Sarix, the recognised specialist of micro EDM, presented at EMO 2013 the first two models of a new line of EDM machines that sets the next evolution step in the continuous flow of innovation of the company. The SX200hpm and SX200aero deliver improved performance to the Micro EDM Milling process and targets applications in aerospace, micro-mechanics, tooling and micro-mould makers. The new design of the machine has been created on users’ requirements and offers them many advantages: high (...)
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Automation as a productivity factor
From the pallet changer to the integrated robot system – the automation solutions from HLS Hermle Leibinger Systemtechnik GmbH convert CNC machining centres into highly productive flexible manufacturing systems. With its extensive product and service range of CNC high performance machining centres, the medium-sized technology company Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG has already managed to establish itself across the globe. In order to be able to guarantee the advantages of efficient part (...)
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Production cylindrical grinding machine for micro components
With the Studer S11 cylindrical grinding machine, Studer will bring a surprise to the market at EMO 2013. The recent S11 is the smallest machine in Studer’s portfolio and tailor made for workpieces up to 200 mm. This extremely compact machine concept delivers a level of productivity that will amaze even experienced grinding specialists. The cylindrical grinding sector has not yet seen a machine of this compactness for this range of parts on the market. Twice the productivity on the same (...)
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Neither transfer machine nor machining center
For the production of medium-sized to large series of high accuracy prismatic parts of a few centimetres of edges, the manufacturers active in microtechnology and watch industry had had, for years, the choice between transfers machines - highly productive but not very flexible - and versatile slower machining centers. Today VFM presents a modular machining solution benefiting from the advantages of the two aforementioned technologies. Meeting in Brugg with M. Roland Gutknecht, director and (...)
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Re-designed SV-38R for complex parts at EMO
Star Micronics has developed SV-38R, a new model equipped with the enhanced functions of the SV series of the Swiss type automatic lathe. This model is specifically designed for the machining of complicated-shaped parts to be used in the medical, automobile and aviation related areas. For front working, a 2-axis controlled gang-type tool post and a 3-axis controlled turret-type tool post are arranged with the guide bush in the center. Each tool post is controlled independently so that (...)
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DMG MORI, new global brand from October first
At the press conference yesterday, MM. Dr. Rüdiger Kapitza, Chairman of the board of Gildemeister AG and Dr. Masahico Mori, President of Mori Seiki Co. Ltd. presented many novelties and also announced the next move in the companies’ strategy: a common global brand. New design of machines, new communication platform with the machines (first information here), possibility to download apps to add value to the machines… and indeed a lot of new products. The company is more than ever on a strong (...)
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Watch the EMO opening ceremony online tomorrow
On Monday, 16 September 2013, the premier event of the metalworking sector will be held: the EMO Hannover 2013. The opening ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. All prominent international manufacturers of machine tools will be represented, and showcasing for their customers under the keynote theme of “Intelligence in Production” the “whole world of metalworking”, covering the entire spectrum of technologies involved, from single machines all the way through to complex production systems. Live (...)
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Tailor-made transfer machine
By definition tailor-made machines finely meet the needs of their buyers, but often they involve expensive developments and sometimes create labyrinthine solutions. In the field of very precise transfer machines, the Imoberdorf company stands off and offers tailor-made solutions based on proven modules. Result? Machines totally tested, debugged and trustworthy, however custom-made. Based in Oensingen, the company produces machines by project for the realization of precision components in (...)
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Compact horizontal machining centre for the serial production of engine components
With the i80L DMG MORI SEIKI presents an ultra-compact horizontal machining centre for efficient mass production of engine components in the automotive industry. The machine owes its compact design to the tool magazine located on top of the machine. In its basic configuration, the machine is not available with a pallet changer. Instead, the machine is open to custom automation systems such as gantry robots or transfer systems. Moreover, the machine is ideal to be integrated into production (...)
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Willemin-Macodel unveils its alien machine
Imagine a Delta handling robot. Turn it by 180°. It holds the part to be machined on the pod connected to three arms. The milling spindle is fixed on a stationary gantry overlooking this 3-axis pod. Got it? You have the new concept of Willemin-Macode in mind! The idea of doing a machining center designed with a parallel architecture as opposed to a classic (serial) one is not new, but until now it had never reached such a high level of achievement. After several years of collaboration with (...)