milestone since we have machines permanently available in Chavornay and we have hired a new application (…)

The growing challenges of grinding and servicing new generations of complex-geometry drills and end mills are resolved by a new release of the Numroto tool grinding software package. Version 3.8 of NUM’s market-leading software automates multi-helical and variable flute grinding, as well as providing a new form cutter function for profile inserts. It is available to existing Numroto users as an update. Numroto is widely regarded within the tool grinding industry as one of the best and most (…)