There has been no halt in development at Tornos, where staff are busy working on existing and new products. Even during times of crisis, the company has focussed its attention on the continuing development of its products for the benefit of its customers. Tornos demonstrate this at Siams 2010, where visitors can expect to see an overview of some of the innovations. Tornos is now making a definitive move into the entry-level segment and thereby covering the entire price segment from (…)

Like every two years, the microtechnology industry is about to live its "historical" show in Moutier Switzerland. If you go there, do not miss the opportunity to pay us a visit on our booth (Hall 1.2, C25) We have some special conditions regarding advertising and if communicating in microtechnology in Europe interests you, we can offer you some superb packages (let’s discuss it on our booth or [email protected] [my traveling address]). The organisers are very happy: with the number (…)

Operators who see the micro and nano tools produced by the company Louis Bélet SA in Vendlincourt (Switzerland) for the first time will certainly be surprised by the shape of the tools, which can seem very far from the usual or familiar tool shapes. Is this a designer’s whim or a real revolution? To find out more, we met Mrs Roxane Piquerez and Mr Arnaud Maître, the company’s managers. Different rules… « A milling cutter measuring 8/100 mm which removes microscopic amounts of material (…)

Canon communications, the organizer of the famous series of Medtec shows all around the world now presents a new event in Zürich, Switzerland. Orthotec will take place on September 29th and 30th. To know the reason for the very existence of this professional show dedicated to the orthopedic market and learn a little bit more about this particular media, we’ve met with Mark Temple-Smith, Head of trade shows for Europe and Asia with Canon Communications. You have organized the Medtec shows (…)

Recently Chiron presented its new twin spindle machining center for precise 5-axis complete machining in one clamping. This is a true 5-axis center with 2-axis swivel rotary table for simultaneous milling and turning. . . More spindles brings more cutting edges and obviously more profit. By using Chiron multi-spindle machining centers with 2-axis NC tilt rotary table and high performance tools, users can achieve multiple performance increases. With the Chiron DZ-12KS Magnum (…)

Peripheral grinding machines for the manufacture of indexable inserts are not a new invention. The Insert Line offers considerable advantages compared with conventional machines. These range from variable grinding wheel diameters that also allow grinding concave shapes, to superior machine kinematics with hydrostatic guideways, to the quality of the cutting edges and reduced production time. . Production time reduced by up to 50% Grinding wheel diameters of up to 500 mm support the new (…)

At this year’s Hannover Fair, linear technology specialist Hiwin presented its skills in delivering complete solutions. Since 1993, date of its foundation, the German company, subsidiary of Taiwanese Hiwin Technologies Corporation has been recognized as universal provider in the field of linear motion. Its product range covers complete positioning systems with linear motor axes, ball screw linear axes as well as measuring systems. Hiwin provides linear motion system solutions for many (…)

The Swiss cutting tool manufacturer Mikron Tool SA Agno completes his program of miniature deburring tools with a new, ball-shaped milling cutter ‚MiquMill Radiuschamfer’. Due to its enormous 300° cutting range it is really universal and can be used wherever difficult deburring operations have to be performed. . Available with ball diameters starting from 1mm and due to an extra long neck, this new tool reaches also hidden angles and edges. The positive cutting geometry allows a sharp (…)

maxon motor’s e-shop is being expanded. You can search on shop maxonmotor.com quickly and easily for a DC or EC motor, combine it either with a gearhead and control electronics, then order the drive system you require, conveniently with just one mouse click, wherever you are (* maxon motors were already on Mars, unfortunately for Martian potential customers orders cannot be shipped easily for that destination yet). . All catalog products (up to 49pcs per item) can be ordered from maxon (…)

This year again Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG is organizing an in-house exhibition at the site in Gosheim. From 21 to 24 April 2010 the manufacturers of highly innovative machining centres will open its doors to interested trade visitors. Highlights of the event will surely be the new 5-axis machining centers C 42 U dynamic and C 50 U MT dynamic. MT stands for Mill/Turn and this machine is not only extremely good at milling, but is also superb at turning. As if that is not enough, (…)