The Siams is on its way and it seems the issue will be a very good one, the alleys are full and the exhibitors very busy. On the Schaublin booth there are two machines and this afternoon I caught a glimpse of champions there. The Schaublin booth presents two innovations: 142 7AX-Y-CP The company exhibits the 142 7AX-Y-CP with integrated loading and unloading robotic system. The new 142 7AX-Y-CP machine being presented is part of a modular range that includes several models with between 2 (...)
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The laser offers new opportunities to watchmakers
The IMI group is composed of several companies (IMI Swiss, Laser Cheval and Hardex) active in microtechnology and watch industry. At EPHJ the company specialised in engraving and laser cutting solutions will unveil two watch-making novelties. Meeting with Mr. Christophe Morlot, marketing manager. Watchmakers innovate continuously and it is from this basic premise that Laser Cheval has developed two solutions unveiled at the Geneva show. Mr. Morlot is very clear: "The two products that we (...)
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Extreme flexibility and grows with customers’needs
GF Machining Solutions’ System 3R Transformer Automation is engineered to grow in line with the business needs and — ultimately — ensure a greater return on the capital equipment investment of customers. Extreme flexibility is the heart and soul of the Transformer, a scalable Automation system based on standardized modules. The Transformer allows users to begin with one or two machines and later add machines and magazine capacity, to finally extend the Automation to include up to 12 machines (...)
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Different watchmaking solutions
If Newemag is very well established in German-speaking Switzerland, its solutions dedicated to watchmaking are not well-known yet in this market in French-speaking Switzerland. EPHJ is a perfect opportunity to discover the skills of this provider in this area. What about watch industry? ’We have been active in the field of watchmaking for a few years, but in 2014 we have reached a milestone since we have machines permanently available in Chavornay and we have hired a new application (...)
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Complex-geometry tool manufacture and service simplified by new CNC tool grinding software
The growing challenges of grinding and servicing new generations of complex-geometry drills and end mills are resolved by a new release of the Numroto tool grinding software package. Version 3.8 of NUM’s market-leading software automates multi-helical and variable flute grinding, as well as providing a new form cutter function for profile inserts. It is available to existing Numroto users as an update. Numroto is widely regarded within the tool grinding industry as one of the best and most (...)
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Automated die positioning increases bending machine productivity
Hannover Messe Day 5 - Production in the metalworking industry has become increasingly hectic. Contractors and production departments must produce parts in smaller lot sizes and at a faster pace. Today I’ve discovered components to help machines manufacturer being more efficient. Their TruBend Series 5000 bending machine, for instance, is a press brake that includes an optical positioning aid making it easier to switch to a new part geometry. This machine also includes an automatic angle (...)
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Cam autos as of day one... or even better!
The golden age of automatic lathes manufacturers probably lies in the middle of last century when three Swiss companies shared the market and were selling cam autos by tens of thousands. In the 1960s, small structures specialized in overhauling those machines have appeared. 50 years later, that trade is flourishing and offers interesting prospects. Some companies also develop new devices to enhance cam-autos capabilities. Meeting with Mr. Carlos Cancer, CEO of Seuret SA, overhaul (...)
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More efficient for its customers
Despite an uncertain global economic situation, Ventura Mecanics SA, the specialist for overhaul and retrofit of Escomatic machines, decided to bet on the future by opting for the construction of new premises. The new building has been designed rationally and to better serves the company’s customers. Luca and Fabio Ventura, the young and dynamic Directors state: "The global demand for our very specific activity shows a strong potential and our current workshop does not allow us to answer (...)
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Newemag inauguration this Friday
Newemag has moved into its new headquarter in Eschenbach and its premises are now fully equipped and ready to be inaugurated with a special day for customers. "Our absolute priority was that our customers do not realize we moved. We wanted them to continue to be delivered at the same speed and in the same quality as usual’, says Pirmin Zehnder, Director. But now that the move is finished the company is proud to show its customers how they will benefit from this new location. A visit in (...)
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Whole programme to produce key watch parts
Willemin-Macodel is well known for its expertise in watch industry – movement, case and external parts. It is a Swiss supplier of innovative and unique tailor-made machining solutions for high added value, complex and high precision items. At Baselworld, the Jura-based company will be presenting a programme for producing the key watchmaking components, namely preparation of settings on watch cases with the 308S, cases with the 408S2, plate machining on both sides with the 408PA and finally (...)