The growing need for special thread forms on medical bone screws, implants and other micro components is creating an increased requirement for techniques and tools that can produce high tolerance threads in faster and more cost effective ways. To help address this market trend, cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant is introducing its new CoroMill® 325 thread whirling inserts and holders. Sandvik Coromant introduces its new CoroMill® 325 thread whirling inserts and (…)

Three new multi-axis mill-turning centers from Star Micronics will make their world premieres at the AMB show. Until now a manufacturer of exclusively sliding-head lathes, the company will introduce its first fixed-headstock bar automatic – the SG-42. With the SF 25, Star increases the possibilities of machining complex parts on a sliding head. SB-20C - New level of competitiveness The latest model in the popular SB range of Star sliding-headstock lathe will be launched. Designated (…)

The Ruby-Precis/Micropierre group has grown considerably in 2009 in all metals machining: stainless steels of every type, titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, or, Platinum, as well as in ultra hard materials like technical ceramic, sapphire, silica, carbide Current capacities for metals are from diameters 0.40 to 32 mm, tolerance 1 micron on some machines with 10 axes, 45 tools and counter-spindle. A new workshop of 500 sqm equipped with NC lathes and machining centers is operational since (…)

In 1996 the DECO concept changed the world of high precision turning. To stay ahead and keep its technological leadership on the market, Tornos has launched the EvoDECO platform. Evolution rather than revolution, the EvoDECO 16a and 16e are developed on the basis of the famous Deco 13. With 1500 machines sold, this lathe with four independent tool systems is well known for its high capability. It’s to be seen now The first machine of the new EvoDECO series is presented this week in (…)

Numerous regions of Germany are still unexplored territories for Xactform’s thread-milling tools and the Swiss manufacturer is still in search of independent distributors who are interested in helping it to develop. Although Xactform’s portfolio consists of top-end, Swiss-quality tools, its prices are still competitive and well within the price range typically practiced on the market. Moreover, it has the ability to produce custom tools with deadlines that defy all competition and at very (…)

Answer the Call for papers and participate as a speaker at the 7th International Outsourcing and Solutions for Orthopaedic Implants and Biomaterials Conference and Exhibition - Lyon (France) . The IMPLANTS 2011 Call for Papers is now open. Implants 2011, the international outsourcing & solutions for orthopaedics implants and biomaterials conference and exhibit, will take place May the 12th and the 13th in Lyon, France. Celebrating its 7th anniversary, this major worldwide exhibition (…)

FSRM is located at the crossroad of microtechnology and aims to promote microtechnology and its applications. It was founded in 1978 by the Swiss government, cantons, cities, professional associations as well as companies. It organizes a lot of training throughout Switzerland in French and also in Europe in English. . New courses available for this fall 30-01.10.2010: Labs-on-Chip Technologies: Basics and Applications, Barcelona (ES) 07-08.10.2010: Microsystems in Biomedical Engineering (…)

Founded in 2006, easyDec is a SME housing about 30 high-end production machines, mainly Deco single spindle automatic lathes as well as Miyano machines. In a few years, the company has grown as close partner to high-end Swiss watch industry brands. At easyDec’s, everything has been created to guarantee Swiss Made quality and precision. Working conditions in a clear and neat environment are also important. Step in its planned growth, easyDec is willing to expand its customer base in (…)

Braunform is focusing on the current trend in tool and die technology for the K2010, concentrating primarily on tools for medical and multi-component technology. Braunform will be displaying a 32+32 rotary mould with a rotary table. Because of its slim design, the robust and fast rotary tables from the series 540 to the series 1400 (turning plate diameter 500mm to 1,360 mm) in accordance with EUROMAP, are going to be a highlight at the booth of the company out of Bahlingen. As a pioneer of (…)

The new design of the reliable Werth ScopeCheck® CMM increases the standard of performance for shop floor measurement. The solid design of the column-type machine on a granite base provides the lowest measuring uncertainties and highest dynamics in CNC mode. Werth ScopeCheck® 400x200x200 3D-CNC Covered guideways and scales allow for use under rough manufacturing conditions as well. The measuring capacity of this economical range of products extends up to 400 mm in X axis and 200mm in Y (…)