On the occasion of the recent EMO in Milano, we had the opportunity to discover the Emissa 3800 Winflex. This modular and flexible machining center doesn’t need any robot to manage the parts and combines the possibilities of a conventional machining center with the performances of the well known Pibomulti’s machining turret heads. The result? A machine like no other in term of productivity and flexibility (compared to more traditional solutions). Meeting with Mr. Boschi, Chief Executive (…)

MAG presented world premiers for 5-axis machining and technology integration at EMO – with strong focus on energy Efficiency. The EMO is the place where the international machine tool industry unveils its new machine concepts and related innovations. In times of economic crisis, there is a high demand for solutions that help manufacturers reduce processing costs and total cost of ownership. Responding to that demand, MAG presented many productivity innovations in Milan, ranging from new (…)

The new DMU 50 eco from DMG offers first-rate 5-axis technology at an unbeatable price. In economically turbulent times it is important not to stand still. Therefore Gildemeister has developed the DMG ECOLINE. This concept is based on the idea of supplying the customary high DMG quality at unbeatable value for money by combining consistent standardization with a simple, reliable design. The newest member of this new machine generation is the CNC universal milling machine DMU 50 eco, which (…)

With the new CNC-controlled setting fixture UNISET-V vision, the setting of precision tools is easy and efficient. From tool to system Mapal is a recognized specialist for fine boring using adjustable tools. The exact adjustment and measurement of these tools is a prerequisite for high part quality. The lack of suitable equipment led Mapal to become involved in the development and manufacture of mechanical and electronic setting fixtures. Mapal has always placed very high value on (…)

Sarix SA, Switzerland presented, for the first time at the EMO 2009 the MACHLine. This new line of machines for micro erosion is based on the new micro-EDM CORE of SARIX. Micro-EDM CORE is a new concept of multiaxis EDM machining. The versatility of the module allows flexible EDM configurations and the combination of EDM with other machining processes, on the same machine. Ideal working conditions The MACHLine center shown at the SARIX booth was presented in a configuration for the (…)

Another piece of new discovered at EMO is the Mini tool system by Horn. These Tools are dedicated to relatively large diameters from 8 mm to 20 mm. Paul Horn is well known in “our small and precise world” for its smaller tools, the Supermini. Supermini characteristics • More than 1,200 standard inserts can be clamped in a toolholder. • Boring out from bore diameter 0.2 mm • Grooving from bore diameter 2 mm • Axial grooving from diameter 5 mm • Chamfering, profiling, backboring and (…)

The new Chiron DZ 12K S Magnum five axis includes Twin Spindle and complete 5-axis machining with 2-axis swivel rotary table for simultaneous milling and turning. This creates a multiplier effect: More spindles, more cutting edges, 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. Two parts completely machined in one set up means Reduction of the total machining time (…)

With the “SilverTiger”, Walter sets a new standard in the field of CVD-coated carbides. An unprecedented leap in performance, never before has a cutting tool material been so close to being the “ideal cutting material”. The “SilverTiger” delivers a performance increase between 50 and 100 %. .They ask for more… “Ever since their market launch, our Tiger•tec® indexable inserts have been a fantastic success. Machinists worldwide are continuing to achieve results above the average,” explains (…)

Here we are, end of the week and of the show. A few hours remains to run and see the last potential customers/info providers (on my side). I’ve done a few discussions this morning with Swiss and Asian companies and the summary is … not too bad but all the same disappointing. An international show? Yes but… Hardly everywhere people told me that they were unhappy with the visitors distribution, people didn’t really came from Germany, Switzerland and north of Europe. Nevertheless as the level (…)

Doing an eccentric part including 3 different diameters with a concentricity of a few microns by thread whirling? Wow! What an application! Even if technicians were first wondering if such a thing would be possible, they achieved in producing it on a Tornos machine with the new 12 blades thread whirler from Utilis. This EMO is full of surprises! Threads and more… In recent years, the whirling of threads for manufacturing high-quality screws for the medical technology industry and other (…)