Here Peter Pettersson, Product Specialist at leader in metal cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, Sandvik Coromant, unveils more about the company’s latest innovation in automatic tool changes. Imagine a factory where the lights are off, not because no one is home, but because automated systems are working around the clock to keep production lines running with minimal human intervention. These futuristic setups are quickly becoming a reality, with touchless tool changes at the core (…)

The new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part. The cutter ensures high material removal rates in applications requiring a helical milling cutter 32 - 63 mm in diameter. Economical and user-friendly The LN4-11 provides shops several avenues to cut costs and improve profitability. Its adaptability to a variety of applications enables shops to reduce tooling inventories and costs. (…)

Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing and food packaging. Originally standard for the 2G Motion System, SMM2.0 will now be compatible with all motors that feature any (…)

The only industrial sensor that monitors dew point, temperature, humidity and air quality values, the AVENTICS DS1 helps prevent condensate-related equipment issues Emerson today launched its new AVENTICSTM DS1 dew point sensor, the only industrial sensor to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non- corrosive gases in real time from one device. The DS1 can help operators detect and mitigate excess moisture in its early stages and prevent (…)

Siemens is bringing Industrial AI directly to the shop floor with the new Siemens Industrial Copilot for Operations, enabling AI tasks to run as close as possible to machines. Siemens showcased its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. Siemens is bringing Industrial AI directly to the shop floor with the new (…)

Walter is launching a new series of modular solid carbide circular milling cutters for slot milling with four exchangeable head versions. Walter is launching a new series of modular solid carbide circular interpolation milling cutters for slot milling. These can be used with four different exchangeable head versions – either with three or six teeth (arranged crosswise). While Walter is already in a good position in terms of larger diameters with its established milling cutters, the new (…)

With the revision of its MAGNOS magnetic chucks for deformation-free 5-sided machining, SCHUNK offers additional process reliability and user-friendliness. SCHUNK has equipped the proven MAGNOS MFRS magnetic chucks with a new ePaper status display, which clearly indicates the clamping statuses. The new ePaper status display clearly shows the machine operator whether the magnetic chucks are activated or deactivated. In conjunction with a specially developed MAGNOS app, users can simulate (…)

With the new Groov·tec™ GD 5011-P grooving system and the GD26 cutting inserts, Walter is offering a new platform for parting off, grooving, copy turning and groove turning. The system, consisting of toolholder and two-edged indexable inserts, is characterized by a patented double-serration profile. This ensures a uniquely stable, positive-locking connection between the tool body and indexable insert. This reliably absorbs lateral forces and prevents the cutting insert from being pushed (…)

Barry Cahoon, Product Solution Specialist Rotating Indexable at Sandvik Coromant, explores how manufacturers can achieve high accuracy, impeccable surface finishes, and cost-effective results in milling, a fundamental process in the metalworking industry. Achieving optimal milling results necessitates selecting cutting tools specifically engineered to meet precise machining requirements. This must take into account factors such as cutting geometry, material hardness and machining (…)

Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, owner and chairman of Friedhelm Loh Group and Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries sealed the agreement at SPS • Seamless data exchange between Siemens´ Teamcenter® X software, TIA-Selection Tool and the Eplan software • Collaboration improves tool chain in machine engineering • Machine (…)