NUM has announced a high performance CNC solution for gear production machines that fully automates threaded wheel grinding. Incorporating unique high speed gear alignment technology that is believed to be an order of magnitude faster than comparable control schemes, the new CNC system dramatically reduces grinding machine threading-in times to accelerate throughput significantly. The comprehensive new solution is ideal for machine tool manufacturers seeking to improve the performance of (…)

The youngest Studer S11 is the smallest machine in the Thun company’s portfolio and is tailor-made for workpieces of up to 200 mm in length. You will be able to discover this new machine at Industrie Paris from March 31 to Avril 4, 2014. This extremely compact machine concept delivers a level of productivity that will amaze even experienced grinding specialists. The S11 embodies an extremely compact design paired with high productivity and Swiss precision. Energy efficiency included and (…)

Delcam’s PartMaker Division has released PartMaker 2014, which marks the introduction of Delcam’s Vortex high-efficiency strategy for area clearance into the PartMaker CAM suite. Vortex is Delcam’s newest proprietary high-speed roughing technology. Vortex controls the maximum engagement angle of the cutter in the material, such that the angle calculated for the programmed stepover is never exceeded, even in internal corners. This allows for optimal cutting conditions to be maintained (…)

Mechanical engineering, metalworking, electronics, and electrical engineering are industries that are among the strengths of the Bulgarian economy. Also in the areas of infrastructure, technologies in the environmental sector and in the communication and information technology, business and cooperation opportunities are unlimited, and access to projects financed with EU funds are secured. Many well-organized and internationally experienced Bulgarian manufacturers are willing to assist Swiss (…)

Velox GmbH distributor of Axalta Polymer Powders’ Coathylene range, is expanding its plastics product portfolio to include Coathylene SB0426-R. The Coathylene range is generally used as an anti-shrinkage agent for hot curing in the composites market. This polystyrene powder grade has been developed specifically for use in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Growing technology Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of several additive-manufacturing techniques. This promising technology uses (…)

After visiting Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in 2013 the organisers of the BIEMH (International Machine-Tool Exhibition) are preparing further trade missions to Brazil, Morocco, Algeria, the USA, Mexico, Germany, Portugal, India and China in the first four months of 2014. The campaign to attract foreign buyers extends to a long list of markets, and involves an exhaustive travel agenda: between October and April the organisers of the event are to visit 15 (…)

As presented yesterday, the MAM 2014 consists in two days of excellent presentations from industrial and academic leaders in the field of microassembly and micro machining. Let’s carry on our discoveries. This year included special sessions on micro-manufacturing applications, notably Medtech and Watchmaking. Reuniting about 90 people from 8 countries, the event is of high level and touches all aspects of micro and nano products. With this unique blend of academic and industrial aspects, (…)

As every year for 5 years, the future of micro and nano manufacturing and equipement is discussed in Villars under the patronage of Micronard and Mancef. The programme of the day is mainly focused on micromanufacturing, both for medtec and watch making, but the days are clearly aimed on the future too. If you’re interested in the future of micro and nano manufacturing, coming to MAM 2015 may be a good idea (unfortunately for this year this is too late). Pogram highlights… OPENING KEYNOTE (…)

Sandvik Coromant has extended its innovative CoroDrill® 870 range of exchangeable tip drills to include new pilot-hole geometry. In addition, a new Tailor Made offer is introduced for producing chamfered holes in a single operation. The Sandvik Coromant Tailor Made service gives customers the freedom to specify their own specific tool dimensions without having to pay the price of a special tool. Better drilling New -GP pilot-hole geometry for steel and cast iron workpieces results in an (…)

The proliferation of machined materials and additives in cutting fluids, often linked to specific geometries and always more demanding requirements, make the job of cleaning the parts constantly evolves and requires more and more sharp skills. To know more about those, we met with Mr. Marc-Alain Zimmerli, director of the company of the same name (Cortaillod, Switzerland). Depending on the type of stain, the parts require special treatment, whether it be water-based (polar) or using (…)