New milling grade boosts productivity Ceratizit Group has introduced a new milling grade targeting heat-resistant nickel-based alloys. Often described as difficult to machine, these materials pose challenges to those involved in their machining, with particular…
Beeswift Enertor takes the right step forward Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are the largest cause of sickness absence accounting for 40% of all 9.5 million working days lost. One in eight of the working population reported having an…
A safe pair of hands with Beeswift Two years ago, Beeswift was approached by a leading company who take the wellbeing of their workers very seriously. Beeswift, Superior Gloves European distribution partner introduced them to Superior Gloves…
Böllhoff unveils new thread insert Today the world of lightweight construction can no longer be imagined without plastics, and they are conquering ever more sectors. Their great flexibility in terms of processing and component design…
Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the Swift-Check artefact which is designed to verify a CMM’s accuracy in between an annual service and calibrations. The compact equipment is provided with pre-written…
MaxiMill HFC-TUR ideal for roughing turbine blades Traditionally button-style milling inserts have been the method of choice when it comes to rough machining turbine blades. Their one limiting factor has always been the achievable feed rates are…
Geeplus push/pull solenoids qualified for aviation use Having met the demands of aerospace qualification Part 21, Geeplus M401 push/pull solenoids are now being used by a leading commercial airframe manufacturer as part of a door control system.…
Turn-round in productivity and process security Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant is introducing two new ceramic insert grades that are capable of performing high-speed, high-security turning operations on components made from demanding HRSA…
Thermally stable machining centre for larger workpieces In terms of capacity, the new DMC 1850 V vertical machining centre from DMG Mori, with 1,850 x 700 x 550mm axis travels and a maximum table load of three…
FANUC launches largest Wire EDM machine to date FANUC has expanded its portfolio of ROBOCUT high precision CNC Wire EDM machines with the release of the α-C800iB model. Boasting an increased 800mm table, it is the largest machine…
ABB launches newest member of YuMi family The new single-arm YuMi is ABB’s most agile and compact collaborative robot yet and can easily integrate into existing production. ABB expanded its collaborative automation offering with the launch of…
Geo Kingsbury offers range of metal AM solutions AddUp, a French manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines and production lines, has acquired another French AM machine producer, BeAM. The Strasbourg firm is a leader in directed energy…
Rof Electronic launches new multi-functional touch pen Rof Electronic has unveiled it multi-function, 6-in-1 touch pen. Measuring 4-inch long, the touch pen comprises a ball pen, a gradient scale, a ruler, a spirit level and a mini…
Techcon to showcase new applicator guns at Farnborough Airshow Techcon, a leader in precision fluid dispensing technologies, has announced plans to exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow. The company will introduce the TS2560 Series applicator guns to the aerospace…
DMG Mori unveils new machining centre for larger workpieces In terms of capacity, the new DMC 1850 V vertical machining centre from DMG Mori, with 1,850 x 700 x 550mm axis travels and a maximum table load of three…
FANUC unveils easy way to collect production data To help UK manufacturers maximise data-driven productivity, FANUC has unveiled MT-Linki: a fully scalable, out-of-the-box machine tool monitoring solution that can monitor and manage data from one, to one thousand,…
Olympus unveils new IPLEX G Lite videoscope Olympus has announced the global launch of the IPLEX G Lite industrial videoscope that can be used to capture images inside aircraft engines, piping, and other equipment without the need…
NI accelerates beyond the speed of innovation with LabVIEW 2018 NI, the provider of a software-defined platform that helps accelerate the development and performance of automated test and automated measurement systems, has announced the release of LabVIEW 2018. For decades,…
VERICUT V8.2 features access to Sandvik CoroPlus ToolLibrary CGTech, developer of the world’s leading independent CNC verification, simulation and optimisation software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, will include a seamless interface with the Sandvik…
New internal grooving systems German tooling manufacturer, Horn, has introduced two grooving systems for internal machining of bores. System 209 is intended for bores of diameter 16mm and above, while system 216 machines bores…
Vice holds cylindrical or prismatic parts for 5-axis machining The PC80Z self-centring vice from Roemheld is available in a new, two-in-one version that accepts the manufacturer's optional round inserts, enabling cylindrical components or billets from 44 to 95mm in…
Achieving the best of both worlds Versatility has become a necessity for modern cutting tools, but should this requirement compromise a quality end product? Milling cutters, for example, which can support roughing to finishing applications in…
FANUC launches lightweight robot for SME paint applications FANUC UK has extended its family of paint robots with the launch of the lightweight P-40iA intelligent robotic arm. The latest addition to the range is ideally suited to a…
Mitsui Seiki launches new Vertex 100 5-axis VMC Mitsui Seiki’s new Vertex 100 5-axis vertical machining centre is engineered to fulfil manufacturers’ demands for a compact, high-speed machine capable of high-precision milling of larger parts such as blisks…
