Sumitomo unveils ‘global standard’ endmill and slot drill range Extending its range of solid carbide endmills and slot drills defined by Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal as its ‘Global Standard’, the GSX MILL Series is now available. The latest milling cutters…
ABB unveils new ceiling-mounted SCARA robot ABB has expanded its SCARA robot family with the launch of a compact invert-mounted model for small parts assembly applications. By mounting the IRB 910INV on the ceiling, manufacturers can…
Zimmermann unveils new HMC for producing airframe structures A new, 6-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centre (HMC) with a working volume starting from X:4,100mm x Y:1,600mm x Z:650mm, with options of 2.1m and 2.6m in the Y axis and up…
Seco Tools strengthens its Steadyline range Seco Tools has announced that it has expanded its range of Steadyline vibration-damping (long reach) turning and boring bars and heads, with the introduction of new 25mm diameter Steadyline bars,…
Compact turn-mill centre for one-hit production of large parts The trend towards single set-up CNC machining of ever more complex and higher quality components means that multi-tasking machine tools are essential in order to remain competitive, especially when producing…
Sandvik aids machining small seal fin features in HRSA materials Sandvik Coromant has unveiled an extension to its CoroCut 1-2 carbide and CBN-tipped grooving inserts designed specifically for seal fin machining in HRSA materials. Originally available in 2mm widths, the…
Okuma presents new LU7000 EX 4-axis lathe Okuma’s new two-saddle lathe LU7000 EX, represented in the UK by NCMT, is equipped with a high-power spindle and allows for turning large workpieces. The machine offers maximum productivity and…
New grooving system for prismatic parts A new range of Speed-Forming tools has been introduced by Horn for machining deep, narrow grooves into prismatic metal workpieces very productively. Initially, the tools are offered in widths from…
Improved surface finishing of superalloys By its very nature, high-nickel, iron or cobalt alloy steels including Monel, Inconel, Incoloy, Invar, Rene and Hasteloy are some of the most difficult materials to machine. Because these superalloys…
New inserts range for machining aerospace materials Seco Tools has announced it is introducing a new range of larger LP09 inserts for use with its High Feed 2 cutter bodies, enabling manufacturers to improve their productivity and…
Crane Electronics launches new range of torque data collectors Working alongside some of the world’s biggest brands, Crane Electronics says its aim is to deliver complete torque management, measurement and control solutions in order to satisfy the needs of…
New Sandvik Coromant insert grades boost steel milling operations Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant is launching GC4330 and GC4340, two new insert grades for steel milling. With the development of advanced production technologies, such as a…
Doosan vertical turning lathes: Big machines for big aerospace aspirations Large-capacity Doosan vertical turning lathes occupy centre stage at new Hanwha Aerospace’s aero-engine parts production facility in Vietnam. South Korean-based Hanwha Aerospace, part of the Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global…
Gain higher productivity for milling nickel-based alloys Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant is releasing two series of ceramic end mills for optimised performance in nickel-based alloys. The latest brazed ceramic CoroMill 316 and ceramic…
New Olympus videoscope simplifies remote inspection The Olympus IPLEX GX/GT videoscope offers interchangeable scopes and light sources with clear images and advanced software features to simplify remote visual inspection in aerospace. Users in manufacturing, plant maintenance…
Double the tool life! Tooling expert Walter GB has announced that its new WEP10 cermet indexable insert offers two major advantages over coated carbide inserts for finish turning: double the tool life; and no…
Top grades for hard-part turning Sandvik Coromant is set to release two new grades for interrupted hard-part turning operations, CB7125 and CB7135. The latest Sandvik Coromant grades provide the ability to perform medium-to-heavy interrupted cuts…
Turning to a universal offering New from DMG Mori is a universal turning centre, the CLX 550, featuring robust construction, a powerful 33kW (40% DC)/3,250rpm/630Nm spindle and the option of a FANUC 3D control instead…
New side milling cutter from Horn A new, tangential milling system launched by Horn is said to be the first ever side mill to deploy six effective cutting inserts. The patented system offers positive cutting and…
Design flexibility adds versatility to TANK.G series Machining centre and flexible manufacturing system manufacturer, MCM (Machining Center Manufacturing) based in Piacenza, Italy has further developed its TANK-series of 4- and 5-axis machining centres with the development of…
3D Systems and GF Machining announce DMP Factory 500 3D Systems and Georg Fischer’s Division, GF Machining Solutions, have announced their first joint solution: the DMP Factory 500. The scalable manufacturing system, integrating additive and subtractive manufacturing, is designed…
Hexagon announces new flagship measuring arm The Absolute Arm range of portable measuring arms undergoes its biggest modernisation in a decade. Eight years after the launch of the first Romer Absolute Arm, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division…
Lee Springs catalogue lists over 2,000 new standard parts Lee Spring has announced its new enhanced catalogue with over 25,000 standard parts, including 2,000+ new items which includes 500+ compression springs in metric DIN-Plus dimensions, extension springs in SS316,…
SafeRack introduces AeroStep mobile stair and platform systems SafeRack, one of the leading manufacturers of truck and railcar loading platforms and safety equipment, has announced the launch of AeroStep, a specialised line of rolling stairs and access platforms…
