Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new range of skiving and roller burnishing tools that allow manufacturers to finish cylinder bores in machine times of up to 90 per cent less than conventional honing techniques. Furthermore, thanks to enhanced process security, faster cycle times are achieved without any detriment to extremely accurate finished tube diameters. Using Sandvik Coromant skiving and roller burnishing tools offers machine shops the highest process security for producing a true, (…)

The digital amplifier - and controller module MD2 has been especially developed for actuating hydraulic valves under extreme ambient conditions. Wherever moisture, vibrations, higher temperatures or fluctuating supply voltages occur, the application of this module is appropriate. It fulfils the requirements of a simple installation and commissioning without the necessity of special programming knowledge. The digital amplifier – and controller module is characterised by its robust and (…)

Injection molding machine manufacturer Ferromatik Milacron has a new face on the web with easy navigation right at hand. The content is organized into six sections with no page further than two clicks away from there. A “You Are Here” indicator provides easy orientation in every part of the site. The www.ferromatik.com site has been re-thought and redesigned. A quality company Page content is placed on large changing backdrop images, which shows many members of the Ferromatik staff. “The (…)

Delcam is working with Iruba, a German provider of engineered solutions, and machine-tool manufacturer Hermle to develop a novel five-axis machining method, programmed with the PowerMILL CAM system, for the creation of “fir-tree” profiles in components for turbo machinery. The new turbo machining process using Delcam’s PowerMILL offers an alternative to broaching. The milling approach, which is based on the trochoidal machining strategies in PowerMILL, has been patented by Iruba. It allows (…)

Tornos recently unveiled its new high-precision vertical Almac CU 2007 machining centre. This machining centre has longer strokes than its smaller cousin, the CU 1007. Tornos is aiming to expand its activity on a global scale in the milling sector, and to meet demands in other industries, including microtechnology, while preserving the high precision and expertise for which Almac centres have become renowned throughout the watchmaking sector. Two new machines have been developed as part of (…)

The latest release of the CAM software, Edgecam, contains a direct interface with Autodesk Vault 2013, allowing users to manage their Edgecam files in it. Autodesk Vault 2013 is a data management tool integrated with the Autodesk Inventor series and Autodesk Inventor Professional, that many Edgecam users run as their preferred CAD System. Edgecam is a certified partner product for Autodesk Inventor. Streamlined designs Storing the design and Edgecam manufacturing in Autodesk Vault enables (…)

Medtec Europe is regarded as a leading platform for medical technology. Leading suppliers and customers from the sector will come together in Stuttgart between 26 and 28 February 2013 to gain an insight into current developments and also take a look into the future. At the Medtec Europe 2013, Arburg and z-microsystems will produce so-called bottom layers for a lab-on-chip application as demonstration parts. Photo: z-microsystems. Arburg will be on hand as exhibitor with a high-end (…)

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, recently announced a number of feature enhancements to its ProNest® nesting software, making it even easier for companies that fabricate or cut material to increase the cut quality, productivity, and profitability of their operations. Major enhancement includes the addition of OneClick, a powerful production module that automates various tasks in a job. The user sets up actions required completing a job just once and OneClick does the (…)

Japan is the world’s second largest market for medical technology products with an estimated worth in 2010 of CHF 28.2 billion. Since 2009, the market has grown 6.4 %, a factor largely the result of an increasing aging population and a high demand for cutting-edge, innovative technologies. The Medtech Switzerland/ Osec evening seminar on the Japanese medtech market offers Swiss medtech companies a beginner´s perspective on the industry, its opportunities, and the first steps involved in (…)

With effect from October 1, 2012, the management company of the Chiron-Werke GmbH has acquired a 75.1% stake of the Scherer Feinbau GmbH, which is head-quartered in the Lower Franconian city of Mömbris. Mr. Frank Scherer, who until now was the sole shareholder, retains a 24.9% stake and continues to serve the company as managing director. A further managing director, Mr. Volker Göddertz, has been appointed, who until now was the head of procurement and logistics at Chiron-Werke in (…)