I Went to visit Wenk this afternoon and I discovered a very impressive way to produce high precision parts with a highly interesting return on investment. The Mazak Quick Turn 6G is a compact high speed high accuracy turning center and Wenk proposes it on hard turning configuration. This can’t replace grinding in all cases, nevertheless in many it’s simply an unbeatable way to produce parts! . On this picture we can see three tools. On the left the ID tool, in the middle the OD tool and (…)

Small, precise and extremely fast! Maxon presents the sterilizable 50 Watt drives "EC Size 5" and "EC 13" For the use in high speed medical applications of up to 90’000 rpm. Stand-alone, or as motor/gear combination, the drives stand out by high power, extremely low-noise and low-vibration operation, marginal heat generation and minimal size - welcome characteristics particularly in medical handheld power tools. . . All models are designed the same way and comparable in terms of (…)

PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, will unveil its latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDM, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes at IMTS 2010 in Chicago, IL. Major highlights of PartMaker Version 2011,include more powerful milling functionality, new specialist turning routines, a more flexible tooling library, improved simulation of unique machine tool architectures and a host of additional productivity enhancements. . . PartMaker will (…)

I’ve met Béatrice Bula, responsible of the Bula brand today at EPHJ/EPMT and she made me discover the new multi-station polishing machine just launched by Bula Technologie. This machine is the first with a new very intuitive programming system based on a Fanuc control. Every specialist of polishing can now use it without any knowledge of the ISO programming system. . With 3 stations dedicated to polishing and one for loading /unloading, the machine is very productive. Every station (…)

When producing for demanding fields, it’s is necessary to not only validate the process once chosen, but at the start of an operation too. In term of cleaning, that step was performed manually. The data had to be written down on the report. This solution is not only time consuming but also may be source of errors. At EPHJ/EPMT, Amsonic, one of the leader in the field of cleaning technology presents the ALDV, Amsonic Aqualine Data Validation on booth 9/A7 in hall 11. This solution has (…)

The organizers announce an overall growth of 5% and the participation of about 20% of exhibitors from outside Switzerland. The program of added values conferences is quite complete and the mood of exhibitors is clearly showing the green light!... but this is nothing compared to the “taste and feel” there. . At the press conference this morning the organizers emphasized the high rate of exhibitors that are faithful ones. Even if not all are “out of the crisis” as we heard sometimes, they (…)

From tomorrow, Lausanne will live the 9th issue of EPHJ and 4th issue of EPMT. These shows have been growing year after year and EPMT is nowadays amongst the most influential ones in term of micro-technology. EPHJ is without any doubt THE trade show dedicated to watch and jewellery industries. The reorganization of the space available at Beaulieu Lausanne as well as the migration of the two sectors in a single hall, under a common roof, are accompanied by a puff of air on the watchmaking (…)

Faced with a somewhat unusual growth in interest at this period of the year, the EPHJ/EPMT exhibition will open its doors tomorrow with an increased number of exhibitors: around 550 players from the professional fields devoted to watchmaking, jewellery and the microtech sector, with 20% coming from abroad. Four intense, enjoyable days dedicated entirely to innovation and technology transfer. Amongst the 550 exhibitors, we can discover how Springmann SA provides tailored solutions for (…)

The organizers brought together all the latest in manufacturing technologies just for visitors. Be it metalcutting, metalforming or associated technologies, services and equipment, MACH2010 has it all in NEC – Birmingham (UK) from June 7 to 11. . The Manufacturing Technologies Association is pleased to announce that a very special guest, HRH Duke of York, will be officially opening MACH2010 at 3.30pm on Monday 7 June. HRH will open MACH at a time when the UK’s manufacturing sector is (…)

OrthoTec® is Europe’s showcase of design and technology for the implant and instrument business. Taking place in Zürich, the middle of Europe’s key ‘Implant’ zone, OrthoTec® will provide a showcase for the technology that drives innovation in the products and processes associated with device design and manufacture. . Featuring a focused trade exhibition of materials, design and manufacturing technology including machine tools, packaging and identification, design and manufacturing (…)