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 (…)

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 (…)

The new LEM 2 laser engraving machine premiered at Micronora (France) by Laser Cheval is not only extremely attractive thanks to its eye-catching design; its technical characteristics and ergonomics make it a superb engraving and cutting tool for microtechnology applications. Are you considering or engraving or cutting using laser technology? Talk about it with Laser Cheval. Laser Cheval will be at Midest Paris, Hall 6, Aisle K, Stand 75 What strikes the eye first of all is its beautiful (…)

Aluminium, brass, steel: The new chip conveyor Turbo MH500 can handle a multiple range of applications, material and chip types. The Swiss LNS Group introduces this innovation along with a brand new high pressure coolant system and other novelties at various machine tool shows in Europe and USA. Steel, brass, aluminium: The Turbo MH500 conveyor can handle all kinds of chip material and types and convinces with good level. The Swiss LNS Group is on the innovation track: The world leader (…)

If Crevoisier SA (Les Genevez, Switzerland) has grown through the concept of the small grinding, polishing and finishing table machine (a.k.a. the skilled maid or stand-alone machine) that adapts to the needs of users, it is pushing this concept far more that the company develops and produces machining and finishing machines as well as automation systems. But always, the need of the customer is at the heart of the development based on proven and interchangeable modules. If more than 5000 (…)

Spindles are one of the essential parts of a machine tool. It is impossible to reach a satisfactory level of precision and surface finish if this element is not correctly dimensioned, produced and assembled. Despite a significant increase in the number of motorised spindles available on the market, there are still, essentially for reasons of cost and transferable power, a lot of belt-driven spindles in use. This type of spindle allows the motor to be deviated via a belt or other coupling (…)

Play free Round Fine Centering system for centering the mold halves – a superior alternative to the conventional guide blocks (state-of-the-art).The latest product innovation by AGATHON AG is the standardized Round Fine Centering available from stock, made from roller bearing steel – patent pending. As a world first, AGATHON has developed a standardized Round Fine Centering system of innovative design over the past months which has successfully been tested at reference customers. In green, (…)

The most significant technological advance in the field of cutting tools since the development of cobalt tungsten carbide is the coated tool. The coatings form diffusion barriers which prevent the interaction between the shavings formed during machining and the cutting material. Among the typical coatings we can mention titanium carbide (TiC), titanium nitride (TiN), chromium nitride (CrN), titanium-aluminium nitride (TiAlN), zirconium nitride (ZrN) and the diamond which are extremely hard (…)

On 1 October 2007 at the public presentation of the 2007-2012 Strategic Plan, Messrs Raymond Stauffer, CEO and Managing Director, and Philippe Maquelin, COO/CFO, indicated that they did not intend to continue in a general management role beyond the spring of 2011. The consequences of that decision, which they have subsequently reaffirmed, entailed a period of reflection and preparation commencing over a year ago, which has now resulted in the following decisions and proposals. Mr Philippe (…)

Delcam has launched the 2011 version of Delcam for SolidWorks, its integrated CAM system for SolidWorks. This new release includes comprehensive options for the programming of turning and mill-turn equipment, alongside the company’s industry-leading technology for drilling and two- through five-axis milling. This expanded range of strategies will allow users to program everything from lathes up to mill-turn equipment, more quickly, more reliably and more easily than with other integrated CAM (…)