The program of the MAM continues and again yesterday afternoon high value conferences took places. Prof. J. Rhett Mayor, Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) presented the results of their studies on micromachining (just one conference that I decided to highlight). Obviously we all know the cutting edge of inserts or tools, but when we come to machine very small parts, it appears that the cutting edge isn’t that sharp… in fact we cut with a round cutting edge. What (...)
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Micronarc Alpine Meeting just started
The first morning is even not finished and I can tell you, absents miss a lot of interesting clues in Microproduction. The spectrum is quite wide in equipment for microproduction and this morning there were mainly to conferences targeted to Eurotec. In this post, the first one. About 60 people are reunited in the beautiful venue of Villars-sur-Olon under the MAM flag. Again Micronarc and Mancef have organized a high level event for people interested in today’s and tomorrow’s challenging in (...)
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An universal brand… yet innovative
In the field of machine tool, few brands can boast to be universally known, this one clearly can! In Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas and Australia, this brand is synonymous with Swiss quality, precision and reliability. More than 250’000 machines of this manufacturer have been delivered. The other side of the coin? The weight of this past hide a little innovation skills and willingness to propose new and effective solutions to market. To speak of these developments, we met with Mr. Rolf (...)
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Vitamins for your manufacturing at PRODEX 2010 in Basel
If you’re going to the PRODEX exhibition that starts next Tuesday, Springmann hopes that your visit will lead you also to its booth located on the ground floor of the main Hall 1.0, booth A 09. More than 20 machines, with several Swiss premières will show you nowaday’s machining and measuring possibilities. The list of exposed products downloadable below (in French), informs you about the various possibilities for which the company offers solutions. Springmann takes advantage of this great (...)
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Motorized counter-operations on Delta
A new motorized tool-holder block that allows different types of equipment (to be assembled in counter-operation) is now available for Delta machines. The motorized equipment in counter-operation is an excellent complement to the HF spindles. The tooling arrangement can include a drilling/milling device, an axial spindle or a milling/slotting device (from left to right). HF spindle enable light operations to be carried out that require the tools to rotate at very high speeds. On the (...)
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Severall Swiss Premieres on the Springmann booth at Prodex
Springmann SA is specialized in providing production machines working by chip removal as well as all the necessary peripherals (i.e. complete solutions). At this year’s Prodex, Springmann will exhibit more than 20 machines. Amongst these, several Swiss Premieres will be unveiled to visitors. In addition, three new brands completing the Springmann product range will be presented. Amongst several Swiss Premieres: The new Index R200 is a turn-mill center for milling and turning in a new (...)
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Exceptional products on the Newemag booth at Prodex
When Prodex (from 16 to 20 November 2010) will open its doors in Basel, Newemag and Schneider mc will be ready to present their latest products to visitors. You’ll find the Newemag-Schneider mc booth in its usual place (stand A21 / B49) in hall 1.0. Miyano BNJ - 51 SY3, this largely proven machine is further enhanced in its new version. Discover it in priority at Prodex. Counter-cyclical measures always prove to be the secret weapon of true entrepreneurs. This is why Prodex 2010 will be (...)
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Value chips? Easy!
When machining parts is finished, the process of added value for the company is not. Indeed, chips soaked with oil and sludge can generate high value. Rather than pay to get rid of those bulky and hazardous waste, it is possible to value and sell them. Meeting with M. Eichler, director of Rimann AG, provider of comprehensive solutions for chip processing. With the Brikstar system, chips make money! At Prodex, Rimann will present the whole value chain of chip processing, i.e. automatic (...)
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Extensive visitor interest in Mikron’s “new” machining center
Participation in this year’s metal working exhibition, the AMB 2010 in Stuttgart, was a huge success for Mikron Machining. At the centre of the presentation was the further development of the Multistep XT-200 machining system. Presented under the heading “Advantage through modularity”, a machine concept was introduced which captured the essence of the era. Attendees visiting the booth displayed serious interest. The quality of the contacts made was exceptional. One of the greatest challenges (...)
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NC controlled slotting machines: a reality!
Very numerous subcontracting workshops own modern and efficient machining centers... and finish their parts on very ancient slotting machines. Weakest links of these productions, these machines can advantageously be replaced by NC controlled slotting machines. Interview with Jean-Bernard Naudon, representative agent for France, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium of C.A.M.S., the Italian machine producer. The four NC axes allows not only to gain set-up time but brings also a far better (...)