AirBench releases new drop-in downdraught bench AirBench has announced the release of AirBench DB, a compact drop-in downdraught bench designed for light duty dust and fume extraction. The new DB model is designed to be installed…
Starrag’s Bumotec rental scheme set to enable machining savings Starrag UK has announced a machine rental scheme for its Bumotec range of multi-axis mill-turn and machining centres to provide potential users with a cost-effective way to capitalise on the…
Dormer Pramet’s hole-making range grows with new additions The global cutting tool manufacturer has extended its range of Hydra replaceable head drills, launched a solid carbide drill for aluminium and added a new spotting drill. Providing a highly…
Chiron unveils new VMC for large components The recently introduced Chiron FZ/DZ 25 vertical machining centre series is designed for highly productive machining of complex, large volume structural components. With a spindle distance of 800mm and spindle…
New tool for turning titanium can be monitored with sensors A new insert geometry for grooving and parting off titanium has been introduced by German tool manufacturer, Horn. It is said to ensure reliable chip-breaking and a soft cut, leading…
Zoom on specific tool for clear vision of machining process Continuing the ethos of powering a successful digital ecosystem which is smart and fully connected, Hexagon has released the latest NCSIMUL CAM simulation package from their Production Software portfolio. It…
Team Cutting Tools keeps you UP2DATE with latest developments Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit has its latest UP2DATE publication containing 122 pages of the latest cutting tool developments from the Ceratizit Group. The latest UP2DATE focusses on brand new…
New wide temperature performance elastomer Thermoplastics and composites specialist Greene Tweed has launched Fusion FKM 665, a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification…
New geometry inserts ups ISO M and S machining performance Walter GB’s new single-sided Tiger.tec Silver indexable inserts with HU5 geometry have been specially developed for the heavy roughing of stainless steels and high-temperature alloys in the ISO M and…
Norbar safety critical torque tool offers cordless revolution Norbar Torque Tools has launched its game-changing cordless torque tool, the EvoTorque Battery Tool (EBT), specifically designed to improve performance and data traceability in safety-critical and heavy industrial operations, such…
Brulin SolVantage Vapor Solv gains Boeing 5408 approval SolVantage Vapor Solv has received the Boeing BAC 5408 (PSD 6-77) approval for vapor degreasing of aerospace components. This adds to the manufacturer approvals already carried by Vapor Solv that…
Liechti unveils new Go-Mill 350 for airfoils applications The Liechti Go-Mill 350 5-axis machining centre is designed for producing high quality surface finishes on challenging airfoil applications that include blisks, impellers and turbine blades. The 6.4 x 4.3m…
Software automation improvements for multiple process work As part of Hexagon’s philosophy of supporting data-driven smart factories, the latest release of Alphacam CAD/CAM software speeds up how jobs which require several processes are managed. A new job…
GOM introduces ATOS 5 for airfoil components GOM has introduced the new ATOS 5 for Airfoil optical measuring machine that is particularly suitable for the inspection of airfoil components like turbine blades, nozzle guide vanes or blisks…
Team Cutting Tools WTX Co-Pilot drills aids deep hole drilling Developed as an intermediate step between the WTX-UNI and WTX-Quattro 4F pilot drills and the WTX High Performance Deep Hole drills in the WNT range, the new WTX Co-Pilot solid…
New connected driven toolholder solution maximises machine utilisation The introduction of a new dedicated tooling solution from Sandvik Coromant is set to boost the utilisation of turning machines and turret-based multi-task machine tools fitted with driven toolholders. Part…
Hexagon launches latest Edgecam software with new enhancements Toolpath associativity in the face mill cycle, extending the parallel lace toolpath, and enhanced additive undercutting, feature in around 30 updates in the latest release of Edgecam. Alongside the new…
Creaform launches HandySCAN AEROPACK Creaform has announced the release of HandySCAN AEROPACK, a 3D scanning solution suite that addresses the specific challenges of aircraft quality control, such as assessing damage from hailstorms or aircraft…
A new standard of flaw detection OmniScan instruments are recognised globally as the leader in portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) thanks to their power, reliability and ease of use. The OmniScan X3 flaw detector combines…
Gore unveils high speed data cables for prototyping & evaluation WL Gore now offers new design options in the company’s sample inventory of GORE High Speed Data Cables to continue to meet aerospace industry needs and new protocols. The expanded…
New Horn tool geometry allows multi-functional machining A variant of Horn's Supermini precision tooling system has been introduced with new HP geometry, allowing higher infeed rates and other cutting parameters. It also enables multi-functional use on a…
Dassault Systèmes unveils latest SOLIDWORKS 2020 release Dassault Systèmes has introduced SOLIDWORKS 2020, the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and engineering applications. SOLIDWORKS 2020 features enhancements, new capabilities and workflows that enable more than…
Sandvik unveils drills to meet aero hole making challenges Cutting tool and tooling system specialist, Sandvik Coromant has unveiled two new solid carbide drills designed to improve consistency and performance during hole-making operations on workpieces made from challenging aerospace…
Ceratizit tackles milling of HRSA materials with new ceramic inserts Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit has introduced two new ceramic insert grades and associated cutter bodies developed by Ceratizit Group to meet the demand for the milling of heat resistant…
